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Noah Lyles Shoved by Kenny Bednarek at the US Track Championship
EUGENE, OREGON, AUG 3 – Noah Lyles won the 200m final by 0.04 seconds and faced a post-race shove from Kenny Bednarek amid tensions over their ongoing rivalry and upcoming World Championships.
- Noah Lyles narrowly defeated Kenny Bednarek by 0.04 seconds to win the 200m race at the U.S. Track and Field Championships held on August 3 in Eugene, Oregon.
- The close finish and Lyles looking at Bednarek after crossing the line escalated existing tensions between the two sprinters, which Bednarek attributed to long-simmering personal issues.
- After the race, Bednarek pushed Lyles from behind and called Lyles' actions unsportsmanlike, while also expressing strong confidence in his ability to defeat Lyles in upcoming competitions.
- Lyles initially refused Bednarek's handshake, demanding an apology and stating, "I expect my apology," before eventually shaking hands and declining further comment under coach's orders.
- This incident sets up a highly anticipated rematch at the 2025 World Athletics Championships scheduled for September 19 in Tokyo, where both athletes are favored competitors.
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Noah Lyles shoved by rival Kenny Bednarek after winning 200m at U.S. track championships
Noah Lyles landed the day's biggest blow on the track, passing Kenny Bednarek for the win, then looking his way to talk some trash. Bednarek's answer was a two-handed shove in the back after the finish line, some more heated words and a challenge for a rematch that can't come soon enough.
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Olympians Noah Lyles and Kenny Bednarek Have Physical Confrontation at US Championships
Olympians Noah Lyles and Kenny Bednarek were involved in a physical altercation moments after crossing the finish line during the 200m final at the Toyota USA Track and Field Outdoor Championships.
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