7 months, 3 weeks ago

Noah Lyles didn’t cross the line first but still won Olympic gold – anatomy of the greatest 100m final

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “I wasn’t patient enough with myself to let my speed bring me to the line in the position that I know I could have gone to,” Thompson admitted. pic.twitter.com/TPYr4jYUna — John Burn-Murdoch August 4, 2024 “To be honest, I was like, if I’m running 9.83 in the semi-finals I’m going to be hard to beat,” he said. If Lyles’ lean is around 60 degrees from the track, Thompson’s is more like 75. open image in gallery Noah Lyles, near side, leans for gold ahead of Kishane Thompson and Fred Kerley Technically, Thompson’s right hallux was the first body part to complete this Olympic final. “I went up to him while we were waiting and said ‘I think you’ve got that, good going’, and then my name popped up and I’m like ‘oh my gosh, I’m amazing’.” open image in gallery Noah Lyles, lane seven, edged Kishane Thompson, lane four He had overcome not only seven rival finalists but the weight of American expectation, delivering Olympic men’s 100m gold for the first time in 20 years, since Justin Gatlin in Athens.

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7 months, 1 week ago

Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles would accept Tyreek Hill’s challenge only in ‘legit’ race

New York Times

The brouhaha between Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles and Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill took another step this week. You can’t just jump the line because you’re a great football player.” The public back and forth between Hill and Lyles started when the Dolphins wideout criticized the Olympian following comments in 2023 surrounding how American sports leagues shouldn’t deem …

7 months, 2 weeks ago

Noah Lyles faked COVID at Olympics? NBA legend thinks so as US athlete's partying video in Paris goes viral

Hindustan Times

Olympic sprinter Noah Lyles is facing intense backlash after he was spotted having grand party at L'Arc Paris following his COVID-19 diagnosis. Gold medalist, Noah Lyles, of the United States, poses on the podium after the men's 100-meter final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France. “Noah Lyles didn’t have Covid when he won the …

7 months, 2 weeks ago

Noah Lyles breaks his silence on Team USA's basketball gold at the Olympics - after controversial NBA 'world champions' debate

Daily Mail

Nearly 48 hours after Team USA won gold in men's basketball with a gritty victory over France in the middle of Paris, American track phenomenon Noah Lyles broke his silence on the country's triumph. Lyles take on LeBron James, Steph Curry, and the rest of the Stars and Stripes winning gold comes to the forefront based on his previous comments …

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Noah Lyles pulls out of relays after racing Olympic 200m final following positive Covid test

The Independent

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: US Olympic sprint star Noah Lyles tested positive for COVID-19

The Hindu

Olympic 100m champion Noah Lyles revealed he tested positive two days before finishing third to take bronze in Thursday’s 200m final. We woke up the doctors and we tested and unfortunately, it came up that I was positive for Covid.” Lyles later told reporters that his illness “definitely affected my performance”. Why would you give an edge over you?” USA …

7 months, 3 weeks ago

COVID-stricken Noah Lyles collapses after getting bronze, one of 8 US medals at Olympic track

Associated Press

SAINT-DENIS, France — The first sign of trouble Thursday night came when Noah Lyles started rounding the curve in the Olympic final of the 200 meters — the sprint that has always been his best race. “I still wanted to run,” Lyles said, wearing a mask, as he spoke to reporters, whose mere congregation in a jam-packed scrum underneath the …

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Noah Lyles comes up short in Olympic men’s 200 meters while battling COVID

LA Times

American Noah Lyles lies on the track after winning the bronze medal during the men’s 200-meter final Thursday in Paris. “We had our ups and downs, but we just made sure that we pulled through and made it to the Olympics.” The result ended Lyles’ quest to win the 100, 200 and 400 relay — the coveted sprint triple last …

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Noah Lyles chases Olympic history in 200m final – can anyone stop him?

