Olympic gold medallist Noah Lyles secured his third US 100m national title by winning the Men's 100m final at the 2026 USATF Outdoor Track & Field Championships in New York City.

Competing against veteran Ronnie Baker and Kenny Bednarek, Lyles surged past rivals in the final 30 meters to claim victory in a world-leading time of 9.79 seconds, matching his personal best from the 2024 Paris Olympics.His performance improved upon the previous world-leading mark of 9.82 set by Oblique Seville earlier this year.In the women's race, Sha'Carri Richardson claimed her third national title with a time of 10.77sec, overcoming challenges from her 2025 campaign.Other notable results included Melissa Jefferson-Wooden's dominance in the 200m and Quincy Hall's early exit from the 400m heats.The event highlighted top athletes preparing for major competitions amid a year without World Championships or Olympic qualifiers.Lyles will compete in the 200m heats, while emerging talent Cooper Lutkenhaus advanced to the 800m final.The championships provided insights into athletes' strategies ahead of global events.