'I was made for this moment' - Noah Lyles brews in confidence after statement victory at Monaco Diamond League
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Following his statement performance to win the men's 200m event at the Monaco Diamond League, Noah Lyles is brewing in confidence for the rest of the season.
Competing in a high-stakes race that involved going against Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo for the first time since the Paris 200m final, the American speedster rose to the occasion by blazing to a brilliant Season's Best (SB) of 19.88s (-0.8) for a resounding victory.
Tebogo settled for second in 19.97s, while Makanakaishe Charamba made a big Diamond League debut in 19.99s for third.
Back on TRACK🚨
— Wanda Diamond League (@Diamond_League) July 11, 2025
Noah Lyles returns to the #DiamondLeague stage in style, edging out the regining Olympic 200m Champion 💎
The American star clocked a 19.88s in his first 200m on the 2025 season 👀#MonacoDL 🇲🇨 pic.twitter.com/HPZI4XuDVx
What was more impressive about Lyles' performance is that it was his first 200m race of the season, and he's now unbeaten in the Diamond League in seven years.
Speaking after the race, the reigning Olympic and world 100m champion said he was built for such commanding moments.
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"I just believe that every moment was made for me. I was made for such a time as this and going out there and believing that and knowing that I've trained my hardest for it, it's all I need to be thinking about and go out there and have fun."
"I just believe that every moment was made for me. I was made for such a time as this."
— Travis Miller (@travismillerx13) July 11, 2025
🇺🇸Noah Lyles always has confidence in himself during the biggest moments. #MonacoDLpic.twitter.com/iJI5RFT0Ue
Lyles is scheduled to compete next in the 100m at the London Diamond League on Saturday, July 19.
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