<p>At last week's USA Track and Field Championships in Oregon, Kenny Bednarek shoved Noah Lyles after losing to him in the 200 metres. It sounds like cooler heads have now prevailed, and Bednarek has been telling CNN's Coy Wire how he feels about it.</p>
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Bednarek explains why he pushed rival Noah Lyles

At last week's USA Track and Field Championships in Oregon, Kenny Bednarek shoved Noah Lyles after losing to him in the 200 metres. It sounds like cooler heads have now prevailed, and Bednarek has been telling CNN's Coy Wire how he feels about it.

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<p>At last week's USA Track and Field Championships in Oregon, Kenny Bednarek shoved Noah Lyles after losing to him in the 200 metres. It sounds like cooler heads have now prevailed, and Bednarek has been telling CNN's Coy Wire how he feels about it.</p>
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Bednarek explains why he pushed rival Noah Lyles
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