Kishane Thompson triumphed over Noah Lyles in the 100m at the Silesia Diamond League, clocking 9.87 seconds and equalling the meet record. Lyles, the Olympic champion, finished second with 9.90 seconds. Thompson, after missing the 2023 world championships, is now a strong contender for the upcoming event in Tokyo, expressing confidence and excitement for future competitions.
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