Overview

• On July 8, Lyles deleted nearly all Instagram posts, leaving only a reel quoting Matthew 4:1.
• He plans to make his 200m season debut at the Monaco Diamond League on July 11.
• His return to the 100m is set for the London Diamond League on July 19 after withdrawing from the Atlanta City Games with a tight ankle in May.
• Both races match him against Olympic 200m champion Letsile Tebogo, fresh off a 19.76-second victory at the Prefontaine Classic.
• He is using a selective meet schedule to manage fitness and sharpen focus for defending his world titles later this year.