Noah Lyles won his fourth 200-meter world title in Tokyo, equaling Usain Bolt's record, while Melissa Jefferson-Wooden completed a historic women's sprint double, marking a significant achievement for the US. The event highlighted Lyles' resilience and growth, and Jefferson-Wooden's breakthrough, amidst intense competition and personal stories of overcoming adversity.
Noah Lyles won his fourth 200m world title, tying Usain Bolt, while Melissa Jefferson-Wooden achieved a historic double by winning both the 100m and 200m at the world championships, marking a significant achievement for women’s sprinting.
During the US nationals 200-meter final, Noah Lyles won against Kenny Bednarek in a tense race that ended with Bednarek shoving Lyles after the finish line, leading to heated exchanges and a call for a rematch, highlighting ongoing rivalries and the energetic atmosphere in track and field.
Sha'Carri Richardson and Gabby Thomas both earned medals in the 200 meters at the World Athletics Championships, with Richardson winning bronze and Thomas taking silver. Shericka Jackson of Jamaica dominated the race, winning by a wide margin. Richardson and Thomas are the latest American women to medal in the event at the World Championships. Richardson has had a successful year, winning her first U.S. title and a gold medal in the 100 meters at the Championships. The American duo is also expected to compete in the 4x100-meter relay.
American sprinter Noah Lyles is aiming to break Usain Bolt's 200-meter world record at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest. Lyles, who ran the top time in the semifinals, is just 0.12 seconds away from tying the record set by Bolt in 2009. The 26-year-old is the defending world champion in the event and has declared his intention to revise the record to 19.10 seconds. Lyles' pursuit of the record is the subject of a docuseries titled "Untitled: The Noah Lyles Project."