Olympic champion Noah Lyles opened up about what critics don’t understand about him including his journey and feels excessive criticism isn’t necessary.
Olympic 100m champion Noah Lyles was forced to silence his critics before the Paris Olympic Games and he did not mince his words.
Lyles, a six-time world champion, said it was inconsequential for people to continue criticizing him without understanding the hard yards he has put in to achieve success.
Paris Olympic champion Noah Lyles explains the challenges of handling fame and battling mental issues at the same time.
While criticism is welcome, excessive criticism is toxic, resulting in discouragement. The 27-year-old knew very well that he’s liked and hated in equal measure, prompting the two-time Olympic bronze medallist to tell TalkSport: “They (critics) don’t know me, they don’t know my story, they don’t know what I do, they don’t know how hard I work, how talented I am. But I know.”
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Lyles, a five-time Diamond League champion, anticipated to complete the sprint double in Paris to become the first American male to do so since Carl Lewis at the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles. Victory for Lyles would also make him the first American male to win the 200m since Michael Johnson at the 1996 Olympics but he only settled for Bronze after suffering from Covid-19.
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Olympic champion Noah Lyles who depicts himself as a brash showman, did not sparkle in the Tokyo Olympic Games because of the absence of fans.
After finally laying his hands on the Olympic 100m gold, 2025 could be the year the world might witness a hot streak from the American. Lyles, who is the active fastest man in the world, has declared ‘war’ as he chases down Usain Bolt‘s records in 100 and 200-metre races.
Lyles will hope to get his 2025 season up and running when he takes on former champion Lamont Marcel Jacobs on February 2 in the first race post Olympics. Lyles will compete against the 2020 Tokyo Olympic champion Jacobs in the 60m race, a stark contrast to their outdoor French summer competition, during a memorial race in Boston.
