Noah Lyles has made headlines at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials by setting a new trials record in the men's 200 meters. Lyles posted a time of 19.53 seconds, breaking a 28-year-old record and securing his place in the Paris 2024 Olympics. This performance also marked the fastest time in the world this year for the men's 200 meters, giving him a world lead. Lyles was joined by Kenny Bednarek and Erriyon Knighton, who finished with times of 19.59 and 19.77 seconds, respectively, ensuring a U.S. sweep in the event. Lyles' impressive run came after he advanced to the finals with a 19.60-second finish in the semifinals. Throughout the trials, Lyles showcased his unique personality by bringing Yu-Gi-Oh! cards to the track, including all five pieces of Exodia and a Blue-Eyes White Dragon.
Noah Lyles showed up to the Olympic Track Trials with a Yu-Gi-Oh Duel Disk, all five pieces of of Exodia, and a Blue-Eyes White Dragon https://t.co/jDxcZHRHZH
Noah Lyles sets US Olympic Trials record in men's 200m final. https://t.co/COGWyTKP32
Lyles wins 200m at US Olympic trials as Sha’Carri Richardson misses out https://t.co/Zue9fmSelS
Noah Lyles wins 200 at Olympic trials, qualifies for sprint double https://t.co/z9wk6B4rF2
Noah Lyles posted the fastest time in the world in the men’s 200 meters this year — 19.53 seconds — to win gold in the U.S. Olympic Track and Field trials 🔥 More on the Yu-Gi-Oh card wielder's win ⤵️ https://t.co/cPfjrUB8YR
Noah Lyles had to pull out ALL OF HIS YU-GI-OH! CARDS to get the win over Kenny Bednarek in a new WORLD LEAD and Meet Record of 19.53 in the Men’s 200m. Noah Lyles 🥇19.53 Kenny Bednarek 🥈 19.59 Erriyon Knighton 🥉 19.77 USA will Sweep the Olympic 200 https://t.co/3xbPehYIoj
NOAH LYLES BREAKS THE TRIALS RECORD IN THE 200M TO QUALIFY FOR THE OLYMPICS! 💨 (🎥: @NBCSports) https://t.co/VHhPSYl7bE
LYLES AT TRIALS… AGAIN ⚡️ 19.53 gives @LylesNoah a world lead and meet record in the men’s 200m. 📺: @nbc & @peacock #MTUSA | #TrackFieldTrials24 https://t.co/5EYXyzNDQg
WHAT A COMEBACK FOR NOAH LYLES IN THE 200M FINAL. Lyles is headed to Paris and breaks a 28-year old trials record! https://t.co/J9KU7pcaL0
NOAH LYLES BREAKS THE TRIALS RECORD TO QUALIFY IN THE 200M 🤯 (via @NBCSports) https://t.co/Jt0TISdVGG
Noah Lyles 🇺🇸 runs a World Lead (WL) of 19.53s (+0.5) to win the men's 200m at the US Olympic Trials! 🥈 Kenny Bednarek 19.59 (PB) 🥉 Erriyon Knighton 19.77 https://t.co/j3SKGeQ9Dy
NOAH LYLES BREAKS 28-YEAR-OLD TRIALS RECORD IN THE 200M FINAL. He, Kenny Bednarek and Erriyon Knighton qualify for the #ParisOlympics! https://t.co/AUCTz14det
Noah Lyles comes from behind, 19.53
Noah Lyles face after seeing his 19.60 time 😂 https://t.co/X0ck70uFou
Noah Lyles even surprised himself. 😂 He flies into the 200m final with a 19.60! #TrackFieldTrials24 https://t.co/oaieG5Kpiy
Noah Lyles just ran 19.60 in the 200m after floating through the last 20m of the race. This ninja is DIFFERENT. https://t.co/mMaSM7Jbk6
Noah Lyles even surpised himself. 😂 He flies into the 200m final with a 19.60! #TrackFieldTrials24 https://t.co/Yv2pNfBAvV
lmaoooooo, Noah Lyles' face at seeing a 19.60 https://t.co/FO1XqAqIA1
Whooooooooooooooooooooooo. 19.60 for Noah Lyles in the semis.
Noah Lyles walking the walk at #TrackFieldTrials24. And can't wait for the big stage @Paris2024 - something he hasn't truly felt yet after Tokyo. 200m semis today. "I feed off of pressure and the big moments. The bigger the moment, the better I perform." https://t.co/JzO7orTjBO
Noah Lyles pulled out two pieces of Exodia Yu-Gi-Oh! cards for his 200m run https://t.co/S0N6i8djmJ
US Olympic track and field trials: Noah Lyles advances to semis in 200 https://t.co/DlE0TVPEaA
Noah Lyles showing off more Yu-Gi-Oh! cards 😆 https://t.co/V3gO8II7W1
Noah Lyles with another Yu-Gi-Oh card before he races 🔥 He almost has all five pieces of Exodia 😂 https://t.co/4TCHqzP4V4
.@LylesNoah has battled bullying and mental health struggles to become the world’s fastest man. Now, the star athlete is ready to put on a show https://t.co/3SGbrPXtwp https://t.co/eavyE05RaC