Tokyo 2020 – Noah Lyles tested on way to 200m final as fastest loser, Andre De Grasse impresses with superb time

World champion Noah Lyles might solely qualify for the 200m Olympic last as a quickest loser as Canada’s Andre De Grasse impressed with a private better of 19.73 seconds at Tokyo 2020.

Lyles was main his semi-final however eased up quickly, with Canadian Aaron Brown taking victory earlier than Liberia’s Joseph Fahnbulleh stormed by means of to take the second computerized qualification spot on a photograph end. Lyles confronted an anxious wait however went by means of to Wednesday’s medal race courtesy of his time.

Rio 2016 silver medallist De Grasse made himself the person to beat along with his time, simply the quickest of the spherical, however Kenny Bednarek regarded spectacular by ending behind him in 19.83.

Erriyon Knighton, 17, grew to become the youngest qualifier for an Olympic 200m last with a assured win within the opening warmth. The American teenager, who broke Usain Bolt’s under-20 document in June, was already wanting round at the remainder of the sector with round 70m to go end in 20.02 – however might have gone loads quicker.

There was no British illustration, after Adam Gemili pulled up with a hamstring harm within the heats, strolling to the ending line, whereas Nethaneel Mitchell-Blake didn’t qualify.

World document holder Joshua Cheptegei was a cushty qualifier for Friday’s 5000m last, coming fifth in a warmth received by Spain’s Mohamed Katir. Britain’s Andrew Butchart will even compete within the medal race as one of many 5 quickest athletes who didn’t end within the prime 5, however Marc Scott’s Video games have come to an finish.

Andrew Pozzi made it by means of to the semi-finals of the 110m hurdles, however was solely fourth in his warmth in 13.50, a way in need of his season finest 13.25, whereas British team-mate David King superior by means of his time.

American favorite for gold, Grant Holloway – who’s the second quickest ever within the self-discipline – cruised by means of in 13.03.

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