Attempting to rival the electrifying speed of ‘Lightning Bolt’ is a daunting challenge, but Noah Lyles, the American Track and Field sensation, has nearly pulled it off! A six-time World Champion, Lyles has flirted with Usain Bolt‘s 100m world record, capturing the world’s attention. Known as the third-fastest sprinter in the 200m, Lyles also competes fiercely in the 60m and 100m categories. His captivating charm and undeniable main character energy make him a standout figure on and off the track.

What truly sets Lyles apart is his unshakeable self-belief and a powerful sense of identity. Driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence, he aspires to etch his name among the legends of his sport. Considering his extraordinary accomplishments so far, this dream is not just a distant fantasy—it’s a rapidly approaching reality. Get ready to witness the rise of a new icon in track and field!

Noah Lyle’s personal bests, records, key competitions and performances

In 200 m competition, held at Eugene, Oregon, Noah has a personal best of 19.31 seconds. This makes him the third fastest of all time. Whereas, at World Championships 2023, Budapest, he secured gold with a personal best of 9.83 seconds in the 100 m event. This was when he came incredibly close to nearing Usain Bolt’s record of 9.58 seconds. During 100 m sprints, Noah Lyle is estimated to have reached a top speed of 22.76 mph.  When in High School, he competed at the US Olympic Trials 2016. Although he did not qualify, but in the process he broke a 31 year old US high school record with a time of 20.09 seconds in 200 m event.

At the World Relays 2017, Noah helped his team win a silver medal in the 4 * 200 meter Relay. And, in 2017 USA Indoor Championships, he set a world record in 300 m at 31.87 seconds. Further in 2018, he set a personal best of 19.65 in 200 meters at the IAAF Diamond League. Improving significantly in 2019, his personal best in 200 meters was 19.50 seconds in Lausanne. Additionally, he won gold medals in 200 meters and 4 × 100 meters relay at the World Athletics Championships in Doha. Things get even better after 2019 for the 27 year old sprinter.

Recent achievements and the road ahead

Noah Lyles’ performance at the 2022 World Athletics Championship was nothing short of historic, as he shattered Michael Johnson’s long-standing national record with a blistering time of 19.31 seconds. Not one to rest on his laurels, Lyles took the 2023 World Athletics Championship in Budapest by storm, clinching gold in both the 100m and 200m events. The pinnacle of his achievements came when he set a personal best of 9.83 seconds in the 100m final.

With his sights now set on the Paris Olympics 2024, Lyles reflected on his journey with the National Post, saying, “As I go into these Games on the biggest stage in the world, I am saying to myself, I’ve been through the hardest parts, been at the bottom, fought my way back up, and fixed the weaknesses. Now, here I am, stronger than before. And when Noah Lyles is being Noah Lyles, there is nobody else.”

The fusion of Lyles’ charisma and athletic prowess makes him a formidable force and an athlete to watch out for. His journey is a testament to resilience and excellence, promising thrilling performances on the grandest stages.