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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Jamie Braidwood

Team GB’s Louie Hinchliffe steals show as Olympics set for new 100m rivalry

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On the opening morning of the men’s 100m at the Stade de France, Noah Lyles was in his element as the world’s eyes fell on him. Wearing a crown of white beads and with each of his fingernails painted with the flag of the United States, Lyles exuded his trademark main character energy. He expected to win comfortably.

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