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Lyles Secures Fourth Straight 200m World Crown as Benjamin Reinstated to 400m Hurdles Gold in Tokyo

An on-the-spot appeal reversed Benjamin's disqualification minutes after the finish.

Overview

  • Noah Lyles won the 200 metres in 19.52 to claim his fourth consecutive world title, matching Usain Bolt's tally in the event.
  • Rai Benjamin took the 400 metres hurdles in 46.52 after officials initially disqualified him under TR22.6.3 before reinstating him on appeal.
  • Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone captured the 400 metres in 47.78, the second-fastest time ever recorded, with Marileidy Paulino taking silver in 47.98.
  • Cuba's Leyanis Pérez won the triple jump at 14.94 metres, ending Yulimar Rojas's world title streak as the Venezuelan continued her comeback from an Achilles injury.
  • Mexico's Miriam Sánchez became the country's first women's 200 metres semifinalist, earning her spot via world ranking and finishing 23rd overall.