Gabby Skips US Champs; Noah Lags Behind

July 25, 2026

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July 25, 2026 | Edition #646

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Welcome to EssentiallySports' USATF Championships special newsletter, just as promised. The stars made their biggest decisions before the medals are handed out, as Gabby Thomas reveals why she stepped away from the national championships. Meanwhile, after winning the 100m national title, Noah Lyles wasn’t his best in the 200m prelims.

Here's everything you need to know from the biggest weekend in American track and field.

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▶️WATCH: Addison Tighe recovered from a heavy fall in her 200m heat before storming back to claim an incredible first-place finish.

Talk about pulling it off! Melissa Jefferson-Wooden tossed an invitation, and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani actually came through, with USATF surprising her with the meet-up in person. Check out how it unfolded below.

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