Many athletes are already getting a knock on their doors from the Paris Olympics. As a result, Noah Lyles is now widely considered among the sport’s most promising athletes in the eyes of American fans. However, Lyles’ 60-meter championship dream was crushed today at the World Athletics Indoor Championships. And this dream was crushed by none other than American track star Christian Coleman.
Fighting valiantly for the gold, the two Americans were remarkable. The social media fervor around their epic duel in Glasgow reached new heights. Even though it was a close race, Coleman ultimately won.
On X, the NBC Olympics & Paralympics uploaded the 60-meter finals. A confident Noah Lyles faced off against a field of competitive athletes. However, right after the race began, Christian Coleman bolted ahead of the pack, establishing a significant lead in the opening thirty meters.
Despite Lyles’ best efforts, he was unable to overtake his fellow American and instead settled for the silver medal. The top three finishers were Coleman (6.41s), Noah Lyles (6.44s), and Jamaican athlete Ackeem Blake (6.46s).
CHRISTIAN COLEMAN IS A 60M WORLD CHAMPION. 🥇
Noah Lyles finishes second. 🥈 #WorldIndoorChamps pic.twitter.com/iQpNJhBNu8
— NBC Olympics & Paralympics (@NBCOlympics) March 1, 2024
The 27-year-old destroyed the entire competition. He witnessed his ecstatic parents applauding for their 60-meter world champion in the stands as he performed his classic celebratory pose upon becoming the champion.
Despite losing, Lyles nonetheless embraced Christian Coleman tightly after their epic battle. Standing tall on the track in awe at their historic 1-2 finish, the two American athletes embraced the national flag as they awaited the medal ceremony at the World Athletics Indoor Championships.
Before the highly anticipated battle of Noah Lyles
Noah Lyles was an unstoppable force before the World Athletics Indoor Championships even started. He has repeatedly shown his competence around the globe, going so far as to publicly forecast the outcomes.
Christian Coleman had a strong will from the start, although he did choose to win the world title. Despite seeing Lyles destroy the competition in the 60-meter event leading up to the finals, Coleman was quite confident in his own form, even in pre-race interviews.
With these two incredible athletes stepping up their game, Team USA is shaping up to be a formidable opponent at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