The Independent

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Noah Lyles might be the Fastest Man Alive, but he wasn’t even fastest in his Olympic 200 semifinal

Associated Press

SAINT-DENIS, France — What was supposed to be the easy half of Noah Lyles’ historic Olympic sprint double isn’t looking quite so easy anymore. That’s obvious from his mean-mugging and gesturing on the purple track in Paris before he runs or such statements as the off-hand comparison between track and the NBA that went viral last year: “The thing that …

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Noah Lyles advances to 200m final, will battle stacked field led by Letsile Tebogo, U.S. teammates for gold

New York Times

SAINT-DENIS, France — It was Kenny Bednarek whom Noah Lyles said woke him up. The easy answer now is Letsile Tebogo, who bested Lyles in the third semifinal heat of the men’s 200 meters Wednesday at Stade de France. Lyles, once again, got a slow reaction time, trailed coming out of the turn and couldn’t chase down the star sprinter …

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Step aside Noah Lyles – Sam Watson is the new fastest kid on the block

The Independent

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Noah Lyles reacts to winning dramatic 100m gold: ‘I’m a wolf among wolves’

The Independent

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Leigh Diffey on botched Paris Olympics 100 meters call: "I got it wrong."

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy NBC announcer Leigh Diffey said …

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Noah Lyles Wins Gold In Thrilling Olympics 2024 100m Finish; Sets Sights On Usain Bolt's 200m Record

ABP News

American sprinter Noah Lyles stormed to victory in a thrilling men's Paris Olympic 2024 100m final in Paris on August 4, clocking 9.79 seconds to win a gold medal. ALSO ON ABP Live | Yusuf Dikec's Daughter Reveals Tips She Gave Turkish Shooter Ahead Of Olympics 2024 Silver Medal Win Noah Lyles becomes the first American sprinter to win an …

7 months, 3 weeks ago

After winning Olympic thriller by a whisker, Noah Lyles looks for an encore in his favorite event

Associated Press

SAINT-DENIS, France — All the overhead shots and race replays tell the same story. With the Olympics still abuzz over his.005-second victory in the 100, Lyles didn’t have much time to rest before moving to his next event. Lyles’ willingness — make that, desire — to be the front man for a sport that yearns for new fans feels like …

7 months, 3 weeks ago

‘I’m incredible’: Noah Lyles channels main-character energy to win dramatic Olympic 100m final

The Independent

7 months, 3 weeks ago

‘I have Asthama…, Noah Lyles's tweet winning hearts after 9.784 secs long motivational run, ‘why not you?’

Hindustan Times

In a stirring display of grit and determination, American track and field sprinter Noah Lyles has won the men's 100-meter final by finishing the gut wrenching race in an unbelievable 9.784 seconds. US' Noah Lyles reacts after crossing the finish line in first place, winning the men's 100m final of the athletics event at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at …

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Devin Booker goes from facepalm emoji to congratulating Noah Lyles: ‘Great for America’

LA Times

Devin Booker of the U.S. men’s basketball team, left, and U.S. sprinter Noah Lyles Devin Booker still doesn’t agree with Noah Lyles. Booker, the Phoenix Suns star in Paris looking to win his second Olympic gold medal with the U.S. men’s basketball team, attended Sunday’s track and field events at the Stade de France, along with Team USA teammates Joel …

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Noah Lyles makes 2 a.m. run for girlfriend — then advances out of 200m first round with ease

New York Times

Follow live coverage of Day 12 of the 2024 Paris Olympics, with 21 gold medals on offer SAINT-DENIS, France — Anyone hoping for some humility from Noah Lyles will appreciate the story he told Monday after easily winning his heat in the first round of the men’s 200 meters. Hours after he had the world abuzz from his dramatic win …

7 months, 3 weeks ago

How Noah Lyles became Olympic 100m champion: A 300-page textbook, biomechanics and a stickman

New York Times

Follow live coverage of Day 12 of the 2024 Paris Olympics, with 21 gold medals on offer Sixty metres into the men’s 100-metre Olympic final in Paris and Noah Lyles is third. The headline is Lyles winning by five-thousandths of a second in the closest men’s 100m Olympic final ever — and the hardest for which to qualify. “Let’s see …

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Devin Booker disagrees with Noah Lyles’ NBA comments but says 100m win was ‘great for America’

