The fastest man in America, Noah Lyles, made a grand entrance at Hayward Field on Sunday evening, donning a navy blue Gucci suit, dark shades, and white pearls woven through his hair. Accompanied by Snoop Dogg carrying a silver briefcase with his shiny red Adidas jersey, Lyles was ready to make a statement both on and off the track.

When it was time to race, Lyles proved he’s not just a showman but also a top athlete. He overcame a sluggish start to win the men’s 100 meters at the U.S. Olympic track and field trials, solidifying his position as America’s best hope for Olympic gold in Paris later this summer. Lyles clocked in at 9.83 seconds, matching his personal best and marking the third fastest time in the world this year, behind Kenya’s Ferdinand Omanyala (9.79) and Jamaica’s Oblique Seville (9.82).

Joining Lyles in securing spots for Paris were Kenny Bednarek and Fred Kerley. Bednarek, an Olympic silver medalist in the 200 meters from the 2020 Games, finished second, while Kerley, who won silver in the 100 meters in Tokyo, placed third. Christian Coleman, who has a reputation as the “greatest 60 meters runner ever,” finished fourth after fading in the latter part of the race, missing out on a chance to compete in Paris.

Qualifying in the 100 meters keeps Lyles’ ambitious goal alive of winning Olympic gold in four different events this summer, a feat even the legendary Usain Bolt never achieved. At last year’s world championships, Lyles claimed gold in the 100 meters, 200 meters, and the 4×100-meter relay. He hopes to add the 4×400-meter relay to his Olympic repertoire this year.

The 200 meters remains Lyles’ specialty, but his hard work to become competitive in the 100 meters paid off. He breezed through his heat with a 9.92-second finish and ran a wind-aided 9.80 seconds in the semifinals. Coleman, who initially appeared to set up a final showdown with Lyles, faltered when it mattered most.

Now, Lyles turns his focus to qualifying for Paris in the 200 meters next weekend, adding yet another accolade to his impressive resume.