“This race promises a mix of showtime flair and a dash of spice, especially if you’ve been following the recent saga between Noah Lyles and Kenny Bednarek,” said the commentary box ahead of their 100m clash. The USATF tensions haven’t faded—they remain raw. What started as a staredown and a shove in Eugene has escalated into a full-blown rivalry. While Bednarek fell short at Silesia, he now carries renewed fire and a promise for Tokyo.

In the 200m run at the USATF Championship, Lyles crossed the line in 19.63 seconds; however, after crossing the line, he locked eyes with Bednarek, just behind him. Refusing to take the stare as it is, ‘Kung-fu Kenny’ shoved his rival before exchanging some heated words. Talking to the media, Bednarek stated, “Don’t do that to me. I don’t do any of that s

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