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Noah Lyles's Coach Says Track Star Had 102-Degree Fever When He Won Bronze in 200

Noah Lyles (USA) reacts after running in the men's 200m final during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade de France | James Lang-USA TODAY Sports

Noah Lyles announced that his 2024 Olympics are over after a positive COVID-19 test, though he still participated in the 100-meter and the 200-meter medal races.

During the 200-meters on Thursday night, Lyles, despite being the favorite to win gold, settled for bronze while battling the illness. In an interview with the Associated Press, Lyles's coach Lance Brauman later revealed that the 27-year-old was battling a 102-degree fever ahead of the big race.

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