{
  "id": 6375810,
  "title": "Lyles eyes American records as he plots path to Los Angeles Olympics",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/lyles-eyes-american-records-as-he-plots-path-to-los-angeles-olympics",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-09T03:03:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/others/2026/09/1528804/lyles-eyes-american-records-he-plots-path-los-angeles-olympics"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "American sprinter Noah Lyles has set his sights on American records, a World title, and an Olympic gold, all in Los Angeles, according to recent reports. Lyles, who recently ended his 2026 season due to injury, believes he is capable of running faster than his world-leading 9.79 seconds in the 100 meters. He told reporters that he does not like to put limits on himself and that performances this year convinced him of his potential. Lyles already holds the US 200m record of 19.31, set in 2022, and has run two 9.7-second races at the US championships. He plans to hold planning sessions later this year to map out the next two seasons, with 2027 serving as the foundation for his bid to retain his 100m Olympic gold in Los Angeles. Lyles intends to devote more attention to training and competition, reducing his media and promotional commitments and the wedding he attended in April. His withdrawal from the season due to a minor strain has been a blow to World Athletics' new season-ending showcase, which offers a record $10-million prize purse.",
  "summary": "LOS ANGELES: American records, another world title and Olympic gold in Los Angeles are all on Noah Lyles’ radar after the sprinter shut down his 2026 season and began plotting what he believes could be the defining two years of his career.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}