The athletics world eagerly anticipates the men’s 150m race at the 2025 Atlanta City Games, set for May 17, 2025. This event promises a spectacular duel between Kenya’s Ferdinand Omanyala and America’s Noah Lyles. Two of the fastest men on the planet.
Meanwhile, Ferdinand Omanyala, who is Africa’s record holder in the 100m and 150m, will challenge Noah Lyles at the event. He is the reigning world champion and Olympic gold medalist. Lyles recently ran a personal best of 14.56 seconds in the 150m at the 2023 Atlanta City Games. The third-fastest time in history, edging out Omanyala, who clocked 14.89 seconds.
In addition, the race also features top sprinters such as Great Britain’s Zharnel Hughes, the Dominican Republic’s Alexander Ogando, and the Bahamas’ Terrence Jones. Many experts believe Omanyala has an edge this year because Lyles has not yet fully started his 2025 season. In addition, Lyles is still regaining his peak form from the Paris Olympics.
Moreover, Noah Lyles aims to break Usain Bolt’s 150m world best of 14.35 seconds, a record set in 2009. Omanyala, known for his explosive starts and African records, will push Lyles to the limit in what many call the “race of the fastest men on the planet.”
Omanyala has competed in several events, including the just-concluded 2025 World Athletics Relays in Guangzhou, China. He was part of Kenya`s 4x100m relay team, where they secured a qualification for the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. The Kenyan Team finished second in their heat with a time of 38.51 seconds.
Overall, Omanyala’s main focus this year has been on the 100m sprint and the 4x100m relay. Aiming to build on his Commonwealth Games success and prepare for the World Championships later in the year. With both athletes hungry for victory, the 2025 Atlanta City Games promises a historic sprint battle.
