Lyles vs. Tebogo: Clash of Titans Looms in World Athletics 200m Final - World Record in Sight? Plus, How to Watch

At the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, the men's 200m final is going to produce some fireworks. World record-breaker Noah Lyles of the USA wants it, and Letsile Tebogo of Botswana wants to defend it at any cost. The aforementioned pair are in both dazzling form ahead of the final, ensuring a thrilling race.American sprinter Noah Lyles, in superb form this season, had timed 19.51 seconds, the fastest 200m of the year, in the semifinals. It has sparked speculation over whether he could challenge Usain Bolt's 2009 world record of 19.19 seconds. At 19.31 seconds, Lyles is now the third fastest of all time. His last few rounds show that he is in the best form and has been in this situation before, making history.Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo has been a beast in the sprints. His time of 19.46 seconds earned him the gold medal in the 200m at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Tebogo clocked 19.95 seconds in the semifinal at the World Championships, which shows he's capable of hitting those times regularly, and they will both be ready to fight for the title. The 2025 final also represents the chance for the 2024 Olympic champion to reaffirm his status as king of the world.Also Read: Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone interview: ‘More hurdles to cross’With both Noah Lyles and Letsile Tebogo in peak form of their career, the 200m final is set to fire the stage in the World Athletics Championship 2025. Athletics enthusiasts all around the globe are eagerly awaiting what promises to be a thrilling contest between two of the sport's brightest stars.