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.

Drama unfolded after Kenny Bednarek shoved Noah Lyles following his close lose in the 200-meter final at US track and field championships, escalating their ongoing sprinting rivalry.