Noah Lyles

2024 - 8 - 9

Noah Lyles: From COVID to Bronze, a Sprint Saga!

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Noah Lyles battles COVID yet still snags bronze in the Olympics! What a ride!

Noah Lyles, the American sprint sensation, faced an uphill battle at the 2024 Paris Olympics after being diagnosed with COVID-19 just days before the much-anticipated 200-meter race. Despite being the favorite to win the sprint double, having already secured gold in the 100 meters earlier in the week, Lyles found himself three strides away from that dream as he crossed the finish line with a bronze medal hanging around his neck. The race was electrifying, with Letsile Tebogo of Botswana stealing the spotlight, clinching the gold and leaving the Stade de France crowd in awe of his explosive performance. Lyles, although grateful for his achievement, expressed that illness had severely impacted his ability to compete at his peak.

What followed was a mix of disappointment and reflection for the young athlete. “I gave it my all, but COVID-19 is not something you can just shake off easily,” Lyles shared with reporters after his race. His valiant effort still meant he stood atop the podium once more, albeit lower than he had hoped. Kenneth Bednarek, his American teammate, took silver, showcasing the deep talent pool Team USA possesses. For fans, the rivalry, camaraderie, and unexpected twists during these Olympic Games highlighted the essence of competitive sports – where success is not merely defined by medals but also by resilience.

As speculation arose about Lyles’ participation in the 4x100 meter relay, he remarked that his time in the Games might be coming to a close due to the lingering effects of COVID. However, Team USA's depth in sprinting talent ensured there were no worries about finding competitive replacements. It was a bittersweet moment for Lyles and his supporters, who have rallied behind him from his rise to fame in athletics to now facing unforeseen challenges on the world stage.

Though Noah Lyles missed the chance to achieve the sprint double - a feat last accomplished by the legendary Usain Bolt - he left a mark that the Tokyo Olympics and his supporters will remember. Also worthy of recognition is Letsile Tebogo, whose glorious win overshadows the fear of competition, proving that anyone's dreams can come true with hard work. In the world of sports, even setbacks yield valuable lessons, allowing athletes like Lyles to bounce back stronger than ever in future competitions, potentially sparking a new chapter of wins!

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Noah Lyles of Team USA wins bronze in 200 meters after testing ... (CBS News)

Team USA phenom Noah Lyles followed up his gold in the 100 meters with a third-place finish in the 200 meter race after testing positive for COVID-19.

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No Olympic sprint double for American Noah Lyles after COVID ... (NPR)

Lyles, the clear favorite, won bronze behind his American teammate Kenneth Bednarek and Letsile Tebogo of Botswana won gold. Lyles said after the race that ...

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Letsile Tebogo stuns Noah Lyles to win men's 200m gold (Olympics)

The athlete from Botswana stormed to victory in front of a raucous Stade de France crowd, ending Lyles' dreams of a sprint double.

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Noah Lyles diagnosed with COVID; unsure if he will compete in ... (NBC New York)

The "World's Fastest Man," as Noah Lyles has become known at the Paris Olympics, was diagnosed with COVID a couple of days ago, his mother told NBC Olympics ...

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Noah Lyles, suffering from COVID, comes up short in bid for double ... (ABC News)

Lyles won gold in the 100 meters earlier in the week. ByMark Osborne. August 8, 2024, 12:53 PM. 1:34. Noah Lyles earns Bronze in 200-meter race while ...

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If Noah Lyles doesn't run in 4x100m relay, who will compete for ... (USA TODAY)

Noah Lyles said his time competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics might be over, so who will run in the 4x100-meter relay he was expected to compete in?

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Olympics track and field highlights: Noah Lyles, stricken with COVID ... (The Associated Press)

Letsile Tebogo of Botswana earned took gold in the men's 200-meter Olympics finals Thursday, leaving U.S. 100-meter champion Noah Lyles with bronze.

