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<em>Speed. Technique. Thrill.</em> Track and Field is a sport that incorporates all this and more. Races so electrifying that they bring the house down, speeds so blazing that you might miss them in the blink of an eye, and rivalries so intense that there is a constant tussle for dominance. Well, the recently concluded 2024 Paris Olympics provided a hearty dose of track action. And now, the ongoing Diamond League circuit is ensuring that track fans continue to be on the edge of their seats. But, do you know what the initial days of this fascinating sport looked like?
<h2>Track and Field: History and evolution of the sport</h2>
On the marks, set, go. If only the evolution of track and field were so easy. Instead, it was something that gradually happened over years of evolution.

<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2388715" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Track-and-Field-4.jpg" alt="" width="1600" height="900" />

<strong>Ancient-</strong> One of the oldest sports to have existed, the cornerstone of track and field was laid by the Greeks, where men would exhibit their athletic talents as part of celebratory events. Initially limited to foot races, stadion and diaulos were the competitions that comprised the crux of the sport, which has been around since the first Olympics in Ancient Greece, dating back to 776 B.C. Although the Romans continued the games till 394 A.D., when it was banned, the sport saw a resurgence after the decline of the Roman empire. Tracing back to the 16th and 17th centuries, foot races had become a regular sight in Europe.

<strong>Modern</strong>- The 1860s predominantly saw the wave of transformation, wherein the first championships featuring amateur men were held in England. Athletic clubs and organizations sprung up across Europe and the United States, with the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) coming into being in 1887.

<strong>Olympic age</strong>- 1896, was when the first Modern Olympic Games were flagged off in Athens, which included track and field in the sports that debuted.

