Lyles to Make 200m Return Against Tebogo in Monaco
MONACO, JUL 11 – Noah Lyles returns from injury and COVID-19 to race Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo, aiming to send a message before the U.S. Track and Field Championships, officials said.
- On Friday at Stade Louis II in Monaco, Noah Lyles returns to the 200m to face Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo at the Diamond League.
- After recovering from COVID-19 and injury, Noah Lyles aims to send a message ahead of the U.S. Championships by competing in his first 200m race of the season in Monaco.
- Tebogo's 3-0 undefeated start and Lyles's lone 45.87s 400m highlight season form before Monaco race.
- Competing in Monaco offers Lyles a chance to reaffirm his elite status ahead of September's World Championships, returning to a distance he has dominated since 2019.
- Beyond Monaco, the Diamond League season continues with London's key meet on July 19, crucial for athlete momentum and World Championships preparation.
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Lyles to make 200m return against Tebogo in Monaco
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