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Noah Lyles: Paris 2024 Olympics sprint double bid wrecked by ... (BBC News)

Noah Lyles feels "proud" to win 200m bronze after hopes of becoming the first man since Usain Bolt to complete an individual Olympic sprint double were ...

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Noah Lyles pulls out of relays after racing Olympic 200m final ... (The Independent)

The 100m Olympic champion finished third in the men's 200m final behind Letsile Tebogo and Kenneth Bednarek.

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Noah Lyles 'believes' his Olympics are over, out of 4x100m relay ... (NBC New York)

The "World's Fastest Man" will have an unexpectedly quick exit from the Paris Olympics. Just hours after finishing third in the 200m final, considered to be ...

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Noah Lyles' childhood struggles with asthma inspire kids with the ... (NBC10 Boston)

US Olympic gold medal sprinter Noah Lyles has asthma. As a child it was so severe he was hospitalized many times.

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Noah Lyles: Letsile Tebogo says he can't be face of athletics like ... (Eurosport.com)

Letsile Tebogo speaks at a press conference following his 200m men's final win, describing rival Noah Lyles as "arrogant" and "loud". discovery+ is the ...

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Noah Lyles says his Paris run is over (Reuters)

Lyles leaves an Olympic champion but the abrupt end to his campaign was almost certainly a bitter pill to swallow, as he had set the ambitious goal of winning ...

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Noah Lyles's case shows a new reality for Olympians: Playing ... (The Washington Post)

What had been a barrier in Tokyo and Beijing amounts to no more than a caution in Paris.

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At a career moment, Noah Lyles thought only of himself. Been there. (The Washington Post)

At a career moment, Noah Lyles thought only of himself. Been there. The sprinter's decision to run with covid Thursday night was pretty selfish -- and, for me, ...

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Noah Lyles Has Covid-19, Wins Bronze in 200m at Paris Olympics (Forbes)

Noah Lyles tested positive for Covid-19 on Tuesday and received Paxlovid and other medications. On Thursday, he earned the bronze medal in the 200 meters at ...

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Noah Lyles Health: US Olympic Sprinter Has Asthma, Anxiety ... (Today.com)

Track and field olympian Noah Lyles is opening up about his health. He's shared a number of diagnoses he's had throughout his life.

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Noah Lyles decided to race with COVID-19. The USOPC's CEO is ... (ABC News)

The head of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee says she is “100% comfortable” with Noah Lyles' decision to run in the 200 meters after testing ...

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Noah Lyles' collapse with Covid: How not to manage health at the ... (STAT)

Decisions about whether athletes are healthy enough to compete in the Olympics should be up to doctor and trainers, not the athletes.

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Noah Lyles had 102 fever when he won bronze, coach says - ESPN (ESPN)

American sprinter Noah Lyles had a fever of around 102 degrees Fahrenheit when he won bronze in the 200 meters, according to his coach.

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Noah Lyles' decision to race with Covid-19 was a risky one, experts ... (CNN)

US sprinter Noah Lyles' admission that he raced in the men's 200 meters at the Paris Olympics on Thursday after testing positive for Covid-19 has reignited ...

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Noah Lyles raced with Covid. The head of Team USA is '100 ... (NBC New York)

The head of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee said she was comfortable with Noah Lyles' decision to run after testing positive for COVID-19.

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Despite Noah Lyles' Olympic Performance, Covid-19 Still A Risk (Forbes)

Noah Lyles' Olympic performance reemphasizes the variability in Covid-19 among infected individuals and serves as a reminder that the virus is still in the ...

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Noah Lyles had a 102 fever when he won a bronze; says he'll be ... (NBC New York)

Noah Lyles' coach on Team USA said he had a 102 degree fever from COVID-19 the night he raced and won bronze in the men's 200m at the 2024 Olympics.

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Noah Lyles latest: USOPC chief '100% comfortable' with decision to ... (The Associated Press)

The head of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee says she is “100% comfortable” with Noah Lyles' decision to run in the 200 meters after testing ...

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