～The next chapter begins at the National Stadium, where 620,000 fans were enthralled～

We have big news regarding the athletes competing in the "Seiko Golden Grand Prix Athletics 2026 Tokyo (hereinafter, Seiko GGP)," to be held on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at the MUFG Stadium (Japan National Stadium)! The "Tokyo 2025 World Athletics Championships," held in September 2025, captured the world's attention, drawing a total of approximately 620,000 fans and generating immense excitement and emotion. Without letting that heat fade, the world's top athletes are returning to the stage of the National Stadium once again. We are pleased to announce that Noah Lyles (USA), who won the bronze medal in the men's 100m and secured double gold in the men's 200m and 4x100m relay at the Tokyo 2025 World Athletics Championships, is confirmed to compete!!! Lyles has entered the men's 100m for the Seiko GGP, and all eyes will be on his high-level sprint battle against Japanese athletes.

Everywhere you look, the world's highest level of performance will be unfolding at the National Stadium. There is a sense of excitement and tension that can only be felt by watching in person. We look forward to seeing you there!!

Noah LYLES (USA) World Athletics Profile: https://worldathletics.org/athletes/united-states/noah-lyles-14536762 Date of Birth: July 18, 1997 Personal Best: 100m: 9.79, 200m: 19.31 (3rd fastest in world history) Major Achievements: 2023 Budapest World Athletics Championships... 100m Gold, 200m Gold, 4x100m Relay Gold 2024 Paris Olympics... 100m Gold, 200m Bronze 2025 Tokyo World Athletics Championships... 100m Bronze, 200m Gold, 4x100m Relay Gold

Seiko GGP Domestic Athlete Entry List *As of March 30 PDF here: https://www.jaaf.or.jp/files/upload/202603/30_102421.pdf *Affiliations are current as of March 30, 2026. *Additional athletes will be announced in the future.

Ticket Information: Now on Sale! Please check the ticket page on the special website (https://goldengrandprix-japan.com/2026/ticket/) for details.

Seiko GGP PV [YouTube Video Embedded]

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