OT OREGON | USA’s Lyles wins men’s 200 metres World Championships
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Gold medallist Noah Lyles of the US celebrates after winning the men’s 200 metres final alongside silver medallist Kenneth Bednarek of the US. (Photo: REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson)
EUGENE, Ore. (Reuters)
Noah Lyles produced a dominating performance to defend his 200 metres title at the World Championships tonight (July 21) and lead an American podium sweep ahead of Kenny Bednarek and Erriyon Knighton.
Gold medallist Noah Lyles of the US celebrates after winning the men’s 200 metres final with silver medallist Kenny Bednarek of the US and bronze medallist Erriyon Knighton of the US. (Photo: REUTERS/Aleksandra Szmigiel)
Tokyo bronze medallist Lyles led at the halfway point and exploded through the finish to win in 19.31, becoming the third fastest athlete of all time over the distance, ripping his shirt open after the finish as the home crowd in Eugene, Oregon, roared with approval.
Noah Lyles of the US crosses the line to win the men’s 200 metres final. (Photo: REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson)
Olympic silver medallist Bednarek battled shoulder to shoulder with Knighton off the turn and got the better of the 18-year-old down the straight.
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