New York Times

PARIS — A day after Noah Lyles’ photo-finish win in the men’s 100-meter final, the city was still buzzing about the thrilling way in which the audacious 27-year-old American won Olympic gold. But one of the players who did attend, and who enjoyed seeing Lyles back up all that braggadocio in a race won by a remarkable five one-thousandths of …

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Noah Lyles WINS Olympic 100m final over Jamaica's Kishane Thompson

Daily Mail

Noah Lyles is an Olympic champion for the very first time after storming home to glory by the thinnest of margins in the men's 100m final. Lyles - the first time American to win gold in the 100m since Justin Gatlin in 2004 - raised his arms in triumph to wild cheers from the packed crowd at the Stade de …

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Noah Lyles pips Kishane Thompson in thrilling photofinish to win Paris 2024 Olympics men’s 100m gold

The Hindu

World champion Noah Lyles roared to victory in 9.79sec to claim gold in a dramatic men’s Olympic 100m final in Paris on Sunday. Defending champion Marcell Jacobs of Italy was fifth in 9.85sec, Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo sixth in 9.86sec, American Kenny Bednarek seventh in 9.88sec and Jamaican Oblique Seville eighth in 9.91sec in an astonishing race. RELATED | Paris 2024 …

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Noah Lyles wins a historically close Olympic 100-meter sprint by five-thousandths of a second

Associated Press

SAINT-DENIS, France — Noah Lyles paced on the far end of the track, hands folded over the top of his head, wistfully looking up at a scoreboard that would, sooner or later, flash an answer he’s been seeking over three sweat-soaked years. “He said, ‘This is how close first and second are going to be,’” Lyles said as he pinched …

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Noah Lyles explains how he won the Olympic men’s 100-meter final in a photo finish

LA Times

Five-thousandths of a second. American Noah Lyles leans forward as he crosses the finish line narrowly ahead to the pack to win the 100-meter final at the 2024 Paris Olympics Sunday. Crowds normally inspire Lyles, especially during introductions, which he calls “the moment when I’m like, ‘It’s showtime!’” The empty, silent Japan National Stadium was disconcerting at a time when …

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Noah Lyles did not break the line first but won 100m gold – here is how he did it

The Telegraph

Sprinters then vary greatly in how long they keep their heads down but this next part of the race was excellent for Thompson who, by 30m, had taken the lead and was moving faster than anyone at 40.6km per hour. Lyles, who was now just touching that same speed, had taken much longer to get there and was actually still …

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Noah Lyles wrote the check with his mouth. At the Olympics, his feet cashed it

New York Times

SAINT-DENIS, France — Once again, Noah Lyles didn’t get out of the blocks well. “It just goes to show,” Lyles said, “races aren’t won with starts.” But a poor start might’ve been fortuitous. He’s gonna say, ‘I’m going after it in the 200.’ My job is to make sure that …” Lyles paused. The Netflix cameras capturing it all for …

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Noah Lyles closes strong to advance in 1st round of the 100 in Paris as he pursues an Olympic double

Associated Press

SAINT-DENIS, France — Noah Lyles walks around the Olympic Village in disguise, wearing sunglasses, a hat and even a mask to cut down on some of the attention he receives. “I made a few mistakes at the start,” Jacobs said, “which didn’t allow me to get the pace that I wanted.” Lyles’ U.S. teammates, Fred Kerley and Kenny Bednarek, won …

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Noah Lyles learns lesson in Olympics 100m heats: ‘These boys are coming to play’

New York Times

SAINT-DENIS, France — As impossible as it may seem, for someone so declarative about his dominance, Noah Lyles was caught slipping. He still qualified for the semifinals, finishing second in his heat to Great Britain’s burgeoning mulleted star Louie Hinchliffe. “These boys said they’re coming to play,” Lyles said afterward. When someone‘s on the line, they’re gonna give it their …

7 months, 4 weeks ago

Noah Lyles is talking the talk ahead of the Olympics, now it’s time to do the rest

New York Times

PARIS — On the cusp of securing an Olympic bid in the 100-meter dash, Noah Lyles wore a pristine navy blue Gucci suit, covered in the monochrome logo, with three white stripes down the side of the pants — part of a collab between Adidas and the luxury Italian brand. And I’m not gonna be happy until I see that …

