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Noah Lyles solidified his legacy as a track and field great with a breathtaking anchor leg that sealed relay gold for Team USA. The quartet blazed to a world-leading 37.29 seconds, the fifth-fastest time in history, capping Lyles’ triumphant campaign at the World Championships.

Key Points:
  • Team USA won gold in the men’s 4x100m relay at the Tokyo 2025 World Championships.
  • The quartet of Christian Coleman, Kenny Bednarek, Courtney Lindsey, and Noah Lyles ran 37.29s.
  • The time is the fifth-fastest in history and the second-fastest ever by a U.S. team.
  • Canada took silver in 37.55s, while the Netherlands claimed bronze in a national record (37.81s).
  • This was Lyles’ third medal in Tokyo, adding to his 200m gold and 100m bronze.
  • It marks his eighth career world championship title across individual and relay events.
  • The win avenged the U.S. men’s relay disappointments at recent major championships.
In a sport where milliseconds define legends, Lyles’ storming anchor leg not only secured gold but etched his name deeper into the annals of track history.

Sources: Pulse Sports Nigeria