Noah Lyles vs The World

August 20, 2025

August 20, 2025 | Edition #214

👋 Hey, Speedster!

We know you are keeping an eye on the clock. The Lausanne Diamond League starts soon, but before you tune in here’s a couple things you should know. Noah Lyles' rivalry is on watch as he enters Lausanne today. Meanwhile, Gabby Thomas has dropped a bold take, and it’s more unfiltered than ever. And well, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone might need to hear this one thing that Gatlin just mentioned before she takes on the Worlds test. All this and more in today's edition!

Noah Lyles sprint rivalry
Next Bolt? Noah Faces Massive Rivalry Test
Explore the rising dominance of Noah Lyles in the sprint world as we discuss his rivalries ahead of the Lausanne Diamond League.

Today’s spotlight race had to be Usain Bolt’s legendary 200m World Record. 16 years ago on this very day, Bolt left jaws on the floor in Berlin with a blistering 19.19s time. To date, it stands as the fastest mark ever, with no one quite close. Just see how far ahead Bolt was, the camera could barely keep all the runners in frame...

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Did You Know

Did you know, Usain Bolt’s 200m world record came with a few twists? Yes. When Bolt clocked the 19.19s time, he did it running into a headwind of -0.3 m/s. That still leaves us wondering if a tailwind could have meant a sub-19s finish for him. “I guess, maybe,” said Bolt. Also, just four months before this world record, Bolt had a car accident that left him with a foot injury. That had left him unable to run the bend in training for several weeks. Yet he delivered the 19.19s that no one has touched since! Isn't this unreal?

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That's all for today! We’ll get back tomorrow with the regular updates from the track world! Until then, if you have anything to share, tell us below: