Athletics, Noah Lyles scares Marcell Jacobs: 9″83 at Trials

There is growing anticipation for the 100-meter race at the Olympics

Jacobs è dropped below 10 seconds, confirming that he is regaining his best form. In the night, è came Lyles’ response. The three-time world champion, at the U.S. Trials in Eugene, Oregon, certified that he is in stratospheric physical condition, dominating the 100-meter race.

Lyles, fully dressed in red, ran the 100 meters with a resounding 9"83 (0.4 m/s wind), leaving behind Bednarek (9''87, personal best) and Kerley, second at the Olympics (9''88). All the top three finishers snatched a pass for the Paris Olympics.

Decidedly satisfied Lyles (who has yet to win an Olympic pass for the 200 meters): "That was the goal…. I did a lot of indoor 60 meters. I was preparing myself, getting, each time, faster and faster", his post-race statements reported by ESPN.

A capital proof that è also a message for all challengers over the 100-meter distance. In particular, for Olympic champion Jacobs. In Paris, Lyles wants to snatch the throne from him, and with this 9:83 at the Trials, he showed that he has all the cards to put pressure on Jacobs. Either way, the 100-meter final at the Olympics, as always after all, will be one not to be missed.