“ I wouldn’t even really say it’s a rivalry, ” “Kung-Fu” Kenny Bednarek put down all speculations about his relationship with national teammate Noah Lyles just before the 2025 World Championships. However, those who remembered the scenes from the finishing line of the men’s 200m final at the USATF Championships from August would feel entirely differently about the matter. But by all means, give us more tea, could you, Noah?

After Lyles edged out Kenny in the final straight stretch at the 200m final last month, the former could be seen sending a glaring stare at the second-place finisher. Bednarek answered in kind, with a shove on Lyles from behind, and fans immediately knew: A rivalry was brewing. However, as Kenny revealed later, the two sat down behind closed doors following the inc

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