Noah Lyles again stamped his claim on the men's 200m with another impressive display at Friday's (5 July) Lausanne Diamond League meeting.
Noah Lyles again stamped his claim on the men's 200m with another impressive display at Friday's (5 July) Lausanne Diamond League meeting.

Americans Noah Lyles and Sydney Mclaughlin produced big performances at Thursday’s (29 Aug) Diamond League Final in Zurich.

Lyles beat a big field to win the men’s 100m, an event he is expected to skip in Doha, in 9.98s. Chinese Xie Zhenye finished second in 10.04.

Jamaican Yohan Blake, who said he will be ready for Doha 2019, ended third in 10.08. Justin Gatlin finished 4th in 10.08.

In the women’s 400m hurdles, McLaughlin destroyed fellow Americans Shamier Little and newly crowned world record holder Dalilah Muhammad to win in a season-best 52.85.

Little, despite her 4th place finish at the US Trials, should make the team with her 53.86 for second today. It means the USA is likely to accept the wild card for McLaughlin which would free up a place for Little.

Muhammad finished third in 54.13.

Jamaican Janieve Russell ended 7th in 55.87.


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Anthony Foster is a renowned Jamaican sports journalist, honored twice as the Jamaica sports journalist of the year (in 2004 and 2005). His journalistic achievements are globally recognized. Notably, he authored an award-winning article on Usain Bolt, the iconic 6-time Olympic champion, 11-time World champion, and record holder for the sprint double. This significant piece was published in the Jamaica Gleaner in 2004. Anthony's extensive coverage includes prestigious events such as the Olympic Games in Beijing 2008, London 2012, and Rio 2016. He has also provided coverage for seven (7) World Athletics Championships held between 2007 and 2022, alongside various other international sporting events. Noteworthy mentions comprise his coverage of the 2007 World Cup of cricket and his cherished experience reporting on the 2004 clash between his favorite football team, Argentina, and the USA.