Josephus Lyles: 2024 net worth, stats, early life and more

Who is Josephus Lyles?

Josephus Lyles, who is an American sprinter, is the younger brother of Noah Lyles. He won the silver medal for over 400m at the Pan-Am Junior Championships and is one of the top 200m sprinters. He is currently chasing his Olympic dream.

Josephus Lyles’s early life

When the younger Lyles brother first started in athletics, he initially competed as both a 400m and 800m runner. However, he eventually decided to step away from track, uncertain whether he would pursue a path similar to his brother Noah's or follow in his parents' footsteps. His mother, Keisha Caine Bishop, had been a former NCAA 4x400m relay champion, and his father, Kevin Lyles, had contributed to the U.S. winning gold in the 4x400m at the 1993 Summer Universiade.

Upon his return to track while attending T.C. Williams in Alexandria (now Alexandria City High School), the younger Lyles shifted his focus to the sprint events.

In 2014, he faced setbacks, nursing a twisted ankle while on crutches. Two years later, during the USA Olympic team trials, he opted out due to a torn right hip flexor, coinciding with his brother narrowly missing the team. Meanwhile, Josephus, dealing with persistent hip and chest issues, also struggled. Despite his determination to qualify for the 2019 World Championships, he fell short at the U.S. Trials, unable to progress past the semi-finals, while his brother secured a spot in Doha by winning the 200m.

Josephus Lyles’s net worth 2024

As of 2024, Josephus Lyles's estimated net worth is around $4 million.  While he made a lot of money due to his career as an athletes and through some major wins, it all kickstarted for him when he signed an eight-year deal with Adidas in 2016.

Josephus Lyles’s career timeline

In his second year of high school, Josephus emerged victorious at the Virginia State High School Championships in the 400m event. Just a fortnight later, he clinched the national outdoor title and capped off his season with a gold medal in the 4x400m Relay at the IAAF World U20 Championships.

The momentum continued into 2015 as Josephus showcased remarkable dominance. He secured Virginia state titles in both the 200m and 400m events and triumphed in the 400m and both relays at the Caribbean Scholastic Championships in Havana, Cuba. In June of that year, he claimed the national under-18 crown in the 400m and represented the USA at the IAAF World Under-18 Championships in Calí, Colombia, earning a silver medal in the 400m and bronze in the 200m.

Josephus's senior season commenced with a thrilling victory at the national high school title for the 60m sprint. Although an injury hampered his outdoor campaign later in the season, his remarkable performances led him to turn professional, bypassing collegiate competition to focus entirely on elite-level athletics.

In his inaugural season as a professional, Josephus secured a silver medal in the 400m at the Pan-Am Junior Championships and contributed significantly to the USA's 4x400m relay, setting a new under-20 world record. A year later, he earned a spot in his first senior US Championships final, finishing sixth in the 400m.

Despite the limited racing opportunities in the truncated 2020 season, Josephus made the most of it, winning the 200m at the Drake Relays and ending the year among the top-10 fastest men globally in both the 200m and 400m events. In 2021, he achieved new personal bests in the 100m and 200m, securing a place at the Wanda Diamond League Final in the 200m event, where he finished fifth. Continuing his upward trajectory, Josephus set new lifetime bests in the 100m and 200m events at 10.03 and 19.93, respectively, and secured a fifth-place finish in the 200m at the USATF Championships the following year.

How many contracts does the star athlete have had? A look into Josephus Lyles’s contracts

Josephus Lyles, entered into a professional endorsement deal with Adidas in 2016. According to reports, it was an eight-year deal, which also included Noah Lyles, who was 19 at the time – just a year older than Josephus.

Josephus Lyles’s partnerships and endorsements

Josephus Lyles has been part of several endorsements and sponsorships throughout his career which have added to his net worth. In 2023, he signed a lucrative endorsement deal with a major sports apparel company. However, the name of the company has not been disclosed.

Josephus Lyles’s career stats

In 2016, Josephus has had several personal bests including in 55 Metres - Boo Williams Sportsplex, Hampton, VA; 300 Metres - Blacksburg, VA; 4x200 Metres Relay Short Track - New York, NY. The following years, his personal bests included 4x400 Metres Relay (2017) - Trujillo (PER); 4x200 Metres Relay (2018) - Gainesville, FL; 400 Metres (2018) - Clermont, FL. In 2023, he made it big at 4x100 Metres Relay - National Sports Centre, Devonshire and also at 60 Metres - Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY.

Josephus Lyles’s major achievements and awards

• Won his first Virginia State High School Championships in 400m


• Gold medal in the 4x400m Relay at the IAAF World U20 Championships (2014)


• Silver and a bronze medal in the 400m and 200m races at the World Youth Championships (2015)


• Bronze medal in the 200m race at the NACAC Championships in Freeport (2022)

Josephus Lyles’s charity and foundation

Josephus Lyles is the co-founder of the Lyles Brothers Sports Foundation along with his brother Noah. This foundation was created after their time with Adidas. The brothers aimed to empower youth by advancing health and wellness programs across the nation. Not only does the foundation provide financial support, but helps with resources for mental health, stress management, anti-bullying, and college preparation for athletes and their families.

Josephus Lyles’s social media accounts

• Active on social media

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