8 months ago

Noah Lyles looks to be the star of the Olympics, and bring all of track along for the ride

Associated Press

By the time the Paris Olympics are over, Noah Lyles hopes to be all of that, and maybe more. The second, a Netflix production called “SPRINT” that debuted this summer, features Lyles as a main character among a number of Olympians including Sha’Carri Richardson and the stable of Jamaica’s fastest women sprinters. “The thing that hurts me the most is …

8 months, 1 week ago

Noah Lyles warms up for Olympics by setting PB of 9.81 seconds to win 100 in London

Associated Press

LONDON — Heading into the Paris Olympics, Noah Lyles has never been faster. The American world champion warmed up for the Paris Games by setting a personal best in the 100 meters at Saturday’s Diamond League meet in London, clocking 9.81 seconds to beat a strong field in the last major meet before the Olympics. “I wanted to drop under …

9 months ago

U.S. Olympic trials: Noah Lyles wins 200 to keep Paris double gold hopes alive

LA Times

Noah Lyles kept his hopes for the sprint double at the Olympics alive Saturday night, coming from behind to win the 200 meters at the U.S. track trials in 19.53 seconds, the fastest time in the world this year. Erriyon Knighton, racing for the first time this year at trials after being cleared after an investigation about eating drug-tainted meat, …

9 months ago

Noah Lyles Reveals What He Told Himself In Winning 100 Meters At Olympic Trials

Huff Post

LOADING ERROR LOADING EUGENE, Ore. — The bright red running suit, the white pearls and the gold medal said it all. We’ll all get to find out later this summer in Paris thanks to a come-from-behind victory for Lyles in the 100 meters at U.S. track trials Sunday — a 9.83-second sprint that secured his spot at an Olympics where …

9 months ago

U.S. Olympic Track Trials: Lyles wins 100m to qualify for Paris Olympics

The Hindu

Noah Lyles locked down the first major step in his quest for an Olympic sprint double Sunday, coming from behind to win the 100 meters at U.S. track trials in 9.83 seconds to qualify for that race in Paris. “Part of the plan, nothing’s changed,” Lyles said after the win. “It might be a shock to everybody else but when …

9 months ago

Noah Lyles shows his flash and speeds through finals to earn a spot at the Olympics in 100 meters

Associated Press

EUGENE, Ore. — The bright red running suit, the white pearls and the gold medal said it all. We’ll all get to find out later this summer in Paris thanks to a come-from-behind victory for Lyles in the 100 meters at U.S. track trials on Sunday — a 9.83-second sprint that secured his spot at an Olympics where he has …

9 months, 1 week ago

U.S. Olympic trials: Noah Lyles wins men’s 100 meters to earn Paris spot

LA Times

The red running suit, the white pearls and the gold medal said it all. We’ll all get to find out later this summer in Paris thanks to a come-from-behind victory for Lyles in the 100 meters at U.S. track trials Sunday — a 9.83-second sprint that secured his spot at an Olympics where he has his sights set on electrifying …

9 months, 3 weeks ago

Noah Lyles targets new Olympics goal: ‘Not even Bolt did that’

The Independent

1 year, 1 month ago

US sprinter Lyles ready to write next chapter, starting at world indoors

The Hindu

Noah Lyles’ road to his ambitious aim of “all the Olympic medals” at the Paris Games winds through Glasgow this weekend, with the top US sprinter seeking 60m glory at the world indoor championships. READ | World Athletics Indoor C’ships 2024: Star line-up as Lyles, Duplantis test Olympic waters Outdoor fireworks The 26-year-old sees competing indoors as the perfect chance …

1 year, 3 months ago

World's fastest man Noah Lyles on targeting world records and FOUR Olympic gold medals at Paris 2024, why he's 'bored' of comparisons to Usain Bolt... and that criticism of NBA's 'world champions'

Daily Mail

Noah Lyles suits these surroundings. We need a personality.’ American sprint star Noah Lyles spoke to Mail Sport about his ambitions for the Paris 2024 Olympics next year and why he is bored with comparisons to the legendary Usain Bolt Lyles became the first man to complete a sprint treble since Bolt at this summer's World Championships in Budapest Lyles …

