Yulimar Rojas did a miracle and got the gold medal in the last jump
Yulimar Rojas reached new heights when her final leap decided the race and sealed a gold medal. The narrative opened with a rocky start, then she found rhythm and delivered a finish that looked almost scripted. The event in Gainesville highlighted an athlete who moved with speed and precision in the 100 meters, stopping the clock at 9.83 seconds, while Letsile Tebogo of Botswana earned silver with a solid margin. The 200 meters unfolded with equal drama, recording a winning time of 19.52 and Tebogo again close behind at 19.81.
The performance added another layer to a broader story about American sprinting ambition. Noah Lyles had already joined a select group by taking the double at the World Championships, joining famed names such as Maurice Greene, Justin Gatlin, and Tyson Gay in the pantheon of two-title winners. Yet Usain Bolt’s legacy loomed large, with the 19.19 record still in sight for many, including Lyles and the next generation that followed.
There is a sense that Lyles remains the closest challenger to Bolt’s standard. The field is changing quickly, with young athletes like Knighton and Tebogo providing fresh competition. Bolt’s mark stands firm for now, but the chase continues with every race and every season.
Noah Lyles has two golds in Budapest and wants another 4×100
As the competition unfolded, the gap between the fastest Americans and the rest of the world underscored the depth of talent in the United States. Lyles remains a central figure in the narrative of sprinting dominance, but the sport keeps evolving with new stars challenging the established order. [Citation: World Athletics]
Wonderful Shericka
Shericka Jackson produced a remarkable performance in the women’s sprints, posting a 100-meter time of 10.65 and finishing in 10.72 for a strong season-long showing. Her form helped set up a dramatic showdown against Sha’Carri Richardson, though attention soon shifted to the 200 meters where Jackson chased history.
In the 200 meters, the Jamaican team showed renewed speed coming off a strong start. The race highlighted a talent pool where several runners flashed brilliance on the curve and down the home straight. The clock read 21.41, marking a personal best for Jackson and signaling a competitive future for the event. The broader field saw Thomas and Richardson make strides, underscoring the depth of sprinting talent across North America and the Caribbean. [Citation: World Athletics]
Shericka Jackson scanned the 200 and shut many mouths
The wider field also featured a standout moment in women’s javelin as Haruka Kitaguchi from Japan climbed to the top with a confident throw of 66.73 meters. Flor Denis Ruiz Hurtado of Colombia delivered a strong performance with 65.47, a mark achieved with American influence and competitive pressure behind it. Australian Mackenzie Little earned bronze with 63.38, illustrating the global reach of field events that week. [Citation: World Athletics]