Noah Lyles electrified the Diamond League meet in Monaco with a triumphant 200m victory, clocking 19.88 seconds despite recent injury challenges. The American sprinter edged Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo (19.97sec) in a thrilling showdown at Stade Louis II, signaling strong form ahead of the world championships.
Meanwhile, St. Lucia's Julien Alfred continued her dominance in the women's 100m, securing victory with a relaxed 10.79sec finish ahead of American Jacious Sears. The event drew packed crowds under ideal conditions, with Lyles acknowledging fan support: "I pray for times like this to be out here and do what I love."
In other highlights, Kenya's Emmanuel Wanyonyi narrowly missed breaking David Rudisha's legendary 800m world record but set a meet record and world-leading time of 1:41.44. "I gave my best today," said the Olympic champion, outpacing American Josh Hoey and Algeria's Djamel Sedjati.
The Monaco meet – the 10th stop on the 15-event Diamond League circuit – showcased emerging rivalries and record attempts ahead of major international competitions, drawing attention from sports analysts and athletics enthusiasts worldwide.
