Noah Lyles ensured he continued his impressive form at the Olympic games, as he secured an easy passage into the semi-final of the 2024 Paris showpiece.
Noah Lyles from the United States and Canada's Andre De Grasse have both advanced to the next round of the 200m at the Paris Olympics
The 200-metre qualification began with a strong field of elite athletes vying for a place in the Olympic semi-finalsNoah Lyles built on his impressive performance from Sunday with another victory in Heat 6 of the 200-meter qualification at the Paris Olympics. The world’s fastest man glided to an effortless win in his heat on Monday evening, clocking an impressive 20.19 to secure his place in the Olympic semi-finals.
Noah Lyles of Team United States competes during the ongoing Paris Olympic Games Paris at Stade de France on August 03, 2024, in France. Image: Hannah Peters.As he heads into the semi-finals, Lyles is set to face strong competition, including South Africa’s Wayde van Niekerk, among others in the semi-final is scheduled for Wednesday, August 7.
Although Lyles emerged victorious, the current world's fastest man fell short of Usain Bolt's world record time of 9.58 seconds for the men's 100m. Bolt also holds the record for the 200m category 19.19, according to data courtesy ofRanking the 9 fastest male 100m athletes of all time featuring Bolt and OmanyalaThe young American is currently the fastest man in the world and the United States record holder in the 200-meter category.
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