Noah Lyles Withdraws from Ultimate Championships Due to Hamstring Injury

Olympic champion sprinter Noah Lyles has announced his withdrawal from the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championships, citing a hamstring injury that has forced him to end his season. The American sprinter, who was a favorite to compete for the $150,000 top prizes, revealed on social media that a "small strain" in his left hamstring, sustained at the U.S. nationals in July, has caused other issues to flare up, making continued practice impossible.

Lyles' absence from the entry list for the event, which begins Friday in Budapest, marks a significant blow to the championship's star power. His withdrawal follows a season that saw him achieve strong performances, but the injury has ultimately prevented him from competing for the lucrative prizes on offer at the season-ending event.