Hey, Tigers! Daniel Dohoney here, a reporter for The Tiger coming at you with a peace about the great American sprinter, Noah Lyles. We will be going over where he’s from, where he went to school, and his home life. By the end of this article, you will learn what he has accomplished in the sport of track and field.

Who is Noah Lyles? 

Noah Lyles is an American sprinter, born on July 18, 1997, in Gainesville, Florida. (He is currently 27 years old.) Noah Lyles grew up in Alexandria, Virginia, after he moved there with his mother, Keisha Caine, and his brother, Josephus Lyles, after his mother and father (Kevin Lyles) got divorced in 2008.

Noah spent his high school years at Alexandria City High School. While being part of the 2016 class, he accepted athletic scholarships from the University of Florida. However, Noah and his brother were offered a spot in July of 2016 with Adidas and turned professional right after high school. Noah is also a content creator and has 267,000 subscribers and 25.8 million views on YouTube. 

How good is he?

Noah is the front line best of the best when it comes to American sprinters. He has been running his whole life, breaking all of his high school records in Alexandria City High School. He competed in the 2024 Paris Olympics in the 100 meter dash and the 200 meter dash and was subbed out of the 4×1 relay. He ended up placing first in the 100 meter dash and getting third in the 200 meter dash. Noah has collected a total of 28 medals over the years: 19 gold, 7 silver, and 2 bronze. 

Overall

Overall, it is safe to say that Noah Lyles is one of the best American athletes to ever step on the track. With many more races to be won, Noah plans on running until he physically can’t anymore. He is a one of a kind athlete and we hope to see much more of him in the future in USA sports.

Unit next time, Tigers!