Noah Lyles, the brash American with dreams of Olympic gold in Paris, rarely cedes the spotlight. He is, after all, the biggest star in what historically has been track and field’s most high-profile event, the men’s 100-meter dash. The men’s 100 might not even be the premier event in the sport anymore. The men’s 100 is steeped in history. Past winners include some of the most luminous figures in Olympic track history: Jesse Owens.

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Persons: Noah Lyles, ” Lyles, Jesse Owens, Carl Lewis, Bob Hayes, Usain Bolt Locations: Paris, London