'Dreams really come true' - Kenny Bednarek aims big on surpassing Usain Bolt's legacy after historic US title win

Following a groundbreaking run to win his first US 100m title on historic note, Kenny Bednarek is now gunning for bigger goals, seeking to surpass Usain Bolt's legacy in the sport.

The two-time Olympic silver medallist blazed to a blistering Personal Best (PB) 9.79s to win a highly contested men's 100m final at the USA Track and Field Championships, extending his brilliant unbeaten form this season.

Bednarek led a jaw-dropping performance of finalists as training partner Courtney Lindsey also clocked a PB of 9.82s, while college standout athlete T'Mars McCallum was third in a PB of 9.83s, with the trio securing their 100m spots on the US World Championships team to Tokyo.

His winning time was his first career sub-9.80s, and now he dreams of becoming the greatest and fastest sprinter the world has ever seen, a legacy that currently belongs to Jamaican track legend Bolt.

"Dreams really do come true. After three strong rounds in the 100m, I came out on top as the National Champion, made the US team, and set a new personal best of 9.79.

"Last year taught me perseverance, how to face tough losses, make the right adjustments, and come back stronger. Every race this season has been a step closer to my goal of becoming the greatest, fastest athlete this sport has ever seen.

"I’ve done the work, trusted my coach, and reminded myself that I belong here," tweeted the 26-year-old on his X page.

Bednarek is scheduled to compete in the 200m on the final day of the US Championships, where he'll face a fierce competitor in reigning world champion Noah Lyles for the title.

The race is set to be a firecracker as Bednaarek will aim to end Lyles' dominance in the event on home soil to become a double sprint national champion.