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Lyles Nips Tebogo in Zurich 200m to Clinch Record Sixth Diamond League Final Title

The photo-finish sets up a Tokyo worlds showdown, with Tebogo indicating a 100m–200m double.

Overview

  • Noah Lyles won the Diamond League Final 200m in 19.74 seconds, edging Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo by 0.02.
  • Lyles’ victory in Zurich delivered a record sixth Diamond League Final crown, extending his dominance in the event.
  • Trailing off the bend, Lyles reeled in Tebogo over the final meters to secure the win in a tight finish.
  • St Lucia’s Julien Alfred took the women’s 100m in 10.76, reinforcing her form after a layoff before the world championships.
  • With the World Championships in Tokyo two weeks away, Tebogo said he plans to race both the 100m and 200m, as final entries and federation nominations come due.