Noah Lyles set to return as Julien Alfred makes debut at 2025 New Balance Indoor Grand Prix

Julien Alfred and Noah Lyles

Noah Lyles set to return as Julien Alfred makes debut at 2025 New Balance Indoor Grand Prix

Abigael Wafula 06:15 - 17.12.2024

Noah Lyles and Grant Holloway include the big names set to return to New Balance with Julien Alfred making her debut.

Noah Lyles, Julien Alfred and Grant Holloway will compete at the 2025 New Balance Indoor Grand Prix, a World Indoor Tour meeting on February 2 at The TRACK at New Balance.

The reigning Olympic 100m champion Lyles will be looking to continue his winning streak, eyeing his fourth consecutive win in the 60m. The American sprint king has always been vocal about the importance of the indoor tour in preparation for outdoor races, the reason behind his decision to run.

Last season, Noah Lyles was on fire during the indoor tour, winning the race at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix in 6.44 seconds before making the team to the World Indoor Championships where he narrowly lost the title to Christian Coleman.

On his part, Grant Holloway has always been unbeaten in the indoor races and will be looking to maintain the fine form and start his season on a high.

The reigning Olympic 110m hurdles champion will be out to defend his title once again. He is undoubtedly one of the greatest indoor runners in history, having won all his races since March 2014.

Reigning Olympic 100m champion Alfred makes her debut at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix with her main focus being to sharpen her talons ahead of the World Indoor Championships.

Earlier this year, Julien Alfred had an unbeaten run in the 60m and rounded up her indoor campaign with a world-leading 6.98 seconds to win the final in Glasgow.

Englishman Jake Wightman will also be making his return, hoping to improve on his second-place finish behind Hobbs Kessler. He has been inactive for the better part of 2024 due to an injury setback.

Another one added to the coveted list is Parker Valby who will be making her professional debut and will contest the 3000m.

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