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Richardson, Lyles Crown 2026 US 100m Champs

7/25/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Sha'Carri Richardson won the women's 100 m at the 2026 U.S. Championships in 10.77 seconds.
Noah Lyles won the men’s 100 m in 9.79 seconds, matching his personal best and the 2026 world-fastest time.
Sha'Carri Richardson said it feels phenomenal to be back in a better place—healthy, mentally, physically, emotionally.
Noah Lyles said he was just playing around this year and is scared for next year’s competition.

History

Historical Context

At the June 23, 1996 U.S. Olympic Trials in Atlanta, Michael Johnson ran 19.66 seconds for the 200 m, breaking Pietro Mennea’s 19.72-second record that had stood since 1979. The performance launched a decade of American sprint dominance, later echoed by athletes such as Noah Lyles, who won the 200 m in 19.31 seconds at the 2022 World Championships.

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Story summary

Sha'Carri Richardson won the women's 100 m at the 2026 U.S. Championships in 10.77 seconds.
Noah Lyles won the men’s 100 m in 9.79 seconds, matching his personal best and the 2026 world-fastest time.
Sha'Carri Richardson said it feels phenomenal to be back in a better place—healthy, mentally, physically, emotionally.
Noah Lyles said he was just playing around this year and is scared for next year’s competition.

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