Overview

• Lyles came from behind to defeat Bednarek in the men’s 200m final at Hayward Field, clocking 19.63 seconds and ending Bednarek’s unbeaten 2025 season.
• As they crossed the finish line, Bednarek delivered a two-handed shove to Lyles’s back, triggering a heated exchange captured on NBC’s post-race interview.
• Bednarek told Lyles, “If you’ve got a problem, I expect a call,” and Lyles agreed to discuss the matter privately after the meet.
• The rivalry between the three-time defending world champion and the season-long leader has escalated tensions ahead of their anticipated showdown on September 19 in Tokyo.
• Lyles is aiming for a fourth straight world 200m title, a feat last matched by Usain Bolt, while Bednarek seeks redemption after claiming silver in the last two Olympic finals.