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Lyles and Richardson Claim U.S. 100m Crowns With Wind‑Legal Runs

The wind-legal victories give both sprinters renewed momentum toward upcoming races.

Jul 24, 2026; New York, NY, USA; Noah Lyles (center) defeats Kenny Bednarek (left) and Christian Coleman to win the 100m in 9.79 during the USATF Championships at Icahn Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Jul 23, 2026; New York, NY, USA; Nikki Hiltz and Gracie Morris un in a women's 1,500m heat during the USATF Championships at Icahn Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Jul 24, 2026; New York, NY, USA; Noah Lyles celebrates after winning the 100m in 9.79 during the USATF Championships at Icahn Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Jul 24, 2026; New York, NY, USA; Noah Lyles wins 100m semifinal in a wind-aided 9.76 during the USATF Championships at Icahn Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Noah Lyles won the men's 100m in a world-leading, wind-legal 9.79 seconds to take his third U.S. 100m title.
  • Sha'Carri Richardson won the women's 100m in 10.77 seconds to secure her third national 100m crown and said she feels healthy mentally, physically and emotionally.
  • Both athletes posted faster but wind-aided semifinal marks earlier in the day that exceeded the +2.0 m/s legal limit, so Friday's final times stand as the official, record-eligible results.
  • Christian Coleman led the opening heats with 9.96 but finished fourth in the final while Ronnie Baker and Kenny Bednarek took the podium spots behind Lyles.
  • The meet at Icahn Stadium produced fast conditions despite this being an off year for global championships and it positions Lyles to run the 200m at these championships and target the World Athletics Ultimate Championships in September.