Noah Lyles Breaks 200m Record at U.S. Trials

Noah Lyles won the men's 200 meters at the U.S. Olympic track and field trials with a time of 19.53 seconds, setting a new meet record and achieving the fastest time in the world this year. Lyles overcame Kenny Bednarek, who finished second with a personal best of 19.59 seconds, and Erriyon Knighton, who finished third in 19.77 seconds. This victory adds to Lyles' earlier win in the 100 meters, positioning him strongly for a sprint double at the Paris Olympics. Lyles' time broke Michael Johnson's 1996 Olympic trials record of 19.66 seconds. Lyles, a three-time world champion in the 200 meters, expressed his ambition to secure both an Olympic gold and a world record. His win came amid personal reflections on overcoming depression, which impacted his performance at the Tokyo Games.