USATF Olympic Trials: Lyles, Coleman, and Kerley make bold statements to qualify for 100m semifinals
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Top sprinters Noah Lyles, Christian Coleman, and Fred Kerley delivered effortless wins in their 100m heats to qualify for the semifinals at the USATF Olympic Trials in Oregon.
Reigning world champion Lyles led the event's performances with a smooth Season's Best (SB) of 9.92s for a convincing victory ahead of Kenny Bednarek in 10.00s to also qualify.
Noah Lyles 🇺🇸 runs a smooth 9.92s (+0.3) to win his 100m heat at the US Olympic Trials!
— Track & Field Gazette (@TrackGazette) June 23, 2024
Says he shut it down after 60m.💪🏾pic.twitter.com/vXN11sK0Pe
2022 world champion Kerley showed he's at the trials for serious business, blocking out his recent setbacks of being dumped by his kit sponsors ASICS to get the job done in 10.04s.
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The multi-talented athlete appeared in an Oakley kit and a pair of fresh shades while wearing a pair of Nike spikes.
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Finally, Coleman produced the easiest 9.99s run ever seen to win his heat, having had a perfect start to move ahead of the field and shut his speed around the 60m mark before crossing the finish line.
Christian Coleman 🇺🇸 rocks a fast 9.99s (0.1) to win his 100m heat at the US Olympic Trials!pic.twitter.com/0WAWoFZXRi
— Track & Field Gazette (@TrackGazette) June 23, 2024
The trio will aim to continue with their fine form in the semifinals as they chase a spot in the final and the goal of finishing in the top 3 to make the US Olympic team.
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