Noah Lyles And Co Warned of NCAA Star Ahead of World Championships

The American sprinting scene is buzzing, not with the usual Noah Lyles hype, but with a bold prediction that has everyone talking.

The established hierarchy of Lyles, Christian Coleman, Fred Kerley and Kenny Bednarek is facing a serious challenge from a surprising source.

Lyles, the expected leader, hasn't raced a single 100m this season and Coleman, once dominant, has struggled. Even Bednarek's world-leading 9.86 hasn't silenced the doubters.

Into this uncertainty steps 400m specialist Noah Williams, who declared on the Track World News podcast that none of these stars are guaranteed a spot at the World Championships.

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Williams' confidence stems from the emergence of Jordan Anthony, a 20-year-old University of Arkansas sophomore.

Anthony's wind-aided 9.75 (+2.1 m/s) at the NCAA West First Round sent shockwaves through the track world. Williams argues that even accounting for the wind, Anthony's raw speed is undeniable.

"Jordan Anthony ran a 9.75 with a 2.1 wind. Let's say he ran 9.79, that’s still a 9.7 early," Williams explained as quoted by Essentially Sports.

"His talent level is better than 95% of the field that’s going to be at the US Championships. A prime Christian Coleman was capable of that, but not in 2025. A prime Fred Kerley can do that, but not in 2025. So that’s why I say he’s my favorite right now."

The debate highlights the unpredictable nature of this year's US sprint scene.

Lyles, with a personal best of 9.79, is strangely absent from the 100m. Kerley, despite a 9.76 personal best, has only managed a 9.87 this season. Bednarek, also with a 9.79 personal best, sits at 9.86 for the year.

With the US Championships fast approaching, the question remains whether, the established stars reclaim their dominance, or will a rising talent like Anthony seize the opportunity?