Noah Lyles set to open his 2024 outdoor season at the Tom Jones Memorial Classic

Noah Lyles, the reigning World champion over 100m, 200m, and 4x100m, is set to make his highly anticipated outdoor season debut at the Tom Jones Memorial Classic in Gainsville, Florida on Saturday, April 13. The meeting, which will witness a stellar lineup of sprinters, will serve as the perfect platform for Lyles to showcase his speed and assert his dominance on the track.

The men's 100m race will feature an exciting mix of athletes, including Kenny Bednarek, the Olympic medalist who defeated Christian Coleman in the 200m last week. Filipo Tortu, one of the fastest Europeans, will also be taking part. Additionally, some of the best Asian sprinters, such as Xie Zhenye and Hakim Sani Brown, will make their presence felt in this highly anticipated race.

Fans will have the opportunity to watch the action as it unfolds live on the SEC Network/ESPN. For additional details, including streaming information and the full schedule, please follow the provided link: Watch Athletics here.

Men's Elite 100m Entries:

• Noah Lyles (USA)
• Kenny Bednarek (USA)
• Hakim Sani Brown
• Joe Fahnbulleh (USA)
• Emmanuel Matadi (LBR)
• Ronnie Baker (USA)
• Paulo Andre Camillo (BRA)
• Bryan Levell (JAM)
• Andrew Hudson (JAM)
• Eric Harrison (TTO)
• Filippo Tortu (ITA)
• Kyree King (USA)
• Xie Zhenye (CHI)