The 2023 Diamond League 100-meter final unfolded in a nail-biting showdown. Noah Lyles had been on a meteoric rise, clinching victory after victory and making headlines for his unapologetic speed in track and field and his fiery opinions off the track. Hence, the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon, became the stage for this high-stakes battle, where Lyles aimed to continue his reign as the sprinting king.

However, Lyles finished second and lost his 100m winning spree against compatriot Christian Coleman. Following this, Lyles’ perspective on the NBA ‘world Champion’ debate got resurfaced, and he became a subject of scrutiny. It all began when he made comments that sparked a fierce debate among NBA fandom. Lyles questioned the NBA’s use of the title “world champion,” after clinching three victories at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest.?He quipped, “World champion of what?”

Now that the Diamond League 100m final had concluded, the reigning world champion, Lyles, faced a disappointing loss that resulted in his brutal online trolling.

Noah Lyles faces defeat on American soil

In the 100m heat, Christian Coleman clinched the men’s 100-meter Diamond League trophy with a world-leading time of 9.83 seconds. Coleman, fueled by sheer determination, beat Lyles in a world-leading time of 9.83 seconds. Nonetheless, Noah Lyles and Ferdinand Omanyala finished second and third respectively by clocking 9.85 seconds.

Following this, his earlier comments about the NBA’s “world champion” status came back to haunt him as fans turned the tables and questioned his own “world champion” title in track and field. The internet erupted with reactions to this stunning upset.

Brutal trolling on the Internet after his defeat

Social media cult and the NBA fandom flocked to the comment section and trolled Lyles for his previous NBA comments.

One fan commented, “To how Noah Lyles was acting at the start of the race, you would have thought he was going to win “

Another fan took a jab, saying, “Noah Lyles? World Champion of WHAT? the United STATES lol.”

Others joined in the chorus of trolling, with comments like, “Chatty mouth Noah Lyles, kmt, pure mouth that have,”

Expressing her regard towards Coleman, one mentioned…

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The aftermath of this dramatic showdown was marked by a cacophony of fan reactions on social media. From humorous jabs to sarcastic comments, the social media cult covered everything to take a dig on Lyles. It was clear that the controversy and the loss had combined to create a storm of emotions within the sports community.

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