Noah Lyles makes bold start to 2025 season
He officially kicked off his 2025 track season with a bold message to his rivals.
Noah Lyles, the reigning Olympic and world 100m champion, has officially kicked off his 2025 track season with a bold message to his rivals: he’s back, and better than ever.
Speaking ahead of his season debut, Lyles declared, "I’ve traversed a mountain," alluding to the personal and professional challenges he has overcome to reach the pinnacle of sprinting once again.
Lyles is set to compete in the 150m at the Adidas Atlanta City Games on May 17, a high-profile street meet that marks his return to competition after a brief rest period following the 2024 season.
The race will feature a stacked lineup, including Zharnel Hughes, Ferdinand Omanyala, Alexander Ogando, and Terrence Jones—all aiming to test the American sprinter’s early form.
But Lyles’s warning isn’t without reason.
His 2024 campaign was nothing short of dominant, claiming gold in both the 100m and 200m at the Paris Olympics and solidifying his status as the fastest man on the planet.
Now, as he launches into a new season, his eyes are firmly set on the upcoming World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, where he aims to defend his titles.
Meanwhile, his top rivals are already making headlines.
South Africa’s Akani Simbine recently anchored his nation’s 4x100m team to a stunning victory at the World Athletics Relays in Guangzhou, clocking a world-leading time of 37.61 seconds.
The performance was a powerful statement that South Africa is ready to disrupt the sprinting hierarchy.
In Jamaica, Kishane Thompson continues to draw attention. Despite missing gold at the Paris Olympics, his personal best of 9.77 seconds cements him as one of the fastest sprinters in history.
Injuries have slowed his momentum, but the talent and potential remain undeniable.
As the 2025 season heats up, the rivalry among Lyles, Simbine, Thompson, and others is shaping up to be one of the most exciting narratives in track and field.
With each athlete eager to prove themselves on the global stage, fans can expect fireworks all year long.
Lyles’s message is clear: he’s climbed his mountain. Now, he's ready to race down the other side—faster than anyone else.
