Reuters
Noah Lyles and Kishane Thompson, who were divided by five-thousands of a second in last year’s Olympic 100 metres final, were even closer on Saturday, albeit in separate heats, as they both clocked 9.95 seconds in the first round of the world championships.
Lyles nicked it on the line in Paris and, after a belated start to the season due to an ankle injury, is running into form at just the right time as he seeks to retain his world title.
The American was sharp out of the blocks and, needing the racing in his legs, ran hard through the line, whereas Thompson eased down early.
Article continues after advertisement
Stream the best of Fiji on VITI+. Anytime. Anywhere.
Advertisement
