Noah Lyles ’ latest victory in the 200 meters was not settled quietly. At the Toyota USA Track and Field Outdoor Championships in Eugene, the Olympic gold medalist surged past Kenny Bednarek in the closing meters, then turned to look at his rival as he crossed the line. Bednarek responded with a two-handed shove, igniting an exchange that hinted at a deeper, ongoing dispute between the two sprinters. The brief confrontation, caught on camera, ended with a handshake and an agreement to speak privately, yet the tension lingered. With both men now slated to appear in the Silesia Diamond League 100 meters, their first meeting since the push, the spotlight shifts from Oregon’s straightaway to Poland’s short dash.

The 200m final in Eugene had been a high-stakes contest despite Lyles’ automatic

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