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Noah Lyles’ taunting stare sparks beef with Kenny Bednarek at U.S. track championships

Noah Lyles’ taunting stare sparks beef with Kenny Bednarek at U.S. track championships
sports8/3/2025

Lyles passed Bednarek down the stretch Sunday to win the 200-meter title at the U.S. championships, punctuating it with a staredown.

EUGENE, Ore. — As he crossed the finish line, punctuating his fifth American championship, Noah Lyles had his sights set on one person. Kenny Bednarek. For about the final five meters of Sunday’s 200-meter final at the U.S. Championships, Lyles gave ... [3744 chars]