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Noah Lyles has been a force to be reckoned with in the track and field realm. The Florida-based runner had a dreamy 2023 season as he grabbed a podium finish in three categories in the World Championships meets in Budapest. Apart from his on-track accomplishments, Lyles is equally famous for his candid off-track personality, and he never hesitates to express his true self.

Along similar lines, a new video of this triple world champion is going viral, in which the sprinter can be seen busting a groove. Interestingly, the video has caught the attention of the fans, particularly the Jamaican supporters who are recognizing Noah Lyles’ talent and his ability to transcend national boundaries. Lyles took a dance-off challenge, and the internet world is going gaga over this video as he nails the moves in the recent social media post.

Noah Lyles “Drifts” the internet

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The video of this dance off was shared by Lyles on his Instagram handle, in which he is seen grooving to the Drift track. It looks like he was challenged by a fan, as the post was a reply to a comment that read, “Yea…U def got it….Learn “Drift” Next then we decide.” Replying to this, the American prodigy captioned the post “DRIFT, by popular demand.” The video was originally posted by Noah Lyles Jamaican girlfriend, Junelle Bromfield, on her TikTok account.

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This clip perfectly captures Noah Lyles’ fun side as he flawlessly nails the dance moves. This is not the first time he’s showcased his boogie side, as he was also previously captured celebrating on the track after victories, including doing Kevin Durant’s famous dance after wi’nning the 200-meter national championship. Now, this video has caught the attention of the fans who are appreciating Lyles moves.

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Fans express their adoration for the sprinter

The video has garnered over 158k views and has received over 350 comments, which perfectly captures the enthusiasm of the internet world. A fan extended an invitation, saying, “You’re welcomed to the cookout, no doubt.” Another fan underlined the ability of Lyles to transcend national boundaries and wrote, “An American sprinter has NEVER had this much love from Jamaicans. Mans single handedly unifying the nations.”

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Another fan approved of Lyles taking over sprinting legend Usain Bolt‘s accomplishments and stated, “Yh man, you are allowed to break Bolt’s record.” One fan humorously suggested Lyles earn his dual citizenship, and most probably he meant the Jamaican citizenship as he wrote, “Stamp of approval for you, dual citizenship gained.” Another fan playfully suggested that he should consider switching to another Olympic team due to his moves and commented, “I think bro on the wrong Olympic team.”

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