Noah Lyles Pulls up Mid-Race at US Nationals, Suffers a Rare Loss at 200 Meters
Garrett Kaalund won in 20.04 seconds after Noah Lyles slowed in the stretch, marking only the fourth 200-meter loss of Lyles’ career since 2018.
- On Sunday, Noah Lyles pulled up halfway through the 200-meter final at U.S. track championships, allowing USC's Garrett Kaalund to win the national title with a time of 20.04 seconds.
- Feeling a "grabbing sensation," Lyles decided "Yeah, this is the time to stop. There's no reason to push this," marking only his fourth loss at 200 meters since 2018 despite winning the 100 meters earlier in the week.
- The 22-year-old Kaalund, an NCAA indoor champion, said he came to nationals to "train myself against the best. I wasn't looking for medals, I just wanted to see where I was," with Lyles congratulating him at the finish line.
- At Icahn Stadium in New York, reigning world champion Melissa Jefferson-Wooden won her second straight national title in the women's 200 meters with a season-best 21.69, while Lyles remains tied with Michael Johnson at five U.S. titles.
- World athletics is introducing the Ultimate Championships with a $150,000 first prize expected to feature Jefferson-Wooden, Gabby Thomas and Julien Alfred, as the LA Games approach two years away.
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Noah Lyles pulls up mid-race at U.S. nationals, suffers a rare loss in 200 metres
Noah Lyles pulled up halfway through the 200-meter final at U.S. track championships Sunday, suffering a rare loss in his best race and allowing USC's Garrett Kaalund to take the title in New York.
Noah Lyles Injured, Gives Update After Losing 200M Race at USA National Championships
Noah Lyles' attempt to win the 200 meters at the U.S. Track and Field Outdoor Championships on Sunday was interrupted when he pulled up coming into the final stretch with an apparent injury.
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Noah Lyles pulls up mid-race at US nationals, suffers a rare loss at 200 meters
Noah Lyles pulled up halfway through the 200-meter final at U.S. track championships, suffering a rare loss in his best race and allowing USC’s Garrett Kaalund to take the title.
Noah Lyles ran like the wind.
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