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Noah Lyles Says He's Done for Rest of 2024 Olympics After COVID-19 Diagnosis

Aug 7, 2024; Saint-Denis, FRANCE; Noah Lyles (USA) in the men's 200m semifinals during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade de France. | Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Noah Lyles's bronze medal in the Olympic men's 200-meter dash Thursday in Paris surprised many, given the speed he demonstrated while winning gold in the 100-meter race. However, after the race—which Lyles left in a wheelchair—it was revealed that Lyles was suffering from COVID-19.

With that diagnosis fresh in mind, Lyles announced Thursday afternoon that his Olympic journey was over.

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