Team USA track superstar Noah Lyles finished with a bronze medal in the 200-meter race at the 2024 Olympics -- despite battling Covid.
shockingly finished with a bronze medal in the 200-meter race at the 2024 Olympics ... that is, until it was revealed he is currently battling Covid, but elected to participate in the event.
The 27-year-old athlete set a lofty goal for himself heading into Paris ... declaring he'd be the first American in 40 years -- sinceThe much-anticipated race -- which Noah was favored to win -- went down minutes ago. Despite getting off to a decent start, Lyles appeared unable to find his stride, and never really gained ground onMany were puzzled by how Lyles just looked different ... but now with his positive diagnosis, it makes much more sense.
Lyles -- who sported a mask prior to the race -- fell to the ground after crossing the finish line ... and required wheelchair assistance.Initially, folks thought it would be a win for NBA players who felt slighted by Lyles' famous"world champs" comment ... but all things considered, this accomplishment is impressive as hell -- so don't expect anyone to dog it.
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