On Thursday, Noah Lyles revealed he had COVID-19 after securing a bronze medal in the men’s 200-meter final at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Only hours later, the American sprinter announced his status for the remaining days of the Olympic Games.
“I believe this will be the end of my 2024 Olympics. It is not the Olympic I dreamed of but it has left me with so much Joy in my heart. I hope everyone enjoyed the show. Whether you were rooting for me or against me, you have to admit you watched, didn’t you?”
Lyles was initially expected to also run in the men’s 4x100m relay. The race is scheduled for Friday. The United States has not yet named who will replace Lyles in the highly-anticipated event. Lyles’ absence will be a massive loss for the US.