<strong>20th century</strong>- With athletes flocking from across the world to exhibit their athletic talent, track and field's stature elevated substantially. Technical developments fostered improvements in training and diet, and the track saw the likes of legends like Jesse Owens, Usain Bolt, Flo-Jo, etc coming out at the top.
<h2>What are the major events in track and field?</h2>
Track and field is a sport that covers a plethora of events under its banner. Speaking of the Olympics in particular, it features 48 events, 24 men's events and 24 women's. Care to know what they are?
<table style="border-collapse: collapse;width: 100%;height: 292px">
<tbody>
<tr style="height: 50px">
<td style="width: 28.6666%;height: 50px"><strong>Track Discipline</strong></td>
<td style="width: 71.3334%;height: 50px"><strong>Events</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 28.6666%;height: 24px">Sprint</td>
<td style="width: 71.3334%;height: 24px">100m, 200m, 400m</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 28.6666%;height: 24px">Middle-distance/Long-distance</td>
<td style="width: 71.3334%;height: 24px">800m, 1500m, 5000m, 10000m, 3000m steeplechase</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 28.6666%;height: 24px">Hurdles</td>
<td style="width: 71.3334%;height: 24px">100m hurdles, 110m hurdles, 400m hurdles</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 28.6666%;height: 24px">Road Running</td>
<td style="width: 71.3334%;height: 24px">Half marathon, marathon</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 28.6666%;height: 24px">Race Walks</td>
<td style="width: 71.3334%;height: 24px">20k race walk, 35k race walk</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 28.6666%;height: 24px">Relays</td>
<td style="width: 71.3334%;height: 24px">4x100 relay, 4x400 relay, 4x400 relay mixed</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 50px">
<td style="width: 28.6666%;height: 50px"><strong>Field Discipline</strong></td>
<td style="width: 71.3334%;height: 50px"><strong>Events</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 28.6666%;height: 24px">Jumps</td>
<td style="width: 71.3334%;height: 24px">High jump, pole vault, long jump, triple jump</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 28.6666%;height: 24px">Throws</td>
<td style="width: 71.3334%;height: 24px">Shot put, discus throw, hammer throw, javelin throw</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 28.6666%">Combined Events</td>
<td style="width: 71.3334%">Heptathlon, Decathlon</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 28.6666%">Cross Country</td>
<td style="width: 71.3334%"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 28.6666%">Mountain Running</td>
<td style="width: 71.3334%"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 28.6666%">Ultra Running</td>
<td style="width: 71.3334%"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 28.6666%">Trail Running</td>
<td style="width: 71.3334%"></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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<h2>What are the rules and regulations of track and field in major competitions like the Olympics?</h2>
<strong>Sprinting Rules</strong>
<ul>
 	<li>Most of the sprinting events from 100m to 5000m conduct qualifying rounds before the finals. Usually heats, semifinals, and then the finals. The top three on the finals scoreboard take home gold, silver, and bronze.</li>
 	<li>Sprints, hurdles, and relay races feature starting blocks, followed by the firing of a pistol to commence the race. If a runner starts before the fire, it's called a 'false start.' This will lead to disqualification.</li>
 	<li>100m sprints and 110m/100m hurdles comprise starts where racers are all in one line. Whereas, in the 200m, 400m, 400m hurdles, 4x100m relay, and 400m relay categories, they are placed in staggered positions.</li>
 	<li>Running outside the allocated lanes would also lead to disqualification. If an athlete is forced to cross the lane by another one so that there is no material advantage, they will not be disqualified. The same for a person who strays out or crosses the line, and in doing so, they do not get an advantage, there will be no disqualification.</li>
 	<li>The athlete whose torso crosses the vertical finish line plane will be declared the winner.</li>
</ul>
<strong>Relay Rules</strong>
<ul>
 	<li>For any of the relays, baton handover must not happen beyond the 20m changeover box. If yes, then this would amount to disqualification.</li>
 	<li>The baton should not fall or touch the ground in any way.</li>
</ul>
<strong>Middle Distance Rules</strong>
<ul>
 	<li>There are no starting blocks in these races. Also, athletes line up in an upright position. In 800m, the 8 runners will stand in staggered positions before the start. Through the first turn, they have to stay in their respective lanes, but can then break to the inside. If done very early, then can lead to disqualification.</li>
 	<li>1500m and the steeplechase have group starts, and no fixed lanes are allocated.</li>
 	<li>In steeplechase, if an athlete steps aside during a barrier, they will be disqualified. They can jump above them in any way, but no part of the foot or leg should be below the horizontal plane of the upper bar while they are attempting to clear it.</li>
</ul>
<strong>Long Distance Rules</strong>
<ul>
 	<li>The 10,000m, marathon, race walk, decathlon, and heptathlon are events that directly conduct finals with no qualifying rounds.</li>
 	<li>The starts happen in an upright position and involve no touching of the ground.</li>
 	<li>Usually, these feature mass starts. However given the possibility that there are more than 12 runners in the race, they are divided into staggered groups. The first one will have 65 percent of the athletes that usually appear on a start line.</li>
 	<li>There are no lane assignments. Track athletes can break for positions right after the commencement.</li>
</ul>
<strong>Race Walking Rules</strong>
<ul>
 	<li>The walker must be in contact with the ground continuously. Even the advancing leg should be straight from the instance when it comes in contact with the ground till it goes into the upright position.</li>
 	<li>There are anything between six and nine judges in the event. And they are free to issue warnings upon violations like leg contact or perhaps a bent knee.</li>
 	<li>If participating athletes get warnings from 3 different judges, they get disqualified. Also, if an official medical officer asks them to retire from the race, the competitors must leave.</li>
</ul>
<strong>Jumping Rules</strong>
<ul>
 	<li>High jump- The jump-off must happen from one foot. And given that the athlete makes contact with the crossbar and falls off the supports, it will be counted as a failed attempt. Also, athletes will be given 3 attempts for a particular height. The option to pass a certain height and try for the next is also available. But, if there are 2 failed attempts at a single height, and the athlete skips that to move on to the next, the next should be cleared on the first try.</li>
 	<li>Pole Vault- Participants can use a substance either on their hands or the pole to facilitate a better grip. But, tape on fingers or hands is prohibited, unless there is an open wound. Athletes are also allowed to use their poles, of any material, length, or diameter. If they break, the participants still get another go at it. However, there are three criteria for disqualification. First is when the vaulter makes the crossbar fall by touch. Second is when they move their lower hand above their upper one or their upper hand higher on the pole after leaving the ground. And third, if they steady or replace the bar while conducting the vault.</li>
 	<li>Long Jump- The measurement for the jumps is calculated from the takeoff line to the closest break in the landing area, done by any part of the participant's body. Failed attempts happen on exceeding the takeoff line while jumping, or on taking off from outside either end of the take-off board. Or perhaps touching the ground outside the landing area closer to the take-off line, in comparison to the nearest break in the sand.</li>
 	<li>Triple Jump- There are three stages of a triple jump- a hop, a step, and a jump, all done in the said sequence. Hope and jump have to be made from the same foot used for take-off, while the step involves the other. Failed attempts have identical criteria to the long jump. However, there is one exception, and that is when an athlete makes contact with the ground with their sleeping leg during a jump, it isn't considered a failure.</li>
</ul>
<strong>Decathlon and Heptathlon Rules-</strong>
<ul>
 	<li>The decathlon and heptathlon events are conducted over two consecutive days.</li>
 	<li>In both these events, 3 attempts in the long jump, shot put, discus, and javelin throw are allowed. And a single false start in track events is allowed.</li>
</ul>
<strong>Throwing Rules-</strong>
<ul>
 	<li>Shot, discuss, and hammer throw are all done from within the demarcated throwing circles. While the javelin throw features a runway. Crossing either while a throwing attempt is made will count as a failed attempt.</li>
 	<li>Also, the athletes must not exit and stay in the throwing area until the javelin or the respective implement touches the ground. And for it to be considered a valid throw, they should land within the landing zone.</li>
 	<li>Gloves are only permitted in hammer throw, while any sort of tape is not allowed unless there is an open wound on the hands or the fingers.</li>
</ul>
[caption id="attachment_688450" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-688450" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1324305797.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1280" /> EUGENE, OREGON - JUNE 18: Ryan Crouser competes in the Men's Shot Put final during day one of the 2020 U.S. Olympic Track &amp; Field Team Trials at Hayward Field on June 18, 2021 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)[/caption]
<h2>What are the major track and field championships?</h2>
Some of the pivotal athletic competitions include-
<ul>
 	<li>The Athletics World Championships (Once every 2 years)</li>
 	<li>Olympic Games (Once every 4 years)</li>
 	<li>Commonwealth Games (Once every 4 years)</li>
 	<li>World Indoor Championships (Once every 2 years)</li>
 	<li>World Diamond League Meetings (Every year)</li>
 	<li>World Athletics Relays (Biennial)</li>
 	<li>Marathon Majors (Every year)</li>
 	<li>World Athletics Cross Country Championships (Biennial)</li>
 	<li>New York Marathon (Every year)</li>
</ul>
<h2>Who are the greatest track and field stars of all time?</h2>
Here are some of the most decorated track and field athletes of all time:
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<tbody>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 20%;height: 29px">Name</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 29px">Country</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 29px">Event</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 29px">Olympic medals</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 29px">Personal best</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 17px">
<td style="width: 20%;height: 10px">Paavo Nurmi</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 10px">Finland</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 10px">Middle and Long Distance Runner</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 10px"> 12 medals- 9G, 3S</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 10px">10000m - 30:06.2h

