After winning the 100 m earlier in the week, world's fastest man Noah Lyles won bronze at the 200 m at the Paris Olympics.
Botswana's Letsile Tebogo crosses the finish line ahead of US' Kenny Bednarek and Noah Lyles to win the men's 200-m final at Paris Olympics on Aug. 8, 2024.fell short of the coveted Olympic “sprint double” on Thursday night at Stade de France, finishing in a stunning third in the 200 m, a race in which he's the three-time defending world champ. Letsile Tebogo of Botswana won the gold with a time of 19.
Lyles was taken off the track in a wheelchair, according to a Paris 2024 official, and was receiving medical attention after the race. NBC reported that his mom said he was diagnosed COVID-19 two days ago.while talking to journalists afterward. Lyles was diagnosed with depression during the pandemic, and the absence of fans in Tokyo sapped his energy.
He’ll return to the track, spike bags and all, for the 4x100 relay tomorrow night, to try to win his second gold of these games. But Lyles expected more, guaranteeing to TIME before the Olympics that he'd win three gold medals. He displayed his usual showmanship before the race, jumping over the rail during his introduction, and knocking the lane number off his block when he struck it before the start. Coming into Paris, the 200 m was probably his surest thing.TIME may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice.
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