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.
Race Outcome
Noah Lyles finished third in the 200 m at Stade de France, with Letsile Tebogo of Botswana taking the gold medal with a time of 19.46 seconds, followed by his teammate Kenny Bednarek with silver.
Struggling with COVID-19
Lyles revealed he had been diagnosed with COVID-19 before the race and exhibited symptoms, making his achievement even more remarkable.
Unexpected Setback
Despite being a favorite to win, Lyles experienced a sudden physical decline post-race, requiring medical attention and being taken off the track in a wheelchair.
Proud of Achievement
Lyles expressed pride in earning a bronze medal, attributing his performance amidst illness to sheer determination and resilience.
Future Participation
Post-race, Lyles was uncertain about his participation in the upcoming 4x100 relay, indicating he might let his teammates run the event.