Noah Lyles 200 meter results, final time: American star breaks Olympic trial record to punch ticket to Paris

David Suggs

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Noah Lyles 200 meter results, final time: American star breaks Olympic trial record to punch ticket to Paris image

Noah Lyles moved one step closer to Olympic immortality during Saturday's 200m finals, using a sudden burst in the final 20m to punch his ticket into the Paris Olympics...again.

The 26-year-old had already clinched a spot in the global sports' most iconic event after laying waste to his adversaries across 100m. He's even better across double the distance, capturing three straight world championships in the event.

You'd be forgiven to think the result was a foregone conclusion. With three other Olympians in the field, Saturday's race was anything but, however.

Lyles started with a flourish, trotting around the course with elegance. He was soon met with turbulence, however; Kenny Bednarek started even better, pacing out in front. With 20m to go, it seemed as if an upset was brewing.

Then, Lyles turned on the afterburners. Within milliseconds he was out and in front. It was a lead he wouldn't relinquish.

When the dust settled, Lyles, Bednarek, and Erriyon Knighton took their prize as Olympians. Christian Coleman missed out once more, finishing in fourth place, the same spot he did in the 100m.

MORE: Watch the men's 200m final live with Fubo (free trial)

The Sporting News tracked live updates from Lyles' 200m final run at this year's Olympic track and field trials.

Men's 200-meter final results

PlaceRunnerTime
1Noah Lyles19.53
2Kenny Bednarek19.59
3Erriyon Knighton19.77
4Christian Coleman19.89
5Kyree King19.90
6Courtney Lindsey20.00
7Robert Gregory20.56
8Jeremiah Curry20.57
9Jamarion Stubbs20.60

USA Olympic track and field trials live updates, highlights from men's 200-meter dash

(All times Eastern)

9:55 p.m.: Lyles blitzes past Bednarek in the final stretch, recording the fastest time in the world this season. Also broke the record for fastest time in an Olympic trial. What can't he do?

9:51 p.m.: Four Olympians in the field — Kenny Bednarek, Christian Coleman, Erriyon Knighton and Lyles. Only three can make it to Paris. Lyles looking about as zen as possible. Although he did just deliver a piercing scream after hearing his name across the loudspeakers.

9:26 p.m.: Lyles arrived at the event in style, sporting a cardigan and...a Yu-Gi-Oh card collector made specially for his arm. He really means business tonight.

9:22 p.m.: If you need a window into what Lyles can do, just check this video out from the yesterday's semifinals.

How to watch USA Olympic track and field trials

  • Start time: 9:49 p.m. ET
  • Channel: NBC
  • Live stream: Peacock, Fubo

The men's 200m final is slated to kick off around 9:49 p.m. ET.

NBC will broadcast coverage of the track and field trials from 8-10 p.m. ET, including the women's 200m final. NBC's coverage can be live streamed with Peacock or Fubo, which offers a free trial.

USA Olympic track and field trials schedule today

Saturday, June 29

Time (ET)EventGenderRound
10:30 a.m.20km Race WalkMen'sFinal
10:31 a.m.20km Race WalkWomen'sFinal
7:30 p.m.Discus ThrowMen'sFinal
8:04 p.m.100m HurdlesWomen'sSF
8:20 p.m.Long JumpWomen'sFinal
8:27 p.m.200mWomen'sFinal
8:41 p.m.400m HurdlesWomen'sSF
8:50 p.m.Shot PutWomen'sFinal
9:09 p.m.10,000mWomen'sFinal
9:49 p.m.200mMen'sFinal

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David Suggs

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David Suggs is a content producer at The Sporting News. A long-suffering Everton, Wizards and Commanders fan, he has learned to get used to losing over the years. In his free time, he enjoys skateboarding (poorly), listening to the likes of Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and D’Angelo, and penning short journal entries.