Olympic 100m champion Noah Lyles ran his first 400m race in nine years, making his professional debut in the event
On Saturday at the 2025 Tom Jones Invite he ran a new personal best of 45.87 seconds as he finished fifth.
The last time he ran the 400m was in 2016 when he held a personal best of 47.04s.
Prior to the race on the weekend Lyles announced on social media platform X that he would be running in the event and made a bold claim.
“Today will be my first pro 400m! Pr or Bust!,” he posted.
The American began the race with smooth steady strides much like a seasoned veteran in the 400m.
He ran the first 200m well but he then struggled in the final stretch as lactic acid built up.
Jacory Patterson claimed first place with a time of 44.2, the best in the heats.
Shorter distance sprinters often run the 400m to build overall fitness and enhance speed endurance.
Last year, Lyles told Shannon Sharpe and Chad ‘Ochocinco’ Johnson that he could threaten the 400-metre world record if he ever stepped up in distance.
“My PR is 19.3 in the 200m,” he said. “And I have some pretty good strength on me as well.
“I truly would like to take a shot at the world record if I decide to move to the 400m truly and give it my 100 per cent for multiple years – yeah I’m going after the world record.”
Lyles also revealed that he will possibly run the 4x400m relayGettySouth African Wayde van Niekerk’s time of 43.03 seconds at the 2016 Olympics is the mark to beat.
Lyles performed alongside PJ Austin, Erriyon Knighton and Christian Coleman in the 4x100m relay and clocked 37.90s.
The American sprinter is aiming to further verify his greatness after winning gold at the Paris 2024 Olympics where he also picked up a bronze in the 200m.
In September, the World Athletics Championships is scheduled in Tokyo and Lyles will have his eyes laser focused on claiming three gold medals in the 100m, 200m and 4x100m relay.
But Down Under, teenage sensation Gout Gout is also warming up for his first senior major competition.
Gout and Lyles spoke together on the Beyond The Records Podcast where the Australian claimed he is ‘coming for that spot’, emphasising his will to surpass the Olympic champion.
“I’m trying to show you what’s up. I’m trying to come out there with a bang,” he said.
“Whatever I’ve got to do to show Noah I’m coming for that spot.
“Obviously it’s a learning experience, but deep down I’m trying to get a medal for sure, be in that final and running up Noah or trying to chase Noah down.”
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