Noah Lyles Wins Gold at World Athletics Championships 2025, Sends Message to Letsile Tebogo

American sprinter Noah Lyles secured the gold medal in the Men’s 200m event at the World Athletics Championships 2025, finishing with a time of 19.52 seconds. Letsile Tebogo of Botswana narrowly missed the bronze medal, coming in fourth with a time of 19.65 seconds.

Lyles and Tebogo have a history of competing against each other in the 200m events, including recent meetups at the Diamond League finals in Zurich and the Paris Olympics. After his win, Lyles addressed Tebogo, saying, “Don’t worry about how other people see you… Stop it, just be you.” This message was in response to Tebogo’s tendency to present a more adult version of himself, which Lyles believes holds him back.

Fans on social media reacted to Lyles’ comments with mixed opinions. Some praised Lyles for speaking the truth and encouraging Tebogo to be himself, while others criticized Lyles for being vocal only after his win. This season, Lyles and Tebogo have faced each other multiple times, including at the Monaco Diamond League meeting, the London Diamond League meeting, and the Diamond League finals in Zurich.

The rivalry between Lyles and Tebogo has been exciting for fans, with both athletes delivering impressive performances. At the World Championships, they also competed in the Men’s 100m event, where Lyles earned the bronze medal and Tebogo was disqualified due to a false start.

The competition between Lyles and Tebogo is expected to continue, with fans eagerly anticipating their next matchup. As two of the top sprinters in the world, their rivalry is likely to remain a highlight of the track and field scene. With their impressive skills and charismatic personalities, Lyles and Tebogo are sure to keep fans engaged and invested in their performances.