3000m - 8:20.4h

5000m- 14:28.2h</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 20%;height: 56px">Carl Lewis</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 56px">United States

&nbsp;</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 56px">100m,200m, Long Jump, 4x100m relay</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 56px">10 medals- 9G, 1S</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 56px">Long Jump- 8.87

100m- 9.86

200m- 19.75</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 20%;height: 56px">Usain Bolt</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 56px">Jamaica</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 56px">100m, 200m, 4x100m relay</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 56px">8 medals- 8G</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 56px">100m- 9.58 (WR, AR)

200m- 19.19 (WR, AR)</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 20%;height: 56px">Jesse Owens</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 56px">United States</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 56px">100m, 200m, Long Jump, 4x100m relay</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 56px">4 medals- 4G</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 56px">100m- 10.2h

200m- 20.7h

4x100m relay- 39.8h

Long Jump- 8.13</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 20%;height: 56px">Allyson Felix</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 56px">United States</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 56px">200m, 4x400m relay, 4x100m relay, 400m</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 56px">11 medals- 7G, 3S, 1B</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 56px">200m- 21.69

400m- 49.26

4x100m relay- 40.82

4x400m relay- 31.16.85</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 96px">
<td style="width: 20%;height: 96px">Florence Griffith Joyner</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 96px">United States</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 96px">100m, 200, 4x100m relay, 4x400m relay</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 96px">5 medals- 3G, 2S</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 96px">100m- 10.49

200m- 21.34</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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<table style="height: 400px;width: 100%;border-collapse: collapse">
<tbody>
<tr style="height: 96px">
<td style="width: 20%;height: 96px">Jackie Joyner-Kersee</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 96px">United States</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 96px">Heptathlon, Long Jump</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 96px">6 medals- 3G, 1S, 2B</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 96px">Heptathlon- 1331

Long Jump- 7.49</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 20%;height: 56px">Bob Beamon</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 56px">United States</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 56px">Long Jump</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 56px">1 medal- 1G</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 56px">Long Jump- 8.90</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 80px">
<td style="width: 20%;height: 80px">Javie Sotomayor</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 80px">Cuba</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 80px">High Jump</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 80px">2 medals- 1G, 1S</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 80px">High Jump- 2.45 (WR)</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 80px">
<td style="width: 20%;height: 80px">Jan Zelezny</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 80px">Czechia</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 80px">Javelin Throw</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 80px">4 medals- 3G, 1S</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 80px">Javelin Throw- 98.48 (WR)</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 96px">
<td style="width: 20%;height: 96px">&nbsp;

Haile Gebrselassie</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 96px">Ethiopia</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 96px">Long Distance Runner</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 96px">2 medals- 2G</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 96px">10000m- 26:22.75

5000m- 12:39.36</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 20%;height: 56px">AI Oerter</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 56px">United States</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 56px">Discus Throw</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 56px">4 medals- 4G</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 56px">Discus Throw- 69.46</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 20%;height: 56px">Sergey Bubka</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 56px">Ukraine</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 56px">Pole Vault</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 56px">1 medal- 1G</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 56px">Pole Vault- 6.15</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

