Noah Lyles arrived at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo aiming to add more global hardware to his illustrious career. Though he secured a bronze medal in the 100m final with a time of 9.89 seconds, his focus quickly shifted to the 200m—an event where he is a three-time world champion and Olympic bronze medalist. As the preliminary rounds of the 200m began on September 17, all eyes were on Lyles, not just for his performance but for an unexpected act of sportsmanship that would capture the spirit of the championships.

Before the heats, Lyles noticed his 26-year-old Jamaican rival, Christopher Taylor, visibly struggling with pre-race anxiety in the call room. Taylor, a talented sprinter known for his prowess in the 400m but competing in the 200m, appeared tense and nervous, hi

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