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CTV News
04-08-2025
- Sport
- CTV News
Noah Lyles pushed by rival Kenny Bednarek as pair clash after 200-metre U.S. championships final
Noah Lyles is pushed by Kenny Bednarek following the men's 200m final in Eugene, Oregon. (via CNN Newsource) It all got a little tense after Noah Lyles got the better of rival Kenny Bednarek in the 200 metres final at the USA Track and Field Championships on Sunday. On this occasion, Lyles beat Bednarek after reeling in his opponent on the final stretch, finishing in 19.63 seconds. Bednarek finished 0.04 seconds behind but was clearly annoyed by Lyles' decision to look across at his lane in the final meters – something sprinters usually do to gloat. As a result, Bednarek shoved Lyles in the back after crossing the finishing line, a flashpoint which triggered some choice words between the two. 'I expect my apology,' Lyles could be heard saying, after appearing to initially refuse Bednarek's attempts at a handshake following a stare down. The pair's argument then bled into NBC's winner's interview, with both sprinters eventually agreeing to talk off track. Speaking to reporters after the race, Bednarek explained what had gone on between the two. 'Noah is going to be Noah,' Bednarek said. 'What he said didn't matter, it's just what he did. Unsportsmanlike sh*t and I don't deal with that. 'It's a respect factor. At the end of the day, he's fresh. Last time we lined it up, I beat him, that's all I can say. Next time we line up, I'm going to win.' He added: 'The grand summary is: don't do that to me. I don't do any of that stuff. I think it's not good character right there. That's pretty much it. At the end of the day, he won the race, so I've got to give him his props. He was the better man today.' Bednarek has beaten Lyles in both of the last two Olympic 200 metres finals, winning silver on both occasions. Lyles, though, is the fastest American to ever run the 200 metres and is a three-time world champion over the distance. World Championship rematch The pair will have the opportunity to meet again at the World Championships in Tokyo next month, a potential final which will now attract far more attention. After Sunday's race, Lyles refused to speak about the feud with Bednarek, saying 'no comment' when asked about it by reporters. Meanwhile, Bednarek said the pair have some figuring out to do, pointing toward an ongoing feud between the two. It's not clear what the disagreement is about. 'It's just some personal stuff that we gotta handle. He's got my number, if he wants to call me, he has every chance to do it, but he wants to come out and do that. I think that's funny,' Bednarek told reporters. 'At the end of the day, he can call me whenever, we can discuss it and we should be good.'
Time of India
02-08-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Olympic star Sha'Carri Richardson arrested for alleged domestic assault on boyfriend Christian Coleman, but he refuses to press charges
Olympic sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson is making headlines again, but not for her speed on the track. The 25-year-old was arrested on Sunday, July 27, at Seattle, Tacoma International Airport after a public altercation with boyfriend and fellow track star Christian Coleman allegedly turned physical. From track to trouble at the terminal According to multiple reports, Richardson and Coleman got into a heated verbal spat as they exited TSA security. A police officer at the scene claimed to have witnessed Richardson repeatedly push Coleman until he fell into a nearby column. Airport surveillance footage allegedly supports this account, showing Coleman trying to walk away while Richardson continued to bump into him, and at one point, threw a pair of headphones in his direction. Coleman refuses to press charges Despite the scene that unfolded, Coleman reportedly declined to press charges and stated he did not want to be considered a victim. However, that did not stop authorities from detaining Richardson, who was booked at the South Correctional Entity in Des Moines, Washington, that same day. Jail records confirm she was released on Monday, July 28. USA Track and Field (USATF) acknowledged the reports but chose to remain silent on the matter, offering no official comment. Just days after the arrest, Richardson was back on the track for the USATF Outdoor Championships. She competed in the 100-meter preliminary round on Thursday, July 31, where she impressively finished second in her heat with a time of 11.07 seconds, earning her a spot in the semi-finals. But the drama off-track seemed to linger. On Friday, August 1, Richardson withdrew from the semi-finals and also pulled out of the 200-meter race. Still, she holds an automatic bid for the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo as the reigning world champion in the 100 meters. From Olympic glory to legal woes Just weeks ago, Richardson was riding high, taking home silver in the 100 meters and gold in the women's 4×100-meter relay at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The arrest casts a shadow on her rising legacy, sparking questions about how personal turbulence may affect her professional future.
Yahoo
02-08-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Former Olympic champion Mu-Nikolayev fails in worlds bid
Former Olympic and world champion Athing Mu-Nikolayev suffered disappointment in her bid to qualify for the World Championships on Friday after being eliminated in the semi-finals of the 800m at the US Track and Field Championships. Mu-Nikolayev took the world by storm in 2021, winning a dazzling 800m gold at the Tokyo Olympics and a gold in the 4x400m relay just months after turning professional. She added World Championship gold to her tally in 2022. However, Mu-Nikolayev has struggled to recapture that kind of form in the years since, notably suffering a fall in the final of US Olympic trials last year that prevented her from defending her title in Paris. Mu-Nikolayev, 23, had run only two 800m this season prior to this week's championships at Eugene, Oregon, including a 10th place finish in the Prefontaine Classic last month. She had looked comfortable in the opening round on Thursday, qualifying second fastest overall in 2min 0.06sec. However, she found the going tougher in Friday's semi-finals, finishing fourth in her race in a time of 1:59.79. That time was not good enough to see her advance as one of the fastest losers. "Like I said, this is a big stepping stone for me this year," Mu-Nikolayev said after her exit. "Just still coming out here and prepared for whatever was going to happen, and being content with whatever was going to happen. "I think that's helpful for what I need going for next couple of years. Everything's not going to be pretty, everything's not going to be perfect," she added. "I just have to make sure that I'm not too shaken by old things that happen and occur, and I don't always hold onto those things." rcw/js
Yahoo
01-08-2025
- Yahoo
Sha'Carri Richardson arrested earlier this week, jail records show
Sha'Carri Richardson was arrested this week after an incident at the Seattle–Tacoma International Airport, according to jail records. Richardson was booked at the South Correctional Entity in Des Moines, Washington, on Sunday, jail records show. She was released on Monday. No details were given about Richardson's arrest. 'We are aware of the reports and we have no comment at this time,' USA Track and Field said in a statement to USA TODAY Sports. Richardson competed in the 100 meters on Thursday evening of the 2025 U.S. track and field championships and advanced to Friday's semifinal. She's withdrawn from the 100 semifinal and will not run in the 200 either. Richardson has a bye into the 100 at this year's world championships because she is the defending champion. The USA TODAY app gets you to the heart of the news — fast. Download for award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, the eNewspaper and more. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Sha'Carri Richardson arrested earlier this week, jail records show
USA Today
01-08-2025
- USA Today
Sha'Carri Richardson arrested earlier this week, jail records show
Sha'Carri Richardson was arrested this week after an incident at the Seattle–Tacoma International Airport, according to jail records. Richardson was booked at the South Correctional Entity in Des Moines, Washington, on Sunday, jail records show. She was released on Monday. No details were given about Richardson's arrest. 'We are aware of the reports and we have no comment at this time,' USA Track and Field said in a statement to USA TODAY Sports. Richardson competed in the 100 meters on Thursday evening of the 2025 U.S. track and field championships and advanced to Friday's semifinal. She's withdrawn from the 100 semifinal and will not run in the 200 either. Richardson has a bye into the 100 at this year's world championships because she is the defending champion. The USA TODAY app gets you to the heart of the news — fast. Download for award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, the eNewspaper and more.
