Britain's Keely Hodgkinson produced a thrilling gun-to-tape run to win the women's 800m while America's Valarie Allman defended her discus title.
In early action at the track, the "big three" advanced comfortably in the heats of the men's 400m hurdles, seen as one of the most competitive races of the Games.
Defending champion Karsten Warholm and his challengers, American Rai Benjamin and Brazilian Alison Dos Santos, all cruised through and eased up well before the line.
Fresh from his breathtaking triumph, Lyles breezed to victory in his 200m heat with a time of 20.19sec to reach the semi-finals.
In early action at the track, the "big three" advanced comfortably in the heats of the men's 400m hurdles, seen as one of the most competitive races of the Games.
Defending champion Karsten Warholm and his challengers, American Rai Benjamin and Brazilian Alison Dos Santos, all cruised through and eased up well before the line.
Fresh from his breathtaking triumph, Lyles breezed to victory in his 200m heat with a time of 20.19sec to reach the semi-finals.
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