TRACK AND FIELD

Speed. Technique. Thrill. Track and Field is a sport that incorporates all this and more. Races so electrifying that they bring the house down, speeds so blazing that you might miss them in the blink of an eye, and rivalries so intense that there is a constant tussle for dominance. Well, the recently concluded 2024 Paris Olympics provided a hearty dose of track action. And now, the ongoing Diamond League circuit is ensuring that track fans continue to be on the edge of their seats. But, do you know what the initial days of this fascinating sport looked like? Track and Field: History and evolution of the sport On the marks, set, go. If only the evolution of track and field were so easy. Instead, it was something that gradually happened over years of evolution. Ancient- One of the oldest sports to have existed, the cornerstone of track and field was laid by the Greeks, where men would exhibit their athletic talents as part of celebratory events. Initially limited to foot races, stadion and diaulos were the competitions that comprised the crux of the sport, which has been around since the first Olympics in Ancient Greece, dating back to 776 B.C. Although the Romans continued the games till 394 A.D., when it was banned, the sport saw a resurgence after the decline of the Roman empire. Tracing back to the 16th and 17th centuries, foot races had become a regular sight in Europe. Modern&#8211; The 1860s predominantly saw the wave of transformation, wherein the first championships featuring amateur men were held in England. Athletic clubs and organizations sprung up across Europe and the United States, with the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) coming into being in 1887. Olympic age&#8211; 1896, was when the first Modern Olympic Games were flagged off in Athens, which included track and field in the sports that debuted. 20th century&#8211; With athletes flocking from across the world to exhibit their athletic talent, track and field&#8217;s stature elevated substantially. Technical developments fostered improvements in training and diet, and the track saw the likes of legends like Jesse Owens, Usain Bolt, Flo-Jo, etc coming out at the top. What are the major events in track and field? Track and field is a sport that covers a plethora of events under its banner. Speaking of the Olympics in particular, it features 48 events, 24 men&#8217;s events and 24 women&#8217;s. Care to know what they are?  Track Discipline Events  Sprint 100m, 200m, 400m  Middle-distance/Long-distance 800m, 1500m, 5000m, 10000m, 3000m steeplechase  Hurdles 100m hurdles, 110m hurdles, 400m hurdles  Road Running Half marathon, marathon  Race Walks 20k race walk, 35k race walk  Relays 4&#215;100 relay, 4&#215;400 relay, 4&#215;400 relay mixed  Field Discipline Events  Jumps High jump, pole vault, long jump, triple jump  Throws Shot put, discus throw, hammer throw, javelin throw  Combined Events Heptathlon, Decathlon  Cross Country  Mountain Running  Ultra Running  Trail Running   What are the rules and regulations of track and field in major competitions like the Olympics? Sprinting Rules Most of the sprinting events from 100m to 5000m conduct qualifying rounds before the finals. Usually heats, semifinals, and then the finals. The top three on the finals scoreboard take home gold, silver, and bronze. Sprints, hurdles, and relay races feature starting blocks, followed by the firing of a pistol to commence the race. If a runner starts before the fire, it&#8217;s called a &#8216;false start.&#8217; This will lead to disqualification. 100m sprints and 110m/100m hurdles comprise starts where racers are all in one line. Whereas, in the 200m, 400m, 400m hurdles, 4x100m relay, and 400m relay categories, they are placed in staggered positions. Running outside the allocated lanes would also lead to disqualification. If an athlete is forced to cross the lane by another one so that there is no material advantage, they will not be disqualified. The same for a person who strays out or crosses the line, and in doing so, they do not get an advantage, there will be no disqualification. The athlete whose torso crosses the vertical finish line plane will be declared the winner. Relay Rules For any of the relays, baton handover must not happen beyond the 20m changeover box. If yes, then this would amount to disqualification. The baton should not fall or touch the ground in any way. Middle Distance Rules There are no starting blocks in these races. Also, athletes line up in an upright position. In 800m, the 8 runners will stand in staggered positions before the start. Through the first turn, they have to stay in their respective lanes, but can then break to the inside. If done very early, then can lead to disqualification. 1500m and the steeplechase have group starts, and no fixed lanes are allocated. In steeplechase, if an athlete steps aside during a barrier, they will be disqualified. They can jump above them in any way, but no part of the foot or leg should be below the horizontal plane of the upper bar while they are attempting to clear it. Long Distance Rules The 10,000m, marathon, race walk, decathlon, and heptathlon are events that directly conduct finals with no qualifying rounds. The starts happen in an upright position and involve no touching of the ground. Usually, these feature mass starts. However given the possibility that there are more than 12 runners in the race, they are divided into staggered groups. The first one will have 65 percent of the athletes that usually appear on a start line. There are no lane assignments. Track athletes can break for positions right after the commencement. Race Walking Rules The walker must be in contact with the ground continuously. Even the advancing leg should be straight