USA's Noah Lyles sprints to first World Championship gold in 100 metres

GOLD STANDARD: Noah Lyles, of the United States, celebrates after winning the gold medal in the Men's 100-meter final during the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary. Pic: AP Photo/Matthias Schrader

Noah Lyles of the United States scorched to victory in the 100 metres at the World Athletics Championships on Sunday, his first world title over the distance, while Uganda's Joshua Cheptegei took gold in the 10,000m.

Lyles pulled ahead over the final 50m to cross in a personal best 9.83 seconds, matching the world-leading time this season.