Arizona Tribune - Lyles 'fine' after failing to finish 200m at US championships

"I came out of the turn and I just felt the grabbing sensation, and I was like 'Yeah, this is the time to stop. There's no reason to push this,'" Lyles, who won the 100m on Friday in a world leading 9.79sec, told broadcaster NBC.

The 2024 100m Olympic gold medallist downplayed potential injury concerns.

"It was somewhat of a cramp," he said. "I'm fine. I just need to be stretched out, get some electrolytes in my system, but I'll be good."

Lyles walked over to give 22-year-old Kaalund a congratulatory hug after the 22-year-old captured the title in 20.04sec.

Brandon Hicklin was second and Maximilian Thomas third, both credited with a time of 20.29sec.

Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, a treble gold medallist at last September's world championships, won the women's 200m in 21.69sec -- just one-hundredth off her personal best.

Jefferson-Wooden came off the turn in front and powered home with Cambrea Sturgis second in 22.22 and Camryn Dickson third in 22.58.

Jefferson-Wooden had opted out of the 100m, which was won by Sha'Carri Richardson.

Y.Baker--AT