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

Tebogo plans to contest both the 100m and 200m at next month’s world championships.

Overview

  • Noah Lyles came from behind to beat Olympic 200m champion Letsile Tebogo, 19.74 to 19.76, with Alexander Ogando third in 20.14.
  • The victory makes Lyles the first track athlete to win six Diamond League Final titles, extending his dominance at 200m.
  • The Zurich finale served as a key tune‑up before the world championships in Tokyo, scheduled for Sept. 13–21.
  • Lyles celebrated, saying “Six in a row, the most in track,” while Tebogo framed the narrow loss as motivation and said their matchup feels balanced.
  • Tebogo said he will attempt a 100m/200m double in Tokyo, with national federation nominations due in early September.