The Boston Grand Prix witnessed stellar performances from reigning world 100- and 200-meter champion Noah Lyles and Sudan-born Canadian Marco Arop on Sunday, setting the stage for upcoming competitions.*

Lyles, part of the US 4x100 relay world champions, showcased his intent for gold by winning the 60 meters in a personal best and 2024 world-leading time of 6.44 seconds. Expressing his determination, Lyles stated, "We're coming after everything -- all the Olympic medals. I don't care who wants it. It's mine." His time was only 0.10 off the world indoor record held by Christian Coleman.*

Ackeem Blake of Jamaica secured second place in 6.45, while American Ronnie Baker finished third in 6.54. Lyles emphasized that his improved starts make him a formidable force.

In the 1,000 meters, Marco Arop, the reigning world 800 outdoor champion, clocked the second-best time ever indoors at 2:14.74. Arop's performance, second only to the world indoor record, marked an outstanding achievement. American Bryce Hoppel finished second in 2:16.91.

American Hobbs Kessler won the competitive 1,500, holding off the return of 2022 world outdoor champion Jake Wightman. Kessler finished in 3:33.66, with Wightman closely behind at 3:34.06.

Reigning world indoor champion Grant Holloway dominated the 60 hurdles, winning in a 2024 world-best time of 7.35 seconds. Holloway, a three-time reigning world outdoor 110 hurdles champion, expressed his excitement about starting the season on a high note.

World indoor record-holder Gudaf Tsegay of Ethiopia triumphed in the women's 1,500, finishing in 3:58.11. American Tia Jones set the world-best time for the year in the women's 60 hurdles, clocking 7.72.

Other notable performances included Jessica Hull setting an Australian record to win the women's 3,000 in 8:24.93, and Carey McLeod of Jamaica winning the long jump with an 8.20m leap.

The Boston Grand Prix serves as an early indicator for the road to the World Indoor Championships in Glasgow and the Summer Games in France. With athletes delivering outstanding performances, anticipation builds for the upcoming competitions in this Olympic year.