from the instance when it comes in contact with the ground till it goes into the upright position. There are anything between six and nine judges in the event. And they are free to issue warnings upon violations like leg contact or perhaps a bent knee. If participating athletes get warnings from 3 different judges, they get disqualified. Also, if an official medical officer asks them to retire from the race, the competitors must leave. Jumping Rules High jump- The jump-off must happen from one foot. And given that the athlete makes contact with the crossbar and falls off the supports, it will be counted as a failed attempt. Also, athletes will be given 3 attempts for a particular height. The option to pass a certain height and try for the next is also available. But, if there are 2 failed attempts at a single height, and the athlete skips that to move on to the next, the next should be cleared on the first try. Pole Vault- Participants can use a substance either on their hands or the pole to facilitate a better grip. But, tape on fingers or hands is prohibited, unless there is an open wound. Athletes are also allowed to use their poles, of any material, length, or diameter. If they break, the participants still get another go at it. However, there are three criteria for disqualification. First is when the vaulter makes the crossbar fall by touch. Second is when they move their lower hand above their upper one or their upper hand higher on the pole after leaving the ground. And third, if they steady or replace the bar while conducting the vault. Long Jump- The measurement for the jumps is calculated from the takeoff line to the closest break in the landing area, done by any part of the participant&#8217;s body. Failed attempts happen on exceeding the takeoff line while jumping, or on taking off from outside either end of the take-off board. Or perhaps touching the ground outside the landing area closer to the take-off line, in comparison to the nearest break in the sand. Triple Jump- There are three stages of a triple jump- a hop, a step, and a jump, all done in the said sequence. Hope and jump have to be made from the same foot used for take-off, while the step involves the other. Failed attempts have identical criteria to the long jump. However, there is one exception, and that is when an athlete makes contact with the ground with their sleeping leg during a jump, it isn&#8217;t considered a failure. Decathlon and Heptathlon Rules- The decathlon and heptathlon events are conducted over two consecutive days. In both these events, 3 attempts in the long jump, shot put, discus, and javelin throw are allowed. And a single false start in track events is allowed. Throwing Rules- Shot, discuss, and hammer throw are all done from within the demarcated throwing circles. While the javelin throw features a runway. Crossing either while a throwing attempt is made will count as a failed attempt. Also, the athletes must not exit and stay in the throwing area until the javelin or the respective implement touches the ground. And for it to be considered a valid throw, they should land within the landing zone. Gloves are only permitted in hammer throw, while any sort of tape is not allowed unless there is an open wound on the hands or the fingers. EUGENE, OREGON &#8211; JUNE 18: Ryan Crouser competes in the Men&#8217;s Shot Put final during day one of the 2020 U.S. Olympic Track &amp; Field Team Trials at Hayward Field on June 18, 2021 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) What are the major track and field championships? Some of the pivotal athletic competitions include- The Athletics World Championships (Once every 2 years) Olympic Games (Once every 4 years) Commonwealth Games (Once every 4 years) World Indoor Championships (Once every 2 years) World Diamond League Meetings (Every year) World Athletics Relays (Biennial) Marathon Majors (Every year) World Athletics Cross Country Championships (Biennial) New York Marathon (Every year) Who are the greatest track and field stars of all time? Here are some of the most decorated track and field athletes of all time:  Name Country Event Olympic medals Personal best  Paavo Nurmi Finland Middle and Long Distance Runner  12 medals- 9G, 3S 10000m &#8211; 30:06.2h 3000m &#8211; 8:20.4h 5000m- 14:28.2h  Carl Lewis United States &nbsp; 100m,200m, Long Jump, 4x100m relay 10 medals- 9G, 1S Long Jump- 8.87 100m- 9.86 200m- 19.75  Usain Bolt Jamaica 100m, 200m, 4x100m relay 8 medals- 8G 100m- 9.58 (WR, AR) 200m- 19.19 (WR, AR)  Jesse Owens United States 100m, 200m, Long Jump, 4x100m relay 4 medals- 4G 100m- 10.2h 200m- 20.7h 4x100m relay- 39.8h Long Jump- 8.13  Allyson Felix United States 200m, 4x400m relay, 4x100m relay, 400m 11 medals- 7G, 3S, 1B 200m- 21.69 400m- 49.26 4x100m relay- 40.82 4x400m relay- 31.16.85  Florence Griffith Joyner United States 100m, 200, 4x100m relay, 4x400m relay 5 medals- 3G, 2S 100m- 10.49 200m- 21.34  Usain Bolt of Jamaica reacts as he wins the Olympic mens 200m final in a new world record time in the Birds Nest stadium, Beijing on August 20th 2008 in Beijing, China (Photo by Tom Jenkins/Getty Images). An image from the book &#8220;In The Moment&#8221; published June 2012 &nbsp;  Jackie Joyner-Kersee United States Heptathlon, Long Jump 6 medals- 3G, 1S, 2B Heptathlon- 1331 Long Jump- 7.49  Bob Beamon United States Long Jump 1 medal- 1G Long Jump- 8.90  Javie Sotomayor Cuba High Jump 2 medals- 1G, 1S High Jump- 2.45 (WR)  Jan Zelezny Czechia Javelin Throw 4 medals- 3G, 1S Javelin Throw- 98.48 (WR)  &nbsp; Haile Gebrselassie Ethiopia Long Distance Runner 2 medals- 2G 10000m- 26:22.75 5000m- 12:39.36  AI Oerter United States Discus Throw 4 medals- 4G Discus Throw- 69.46  Sergey Bubka Ukraine Pole Vault 1 medal- 1G Pole Vault- 6.15

