Noah Lyles and Julien Alfred set the track on fire at Friday’s Diamond League meet in Monaco, delivering electrifying performances that left fans buzzing. 🌟 Lyles, overcoming a recent tendon injury, clocked 19.88 seconds in the 200m, edging out Olympic champ Letsile Tebogo (19.97s). "I pray for times like this," said Lyles, grinning post-race. 💬
Meanwhile, Julien Alfred dominated the women’s 100m with a breezy 10.79s finish, leaving American Jacious Sears (11.02s) in her wake. The packed Stade Louis II crowd roared as both athletes solidified their status as ones to watch ahead of the world championships. 🏟️🔥
In another highlight, Kenya’s Emmanuel Wanyonyi smashed the meet record in the men’s 800m with a world-leading 1:41.44, narrowly missing David Rudisha’s legendary 2012 world record. "I gave my best today," Wanyonyi said, while US indoor champ Josh Hoey claimed second. 🏅
With the Diamond League circuit heating up, all eyes are now on the next showdown! 👀
