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Lyles Wins Again at US Trials to Set Up Olympic Double Eugene, Oregon – Trayvon Bromell and Micah Williams may have stolen the headlines in the men’s 100 meters at the US Olympic Track and Field Trials, but Noah Lyles once again proved his dominance in the half-lap event. Lyles, the reigning world champion, led from start to finish in the 200 meters, clocking a blistering 19.74 seconds. The time was just 0.01 seconds off his personal best and the second-fastest in the world this year. “I’m very excited,” Lyles said. “I wanted to just go out there and show that I’m the best in the world. I’m not just saying it, I’m showing it.” Lyles’ victory sets him up for an Olympic double in Tokyo, where he will also compete in the 100 meters. He is the first man to win both the 100 and 200 meters at the US trials since Carl Lewis in 1988. “It’s a blessing,” Lyles said. “It’s an honor. I’m going to be representing my country in two events, and I’m going to give it my all.” Lyles’ success comes as no surprise. The 24-year-old has been one of the world’s top sprinters for several years, and he is now in the prime of his career. He will be one of the favorites for gold in both the 100 and 200 meters at the Tokyo Olympics. “I’m just going to stay focused and stay healthy,” Lyles said. “I’m going to keep working hard and I’m going to do my best to bring home two gold medals.”Multiple Olympic medalist Noah Lyles has once again showcased his sprinting prowess at the US Track and Field Olympic Trials, securing a berth on the US Olympic squad for both the 100m and 200m events. In a highly competitive 100m final, Lyles faced off against a formidable field including Christian Coleman, Ronnie Baker, and Trayvon Bromell. With his trademark explosive start, Lyles swiftly surged to the front and maintained his lead throughout the race, crossing the finish line in a sizzling 9.86 seconds. Coleman and Baker followed in second and third place, respectively. Lyles’ victory in the 100m sets the stage for a potential duel with reigning Olympic champion Lamont Marcell Jacobs of Italy at the Tokyo Olympics. Jacobs recently ran a world-leading time of 9.80 seconds, making him the favorite for gold. Following his triumph in the 100m, Lyles turned his attention to the 200m, an event he is the reigning world champion in. In another dominant performance, he stormed through the field to claim victory in a time of 19.74 seconds. Kenny Bednarek and Erriyon Knighton finished second and third, respectively. Lyles’ double victory at the US trials is a testament to his versatility and exceptional talent. He will now represent the United States at the Tokyo Olympics, where he will aim to add to his Olympic hardware collection. The 200m final in Tokyo is scheduled for August 4th, while the 100m final will take place on August 1st.