Richardson and Lyles' Tokyo Triumph: A Comeback Story?

2025-09-13 18:00:49.074

America's top sprinters, Sha'Carri Richardson and Noah Lyles, both won their preliminary heats in the 100 meters at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. Lyles won his heat in 9.95 seconds, attributing his improved performance to loosening up his muscles. Richardson, hampered by injury, clocked her best time of the year at 11.03 seconds. Both expressed optimism about their performances. Other notable results included Ryan Crouser's surprise shot put victory despite an elbow injury, Beatrice Chebet's win in the women's 10,000 meters, and the US team's victory in the mixed 4x400 relay. Tara Davis-Woodhall advanced to the long jump final, noting the enthusiastic, albeit silent, support of the Tokyo crowd.