Team USA track and field star Noah Lyles is opening up about his health after an eventful Paris Olympics.
The 27-year-old, now crowned the"fastest man alive," is ending his 2024 Olympic journey with two medals and a COVID-19 diagnosis — but the superstar sprinter wants everyone to know about the obstacles he overcame to get there in the first place., formerly Twitter:"I have Asthma, allergies, dyslexia, ADD, anxiety, and Depression. But I will tell you that what you have does not define what you can become. Why Not You!"Sign up for our free Olympics Headlines newsletter.
A spokesperson for the U.S. Olympics and Paralympics Committee told TODAY.com that following Lyles' positive test,"USOPC and USATF swiftly enacted all necessary protocols to prioritize his health, the wellbeing of our team, and the safety of fellow competitors." During an asthma attack, the the muscles in the airways tighten and the lining of the airways becomes swollen, and the body produces more mucus. This can cause wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath and chest pain.
In addition to taking asthma medication, Lyles had his adenoids and tonsils removed as a child to help his breathing, ESPN reported. Lyles started running at the age of 12, he told “I just knew this kid had a lot of energy,” Bishop said in the Netflix documentary “SPRINT.” Sports, particularly running, were an outlet for Lyles, his mother said.After winning two gold medals at the 2019 World Championships, Lyles was set on dominating at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
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