Noah Lyles Makes History in the 200 Meters

Noah Lyles has done it again! He won the 200 meters at the world championships, making it his fourth title in this event. It was a close race, but Lyles pulled ahead in the final stretch, beating Kenny Bednarek by just 0.06 seconds. Lyles finished in 19.52 seconds, showing his speed and skill.

Matching Bolt's Legacy

Lyles matched the legendary Usain Bolt's record of four 200-meter titles at the world championships. After the race, he celebrated by raising four fingers and saying, "That's four, baby!" into the camera.

A Special Victory

This victory was special because it came after a tough time for Lyles. In 2021, he was depressed and won a bronze medal in Tokyo. He used that experience as motivation to improve and come back stronger.

Melissa Jefferson-Wooden Makes History

Melissa Jefferson-Wooden also made history by winning both the 100 and 200 meters at the championships. She finished in 21.68 seconds, beating Great Britain's Amy Hunt by 0.46 seconds. Hunt was emotional after the race, crying as she realized she had won a silver medal.

Drama in the 200-Meter Race

The 200-meter race had some drama. The Bahamas' Anthonique Strachan was disqualified for a false start, causing a restart. In the end, Bryan Levell of Jamaica came in third, and Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo was fourth.

United States Dominates

The United States had a great day at the championships, with Rai Benjamin winning the 400-meter hurdles. The U.S. team now has 10 gold medals and 16 overall, with two days left in the meet.

Lyles' Triumphant Comeback

Lyles' victory was the highlight of the night. He had been preparing for this race for seven weeks, or even four years, if you count his struggles and comeback. He didn't start perfectly but stayed calm and focused, eventually pulling ahead and securing his win.