Noah Lyles, the four-time world champion at the 200 meters, suffered a rare loss in his best race at the U.S. track championships Sunday. Lyles pulled up halfway through the 200-meter final, allowing USC’s Garrett Kaalund to take the title with a winning time of 20.04.
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Lyles, who stays tied with Michael Johnson with five U.S. titles at 200 meters, said he felt a grabbing sensation and decided to stop to avoid further injury. He stated it was a cramp and he would be fine after getting stretched out and receiving some electrolytes.
In the women’s 200 meters, reigning world champion Melissa Jefferson-Wooden cruised to her second straight national title in a season-best 21.69.
Other winners on Sunday included Nia Akins in the women’s 800 meters, Cooper Lutkenhaus in the men’s 800 meters, and Emily Mackay in the women’s 5,000 meters.
Original reporting: KSAT Sports (San Antonio) — read the source article.
