Noah Lyles Triumphs in 200m with World-Leading Time 19.53 at U.S. Olympic Team Trials
At the U.S. Olympic Team Trials on Saturday, Noah Lyles secured a sprint double by claiming victory in the 200m final. He kicked off his dominant performance by leading the initial round on Thursday with a time of 20.10 seconds, before accelerating to 19.60 seconds in Friday's semifinals. In the concluding race, the three-time world sprint champion surpassed his previous efforts, setting a new U.S. trials record and world-leading time of 19.53 seconds (0.5 m/s wind).
Lyles will be joined at the Paris Olympics by Kenny Bednarek and Erriyon Knighton in the 200m event. Bednarek finished second with a personal best of 19.59 seconds, while Knighton placed third in 19.77 seconds. The men’s 200m final showcased exceptional talent, with the top five competitors all finishing under 20 seconds.
Earlier, Lyles also clinched the 100m title last Sunday, matching his personal best with a time of 9.83 seconds.
Men's 200m Final Results | Wind +0.5
| POS | NAME | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noah Lyles | 19.53 WL MR |
| 2 | Kenny Bednarek | 19.59 PB |
| 3 | Erriyon Knighton | 19.77 SB |
| 4 | Christian Coleman | 19.89 SB |
| 5 | Kyree King | 19.90 PB |
| 6 | Courtney Lindsey | 20.00 |
| 7 | Robert Gregory | 20.56 |
| 8 | Jeremiah Curry | 20.57 |
| 9 | Jamarion Stubbs | 20.60 |
In the women's 200m final, Gabby Thomas emerged victorious with a remarkable time of 21.81 seconds. She was followed closely by Brittany Brown and McKenzie Long, who recorded times of 21.90 and 21.91 seconds, respectively.
Sha'Carri Richardson, the current world 100m champion, finished fourth in a surprising turn of events, missing out on a spot in the U.S. women's 200m team for the Paris Olympics. Nevertheless, Richardson will represent the U.S. in the 100m and the 4x100m relay events in Paris.
Women's 200m Final Results | wind +0.6
| POS | NAME | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gabby Thomas | 21.81 |
| 2 | Brittany Brown | 21.90 PB |
| 3 | McKenzie Long | 21.91 |
| 4 | Sha'Carri Richardson | 22.16 |
| 5 | Tamara Clark | 22.20 |
| 6 | Abby Steiner | 22.24 |
| 7 | Jenna Prandini | 22.58 |
| 8 | Jadyn Mays | 22.60 |
| DNS | Tamari Davis |
Weini Kelati, the sole athlete in the women's 10,000m field holding the Olympic qualifying standard, clinched victory with a time of 31:41.07. In a dramatic finish, Parker Valby narrowly edged out Karissa Schweizer for the silver, as both crossed the finish line in 31:41.56, with Valby securing second place by a mere four-thousandths of a second.
In the women's long jump final, world silver medalist Tara Davis-Woodhall overcame early setbacks, fouling on her first two attempts. She managed a valid jump on her third attempt, allowing her to continue in the competition. She then took the lead with a wind-assisted leap of 7.00m (2.6m/s) in the fifth round, which secured her the victory. Jasmine Moore closely followed with a jump of 6.98m.
Monae’ Nichols claimed the third spot with her final attempt, reaching 6.86m—the exact distance needed to meet the Olympic qualifying standard and ensuring her participation in Paris.
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone clocked 52.48 second world-lead in the 400m hurdles semifinals on Saturday.
The US Olympic Trials will wrap up on Sunday, featuring 11 event finals.
U.S. track and field trials results.
