In track and field, Noah Lyles is a fierce force to be reckoned with. He proved that in 2024 when he took 60-meter record holder Christian Coleman’s crown at the US Indoor Championships. A silver medal followed this win at the World Indoor Championships, with Noah edging behind gold medalist Coleman.

Additionally, Lyles showcased his versatility by contributing to another team silver medal in the 4×400 relay, an event not typically his forte. Yet, despite his successes at the World Indoors in Glasgow, his coach, Lance Brauman, has shared an absurd moment where a comment about his speed at the championships triggered the 2023 World Champion and left him fuming.

An absurd comment that triggered Noah Lyles

According to insights shared on Run Blog Run, Lance Brauman provided a candid perspective on the rigorous training regimen required to nurture an athlete of Noah Lyles’ caliber. Brauman delved into Lyles’ performance at the World Indoor Championships, highlighting its potential implications for the upcoming outdoor season. A moment stood out in the discussion when he recounted an incident when Lyles was on his way to the arena in Glasgow. He listened to the local radio and overheard a disparaging remark.

One host said that Lyles’ performance was “like something my grandma would watch all day.” This comment not only triggered Lyles, who was left fuming, but also Lance Brauman. Lance shared with Run Blog Run, “I was like, ‘OK, wow, we are now relating track and field to old grandmas? That’s not OK.” In analyzing this situation, it becomes evident why such remarks hold little relevance, as Lyles’ strengths lie in 100 and 200m and outdoor events. Let’s find out what Lance Brauman thinks about how Noah Lyles’ scores indoors might affect his performance outdoors.

Lance Brauman shares Lyles’ potential for the 2024 outdoor season

Noah Lyles and Lance Brauman have been working very hard to prepare for the 2024 outdoor season. Lance shared how they have been in the gym working on increasing Noah’s power in his run. He also shared how, before, Noah would lift weights, but wasn’t too excited about it. Now, he’s pumped up and eager to hit the gym, which is making a big difference in his performance. Coach Lance Brauman shared that even though Noah got second place in a race in Glasgow, Scotland, he’s not upset about it.

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He sees winning a silver medal as a big achievement because it shows progress. When asked about how Noah’s times of 6.43 to win the US title and 6.44 in Glasgow will translate to the outdoor season, Lance predicted, “Probably like 9.70,” he says. “Maybe faster.” Noah Lyles has expressed his ambition to break Usain Bolt’s 9.58-second 100-meter record. With Lance Brauman’s confidence, could this be the year Noah finally achieves it? Share your thoughts below!

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