Noah Lyles has provided updates on what he will be doing for the rest of 2024. After having a moderate outing in the early half of 2024, the onus was on Lyles to up the ante. While very few expected Lyles to make a drastic improvement to his speed, the US sprinter surprised everyone with his improved game. The 27-year-old clocked back-to-back personal bests in the Olympic trials and the 100m final in Paris to earn his maiden gold medal. 

Unfortunately, that was all the golden glory meant for Lyles in his Paris outing. While he did win the bronze in the 200m category, Lyles failed to get himself up on his feet after finishing the race. After experiencing shortness of breath, the US sprinter had to be helped out of the arena by medical personnel. Later, it was revealed that Lyles had been suffering from the dreaded Covid virus. And as per his latest announcement, this is what has led Lyles to call it a season for 2024. 

Noah Lyles will not feature in any more races in 2024

Noah Lyles was recently spotted at the US Open watching the gripping finale between Aryna Sabalenka and Jessica Pegula. Appearing in an interview at Arthur Ashe Stadium, Lyles revealed why he won’t feature in any more races in 2024. Lyles stated, “No no no. I ended my season; you know, we just decided that, uh, after the COVID situation, we were just going to call it there, and I didn’t want to keep pushing, plus I wouldn’t have time to come out here and enjoy the gold medal tour as I call it.” 

The announcement comes as a setback for all of his followers, who have been clamoring to see the Olympic gold medalist back on track. After the Paris Olympics concluded, fans expected Lyles to appear in one of the Diamond League meets. However, after Lausanne, Silesia, and Zurich’s meets were over, it was evident that Lyles was not coming back anytime soon.

Nursing his illness, Lyles is taking his off time to enjoy a variety of activities. In a recent Instagram story, the American sprinter confirmed that he will be taking part in the upcoming New York Fashion Week as a model. While Lyles has witnessed several prestigious fashion shows, this would be the first time he will walk the ramp as a model. All these activities will hopefully help Lyles recover from his COVID-19 faster. The latest reports mentioned that doctors feared Lyles would succumb to bronchitis due to the COVID-19 infection. 

Lyles suffered a close bronchitis call in Paris

Noah Lyles did not pay much heed to his fever when it caught him initially ahead of his 200m race. Detailing his experience with COVID-19, Lyles mentioned that the temperature always hovered around 99 degrees. However, the sprinter suffered extreme chills, body aches, and a cold that made his life miserable. But most importantly, what worried the doctors was the possibility of bronchitis. 

Recalling the days in Paris, Lyles said, “Then asthma joining in on that and making it even worse, that was our worst fear… We were back in the medical bay underneath the track. Their biggest concern was me getting bronchitis because we didn’t want something to get infected, and the asthma really starts to take form. We really had to jump on top of that.” Luckily, the medical team was right on top of things, and Lyles was able to come out of his illness unscathed. Thus, ceasing to indulge in any health complications, Lyles’ decision to take time off seems like a wise one. It now remains to be seen how well he can come back in the next season chasing more track and field glory.