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The three-time world 200 champion, trailed Tebogo closely before unleashing trademark speed to secure his sixth Diamond League trophy.
US sprinter Noah Lyles has revealed that his confidence and not panicking were the key reasons why he overcame Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo in a heart-stopping 200m duel during the Diamond League final in Zurich.
In front of a sold-out Letzigrund Stadium, the 28-year-old battled to the wire in a time of 19.74 seconds to win his sixth Diamond League title and a much-needed morale booster before next month's world championships in Tokyo.
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Drawn in lane six with Tebogo to his outside in seven, Lyles was a pace-maker for the majority of the race as the Botswanan circled the turn.
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But once more like he many times before, Lyles exploded out his typical top-end acceleration in the final strides, ranging past his rival to claim the win and the $30,000 bonus.
It was a combative flashback of Lyles' heritage, especially after recent 100m fiascos. He made sure everyone knew how much this victory meant to him.
"Six (Diamond trophies), it is a big number. I was told that is the most number in track! Another record on the list. It is very nice to have that. Making another race is great. The biggest is winning," he told.
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Refusing to Panic
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Lyles' composure and determination were at the heart of his triumph. Despite Tebogo's early advantage and commanding position on the home straight, the American kept his cool when it was most required.
"I knew I would not win if I panicked. If you are tight, you are done. I noticed Letsile lean on the line and I leaned on the line but I knew that I won. I can always ask for more," he added.
That mental steel, forged by setbacks like his third in the 200m at last year's Paris Olympics, best showed his streak of defiance.
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Having already triumphed in the 100m on sport's biggest stages, Lyles now insists that every win – and every duel with Tebogo – adds to his own legend.
Eyes on Tokyo
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A statement of intent in Zurich, Lyles confirmed that his attention is still firmly fixed on the world championships in Tokyo in two weeks' time.
"My game strategy now is to go to Amsterday where I'm based in Europe and from there I'm going to Japan. I'm going there with lots of energy. I'm going to use that to my benefit," he added.
Blunt, arrogant, and full of belief, Lyles reminded everyone, including fans and rivals, that he performs best under pressure. Zurich was more than a victory – it was a shot across the bow before Tokyo.