Lyles ‘redefining’ himself after Olympic 100m gold

London Diamond League

Date: Saturday, July 19th, at the London Stadium

Noah Lyles won the Olympic 100-meter gold medal at Paris 2024, marking almost 12 months since reaching the pinnacle of his sport.

It strengthened his position as the fastest man in the world, surpassing his previous best treble at the World Championships in the same year, and as one of the sport’s biggest draws.

The outspoken American admits he is yet to decide what version of himself will be on display at the London Diamond League on Saturday and beyond after backing up his bold claims in a year with the addition of his role in the sport’s Netflix documentary “Sprint.”

Lyles, who turned 28 on Friday, told BBC Sport, “I don’t know, I’m wondering that.”

“I had a really good chance to reflect on how I want to continue to present myself as the showman, and so on,” I said.

The objectives are unambiguous on the ground.

Three more world championships will be held in Tokyo in September, helping us to reach three gold at the Los Angeles 2028 Games.

Lyles hasn’t been afraid to share his ambitious goals, citing his desire to break Guinness World Records and to challenge Usain Bolt for four Olympic golds in Paris.

Prior to the 200m final, he had already secured his crowning moment by just five-thousandths of a second in a remarkable 100m final, but his attempts at the latter were foiled by a bout of Covid.

It’s “very bizarre.” Some days when I wake up and feel like Noah, and others when I say, “I’m the world’s fastest man, I’m the Olympic champion in the 100m,” I did it! ‘, “said Lyles.

My popularity has grown, she says. I am aware that I will be recognized when I enter the outdoors.

Lyles has long been interested in the sport’s future direction and has long demonstrated awareness of what is needed before it can become popular.

His passion for fashion has led to “walk-ins” before competitions, and he has also established his own production company after taking a leading role in Netflix’s “Sprint.”

However, he was not included in Michael Johnson’s inaugural Grand Slam Track league this year, which featured innovative rules and lucrative prize money but received criticism for excluding field competitions.

Lyles commented on the standing of the sport, “I think we’re in a wonderful state for change and growth.”

“People are seeing the positive aspects of our country right now,” he said.

Being ill with Covid at Paris 2024 is “one of the greatest challenges I have ever had,” Lyles, who suffered from severe asthma as a child and has also openly described his mental health struggles.

Before being taken off the track in a wheelchair, the 100-meter champion still managed to capture bronze in the 200-meter race. He has memories of those games that are fuzzy.

Lyles has had a frustrating start to a season that was hindered by injury, and he has vowed to add more titles to his collection.

But he won the 200-meter victory over Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo on his return to action in Monaco last week.

With Tebogo and Britons Jeremiah Azu, Zharnel Hughes, and Louie Hinchliffe among his rivals in a stellar line-up, Lyles will thrive on the sell-out 60, 000 crowd at London Stadium as he prepares to take on the World Championships.

It’s undoubtedly my style of place. I enjoy watching a large crowd, especially when they are engaged and eager to see something. Being a performer, Lyles said, “I want to give them a show.”

My first 100-meter race of the season is the 100, and I always want to win. Never suffer from pain during a quick moment. Although I’d like to run 9.8 seconds, it’s important to win.