The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Stadium, with its iconic red tracks, was a stage of triumph and heartache. In the midst of jubilant celebrations, the sound of Noah Lyles’ heart breaking echoed around the world. The American sprinter, with dreams of his first Olympic gold, found himself overshadowed by compatriot Kenny Bednarek and Canada’s Andre De Grasse. For Lyles, the bronze medal, while commendable, felt like a bittersweet reminder of what could have been.

Fast forward to the Paris Olympics, and Lyles stepped onto the purple tracks of Stade de France with a fierce determination in his eyes. This time, it wasn’t just about reclaiming his title as the world’s fastest man; it was about redemption. Lyles had once harbored ambitions to crush Usain Bolt’s world records and achieve the legendary feat of four Olympic golds in a single Summer Games—an accomplishment even Bolt never reached. However, as the Paris Olympics loomed, he had to let go of that monumental dream.

Now, Lyles sought to etch his name into the annals of Olympic history not just as a sprinter, but as a symbol of perseverance and resilience. Each stride on the track was a testament to his unyielding spirit, his relentless pursuit of excellence. The crowd watched with bated breath, witnessing not just a race, but a story of a man determined to rise from the ashes of disappointment and claim his destiny. This reignited the debate of if he should chase his dream yet again.

Seldom shy, Lyles has often boasted about how he doesn’t just want to race. He wants to leave behind a towering legacy. In an interview with The Times, he spilled the beans on why this is so important to him. “Why four? There have been multiple doubles, not a lot, but there have been plenty. I can grab three but Bolt has done that.” Justin Gatlin won an Olympic 100m gold back in the 2004 Athens Summer Games. The 27-year-old is now the first American to do so.

The sprinter continued, “I can do two Olympics in a row, but Bolt has done that too.” Even though he is now a 2x Olympian, his hunger for more continues to grow stronger. Lyles will now compete in the 200m and the 4x100m events at the Stade de France. But many fans are hoping he gets the chance to contest in the 4x400m too – an event he hasn’t run since he turned professional. A nation that once strongly disagreed with him, now wants to watch him conquer it all.

The Track and Field community wants to watch Noah Lyles sweep France of its feet

An aspiration that once almost felt disrespectful, now seems to be within Noah Lyles and America’s reach. Fans are beyond ecstatic to watch him dominate the track, and express how they believe he can do so much more. One fan exclaimed, “Might as well. The 4Gs are in sight. They’ve done it for others in the past so I don’t see the problem with it.” While it seems highly unlikely, the sprinter does have some experience in the event. During the Penn Relays, the then high schooler catapulted his team from third to the first position in event. What are the chances of him replicating that feat on the purple tracks?

Another fan agreed, “If the chance to get 4 golds is there yes at worst let him run prelims.” Lyles will already be contesting in the 4x100m relay, many fans believe he could have what it takes. One fan went through all five stages of grief, “They shouldn’t but I know the coaches can’t help themselves… they’re gonna do it. Imagine putting Noah on and not Quincy 😵‍💫😵‍💫I wouldn’t mind seeing him actually get 4 golds though.” While this is highly unlikely, it doesn’t seem like many would be against it.

A fan simply stated, “I vote yes too 😁” Lyles’ boisterous demeanor led to several doubts leading up to the Summer Games. But his stellar time of 7.79 seconds in the 100m finals has definitely reinstated their hopes. Another fan kept it short and simple too, “I say let him run!” As the American sprinter continues his quest of acquiring two more golds at the French capital, the possibility of adding another remains uncertain. But hey, it doesn’t hurt to dream a little, right? Do you agree with what the fans have to say? Let us know in the comments!