Lyles tied the record number of U.S. men’s 200m titles shared by Michael Johnson (1990-92, ’95-96) and Ralph Metcalfe (1932-36). His last defeat in a U.S. 200m final was at the 2016 Olympic Trials when he was 18 years old.

Noah Lyles stared down Kenny Bednarek while winning gold in the men’s 200 meters at the U.S. track and field championships.

Noah Lyles refused to be drawn into the controversy surrounding his 200-meter final win at the USA Track and Field Championships after runner-up Kenny Bednarek accused him of "unsportsmanlike" behaviour.