Paris has been avenged. Kishane Thompson had been sending warnings; he predicted fireworks when he met his Olympic rival, Noah Lyles, once again. Sure, the day did come when the two lined up today in the Silesia Diamond League. The commentator before the race began said to expect some explosives. The Jamaican lived up to those words, while the American gold medalist did have his Boom , but it did come late; Thompson had taken his revenge.

“ Revenge is a dish best served cold ,” said the commentator as the 100m showdown wrapped up at the Silesia Diamond League. The world was locked in as Noah Lyles and the Jamaican lined up, but once the gun went off, Thompson was untouchable, a lightning bolt. He took the lead early and never let it slip. Exploding out of the blocks, he surged past Ly

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