"First Noah Lyles equalled Usain Bolt's record of four straight 200m gold medals at a World Athletics Championships. Then he promised the greatest sprinter that has ever lived that he would surpass him in two years' time. I can't wait for 2027 to become the only man to win five 200m titles, said Lyles, who powered home in the second half of the race to win in 19.52sec, with his American compatriot Kenny Bednarek claiming silver in 19.58."
"I don't have good memories from 2021. At that time I was depressed, but this time I am energised. I love what I do and I am happy. I have the best support staff and the best crowd I could have ever asked for. My face is blasted everywhere over Tokyo. This is amazing and such a joyous moment I am going to keep with me for ever."
"I studied my competitors, added Lyles. I knew their momentum was going to slow up once we got closer to 150m but mine was going to build up after I hit that mark. Being patient was the most important thing. I controlled the race. I knew some of the guys were going to tighten up but I just stayed relaxed and got the job done."
Noah Lyles equalled Usain Bolt's record of four consecutive 200m World Championship gold medals with a 19.52s victory. Kenny Bednarek took silver in 19.58. Lyles arrived at the Tokyo Olympics in poor shape and underperformed in 2021, experienced depression then, and now feels energised, supported, and happy. Lyles expressed a desire to win relay gold. Bryan Levell narrowly beat Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo, who has a knee issue, to claim bronze, with Zharnel Hughes finishing fifth. Lyles said he studied rivals, planned a late surge after 150m, and emphasised patience to control the race. Rai Benjamin was briefly disqualified in the 400m hurdles before reinstatement.
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