- Essentially Athletics
- Posts
- Noah-Kenny Controversy Gets a Fresh Update
Noah-Kenny Controversy Gets a Fresh Update

September 28, 2025 | Edition #260
👋 Hey, Speedster!
Seven weeks later, the Noah Lyles–Kenny Bednarek push drama is still unresolved, and Noah has just added a few more comments to it. Meanwhile, Tara Davis-Woodhall has once again raised an important issue in track and field. More on that below…

![]() |
Noah’s Blunt Reply to Questions About Kenny’s ‘Push’ |
Noah Lyles addresses the ongoing issue with teammate but keeps his stance clear and personal. |


As you read above, Tara Davis-Woodhall made a strong case for why track and field’s payout is still lagging. So tell us…
Do You Think World Athletics Needs to Increase the Prize Money of Events Immediately? |

As the track and field world debates Usain Bolt’s fitness, a new Jamaican star has stepped forward to carry the legacy he began 16 years ago in Berlin. Well, Bolt last held the title of The Fastest Man in the World at the 2015 World Championships in Berlin. From 2017 to 2023, the crown shifted to American sprinters. But at the recent World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Oblique Seville reclaimed it for Jamaica, storming past Noah Lyles to win the men’s 100m final. With his victory, Seville not only dethroned Lyles but also reignited Jamaica’s dominance in sprinting, a legacy that traces back to Bolt’s golden era. His post-race celebration marked the arrival of a new torchbearer for the island nation’s proud sprint tradition. And here comes the post …

Did you enjoy this edition? |
That's all for today! We’ll get back tomorrow with the regular updates from the track world! But before you go…
Save EssentiallySports as your preferred source for insights and in-depth coverage, and stay ahead of the game.
And if you have anything to share, tell us below: