Noah Lyles comes from a family of Olympians including a former American holder and two-time Olympics champion.
Olympic champion Noah Lyles has recently opened up about the unique journey that shaped his path to success.
From a childhood steeped in athleticism to the pivotal moments that ignited his own Olympic dreams, Lyles’ story is a testament to legacy, and family.
“My experience was a little different,” Lyles shared in a recent episode of Beyond the Records. “I grew up in a very sports-dominated family. Both of my parents were track and field athletes. My dad, in fact, was a professional for Adidas for a few years.”
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Athletic prowess runs deep in the Lyles family. Beyond his parents, Noah’s godmother, Jearl Miles Clark, is a towering figure in track and field.
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A five-time Olympian and former 800-meter American record holder, she boasts multiple Olympic medals. Her husband, who served as her coach, also coached Lyles’ father. “So basically, I grew up surrounded by Olympians,” Lyles remarked.
This environment made the extraordinary seem ordinary for Lyles who reflects on his view of potentially winning an Olympics gold medal.
“Honestly, at the time, I thought, ‘If you want to be an Olympian, you just go for it, right? It’s as simple as getting a driver’s license.’ That’s how normal it felt to me, being around them when I was younger.”
Despite his family’s influence, Lyles initially pursued basketball. However, he became frustrated playing a team sport where his drive often outpaced that of his peers.
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“I got tired of playing basketball with people who didn’t have the same drive as me. So, I thought, let me try this individual sport where I can control my destiny, put in as much effort as I want, and truly go after it if I really want it.”
Together with his brother, Josephus, Lyles ventured into track and field. By 2012, the siblings found themselves competing in the National Junior Olympics. Coincidentally, this was the same summer as the London Olympics.
Watching the opening ceremony featuring legends like Jamaican sprint icon Usain Bolt, Allyson Felix, and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, the Lyles brothers experienced a transformative moment.
“My brother suddenly jumps off the bed and shouts, ‘Bro, we could go to the Olympics!’” Lyles recalled the moment he set out to seek Olympics glory. “I just looked at him and said, ‘I’m listening,'” he added.
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The brother laid out a simple yet ambitious plan to we improve a second every year. On paper, it was a straightforward roadmap, but executing it required grit, focus, and an unwavering belief in their potential.
From those early conversations to standing atop the Olympic podium, Lyles’ journey is a blend of natural talent and familial inspiration.
As the reigning 100m and 200m world champion continues to make his mark on the world stage, he carries the legacy of his family.
