Noah Lyles has already drawn a finishing line on the rest of his athletic engagement for the year. The athlete clarified that he had reached his ability for this season and could not carry on, especially after he suffered from COVID-19. So, now a fresh athletic year will be waiting for him. However, his achievements from this athletic season, especially in Paris, will always hold in a special position in his resume and it is not just about Noah’s medals.
The 27-year-old sprinter entered the Paris Olympics with a rigid goal: to win all the medals. The target couldn’t be achieved fully, as he left the French capital after snagging two individual laurels. But his presence had been riveting enough to gain a lion-share of attention, not just from his realm, the track and field world, but also from the world of glamor.
At first, Snoop Dogg came along. The rapper made his iconic presence at the Paris Olympics, being the host of NBC Sports and the perfect cheerleader of Team USA. In the middle of this, he continued his fandom for Noah. Not only did the sprinter receive a $500,000 piece of jewelry from Snoop as a cherished prize, but Lyles also earned more gifts in Paris for his artistry that made Doggfather his fan in the first place.
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In a snippet shared by Vogue Magazine’s Instagram handle today, Noah Lyles spoke about receiving a token from Pharrell Williams for his 100m sprint heroics at the Paris Olympics. It is a Jaune Mat-colored bag made by Louis Vuitton!
The special series of the piece goes by the name, Speedy P9 Bandouliere 40, valued at $11,100. Unsurprisingly, the gift moved the Florida native like nothing else! In fact, in the snippet, he revealed the bag as the fitting keeper of his Olympic medals and introduced it with his much-known grin without holding back: “Just got this from Pharrell.”
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And the reason for such a gift from the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter? Noah expressed afterward, “He actually gave it to me as a present for winning gold medal in 100m.” So, his 100m stunner has mesmerized someone who is known for his creativity, not just with lyrics but fashion. Isn’t it quite on the line of things that the six-time world champion had been wanting in athletics—to make it king-size by bringing in the glamor and talent at the same place? It seems like Noah Lyles is hitting the bull’s eye.
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Eventually, the gift from ‘Unc’ Snoop for Noah already made quite the news. It was the special edition “Death Row Records” chain. Later, Simone Biles’s father received a similar chain from the rapper, but the sprinter can boast of being the first on the list. And now, the bag came from Pharrell Williams, who had a special responsibility at the LVMH hosted ‘The Prelude To The Olympics’ party to curate the art installations, keeping the ethos in mind.
So, definitely, Noah Lyles’s Paris endeavor should stay at the upper segment of his list of achievements. Now, talking about his earnings from his celebrity fans, the athlete has an enviable list.
Noah Lyles is known for taking his flowers from unpracticed territories
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The verbal feud between Noah Lyles and Tyreek Hill touched the ceiling after the Paris Olympics. The NFL ‘Cheetah’ challenged the former in the game of speed, announcing himself as having the upper hand. Even, he dropped a bolt by sending Noah a contract to face him in a 50-meter dash event. However, the reigning world champion did not invest much time in giving Tyreek a place in the debate.
Rather, he shut down the wide receiver by showing his dedication to sharpening his art in sprinting. As per him, this years-long dedication would always come in handy to show his greatness, and it can’t be achieved by an NFL star like him. Meanwhile, Terrell Owens, the former San Francisco 49ers’ great, threw the towel for Tyreek Hill in this battle. Furthermore, he stated, “I mean, he [Tyreek] already has enough attention as it is, but he’s not beating Noah Lyles.” If this stands to be a prize in words for the Olympic champion, then another prize had already been there for him from another NFL standout, and that too, in jewelry.
Last year, Brandon Marshall, the WR from the Chicago Bears, invited Noah Lyles in a tête-à-tête. The discussion between them went on topics like mental health and the place of fashion in sports. Undoubtedly, the three-peater made his presence felt by keeping his takes in the conversation. And that touched Marshall deeply. He took off his chain to give it away to Noah for winning him over with his overall presence. As a result, the Olympic athlete felt ‘honored’.
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That’s how Noah Lyles rolls, no matter where he is, on or off the track.
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Noah Lyles getting gifts from Snoop and Pharrell—Is he the most celebrated athlete in track and field?