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Noah Lyles sets American record to win 200 meter world title, as U.S. sweeps again

Noah Lyles still owns the men's 200-meter dash.

Lyles broke Michael Johnson's national record Thursday night to repeat as world champion – and lead the second U.S. sprint sweep in six days at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon.

Lyles, 25, crossed the line in 19.31, shattering his previous personal best of 19.50 and besting Johnson's record – set at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta – by one hundredth of a second.

Kenny Bednarek, the reigning Olympic silver medalist, came in second in 19.77, with 18-year-old Erriyon Knighton close behind him for bronze.

Fred Kerley, Marvin Bracy and Trayvon Bromell also gave the U.