Noah Lyles

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Noah Lyles: Sprinting Like a Hollywood Action Hero!

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Noah Lyles just turned the Olympic 100m final into a blockbuster event with a photo finish win! Is he the new Usain Bolt?

In a breathtaking show of speed and agility, American sprinter Noah Lyles showcased his athletic prowess by clinching the gold medal in the men’s 100-meter final at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Racing against some of the fastest men in the world, Lyles crossed the finish line with an electrifying time of 9.79 seconds. This incredible feat was marked by a dramatic photo finish, securing his place as the world’s fastest man. It's thrilling to imagine him racing down the track, a blur of muscle and determination reminiscent of an action hero in a Hollywood blockbuster.

The race unfolded at Stade de France stadium where Lyles was not only a competitor but also the favorite to win. As the crowd roared with excitement, Lyles sprinted to the forefront, overtaking Olympic debutant Thompson, who had led for most of the race. This win marked a significant moment in history, as Lyles became the first American to triumph in the 100m Olympic event since 2004. Talk about a dramatic underdog story turned fairy tale!

What’s next for Lyles? Well, he has his sights set on making history by aiming to win both the 100m and 200m events at the Olympics. If he can pull this off, Lyles would join the ranks of legendary sprinter Usain Bolt, who is the last male athlete to achieve this remarkable double gold in track and field. As fans eagerly anticipate his next race in the 200m, the world holds its breath, waiting for Lyles to lace up and give it all he’s got.

In other exciting Olympic news, Kristen Faulkner snagged gold in the women’s cycling road race, showcasing the fierce competition at the Games. Swimmers, too, had their final day of races with Bobby Finke defending his gold title in the 1500-meter swim. The world of athletics is ablaze with talent, and Lyles has lit up the stage with his phenomenal win! Did you know that the 100m dash is often celebrated as the race that determines the "World's Fastest Man"? This prestigious title carries a lot of weight, and it looks like Noah Lyles is well on his way to owning it! Furthermore, with a combination of sheer talent and remarkable speed, it appears that Lyles is not just racing against fellow competitors but also competing with time itself to carve out a legacy like none other.

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Noah Lyles wins Olympic men's 100m gold in photo finish; Kishane ... (Olympic Channel)

The American crossed the line in 9.79 seconds in the race to be crowned world's fastest man.

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Noah Lyles Wins Olympic 100m Gold in Dramatic Photo Finish ... (Arise News)

That was the same time as Olympic debutant Thompson, who led for most of the race, but Lyles produced a spectacular finish to successfully begin his bid for a ...

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Team USA's Noah Lyles, the World's Fastest Man, Wins 100-M ... (TIME)

Team USA's Noah Lyles, the defending world champion in the 100 m, won the Olympic gold medal in that race in Paris.

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In a photo finish, American Noah Lyles wins 100-meter final to claim ... (NPR)

Lyles, the favorite to win, ran the fastest time in the fastest race at Stade de France stadium on Sunday night. He's the first American to win the race ...

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US sprinter Noah Lyles clinches Olympic gold in men's 100m final (FRANCE 24)

US sprinter Noah Lyles Sunday took gold in the closest 100m final in modern Olympic history, becoming the first American to win the event since the 2004 ...

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2024 Olympics live updates: Noah Lyles wins 100m in photo finish ... (NBC News)

Kristen Faulkner won the gold medal in the women's cycling road race. On the last day of swimming, defending gold medalist Bobby Finke won the 1,500-meter ...

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'World's Fastest Man': Noah Lyles wins gold in men's 100m race in a ... (NBC New York)

Lyles is seeking to become the first man to win both the 100m and 200m events in an Olympics since Usain Bolt after winning the 100m in ridiculously close ...

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Here's when to watch Noah Lyles compete next in the men's 200m ... (NBC New York)

Noah Lyles is seeking to become the first male Olympian since Usain Bolt and the first American since Carl Lewis to win both the 100m and 200m events at a.

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JUST IN: American, Noah Lyles, wins men's Olympic 100m gold (The Punch)

World champion Noah Lyles roared to victory in 9.79sec to claim the men's Olympic 100m gold in Paris on Sunday.

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Paris Olympics 2024: Noah Lyles wins men's 100m gold medal – as ... (Aljazeera.com)

All our updates as Noah Lyles is crowned the fastest man in the world by winning the 100-metre race at Paris Olympics.

