Noah Lyles Rewrites History: Olympic Champion Sets World’s Fastest-Ever 150m Lap

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Noah Lyles Rewrites History: Olympic Champion Sets World’s Fastest-Ever 150m Lap Published By, Last Updated: June 17, 2026, 12:19 IST Noah Lyles stormed to a

Noah Lyles Rewrites History: Olympic Champion Sets World’s Fastest-Ever 150m Lap Published By, Last Updated: June 17, 2026, 12:19 IST Noah Lyles stormed to a world-best 14.67 seconds in the 150m at Ostrava, breaking the previous mark and beating a strong field that included Gout Gout. Rapid Read Noah Lyles (X) Noah Lyles added another milestone to his glittering sprint career on Tuesday, producing a breathtaking run in the rarely-contested 150 metres at the Golden Spike meeting in Ostrava to set the fastest time ever recorded over the distance. The reigning Olympic 100m champion and four-time world 200m champion clocked 14.67 seconds, eclipsing the previous world best of 14.72 set by Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson in Florida earlier this year. Watch Noah Lyles 🇺🇸 break the World Record in the 150m at the Ostrava Golden Spike in 14.67s!2.

Sinesipho Dambile 🇿🇦 14.78 (AR)3. Gout Gout 🇦🇺 14.96 (AR)pic.twitter.com/96VzU6LkV5 — Track & Field Gazette (@TrackGazette) June 16, 2026 ‘It Was About Time’ The American star looked delighted after crossing the line and immediately made it clear he had arrived in Ostrava with one goal in mind. “It was about time," Lyles said after the race. Later, speaking to Czech television, he added “Was there ever any doubt? Was there ever any doubt? We came for a show." The 28-year-old admitted the unusual nature of the event presented its own challenges. “It’s very hard to get used to running from a staggered 150 start. We do it in practice, but that’s without blocks. But all in all, I think that it was really good." Strong Field, Stronger Finish Lyles wasn’t the only athlete making headlines.

South Africa’s Sinesipho Dambile finished second in 14.78, while Australian teenage sensation Gout Gout continued his rapid rise by taking third place in 14.96. The performance further underlined Lyles’ excellent form in 2026. Earlier this month, he cruised to victory in the 100m at the Rome Diamond League, clocking 9.88 seconds, his fastest time since winning Olympic gold in Paris. More Highlights From Ostrava The meeting also featured standout performances elsewhere. Swiss middle-distance runner Audrey Werro claimed victory in the women’s 800m with a brilliant 1:54.45, holding off Dutch star Femke Bol, who finished second in 1:57.13 during her outdoor debut over the distance. Meanwhile, South Africa’s rising sprint talent Bayanda Walaza won the men’s 100m in 9.94 seconds, equalling his personal best and finishing ahead of Cameroon’s Emmanuel Eseme.