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Josephus Lyles
United StatesActive- Born
- Jul 22, 1998 (28 years old)
- Birthplace
- Gainesville, United States
- Events
- 200 m · 100 m
Josephus Lyles is a American track and field athlete. Hailing from Gainesville, United States, Josephus represents the strong athletic tradition of the region.
Josephus's career has been marked by participation in various competitions. As a representative of American athletics, Josephus has competed against top athletes from around the world. The dedication required to compete at this level reflects years of training and personal sacrifice.
Josephus continues to be an active competitor in track and field. Their participation in American athletics programs helps to strengthen the competitive depth of the nation's athletic tradition. With ongoing training and competition experience, Josephus works to improve performance and achieve new personal milestones in the sport.
As of Oct 28, 2026: 200 m 19.93 (#83 all-time), 100 m 9.97 (#295 all-time), 2026 season best 20.49 (May 24, 2026, National Training Center, Clermont, FL (USA)) · Last competition: USA Championships, Jul 23, 2026, 10.16 · 28 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 100m | 10.16 | +3.2 | Jul 23, 2026 | USA Championships |
| 2026 | 200m | 20.49 | +0.7 | May 24, 2026 | PURE Athletics Sprint Elite Meet |
| 2025 | 60m Indoor | 6.80 | – | Feb 2, 2025 | New Balance Indoor Grand Prix |
| 2025 | 100m | 10.23 | +1.4 | Jun 14, 2025 | Star Athletics Sprint Series, Horizon HS, Winter Garden, FL |
| 2025 | 200m | 20.45 | +1.8 | Jul 12, 2025 | Ed Murphey Classic |
| 2025 | 200m-short-track | 21.02 | -1.2 | May 17, 2025 | adidas Atlanta City Games, Piedmont Park, Atlanta, GA |
| 2025 | 200mStraig | 21.02 | – | May 17, 2025 | adidas Atlanta City Games, Piedmont Park, Atlanta, GA |
| 2024 | 60m Indoor | 6.67 | – | Feb 4, 2024 | New Balance Indoor Grand Prix, The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (i) - World Athletics Indoor Tour |