Noah Lyles has had his sights set on four gold medals in track and field at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris and a world record in the 200-meter — and he showed his self-confidence during the opening ceremony.
The face of U.S. men's track and field is reminding everyone that that is still the case. Noah Lyles is the overwhelming favorite to win the 200-meter race at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris , and he's very likely to medal in the 100-meter, as well. The 27-year-old Gainesville, Florida, native has yet to bring home Olympic gold , but he tore it up in the world championships recently to make himself a force to be reckoned with.
Lyles has taken home six golds in worlds, including three last year in Budapest . Understandably, he's confident in what he can do in Paris. So, prior to heading out on Team USA's boat for the Opening Ceremony, he put one word on his fingernails: 'ICON.' Lyles garnered controversy last year when he quipped that NBA champions cannot call themselves 'world champions,' but despite receiving backlash, he stuck to his guns.
When you want to talk about being the greatest, that’s what you have to achieve. So, I announced that that is a goal of mine to complete; why not do it on the biggest stage, the Olympics?' Lyles told Fox News Digital earlier this year. However, the aforementioned world record in the 200-meter is his 'dream goal.' 'It’s the first world record that I kind of put up as ‘I want that to be mine,’' Lyles said.
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