Lyles, Hall and Tinch open indoor seasons in Boston

Lyles, Hall and Tinch open indoor seasons in Boston

Noah Lyles, Elijah Hall, and Rai Benjamin were among the winners at the World Athletics Indoor Tour Gold meet in Boston. The event took place on January 24, 2026, at the Reggie Lewis Track & Athletic Center. Athletes from several countries competed in sprints, hurdles, and field events.

American sprinter Noah Lyles won the 60 meters race. He clocked a top time that placed him ahead of the rest of the field. Lyles’ performance continued his season build-up on the indoor circuit. He has competed in multiple meets this winter as he prepares for outdoor competition later in the year.

Elijah Hall, also from the United States, finished second in the 60 meters. Hall posted a time close to Lyles’ mark. Their positions reflected strong sprinting depth among American competitors.

In the 60 meters hurdles, Rai Benjamin claimed victory. Benjamin crossed the line ahead of other hurdlers with a leading time in the race. His win in the hurdles added to his indoor season achievements. Benjamin has been a top performer in both indoor and outdoor hurdling events in recent years.

Other sprint and hurdle events featured competitive fields. Athletes from different nations took part, contributing performances across distances. Several runners achieved personal bests and seasonal top marks during the meet.

In the field events, competitors in disciplines such as horizontal jumps and vertical jumps recorded notable results. Athletes in long jump and triple jump reached winning distances that placed them at the top of their events.

The World Athletics Indoor Tour Gold meet in Boston is part of a series of indoor competitions recognised by World Athletics. Points earned at this meet contribute to overall standings in the Indoor Tour ranking system. Athletes accumulate points by placing highly in events across the tour.

The Indoor Tour provides opportunities for athletes to compete at high levels before the outdoor season. It includes meets held across North America, Europe, and Asia. Performances at Indoor Tour events can influence selections and invitations to major championships.

The Boston meet drew a mix of established stars and rising talents. Times and distances recorded at the meet will be included in World Athletics performance lists for the indoor season.

The event was attended by coaches, officials, and track and field fans. Results were posted on the World Athletics website and shared broadly through official channels. World Athletics continues to promote indoor competition as part of its annual calendar.

Source: https://worldathletics.org/competitions/world-athletics-indoor-tour/news/lyles-hall-tinch-indoor-tour-gold-boston