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<h2 style="text-align: center">Who is Damian Lillard?</h2>
Damian Lillard is a sharpshooting Point Guard for the Milwaukee Bucks. He came through the ranks, playing college basketball for the Weber State Wildcats, before becoming the sixth overall pick in the 2012 <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-2019-20-season-preview/" target="_self" rel="noopener">NBA</a> draft. He played his first 11 seasons with the Portland Trail Blazers. During the 2023 Free Agency, however, he requested a trade to the Heat after years of playoff disappointment. The Trail Blazers' ownership decided to ship him to the Milwaukee Bucks instead in a blockbuster three-team deal. He will now play alongside two-time MVP and one-time champion Giannis Antetokounmpo.

[caption id="attachment_2625318" align="alignnone" width="8256"]<img class="size-full wp-image-2625318" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2024-02-04T042810Z_633403906_MT1USATODAY22441187_RTRMADP_3_NBA-MILWAUKEE-BUCKS-AT-DALLAS-MAVERICKS.jpg" alt="Damian Lillard" width="8256" height="5504" /> Feb 3, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) exchanges words with a Dallas Mavericks fan at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

He has received seven NBA All-Star selections, which makes him one of only two players in Trail Blazers franchise history to become a six-time All-Star. Only Clyde Drexler, with ten selections, finished ahead of him.
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<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Damian Lillard’s early life</b></h2>
Born and raised in Oakland, California, in 1990, Damian Lillard hails from a close-knit family. His parents, Houston Lillard Sr. and Gina Johnson provided him with a supportive upbringing. Lillard attended Oakland High School, where he honed his basketball skills and began to make a name for himself in the sport. Alongside his siblings, La'Nae Lillard and Houston Lillard Sr., Damian navigated his educational journey with determination, eventually earning a scholarship to Weber State University. This strong foundation laid the groundwork for his future success both on and off the basketball court.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Damian Lillard’s wife and children</b></h2>
Kay’la Hanson, Damian Lillard's spouse, is an entrepreneur and co-owner of Dipped Nails in Portland, alongside her business partner Brittney Coleman. Their paths first crossed during their time as students at Weber State University. After a decade of dating, they married in 2021 and welcomed three children together. However, recent reports indicate that the couple has chosen to part ways, with Damian Lillard filing for divorce in October 2023, citing relationship incompatibility as the reason.

Damian Lillard and Kay’la Hanson are parents to three children. Their eldest, Damien Jr., was born on March 29, 2018. Following him, the couple welcomed twins, a daughter named Kali Emma Lillard and a son named Kalii Laheem Lillard, on January 21, 2021.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b> Damian Lillard’s Net Worth 2024</b></h2>
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According to recent reports, Damian Lillard's estimated net worth stands at approximately $100 million. However, predicting his exact worth for 2023 is challenging, as various factors influence it, such as his performance on the basketball court, off-court endorsements, and business ventures.

One significant determinant of Lillard's net worth is his contract with the Milwaukee Bucks, which extends through the 2024-25 NBA season and pays him over $45 million annually. If he maintains his high level of performance and secures another substantial contract extension in 2025, his net worth could see a substantial increase.

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Additionally, Lillard's business ventures and endorsement deals play a crucial role in shaping his net worth. His current four-year contract extension is set to earn him a total of $176 million by 2025, translating to an average salary of $44 million per year or $3.6 million per month, a considerable leap from his rookie deal worth $13 million over four years.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Damian Lillard’s Career timeline</b></h2>
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<span style="font-weight: 400">In January 2023, Lillard became just the fifth player in NBA history to score 60 points at least four times in the regular season, joining a group that includes Wilt Chamberlain, Kobe Bryant, James Harden, and Michael Jordan.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">During the All-Star Weekend of 2023, Lillard won the Three-Point Contest and scored the game-winning 3-pointer in the 2023 All-Star Game, giving Team Giannis their first (and only) All-Star Game victory against Team LeBron.</span>

Lillard left Portland as the Blazers' all-time leading scorer with 19,376 points, surpassing Clyde Drexler in 2022. He was also the franchise leader in 3-pointers made, free throws made, and scoring average. In the 750+ games and 11 seasons Damian Lillard has played, he has averaged 25.2 points, 6.7 assists, and 4.2 rebounds per game.

He had his career-best performance during the 2022-23 season. The sharpshooter averaged a career-high 32.2 points per game. Apart from that, he collected 7.3 assists and 4.8 rebounds per game. However, he played in 58 games, sitting out the last month for the 13th-placed Trail Blazers.

During the Playoffs, the Guard has averaged 25.7 points, 6.2 assists, and 4.3 rebounds per game in 61 games. He has hit numerous clutch shots, including iconic shots against the Rockets and the Clippers, to win the series. He last appeared in a Postseason during the 2020-21 season and hoarded a career-best 34.3 points, 10.2 assists, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.0 steals per game

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Damian Lillard’s contracts</b></h2>
Lillard has good earnings from his contracts with the Trail Blazers. In 2014, he signed a contract with the Portland Trail Blazers worth $3.202 million annually for four years.

