Noah Lyles Spills Harsh Track Reality

Publication by EssentiallySports

June 28, 2026 | Edition #598

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Another day and Noah Lyles has sparked a new debate. This time he has given a harsh take. Meanwhile, another Olympian made history by smashing a world record a decade after it all began. There's also Mondo’s redemption arc, an unfortunate update from horse racing, and more in today’s roundup.





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Elaine Thompson-Herah, the Jamaican sprint queen remains the second-fastest woman in history, trailing only Florence Griffith Joyner after her stunning 10.54-seconds time.

A six-time Olympic medalist and five-time World Championships medalist, Thompson-Herah also became the first woman ever to complete the Olympic 100m/200m double at consecutive Games (Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020).

No wonder she is regarded the greatest Jamaican female sprinter of all time.

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