Noah Lyles Wins His 4th Consecutive 200m World Title
At the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Noah Lyles surged late in the men’s 200m final to claim his fourth straight world title in the event. He crossed the line in 19.52 seconds, narrowly edging out fellow American Kenny Bednarek, who finished with silver in 19.58. Jamaican Bryan Levell took bronze with a personal best time of 19.64 seconds.
Key Highlights
- Lyles now matches Usain Bolt’s record for winning four consecutive 200m World Championship golds (Bolt did it in 2009–2015).
- He had a slower start to the season due to injury but showed he was back in form after running a season-best 19.51 seconds in the semifinal.
- Bednarek continues a pattern of silver medals in major championships. This marks his fourth major silver in the 200m.
- For Levell, the bronze adds a big personal milestone and gives Jamaica their first medal in the men’s 200m event since Usain Bolt’s sprint double in 2015.
Significance & What’s Next
- Lyles’ win cements his status among sprint legends. Matching Bolt is a major achievement, and Lyles has expressed his aim to go one better at the 2027 World Championships to become the first man to win five 200m world titles.
- He also used the win to exorcise bittersweet memories from past Olympic races, highlighting how much hard work and mental strength went into this victory.
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