American sprint Legend outlines how Kishane Thompson’s dominant Olympic trials performance in the Jamaica 100 meters would inspire Noah Lyles
Gatlin has described how Noah Lyles will be inspired by Kishane Thompson’s outstanding 9.77 performance at the Jamaican Olympic trials.
Former American sprinter Justin Gatlin has disclosed that Noah Lyles will be much inspired by Kishane Thompson’s quick rise in the track and field scene as the Olympic Games get near.
The Olympic Trials saw outstanding performances from both Jamaica and the United States, paving the way for an exciting competition in Paris.
At the US Olympic Trials, Noah Lyles topped the 100-meter sprint, with a personal best time of 9.83 seconds. At the Jamaican Olympic Trials, Kishane Thompson astonished onlookers by taking the world lead in a scorching 9.77 seconds.
Lyles, who is best recognized for his 200-meter skills, has been putting in a lot of effort to become a serious competitor in the 100-meter event as well.
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At the 2023 World Athletics Championships, he won his first individual 100-meter gold with a personal best time of 9.83 seconds, adding to his two 200-meter individual world titles from 2019 and 2022.
According to Justin Gatlin, who has personal experience with the difficulties of establishing oneself on a global scale, Thompson’s performance will propel Lyles to new heights.
“Nathan will need to exert every ounce of energy to go out there and generate significant press.” On his Ready Set Go podcast, Gatlin stated, “Kishane is in 9.7 shape, and if he maintains that up until Paris, Noah is going to have to step up.”
Gatlin highlighted how fierce the competition will be for Lyles, implying that a time of less than 9.7 seconds won’t be sufficient to win an Olympic gold medal. 9.82 won’t do the trick. 9.80 won’t do the trick.
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“To prove that you are here and that you won’t give up on anyone to win this Olympic gold in the 100 meters, you will need to hit a 9.7.”
Although Lyles is a strong 200-meter sprinter, Gatlin pointed out that the 26-year-old sprinter faces a different kind of difficulty in the 100-meter event. “The 200 is easier for him, but the 100 is his biggest mountain to climb for sure.”
Even Lyles noted Oblique Seville and Thompson’s outstanding efforts in the Championships. “Congratulations to the boys who are sprinting across Jamaica! “You guys are truly contributing to making this an amazing Olympic championship,” he said.
