Incredible Usain Bolt Record Broken by USA’s Noah Lyles, Leaving Fans Blown Away

American Noah Lyles ran the 200-meter in 19.47 seconds on Sunday, breaking Usain Bolt’s record in the process.
Incredible Usain Bolt Record Broken by USA’s Noah Lyles, Leaving Fans Blown Away
Incredible Usain Bolt Record Broken by USA’s Noah Lyles, Leaving Fans Blown Away /

American sprinter Noah Lyles officially broke Usain Bolt’s record for the most 200-meter races run in less than 20 seconds on Sunday at the London Diamond League competition.

The 26-year-old has completed 35 sprints in under 20 seconds after finishing in 19.47 seconds on Sunday. Bolt, who retired in 2017, finished his career with 34 sprints under the 20-second mark.

Lyles took home the bronze medal for the 200-meter race at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. His gold medal finish on Sunday in London was his fifth for the 200-meter at this competition.

He now heads into the World Championships in Budapest as the reigning gold medal winner in the 200-meter. This is quite the momentum to build on after shattering one of the world’s most well-known sprinters of all-time’s record.

Fans on social media couldn’t help but be excited for Lyles on Sunday as he made history on the track. Here are some of the best social media reactions.


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