The suspicions regarding the use of illegal performance-enhancing drugs plague the track and field athletic realm. In the wake of the concerns that encircled the Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt regarding the same, the US track and field star, Noah Lyles has come forth vouching for his unwavering support for Bolt. While Lyles regards him as a legendary icon, he also intends to break Usain Bolt’s 200m world record.

Lyles and his coach, Lance Brauman, recently joined in for a standalone podcast, giving their insights on the doping suspicions. They also cover various aspects of Lyles’ career, including the evaluation of his recent indoor season performance and focus on Olympics during the podcast.

Noah Lyles’ defends Usain Bolt’s historic record

In the recent Lets Run Track Talk, titled, “Noah Lyles and Lance Brauman podcast,” the duo intensely discuss the prevalence of doping in the sprinting sport. There have been multiple concerns surrounding Jamaican sprinters, namely Usain Bolt’s world record-setting 100-meter dash. While some attribute it to the use of performance-enhancing drugs, Lyles defends it acknowledging him as a “genetic freak” and a gifted athlete.

Lyles adds, “He’s a gifted guy. This is not just all about drugs.” The podcast also quotes, Remy Korchenev, a scientific expert, who although believes that while Bolt is naturally gifted, the eye-raising improvement in the performance of Jamaican sprinters raises doubts about drug use. It is also due to the lack of robust drug testing procedures in Jamaica because of logistical issues, lax enforcement, and potential collaboration with authorities.

While the pervasive issue wraps up the athletic performances of Jamaican sprinters into the narrative, Lyles has stood by Bolt’s records attributing it solely to his talent.

Will Noah Lyles surpass Usain Bolt’s current records?

After breaking the sprinting legend Usain Bolt’s records at the Worlds in 2023, Noah has been compared to the Jamaican legend Usain Bolt. The 26-year-old American Sprinter, clinched the gold, making a new world record.

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After winning the 2023 Worlds, Noah Lyles, remarked, “They understood what it took to be a champion. Not only did they do that, they performed on the day of. It is one thing to get your body ready the whole year, it is a whole other thing to do it the day that it matters.”Noah, who looks up to Bolt, hopes to make a significant impact across multiple track events at the Paris Olympics.

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