USA track star Noah Lyles delivered a powerful message after winning his first Olympic gold medal at the 2024 Paris Games.
The Team USA track and field star followed through on his promise to bring home gold, edging out Jamaica's Kishane Thompson in a photo finish to win the United States' first gold medal in the event since Justin Gatlin in Atlanta 20 years ago.Following the race, Lyles took to social media to put his bravado to the side for an inspiring, powerful message for his followers.But I will tell you that what you have does not define what you can become.
Aug 4, 2024; Paris Saint-Denis, France; Noah Lyles wins the menís 100m final during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade de France. / Yukihito Taguchi-USA TODAY Sports Aug 4, 2024; Paris Saint-Denis, France; Noah Lyles celebrates after winning the menís 100m final during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade de France. / Yukihito Taguchi-USA TODAY SportsOn Thursday, he will look to become the first sprinter to win the 100m and 200m in the same Olympics since Usain Bolt of Jamaica accomplished the feat in 2016. Bolt has accomplished the feat three times .
If Lyles can come through on top, he would be the first American to pull off the double since the legendary Carl Lewis in 1984.
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