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Noah Lyles Pulls Up in 200m as Garrett Kaalund Wins U.S. Title

Lyles said a mid-race cramp ended his national double bid and he expects a short recovery while 22-year-old Garrett Kaalund claims the 200m crown.

Jul 25, 2026; New York, NY, USA; Melissa Jefferson-Wooden wins women's 200m heat in 22.50 during the USATF Championships at Icahn Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Jul 25, 2026; New York, NY, USA; Noah Lyles wins 200m heat in 20.51 during the USATF Championships at Icahn Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Jul 25, 2026; New York, NY, USA; Melissa Jefferson-Wooden wins women's 200m heat in 22.50 during the USATF Championships at Icahn Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • In the men's 200m final on Sunday, Noah Lyles pulled up coming off the turn because of a cramp and did not contend for the win.
  • USC's Garrett Kaalund seized the moment to take the national title in 20.04 seconds, his first U.S. championship at the distance.
  • Lyles told NBC that the issue was a cramp, said he is fine and plans to recover with rest and electrolytes after earlier winning the 100m in a world-leading 9.79.
  • Melissa Jefferson-Wooden won the women's 200m in 21.69 seconds, nearly matching her personal best and reinforcing her standing as the country's top female 200m runner.
  • The results shift the narrative for the season by highlighting a new U.S. contender in Kaalund, underscoring Lyles's resilience ahead of the World Athletics Ultimate Championships and giving selectors fresh data on athlete form and health.