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Noah Lyles and Kenny Bednarek Reconcile as Lausanne Rematch Falls Through

Reconciled by a one-hour discussion, the sprinters now face uncertainty after Bednarek withdrew from Lausanne ahead of the Tokyo World Championships.

Lyles edges out Bednarek at Eugene's Hayward Field.
Lyles looks across at Bednarek as he wins the 200m national title.
Bednarek celebrates winning his first 100m national title.
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Overview

  • An hour-long talk on August 6 ended the tensions from Lyles’s stare and Bednarek’s finish-line shove in Eugene.
  • Bednarek announced via Instagram that he would not compete in the men’s 100m at the Lausanne Diamond League on August 20.
  • Both athletes emphasized mutual respect and said they are eager to renew their rivalry in the 100m and 200m at the Tokyo World Championships.
  • Lyles’s win in Eugene marked his fifth U.S. 200m title with a world-leading 19.63, while Bednarek has run a season-best 9.79 in the 100m.
  • Rematch plans remain unsettled following Lausanne with Bednarek headed to the Silesia Diamond League on August 16 before both target Tokyo.