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Lyles, Semenya target Diamond League trophies

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Last Updated : Aug 29 2018 | 10:15 PM IST

US prodigy Noah Lyles heads the field at the first of the two Diamond League finals, in Zurich tomorrow, when he comes head-to-head with Turkey's world and European champion Ramil Guliyev.

Lyles remains the undisputed favourite going into the men's 200m final, having already clocked up four wins on the Diamond League circuit this season.

But Guliyev, along with Aaron Brown and Jereem Richards, will no doubt be breathing hard down the neck of the American, the defending Diamond Trophy champion.

"I acknowledge that Ramil Guliyev is running fast," said the 21-year-old Lyles, who ran a personal best of 19.65sec in Monaco in July.

"I knew I had to get to the Diamond League Final. Now I'm here, winning is more important than running fast."
"Sometimes it's not just about winning and losing, it's about the journey," the Briton said, before adding: "I hope to end my season on a high."
"My ultimate goal is always to entertain people."
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First Published: Aug 29 2018 | 10:15 PM IST

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