The highly anticipated Lyles vs Thompson Diamond League 100m rematch is set to thrill athletics fans this Saturday in Chorzow, Poland. Olympic champion Noah Lyles will face Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson in a race that promises fireworks ahead of next month’s World Championships in Tokyo.
Lyles vs Thompson Diamond League 100m Rivalry Continues
Lyles edged Thompson by just five-thousandths of a second to claim gold in the 100m at last year’s Paris Olympics. Thompson has bounced back strongly, clocking a world-leading 9.75 seconds at the Jamaican trials in June — the sixth-fastest time in history. This Diamond League showdown will also see challenges from Kenny Bednarek, Christian Coleman, Trayvon Bromell, Lindsey Courtney, and South African star Akani Simbine.
Sprint Stars and Field Event Highlights
In the women’s 100m, Christian Coleman’s partner Sha’Carri Richardson leads the lineup alongside Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, Dina Asher-Smith, and Jamaica’s Clayton twins. Away from the sprints, pole vault king Mondo Duplantis will look to extend his world record of 6.29m, while Faith Kipyegon aims for the 3,000m world record. Kenyan teammate Beatrice Chebet steps down to the 1,500m for her Diamond League debut over the distance. While the men’s Lyles vs Thompson 100m battle takes center stage
Where to Watch and Learn More
Fans can follow event updates on the Diamond League official website for live results and schedules. For more on recent performances, see our coverage of Seville’s win over Lyles in London Diamond League.
The Lyles vs Thompson Diamond League 100m clash is more than a race — it’s a statement ahead of the World Championships, and all eyes will be on Silesia when the starting gun fires.
