Noah Lyles and Sha’Carri Richardson’s Starrer Netflix’s Sprint Trailer Has the Track and Field Community in Frenzy: “What a Time To Be Alive”

Track and field athletes have often shared how the sport has struggled to capture the public’s imagination outside of the Olympic Games. From legends like Michael Johnson to stars like Sha’Carri Richardson, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, and Noah Lyles, many have voiced these concerns. But now, Netflix is stepping in to give the sport the spotlight it deserves with a brand-new docuseries called “Sprint.”

Set to premiere just days before the Paris Olympics on July 2nd, 2024, this six-episode series will feature top athletes from around the world. And now a freshly dropped teaser, featuring big names like Noah Lyles and Sha’Carri Richardson has already sparked a frenzy in the track and field community.

Noah Lyles, Sha’Carri Richardson, Usain Bolt, and other track stars seen in the first glimpse of the Netflix docuseries

On June 7, 2024, World Athletics and Netflix dropped an exciting first look at their new docuseries, “Sprint.” This series takes fans on a thrilling journey with athletes like Noah Lyles, Shericka Jackson, Sha’Carri Richardson, Fred Kerley, and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, tracing their paths from the 2023 World Championships in Budapest to the 2024 Paris Olympics.

The sneak peek even features the World’s Fastest Man, Usain Bolt, teasing the intense stakes as athletes vie for not just Olympic gold but also Bolt’s unbroken 100m and 200m world records. The electrifying trailer captured the high drama and fierce competition, especially in the 100-meter event in Paris. We even see the heated rivalry between Fred Kerley and Noah Lyles, the epic showdown where Sha’Carri Richardson outran Shericka Jackson and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce for the 2023 World Championship 100m title.

We also watched the unforgettable moment when Noah Lyles and Andrew Hudson crashed their buggy at the World Championships. Usain Bolt’s candid reflection on the difficulty of breaking his records—“You have to believe, but it’s not gonna be easy,“ he laughs—also adds to the raw energy and passion of the series.

This 2-minute, 5-second clip was a heart-pumping ride through the world of track and field, showing not just the competition but also the camaraderie and “main character energy” of these incredible athletes. Now track fans are buzzing with excitement and eagerly counting down to the series premiere on July 2. Let’s dive into the internet’s take on Netflix’s “Sprint” docuseries trailer.

What do fans have to say about Netflix’s “Sprint’s” first look?

Taking to X and Instagram, countless track fans eagerly shared their opinions and reactions to the first glimpse of Netflix’s “Sprint” docuseries. Featuring top stars, the trailer has sparked widespread excitement ahead of the Paris Olympics. One enthusiastic Sha’Carri Richardson fan commented, “Right before Paris. This is going to be 🔥. If you are a fan of track field, a Sha’Carri Richardson @itsshacarri fan, etc….this is for you. I will be seated.“

Another fan shared, “Haven’t looked forward to a Doc in ages but I’m PUMPED for SPRINT! The perfect doc in the lead up to Paris 🙌.” “What a time to be alive,” wrote another, while someone else added, “Now do the field events, so we can help this wonderful sport with centuries of history into the eyes of people all over the world. Will be watching.“

Noah Lyles, who revealed that the premiere was being held the same night as the trailer launch, shared, “I’m watching the premiere tonight 😆“ from New York City. Excitedly, he even commented below WA’s X post, writing, “This is definitely going to be @BoxToBoxFilms best show,“ tagging the award-winning documentary production company. Another fan commended Netflix’s attention to detail, sharing, “They really put the buggy crash in the doc 😂🔥.”

As we revel in the excitement and energy from fans, it’s clear that the documentary is set to inject even more thrill into the already drama-filled and highly anticipated track and field events at the Paris Olympics. What are your thoughts on the trailer? What and who stood out for you in the teaser? Share your thoughts in the comments below!