Noah Lyles

2024 - 8 - 9

Noah vs. COVID: When Running Became a Rollercoaster Ride!

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Watch as Noah Lyles battles COVID and the competition at the Paris Olympics!

In a shocking twist at the Paris Olympics, U.S. sprint star Noah Lyles found himself running not just against rivals, but also against an adversary that nobody saw coming: COVID-19. The athlete, widely regarded as the "World's Fastest Man" after conquering the men's 100 meters with a dazzling performance, was sidelined with a positive COVID diagnosis just days before the 200-meter final. As if gripping the gold medal wasn’t challenging enough, Lyles navigated through his Olympic journey with a virus that left him drained and bewildered.

Despite his diagnosis, Lyles still decided to brave the track, determined to fight through the symptoms. However, the onslaught of COVID took its toll. Racing in the men’s 200-meter final, fans were stunned to see him struggling. After a valiant effort, Lyles finished with a bronze medal, behind his teammate Kenneth Bednarek and Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo, who snatched unexpected gold. Lyles was not only caught off guard by the competition but had to face the harsh reality of running under duress.

Speaking candidly after the race, Lyles shared the challenges he faced. He reflected on how the virus certainly impacted his performance, leading to a dramatic fade in his stride and strategy. The spirited Stade de France crowd that once pulled him towards victory was now an echoing reminder of what could have been, leaving Lyles dedicated to making a swift comeback, hopefully free of pesky viruses in the future.

As Lyles gathered himself post-race, it was evident that determination often comes with unexpected speed bumps. The journey for this incredible athlete isn’t over; he reassured fans of his resilience and determination for future competitions.

Interestingly, this isn’t the first time the Olympic games have seen an athlete bravely compete while battling ailments. From feverish tennis matches to the sweltering heat of the marathon events, the games have long been a platform where athletes push their limits for gold. And did you know? Letsile Tebogo, who stunned everyone with his gold-medal performance, is just 19 years old, making him one of the youngest champions in Olympic history? He'll surely be a name to watch in the coming years!

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Noah Lyles denied double gold after Covid diagnosis (RNZ)

Botswana's Letsile Tebogo claimed a surprise 200m gold medal after rival Noah Lyles positive following the 100m.

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US sprint star Noah Lyles ran men's 200m final with Covid-19 (1 News)

The men's 100 metres Paris gold-medallist was taken off the track in a wheelchair after he sank to his knees following this morning's race.

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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 competed in the Olympic 200 with COVID and finished ... (ABC News)

Noah Lyles said he tested positive for COVID two days before he finished third in the 200-meter final at the Paris Olympics on Thursday night.

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Sprinter Noah Lyles announces COVID diagnosis after finishing 3rd ... (Kearney Hub)

"It definitely affected my performance," he said. Paris Olympics Athletics. Letsile Tebogo, of Botswana, reacts after winning ...

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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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COVID-hit Noah Lyles explains dramatic fade out in Paris Olympics ... (ABC News)

When did he test positive, and why did he run? Noah Lyles explains his first 200m loss in three years, and why he's proud for competing with COVID.

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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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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 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 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 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 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' 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' 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 decided to race with Covid. The head of Team USA is ... (NBC New York)

The head of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee said she was "100% comfortable" with Noah Lyles' decision to compete in the 200 meters after testing.

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

PARIS (AP) — The head of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee said she was “100% comfortable” with Noah Lyles' decision to compete in the 200 meters ...

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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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Coach says Noah Lyles had a 102 fever when he won a bronze ... (KCRA Sacramento)

The night American sprinter Noah Lyles won a bronze medal, he had a fever of around 102 degrees Fahrenheit, according to his coach Lance Brauman.

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