Noah Lyles has to be the most talked-about name currently at the Olympic Games, and you don’t need a searchlight to figure out why.....CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
The young American sprinter recently clinched gold at the Paris 2024 showpiece, setting a personal best time of 9.79 seconds to claim first place ahead of Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson and fellow American, Fred Kerley.
However, while the 27-year-old might currently rule the 100-metre scene, the same cannot be said for the 200-metre event.
The highly rated sprinter is poised to participate in the 200-metre heats, with the aim of qualifying for the semi-finals and the final, which would afford him the chance to clinch another gold medal.
Nonetheless, it appears Lyles is not keen on just making up the numbers in the 200-metre category. The world champion recently spoke about the possibility of eclipsing the world record currently held by Usain Bolt.
In an interview captured by Olympics.com, Lyles reflected:
“When you reach the top, you start to ask yourself, ‘What do I need to do to be considered the greatest when I leave the sport?’” said Lyles, following his victory in the 200 meters at the US Olympic Team Trials 2024.
As Lyles prepares for Paris 2024, he faces a tough challenge. To check off his first goal, he will need to overcome competitors like Jamaica’s Bryan Levell and Canada’s Andre De Grasse, before looking to eclipse the world record of 19.19-second currently held by Usain Bolt, to make history.
With the men’s 200 metres set to capture attention, TUKO highlights the fastest men ever in this thrilling category.
Below is a table detailing a list of the fastest men in the history of the 200-metre category.
| Rank | Name | Country | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Usain BOLT | Jamaica | 19.19 |
| 2 | Yohan BLAKE | Jamaica | 19.26 |
| 3 | Noah LYLES | USA | 19.31 |
| 4 | Michael JOHNSON | USA | 19.32 |
| 5 | Erriyon KNIGHTON | USA | 19.49 |
| 6 | Letsile TEBOGO | Botswana | 19.50 |
| 7 | Walter DIX | USA | 19.53 |
| 8 | Justin GATLIN | USA | 19.57 |
| 9 | Tyson GAY | USA | 19.68 |
| 10 | Kenneth BEDNAREK | USA | 19.59 |
*Data courtesy of World Athletics. TUKO in another report detailed that Lyles celebrated his Olympic medal victory with his mother and girlfriend.
The young American athlete ran towards his family after claiming gold at the Paris showpiece, ahead of Kishane Thompson and Fred Kerley...CONTINUE READING>>
