Britain's Louie Hinchliffe surprised the athletics world by defeating 100m favorite Noah Lyles in the first-round heats at the Paris Olympics with a time of 9.98 seconds. Coached by Carl Lewis, Hinchliffe is the first European to win the NCAA title in the US and has shown significant promise, including a personal best of 9.95 seconds. Lyles, who aims to emulate Jesse Owens and Carl Lewis by winning four golds in Paris, including the 100m and 200m, finished second at 10.04 seconds. Jamaica's Kishane Thompson, the fastest man this year with a 9.77-second run, won his heat with a time of 10.00 seconds. Hinchliffe's rise from a potential professional golfer to a top sprinter has been rapid and unexpected, drawing significant attention and raising hopes for Team GB. Despite his relaxed demeanor, Hinchliffe has proven his ability to compete at the highest level, setting the stage for an exciting showdown in the finals.