1 year, 6 months ago

Noah Lyles isn’t satisfied with being the world’s fastest man. He wants to change everything

LA Times

For Noah Lyles, becoming the fastest man in track and field’s fastest race was never the point. “We were explaining what our goals were and were like, ‘We want to transcend the sport,’” Lyles said this spring. “And I like solving problems.” Noah Lyles celebrates after winning gold in the men’s 200 meters at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, …

1 year, 6 months ago

Noah Lyles got more attention for criticizing NBA's 'world champions' than by joining Usain Bolt in the history books... and it might just be EXACTLY what he wants

Daily Mail

Not long after becoming the first man to complete a 100m and 200m double at the World Championships since Usain Bolt, Noah Lyles had already set himself a new goal which goes beyond the athletics track. US star Noah Lyles is targeting goals beyond the athletics track after creating history on it The sprint sensation completed a clean sweep at …

1 year, 7 months ago

Noah Lyles — a worthy heir to Bolt who can pull in the crowd and rally the masses

The Hindu

Usain Bolt’s retirement in 2017 left a void in the world of athletics. By claiming a sprint treble — 100m, 200m and 4x100m — at the 2023 World Athletics Championship in Budapest, Noah Lyles has taken the first step towards filling Bolt’s shoes. He delivers Noah Lyles in cruise control as he wins the 100m final at the Budapest #WorldAthleticsChampspic.twitter.com/oFLbVFWicE …

1 year, 7 months ago

Sprinter Noah Lyles says NBA Finals winner is ‘world champion of what? Not the world’

LA Times

U.S. sprinter Noah Lyles celebrates after winning his third gold medal at the track and field world championships Aug. 26 in Budapest, Hungary. We gotta be presented to the world.” Olympics Noah Lyles captures sprint double at world track championships Noah Lyles won the 200 meters on Friday at the world track championships for a sprint double, but Sha’Carri Richardson …

1 year, 7 months ago

Noah Lyles begins his Olympic-sized run at stardom

Associated Press

BUDAPEST, Hungary — The American men who had won the 100 meters, 200 meters and 4x100 relay at world championships before this year are known to track fans: Tyson Gay and Maurice Greene. Lyles capped off his own historic world championships by anchoring the men’s 4x100 relay team to victory Saturday night to capture his third gold medal in the …

1 year, 7 months ago

American sprint king Noah Lyles mocks NBA winners being called 'world champions' after his 100m-200m double at World Championships: 'US ain't the world'

Daily Mail

America's Noah Lyles said his 100-200 sprint double at the World Championships in Hungary is a bigger achievement than titles in most US sports stars due to his global rivals. Lyles had a 19.52-second runaway victory in the 200m on Friday night to back up last weekend's 100m victory and suggested afterwards that American sports are held back by a …

1 year, 7 months ago

Noah Lyles wins 200-meter world title and looks to become a star at next year's Olympics

The Hindu

When Noah Lyles powered into the straightaway and started pulling away in the 200-meter final, only a few questions remained on a night when track’s best sprinters backed up the hype at world championships. Four days after taking second in the 100, Jackson beat American Gabby Thomas by.4 seconds and three steps in the 200, with Sha’Carri Richardson taking bronze …

1 year, 7 months ago

American sprint star Noah Lyles claims gold in the 200m World Championship in Budapest... as he becomes the first man to seal 100m and 200m double since Usain Bolt in 2015

Daily Mail

Stepping out of the darkness of the tunnel leading to the track and into the blinding lights of the stadium, you got the overwhelming sense the result of the men’s 200 meters final was never in any serious doubt. The almighty roar Noah Lyles unleashed into the Budapest night’s sky was one of a man who had no doubts in …

1 year, 7 months ago

Noah Lyles, new fastest man in the world, wants to set the bar and look awesome doing it

The Hindu

As the 100m finalists of the World Championships make their way to the starting blocks at Budapest’s National Athletics Centre, a profound hush envelops the stadium that must be felt to be believed. “If Noah runs 9.65, I’m running faster.” Lyles responded, “That’s what they all say until they get beat.” Kerley, though, didn’t make it out of the semifinal …

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