Noah Lyles won the gold medal in the men’s 100 meters at the Paris Olympics with a personal best time of 9.79 seconds, narrowly beating Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson and American Fred Kerley. Lyles had struggled with mental health issues after finishing third in the 200 meters at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, but he worked hard to redeem himself at the Paris Olympics. Despite skepticism from fans and critics, Lyles boldly declared his goal to win four gold medals at a single Olympics, a feat not achieved since Carl Lewis in 1984. His victory in the 100 meters puts him on track to potentially achieve this historic accomplishment. Lyles’ win was unexpected, as he was behind at the start and only pulled ahead at the finish line. His victory was emotional for him, representing a three-year journey of redemption and mental resilience. Lyles’ confidence and determination have made him a polarizing figure in the sport, but his success in Paris Olympic has solidified his position as one of track and field’s top athletes.
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Noah Lyles clinches victory in thrilling 100-meter photo finish, sets sight on four gold medals.
