Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Sports Illustrated
Sports Illustrated
Sport
Liam McKeone

Will Noah Lyles Run in the 4x100 Meter Race at the Olympics?

Noah Lyles after the 200-meter final at the Paris Games | Erick W. Rasco/Sports Illustrated

On Thursday, Noah Lyles attempted to build his Olympic legacy even further in the 200-meter final at the Paris Games. He placed bronze, adding a second medal to his trophy case after winning gold in the 100-meter final on Sunday.

However, Lyles dropped to a knee shortly after the 100-meter race ended and was visibly unwell. The sight led the NBC broadcast to reveal the sensational sprinter had tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.