Team USA track and field star Noah Lyles is opening up about his health after an eventful Paris Olympics. The 27-year-old, now crowned the "fastest man alive," is ending his 2024 Olympic journey with two medals and a COVID-19 diagnosis — but the superstar sprinter wants everyone to know about the obstacles he overcame to get there in the first place. Following his gold medal finish in the men’s 100-meter final on Sunday, Aug.
4, Lyles posted the , formerly Twitter: "I have Asthma, allergies, dyslexia, ADD, anxiety, and Depression. But I will tell you that what you have does not define what you can become. Why Not You!" Days later, on Thursday, Aug.
8, Lyles collapsed on the track after coming in third in the men's 200-meter final, which was considered his strongest event. Lyles won the bronze medal, but was visibly depleted immediately after the race and was taken away from the track in a wheelchair, . On Thursday, Aug.
8, USA Track and Field confirmed to TODAY.com that Lyles tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday, Aug. 6.
Despite his diagnosis, Lyles opted to race in the men's 200-meter final. "After a thorough medical evaluation, Noah chose to compete tonight. We respect his decision and will continue to monitor his condition closely,” a USATF spokesperson said.
In an , Lyles described his initial symptoms. “I woke up early, about 5 a.m.
on Tuesday morning and I was just feeling really horrible. I knew it was more than just being sore from the 100,” Lyles said. L.