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Noah Lyles pulls up mid-race at US nationals, suffers a rare loss at 200 meters
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· July 26, 2026
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Key takeaway The women's 200-meter race also took place, with Melissa Jefferson-Wooden winning her second straight national title.
A notable event occurred at the US track championships on Sunday. Noah Lyles, a four-time world champion, experienced a rare loss in the 200-meter final. He pulled up halfway through the race, allowing another athlete to take the title.
The women's 200-meter race also took place, with Melissa Jefferson-Wooden winning her second straight national title. Further details about the event, including the circumstances surrounding Lyles' loss, are available from the source. Lyles' loss was unusual, given his strong record in the 200-meter distance.
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Category: local Published: July 26, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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