TOKYO—Noah Lyles scorched to a fourth successive world 200 metres gold on Friday as he delivered his trademark drive to the line to triumph in 19.52 seconds, pipping compatriot and perennial bridesmaid Kenny Bednarek, who took silver in 19.58.
Lyles, third in his defence of the 100m title on Sunday, held four fingers in the air after crossing the line as he now matches Jamaican superstar Usain Bolt, who won four in a row from 2009–2015.
