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After the conclusion of the 2024 World Athletics Indoor Championships, the attention of the track and field spectators has been shifted to the seven-time world champion, Noah Lyles. After passing with flying colors as a part of the 4×400 meter USA squad, Noah Lyles was the target of online criticism. 

“They said no spot is deserved on the relay. No spot is safe. Everybody has to prove their worth.” says Noah after facing animosity posed by critics. A couple of days later, Noah once again made it to the spotlight. Not for a recent win or a loss, but Noah is sharing insights as he turns from an athlete to a fashion critic. 

Noah Lyles’ as a fashion Critic

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Recently, Noah Lyles uploaded a reel posted by Yahoo Sports on their official Instagram account wherein Noah acted as a fashion critic while rating official Olympic outfits over the years. The reel’s caption by Yahoo Sports read,@nojo18 is not only a track and field medalist, he’s also a fashion critic“. 

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This transition of Noah Lyles garnered the attention of track and field spectators across the globe. The new avatar of Noah Lyles was visible as he, one after another, rejected most of the Olympic outfits. “This is definitely 2004; this is giving like everybody could go and give a freestyle at any moment.” Noah Lyles said after looking at the 2004 Olympics outfit.

He added, “I wasn’t the biggest fan of 21; I feel it a little too simple. I don’t know what, looking at Tokyo 2021 at the centre logo makes me think of pizza. It makes me think of Sabbaro.” as he switched to 2021 Olympics. However, not all the outfits were rejected by Noah Lyles:” I definitely wear this; I feel like all the flag bearers should be shirtless now.” Noah, after looking at the Team Tonga 2021 Tokyo’s outfit.

Noah Lyles’ a beacon of hope for Americans

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Noah Lyles is not only looking at an Olympics outfit but also is preparing to wear one. After coming up at the 2024 World Indoor Championships, Noah Lyles has etched his name in the hearts of spectators as a dominant speeding phenom. Despite finishing behind Christian Coleman in 60m Indoors, Noah raised eyebrows after his strong finish at the 4×400 relay race.

Interestingly, this has left him connected with the hearts of Americans expecting gold in the relay after a drought of 24 years. Now, Noah is one of the hopes in 100-200 and 4×100 relay. Since 2004 no USA sprinter has acclaimed gold in 100-200, whereas no American has accomplished gold in relay since 2000.
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