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Paris 2024 Olympics: Noah Lyles stars in his own Hollywood script ... (Olympic Channel)

Glad you could tune in. The American sprint star who has launched a personal campaign over the last few years to raise the profile of global athletics just ...

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Will Noah Lyles break Usain Bolt's 200-meter world record? Science ... (News@Northeastern)

The flattening of world records is an indication of the limits of human physiology bumping up against modern improvements.

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Noah Lyles is the world's fastest man — thanks in part to his torso (NBC News)

Team USA's Noah Lyles took the gold in the men's 100-meter final at the Paris Olympics — by five-thousandths of a second.

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Noah Lyles wins 100-meter final by .005 seconds, among closest ... (PBS NewsHour)

Lyles became the first American to win the marquee event in Olympic track since Justin Gatlin in 2004.

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Noah Lyles wins men's 100-metre final by razor-thin margin (Financial Times)

Fred Kerley, also of the US and the silver medallist at the Tokyo Olympics, finished third in 9.81. Marcell Jacobs, defending champion, finished fifth. It was ...

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Noah Lyles posts inspirational message after winning gold in men's ... (NBC 10 Philadelphia)

American Noah Lyles, fresh with emotion after winning gold by .005 seconds in the men's 100m final at the 2024 Olympics, posted to X an inspirational ...

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Noah Lyles wins Olympic gold in 100-meter sprint after astonishing ... (CBS News)

Despite a slow start, Noah Lyles picked up the pace to win by an astonishing .005 seconds, securing his first Olympic gold medal.

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Olympic Champion Noah Lyles Shows the World His Adorkable Side (TIME)

Noah Lyles' gold medal celebration was a nod to one of his favorite animes.

Noah Lyles wins first Olympic title, takes 100m gold in epic photo finish (NBC Olympics)

Lyles edged past Jamaican Kishane Thompson to win his first Olympic gold medal in a lifetime-best 9.784 seconds. Lyles crossed the finish line just five ...

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Paris 2024: Noah Lyles emerges as world's fastest man with thrilling ... (Premium Times)

Lyles' victory marked the first time an American has won the men's 100m Olympic gold since Justin Gatlin in 2004.

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The tech that showed Noah Lyles winning gold (Axios)

Omega's tech was used by judges to determine the winner in a historically close photo finish.

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Paris Olympics: How timekeepers determined Noah Lyles won the 100 (Los Angeles Times)

Immediately after the men's Olympic 100 meters finished, another race started, among officials, that decided Noah Lyles had earned Paris gold.

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In a photo finish, American Noah Lyles wins 100-meter final to claim ... (OPB News)

Lyles ran 9.79 seconds, a personal best, in the Sunday night competition at Stade de France, to claim his first Olympic gold. Ahead of start time, Lyles, known ...

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Paris 2024 athletics: Team USA's Noah Lyles shares brave and ... (Olympics)

Not long after Lyles won, he put up a post on X (formerly Twitter) that said: “I have Asthma, allergies, dyslexia, ADD, anxiety, and Depression. But I will tell ...

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Noah Lyles didn't cross the line first but still won Olympic gold ... (The Independent)

By contrast, and despite being the 100m world champion, Lyles is a 200m runner by trade. His strength is in his top speed but he takes a little while to get ...

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Everything Noah Lyles Has Shared About Having Severe Asthma (SELF)

Olympic sprinter Noah Lyles has dealt with severe asthma since he was a kid. Here's how the fastest man alive navigates the health condition while ...

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Paris 2024 athletics: Noah Lyles, Erriyon Knighton and defending ... (Olympics)

The Americans are among the star names who will compete in the Olympic semi-finals on Wednesday 7 August.

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Noah Lyles' Necklace and Nails Shine in Viral Photo Finish at 2024 ... (WWD)

Team USA track & field Olympian Noah Lyles won gold and went viral with colorful nails and a sparkling necklace at the 100m men's finals in Paris.

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Noah Lyles: How US sprinter beat Kishane Thompson to win Paris ... (BBC News)

US sprint star Noah Lyles beat Jamaica Kishane Thompson by five-thousandths of a second to win di Olympic 100m title.

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Noah Lyles cruises to easy win in opening round of 200 (USA TODAY)

Will Noah Lyles win accomplish the Olympic sprint double? He's off to a good start.

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