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Noah Lyles, the god of sprinting, has aced every championship he set foot on. After Usain Bolt, the American sprinter Lyles came to the fore with his phenomenal displays. He claimed the title of being the first man to bag a 100m and 200m at the World Championships. Not long after he clinched his victory in Budapest, Lyles churned his magic wheel on Swiss tracks as well. Clocking a record time of 19.80s, Noah cruised toward victory.

While many of his fans may know about his athletic achievements and all the accolades he possesses, many may not know that Noah has a fondness for shoes. For a sprinter of such significance, love for spikes or running shoes is a natural. In his journey from an apprentice sprinter to a worldwide athletic sensation, his spikes have seen waves of emotions.

Noah Lyles shares special bond with his spikes

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In 2019, Lyles signed an eight-year contract with Adidas, solidifying his status as one of the most elite sprinters. Given his strong affinity for brand endorsements, he consistently acknowledges Adidas, the sponsor of the World Championships. Not long ago, he spontaneously expressed his fondness for his favorite spikes, the Prime SP2. When asked “Hey Noah, what spikes do you run in?”, Noah flips his shoes playfully with a frank reply. He said, “these are prime sp2s, these are my favourites.”

The latter part of the video featured Noah whom the world worships. With a peppy background music, the 26-year-old was seen in full-form synced with the beats, speeding his way ahead. The ultra-lightweight sprint spikes are extremely dynamic, having a brilliant shock absorption quality. The shoes also feature a nylon and carbon spike plate for better grip during sprints.

The flashy blue color of the spikes radiates Noah’s vibrant presence on the tracks. In several interviews, Noah has spoken about his substantial partner in all ups and downs.

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Noah concludes with 2023 Zurich Diamond League

After clinching a big win at the Diamond League, Noah announced the most unexpected. Having acknowledged his unbeatable prowess, Lyles bid an official goodbye, closing the season with a victory in the 200m. Announcing the news on his Twitter (now X) handle, the 3X World Champion has his eye on a bigger achievable goal ahead.

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Lyles has remained unmoved by his position, and it needs a village to get someone capable of dethroning. After penning a heartfelt message for fans, family, and friends, he awaits the 2024 Paris Olympics. His spikes, which has been through Noah’s thick and thin, also deserves equal amount of credit.

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