The US has long been a powerhouse in track and field, producing legends like Carl Lewis, Florence Griffith-Joyner, and Allyson Felix. Today, athletes like Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone (world record holder in the 400m hurdles) and Noah Lyles (world champion in the 100m and 200m) continue to keep the flag flying high. What makes US athletes so dominant? Is it the facilities, coaching, or competitive college-level athletics?