Noah Lyles no rival to 200 and confirmed his world title in oregon. The American also promised a show in front of his audience at Hayward Field and gave it a stratospheric mark of 19″31, the third test in history dethroned Michael Johnson’s historic 19”32 at Atlanta’96. And the American party is circled with silver, Kenny Bednarek (19”77), and the bronze, Erriyon Kinghton (19”80), also local. Exactly, Knighton, who has been compared to Usain Bolt, won his first international medal at the age of 18, showing that he has a bright future ahead. In April this year he broke the U-20 world record in the 200 meters with 19.49 and his projection is expected to be similar to that of the Jamaican.
“I thought it was slow”said the champion Lyles after the exam. The scoreboard first reflected a mark of 19’32, which meant equaling that of Michael Johnson, but after a few seconds the scoreboard was updated to 19’31. Johnson himself, who was at the track, came down to congratulate him. “He congratulated me and told me that I was a very tough competitor”Lyles said. “Everyone dreams of living this day and today is my day,” said the champion.
The United States leaves the World Cup with six speed medals, a triplet in the 100 and a triplet in the 200. They still need the 4×100 relay to cap off a performance with honors. The North Americans, in addition, also got a triplet in the weight contest and on the medal table they have accumulated 22 medals (7 gold, 6 silver and 9 bronze).
The women’s 200m This is a good Jamaican duel taken Shericka Jackson with a mark of 21”45the second best record in history after the world record for Florence Griffith with 21”34. Jackson also got the fastest time trial in world championships history, owned by the Dutch Dafne Schippers with 21.63. “I am the fastest living woman in the world, a new national record for Jamaica and a world record holder. I couldn’t ask for anything more,” said Jackson.
The silver medal went to the Oregon 100 champion, Shelly Ann Fraser-Prycewho at 35 years old achieved the mark of 21”81. “I was very, very, physically and mentally tired, but I still kept going and managed to complete a great race,” said Fraser-Pryce. defending champion, Dinah Asher-Smithis third in 22”02, the second-fastest mark in history for a bronze medalist. In this way, Jamaica added its fifth gold at this distance to its record. In addition, it was the sixth time both countries won two medals in the 200 and the second time they won gold and silver after the United States in 2005.
Source: La Verdad
I am Ida Scott, a journalist and content author with a passion for uncovering the truth. I have been writing professionally for Today Times Live since 2020 and specialize in political news. My career began when I was just 17; I had already developed a knack for research and an eye for detail which made me stand out from my peers.
