World champion Noah Lyles set a brand new US Olympic trials report by profitable the 200m in a time of 19.53 seconds in Oregon.
The 26-year-old, who received the 100m trials final weekend, got here from behind to beat rival Kenny Bednarek by 0.06secs.
Lyles’ time – the quickest 200m in 2024 to date – beat a report set by Michael Johnson within the US Olympic trials earlier than the 1996 Atlanta Video games.
Lyles, who completed with bronze on the Tokyo Video games in 2021, stated his improved psychological well being would assist as he goals for the dash double in Paris.
“I’ve stated all of it season however it helps to not have despair,” stated Lyles.
“I thank God on daily basis for getting me by means of each spherical. Wholesome, mentally and bodily.”
In the meantime, Gabby Thomas received the ladies’s 200m in 21.81 – the second-fastest time of the yr to date.
Thomas, 27, received bronze in Tokyo, and like Lyles might be aiming for victory in each the 100m and 200m in Paris.
“I am simply ecstatic,” she stated. “It is simply such a tremendous race.”
Sha’Carri Richardson got here fourth, ending her hopes of competing within the 200m in France.
Richardson received the 100m trials final week however completed behind Thomas, Brittany Brown and McKenzie Lengthy on Saturday, regardless of a robust begin over the primary 40m.
