Noah Lyles breaks Michael Johnson's 1996 record in the United States.

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Noah Lyles knew he'd ran the best race of his life — and possibly the best 200 metres any American had ever run

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After crossing the finish line in Thursday's World Athletics Championships final, he turned to face his only real opponent: the time

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However, the on-field clock stubbornly displayed Lyles' unofficial time as 19.32

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Michael Johnson ran the same 200-meter time at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.

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Lyles set his sights on the record after winning a disappointing (for him) bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics one summer

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It all came together in Oregon, when Lyles took possession of a highly anticipated race with a terrific start

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Lyles appeared to be having a personal argument with the clock as he stood on the track afterwards.

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As stadium screens updated with the official timing, joy erupted over Lyles' 200-meter world victory

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Lyles finally found relief.He's candid about his training and racing issues, including asthma

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