Noah Lyles, one of the favorites, slowed as he neared the finish of his heat and was passed by two runners, missing an automatic qualifying spot. He later advanced to the final based on his time. Christopher Nilsen of the U.S. won silver in a final that was absent his American teammate Sam Kendricks, the reigning world champion. Kendricks tested positive for the coronavirus last week and was ruled out of the competition. Duplantis, 21, grew up in Louisiana but competes for Sweden, his mother’s home country.

Source: New York Times August 03, 2021 13:26 UTC