Archive · 5 Aug 2025
Lyles and Bednarek Clash After 200m Final Shove
After a 200m race at a track meet, the top two runners, Noah Lyles and Kenny Bednarek, got into a disagreement.
Lyles won the race, but as he crossed the finish line, he looked at Bednarek.
This led to an argument and Bednarek pushed Lyles.
They had some tension, but the details of their issues were kept private.
Bednarek said Lyles' actions were unsportsmanlike and involved 'personal stuff'.
Both runners were upset after the race.
Noah Lyles and Kenny Bednarek clashed after the 200m final at the USA Track and Field Championships.
Lyles won the race with a time of 19.63 seconds, followed by Bednarek in second place.
The disagreement began after Lyles appeared to glance at Bednarek near the finish line.
Bednarek shoved Lyles during a shouting confrontation.
Bednarek said the incident involved 'personal stuff' and unsportsmanlike conduct.
- Who
- Noah Lyles and Kenny Bednarek
- What
- Noah Lyles and Kenny Bednarek clashed after the 200m final at the USA Track and Field Championships.
- When
- During the USA Track and Field Championships
- Where
- At the USA Track and Field Championships
- Why
- Due to post-race tension following the 200m final, which may have involved 'personal stuff'.
Noah Lyles
Kenny Bednarek
Incident
Noah Lyles
Declined to comment on the incident
Kenny Bednarek
Kenny Bednarek said Lyles' actions were unsportsmanlike.
- Event
- USA Track and Field Championships
- Race
- 200m final
- Lyles' Time
- 19.63 seconds
- Bednarek's placement
- Second