[Seiko Golden Grand Prix 2026] Noah Lyles Confirmed to Compete! Tokyo World Athletics Gold Medalist
American sprinter Noah Lyles, a gold medalist at the Tokyo 2025 World Athletics Championships, has been confirmed to compete in the Men's 100m at the Seiko Golden Grand Prix 2026 in Tokyo on May 17, 2026.
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## ~ The next chapter begins at the National Stadium, where 620,000 people were thrilled ~
We have big news regarding the participating athletes for the 'Seiko Golden Grand Prix Track & Field 2026 Tokyo' (hereafter, Seiko GGP), to be held on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at the MUFG Stadium (National Stadium)! The 'Tokyo 2025 World Athletics Championships' held in September 2025 attracted worldwide attention, generating immense excitement and enthusiasm with a total attendance of approximately 620,000. Without letting that passion cool, the world's top athletes are returning to the National Stadium stage. Noah Lyles (USA), who won bronze in the Men's 100m and double gold in the Men's 200m and 4x100m relay at the Tokyo 2025 World Athletics Championships, is confirmed to compete!!! He is entered in the Men's 100m at the Seiko GGP, drawing huge attention to a high-level sprint showdown with Japanese athletes.
The National Stadium will be filled with world-class performances wherever you look.
There is an intensity and tension that can only be felt by watching live at the venue.
We sincerely look forward to seeing you there!!
## ■ Noah LYLES (USA)
World Athletics Profile: https://worldathletics.org/athletes/united-states/noah-lyles-14536762
Date of Birth: July 18, 1997
Personal Bests: 100m: 9.79 sec, 200m: 19.31 sec (3rd fastest in world history)
Major Achievements:
- 2023 Budapest World Athletics... 100m Gold, 200m Gold, 4x100m Relay Gold
- 2024 Paris Olympics... 100m Gold, 200m Bronze
- 2025 Tokyo World Athletics... 100m Bronze, 200m Gold, 4x100m Relay Gold
We have big news regarding the participating athletes for the 'Seiko Golden Grand Prix Track & Field 2026 Tokyo' (hereafter, Seiko GGP), to be held on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at the MUFG Stadium (National Stadium)! The 'Tokyo 2025 World Athletics Championships' held in September 2025 attracted worldwide attention, generating immense excitement and enthusiasm with a total attendance of approximately 620,000. Without letting that passion cool, the world's top athletes are returning to the National Stadium stage. Noah Lyles (USA), who won bronze in the Men's 100m and double gold in the Men's 200m and 4x100m relay at the Tokyo 2025 World Athletics Championships, is confirmed to compete!!! He is entered in the Men's 100m at the Seiko GGP, drawing huge attention to a high-level sprint showdown with Japanese athletes.
The National Stadium will be filled with world-class performances wherever you look.
There is an intensity and tension that can only be felt by watching live at the venue.
We sincerely look forward to seeing you there!!
## ■ Noah LYLES (USA)
World Athletics Profile: https://worldathletics.org/athletes/united-states/noah-lyles-14536762
Date of Birth: July 18, 1997
Personal Bests: 100m: 9.79 sec, 200m: 19.31 sec (3rd fastest in world history)
Major Achievements:
- 2023 Budapest World Athletics... 100m Gold, 200m Gold, 4x100m Relay Gold
- 2024 Paris Olympics... 100m Gold, 200m Bronze
- 2025 Tokyo World Athletics... 100m Bronze, 200m Gold, 4x100m Relay Gold