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Lyles suffers cramp, does not finish 200m at US championships

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 10:01 PM

Last updated Jul 26, 2026

Lyles suffers cramp, does not finish 200m at US championships

Summary

Noah Lyles pulled up with cramp during the 200m final at the US outdoor athletics championships in New York on Sunday. Despite his struggle, he won the 100m earlier in the event with a time of 9.79 seconds. Garrett Kaalund secured the 200m title with a finish of 20.04 seconds, while Lyles stated he felt fine after the race. Lyles congratulated Kaalund post-race, indicating no serious injury concerns. In the women's 200m, Melissa Jefferson-Wooden took first place with a time of 21.69 seconds, just shy of her personal best.

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By the Numbers

•Lyles experienced cramp, leading to a non-finish in the 200m final.
•Garrett Kaalund won the 200m title in 20.04 seconds.
•Lyles won the 100m earlier with a world-leading time.
•Melissa Jefferson-Wooden claimed the women's 200m title in 21.69 seconds.
•Lyles expressed confidence in his recovery post-race.

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10:01 PMYahoo Sports — Lyles 'fine' after failing to finish 200m at US championships

What they're saying

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US sprint star Noah Lyles pulled up with cramp in the 200m final at the US athletics championships on Sunday, his bid for a title double undone as Garrett Kaalund claimed the victory.Lyles walked over to give 22-year-old Kaalund a congratulatory hug after the 22-year-old captured the title in 20.04sec.
— Yahoo Sports

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