With his fourth consecutive 200m world title in Tokyo, Noah Lyles matched Usain Bolt’s legendary feat, making him the only athlete of the current generation to stand toe-to-toe with the former fastest man on Earth. Now, with his eyes set on breaking Bolt’s 200m record, Lyles is confident about his next race, but Bolt isn’t so easily impressed. “ We’re just more talented. That’s all I’m saying,” the former fastest man in the world stated, throwing a subtle jab.

Meanwhile, Lyles’ rival-turned-supporter, Justin Gatlin, believes the American phenom has what it takes not only to surpass Bolt’s five consecutive world titles but also to shatter his astonishing world records of 9.58 seconds in the 100m and 19.19 seconds in the 200m. With his compatriot backing him, Lyles has miles to run before

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