Team USA’s Noah Lyles Catches Covid, Still Manages A Bronze Medal In Men’s 200-Meter Race – Update
deadline.comUPDATE: Noah Lyles has posted on social media that he believes his time in Paris is done. Lyles was supposed to take part in Friday’s men’s 4x100m relay final, but has apparently ceded his spot to healthier athletes. “I want to thank everyone for the supportive messages,” he said in his post, which featured a picture of him kneeling on the track in France. “I believe this will be the end of my 2024 Olympics.
It is not the Olympic I dreamed of but it has left me with so much Joy in my heart. I hope everyone enjoyed the show. Whether you were rooting for me or against me, you have to admit you watched, didn’t you?” “See you next time.” A post shared by Noah Lyles (@nojo18) EARLIER: The reigning world’s fastest human was almost defeated by a microscopic bug.
Sprinter Noah Lyles woke up sore Tuesday morning, fresh off his gold medal effort Sunday in the Men’s 100-meter race, where he became the first Team USA member to win gold in that event in 20 years.
Feeling drained, he contacted team doctors, and discovered a positive COVID-19 test. He was scheduled for the 200-meter final Thursday, where he was a heavy favorite for the gold medal.
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