Lyles wins 200-meter world title and looks to become a star at next year’s Olympics

Shericka Jackson, of Jamaica, reacts after winning the gold medal in the Women's 200-meters final during the World Athletics Championships on Friday in Budapest, Hungary. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

Noah Lyles, of the United States, center, crosses the finish line to win the gold medal in the Men's 200-meters final (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

Noah Lyles, of the United States celebrates after winning the gold medal in the Men's 200-meters final during the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Noah Lyles, of the United States, smiles after the finish in the Men's 200-meters semifinal during the World Athletics Championships on Thursday in Budapest, Hungary. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Shericka Jackson, center, of Jamaica, reacts as she wins the women's 200-meters final followed by Gabrielle Thomas, left, of the United States, during the World Athletics Championships on Friday in Budapest, Hungary. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Noah Lyles, of the United States celebrates after winning the gold medal in the Men’s 200-meters final during the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — When Noah Lyles powered into the straightaway and started pulling away in the 200-meter final, only a few questions remained on a night when track’s best sprinters backed up the hype at world championships.