Conversations with Larry: Day Two of the USATF Outdoor Champs: the battles in the 100 meters

Noah Lyles and Ronnie Baker, June 22, 2018, 100 meter final, photo by Mike Deering for The Shoe Addicts

The second day of the 2018 USATF Outdoor Championships, on 22 June, featured the 100 meters. Both races were fantastic. The 100 meters for women was won by Aleia Hobbs, the first women collegian to win since 1991 and Carlette Guidry. Hobbs ran a fine final, winning in 10.91, putting Ashley Henderson in second, in 10.96, and Jennifer Prandini in third in 10.98.

Ashley Henderson, Aleia Hobbs, Jennifer Prandini, photo by Mike Deering for The Shoe Addicts

In the men’s 100 meters, Noah Lyles and Ronnie Baker battled to the finish, both scoring Personal Bests! Noah Lyles won his first 100m title, in 9.88, a world leader. Ronnie Baker ran a 9.90, PB. Until 60 meters, Baker was putting great pressure on the field and looked to be the winner. Lyles kept his cool, focused and put himself back into the race.

Both 100 meter races were worthy of the US Championships. Here’s our second Conversation with Larry on the USATF Outdoor Championships. Special thanks to the Shoe Addicts.