For years, track and field has been dominated by the simplest of stories: USA vs Jamaica, Noah Lyles vs whoever wears green and gold. Think Hulk vs Thor, only faster and in spikes. In Paris in 2024, Noah Lyles won over Kishane Thompson by five-thousandths of a second. That moment was hovering over all like a business half done. Now, the rivalry was set up for another round at the 2025 Tokyo World Athletics Championships. Fans were ready to witness fireworks; however, Kishane took silver, and Lyles returned with bronze in the 100m. After the race, you would expect tension, but instead, you got something completely surprising to watch.

No Lyles bragging. No icy stare. Just two rivals suddenly looking more like respectful co-workers than superheroes about to throw hands. FloTrack shar

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