In 2019, it was revealed that Damian had agreed to a new "Supermax" contract with the Trail Blazers. Last season, Lillard earned a whopping <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.spotrac.com/nba/portland-trail-blazers/damian-lillard-10814/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">$42,492,492</a>.

As a member of the Bucks now, he is set to earn $45,640,084 next season. In July 2022, Lillard agreed to a two-year extension through the 2026-27 season worth $225 million. He will make $59 million in 2025-26 and then about $63 million the next year.

Damian Lillard inked a four-year contract worth $176,265,152 with the Portland Trail Blazers, guaranteeing the full amount. This deal boasted an annual average salary of $44,066,288. For the 2023-24 season, Lillard's base salary stood at $45,640,084, carrying a corresponding cap hit and dead cap value. This contract was classified as a Designated Veteran Extension, entitling him to 35% of the Cap. Originally reported as a $196 million deal, adjustments were made due to cap constraints. Additionally, Lillard holds a player option for the 2024-25 season, with a deadline for exercise set on June 24, 2026, which he will exercise through an extension.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Damian Lillard’s partnerships and endorsements </b></h2>
Endorsement deals are a major highlight for players like Damian Lillard. Brands like Adidas and Hulu have already secured lucrative partnerships with him, and there's potential for more collaborations to come. Lillard's decade-long deal with Adidas, reportedly exceeding $100 million, has cemented his status in the endorsement world, with his shoe line, the Adidas Dame, under his belt. Among his other notable endorsements are Spalding, Panini, Foot Locker, JBL, and Moda Health. However, Lillard's financial acumen extends beyond endorsements.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Damian Lillard’s investments</b></h2>
He's made strategic investments, particularly in technology and real estate. In 2018, his investment in Biofreeze, a provider of pain relief products for athletes, paid off handsomely when the brand was acquired by Performance Health.

Real estate also features prominently in Lillard's investment portfolio, with properties scattered across the United States, including residences in Portland and California. These investments have proven astute, given the ongoing rise in property values nationwide.

Moreover, Lillard has ventured into the media landscape, securing a minor stake in PlayersTV, a streaming platform dedicated to athlete-centric content. This diversified approach to income generation underscores Lillard's understanding of the importance of building multiple revenue streams beyond his basketball earnings alone.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Damian Lillard's NBA career stats </b></h2>
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<span style="font-weight: 400">Regular season games played - 816</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Regular season points per game - 25.2</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Regular season rebounds per game - 4.2</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Regular season assists per game - 6.7</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Playoff games played - 61</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Postseason points per game - 25.7</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Postseason rebounds per game - 4.5</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Postseason assists per game - 6.2</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Damian Lillard’s Records</b></h2>
Holds the record for the most three-pointers made in a single playoff game in NBA history

Achieved a unique feat as the only NBA player to record 50 points, 10 assists, and 10 made three-pointers in a game

Boasts the NBA's most productive 50-point playoff game in terms of Effective Field Goal Percentage (EFG%) and True Shooting Percentage (TS%)

Owns the highest free-throw percentage in the history of the Portland Trail Blazers

Leads the Portland Trail Blazers in career three-pointers made

Holds the highest Player Efficiency Rating (PER) in the history of the Portland Trail Blazers

Became the fastest player in Portland Trail Blazers history to reach 10,000 and 15,000 career points

Holds the highest average points per game in the history of the Portland Trail Blazers

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<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Major on-court achievements</h2>
8 NBA All-Star (2014, 2015, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024)

All-NBA First Team (2018)

4x All-NBA Second Team (2016, 2019, 2020, 2021)

2x All-NBA Third Team (2014, 2023)

NBA Rookie of the Year (2013)

NBA Three-Point Contest champion (2023)

NBA 75th Anniversary Team

NBA Teammate of the Year (2021)

J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award (2019)

No. 1 retired by Weber State
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Damian Lillard's charity and foundation</b></h2>
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Damian Lillard's impact as a conscientious individual transcends the boundaries of the basketball court through his philanthropic efforts. The RESPECT program, spearheaded by Lillard, aims to inspire and motivate young individuals to strive for excellence and become diligent achievers. Through the Lillard Foundation, Damian emphasizes the significance of education and empowers young minds to recognize their role as future decision-makers. His community outreach and social initiatives have not only inspired countless young individuals, teachers, and social workers but have also served as a source of inspiration for Lillard himself, as he witnessed their dedication and hard work.

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Damian Lillard’s Shoe Deal</b></h2>
Damian Lillard's long-standing partnership with Adidas appears to be drawing to a close, as indicated by the release of Adidas' Fall/Winter 2024 basketball priorities deck, which notably omitted the new Milwaukee Bucks guard.

According to Instagram user yuanchengxin1, both Lillard and Derrick Rose are among the athletes who will not be continuing their collaboration with Adidas. Instead, the spotlight shifts to Anthony Edwards, Trae Young, Donovan Mitchell, and James Harden for the new basketball sneaker line.

