Lyles edges Bednarek in 200m at US championships

World champion Noah Lyles stormed to victory in the 200m at the US Track and Field Championships in Oregon on Sunday, coming from behind to pip Kenny Bednarek in a testy final at Hayward Field.

Lyles, who is already assured of a place at Tokyo's World Championship as the reigning 100m and 200m champion, reeled in Bednarek just before the finish to win in a world-leading 19.63secs.

Lyles nonchalantly turned his head to stare down Bednarek just before taking the tape, and the two sprinters appeared to have a testy exchange after crossing the line.

Bednarek, who clocked 19.67secs, shoved Lyles in the back as the two eased up after the race.

Robert Gregory took third in 19.8secs.