Noah Lyles has revealed his favorite thing to do outside of track.
Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles has never shied away from expressing his love for video games, a passion that not only entertains him but also influences his playful approach on the track.
Lyles, an avid gamer, has spoken at length about how gaming fosters camaraderie and fun, which he considers guiding principles in his life.
In a previous episode of the Beyond the Records podcast, Lyles delved into the philosophy behind his exuberant personality.
“We’re all just people, you know? We like to enjoy time with each other, and we all love playing video games,” he shared.
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Reflecting on his experiences, he added, “I can’t even count how many times I’ve sat on couches and played video games with some famous guys’ kids. It’s like, wow, we’re just all here to hang out, you know?”
Lyles continues to celebrate his love for gaming, most recently taking to Instagram to express admiration for his favorite esports team, 100 Thieves.
In a passionate message, he encouraged the team to maintain their winning mentality.
“This is Noah Lyles, I got a message for 100 Thieves,” he said in an Instagram story.
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Noah Lyles has explained the extra motivation behind his crazy pre-race antics at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
“Everybody on the team, y’all need to come with the confidence. Congrats on the win on Saturday. Every time I win, y’all gotta win. Until one of us loses, we are taking over the world, so we not gonna lose, right?”
100 Thieves is a prominent gaming organization with championship rosters in League of Legends, Call of Duty, Apex Legends, and VALORANT.
Their most recent victory came in the League of Legends LTA North (North & Central America) tournament, where they secured their first win of the year over Disguised.
While Lyles enjoys his gaming ventures, his primary focus remains on the track. He recently opened his indoor season with a dominant 60m victory, clocking 6.62 seconds at a meet in Gainesville, Florida.
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Letsile Tebogo recalls the moment he caught everyone by surprise challenging Rai Benjamin during the anchor leg of the 4 x 400m relay at the Paris Olympics.
Looking ahead, he is gearing up for a much-anticipated Grand Prix showdown against former 100m Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs. With his characteristic confidence and energy, Lyles continues to inspire both in the world of athletics and gaming.
