Usain Bolt or Noah Lyles? World Athletics shows statistics on who the better runner is in the 200m

Track legend Usain Bolt and three-time world champion Noah Lyles are two of the greatest 200m runners in history, having the numbers and medals back them up.

In terms of times, Bolt has the faster time with his incredible World Record of 19.19s, while the American speedster has the third-fastest time in history at 19.31s.

Also, at the world championships and Olympic Games, the Jamaican sprint icon has the most medals with combined seven gold and one silver medal (8), far ahead of Lyles's three gold and one bronze medal (4).

It shows that Bolt stays at the pinnacle of the event in all ramifications, and he was almost undefeated during his active years on the track.

However, in recent statistics shown by the World Athletics, Lyles tops the multiple WR holder in a rare record that only specific talented athletes in history can attempt.

This year, the reigning world's fastest man overtook the retired legend for the most sub-20s 200m races recorded. Lyles has gone under this mark in an incredible 39 times ahead of Bolt's accumulated 34 times, making him the sub-20s king.

At 26 years old and just getting to the peak of his career, which he has already started challenging or surpassing Bolt's accomplishments, it is foreseen that Lyles can match or overcome the Jamaican's legacy in the 200m event before his retirement.

Notwithstanding, Bolt will always remain the king of the 100m and 200m events with his iconic achievements, as he paved the way for Lyles and the new generation of athletes.