Lillard's most recent release with Adidas, the Dame 8 EXTPLY, hit the market, with its predecessor, the Dame 8, debuting in December 2021. However, with no reported contract extension or upcoming sneaker project in sight, and given that the typical industry standard of a maximum two-year gap between launches has passed, Lillard's future with Adidas remains uncertain.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Damian Lillard’s House</b></h2>
Dame Lillard used to reside in Lake Oswego, Oregon, a town situated near Downtown Portland. His primary residence comprised five bedrooms and twelve bathrooms, boasting amenities like a cabana, a mini swimming pool, a tennis court, a fitness center, and a state-of-the-art theater room. In total, the property spanned 15,000 square feet of space and was valued at a staggering $6,650,000. This was up for sale with his move to the Bucks and Dame has since been residing in Milwaukee.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Damian Lillard’s rings </b></h2>
Damian Lillard was not able to win any rings in Portland and that's primarily why he requested a trade form there. Lillard is among a very unfortunate club of players along with players like Charles Barkley to have ever won a ring.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b> Damian Lillard’s Car Collection</b></h2>
If we are talking about Dame’s luxury and Lifestyle, it’s impossible not to talk about his obsession with the best automobiles. The car that Dame constantly drives is his much-adored Bentley Bentayga SUV. Other cars in his collection are the Bentley Continental GT and the Cadillac Escalade. All in all his luxury vehicles can be valued at about about $646K.

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Damian Lillard's Social Media Accounts</b></h2>
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<td><a href="https://www.instagram.com/damianlillard/?hl=en"><span style="font-weight: 400">@damianlillard</span></a></td>
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<td><a href="https://twitter.com/dame_lillard?lang=en"><span style="font-weight: 400">@Dame_Lillard</span></a></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Facebook</span></td>
<td><a href="https://www.facebook.com/DamianLillard/"><span style="font-weight: 400">Damian Lillard</span></a></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Full Name</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Damian Lamonte Ollie Lillard Sr.</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Popular Name</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Damian Lillard</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Date of Birth</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">15th July, 1990</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Oakland, California, U.S.</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Age</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">33</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Height</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">6 feet 2 inches</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Weight</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">195 lb</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Parents</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Houston Lillard Sr. (Father)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Gina Johnson</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Lanae Lillard (Sister)</span><span style="font-weight: 400">
</span><span style="font-weight: 400">Houston Lillard (Brother)</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">American</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">African-American</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">$100 Million</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">$45.6 Million</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">3</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Basketball Player</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Milwaukee Bucks</span></td>
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<strong>Draymond Green 2021: Net worth, salary and endorsements</strong>

Draymond Green is an American professional?basketball?player born on March 4, 1990, who plays in the?National Basketball Association?(<a href="https://www.nba.com/">NBA</a>). Green primarily plays as a power forward and currently represents the?<a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-2019-20-golden-state-warriors-full-roster/">Golden State Warriors</a>. He came through the ranks playing college basketball for Michigan State. In the 2012 NBA Draft, he was picked by the warriors as the 35th overall pick in the first round and he has played for them since.

[caption id="attachment_539445" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-539445" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210204153442/2021-02-03T033256Z_264625895_MT1USATODAY15521922_RTRMADP_3_NBA-BOSTON-CELTICS-AT-GOLDEN-STATE-WARRIORS.jpg" alt="Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green and Stephen Curry" width="1920" height="1280" /> Feb 2, 2021; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) congratulates guard Stephen Curry (30) during the first quarter against the Boston Celtics at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h2>Major on-court achievements-</h2>
<ul>
 	<li>3נNBA champion?(2015,?2017,?2018)</li>
 	<li>3נNBA All-Star?(2016?2018)</li>
 	<li>All-NBA Second Team?(2016)</li>
 	<li>All-NBA Third Team?(2017)</li>
 	<li>NBA Defensive Player of the Year?(2017)</li>
 	<li>3נNBA All-Defensive First Team?(2015?2017)</li>
 	<li>2נNBA All-Defensive Second Team?(2018,?2019)</li>
 	<li>NBA steals leader?(2017)</li>
 	<li>NABC National Player of the Year?(2012)</li>
</ul>
<h2>Draymond Green stats</h2>
[caption id="attachment_661335" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-661335" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-05-22T032315Z_334435701_MT1USATODAY16125222_RTRMADP_3_NBA-MEMPHIS-GRIZZLIES-AT-GOLDEN-STATE-WARRIORS.jpg" alt="Warriors Draymond Green" width="1920" height="1280" /> May 21, 2021; San Francisco, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) argues with NBA referee James Williams (60) during the third quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

In the 2020-21 season, Green averaged 7.0 points, 7.1 rebounds, 8.9 assists, and 1.7 steals per game. Overall, in his 639 career games, over a period of nine seasons, the forward player has averaged 8.8 points, 6.9 rebounds, 5.3 assists, 1.4 steals, and 1 block.
<h2>Draymond Green 2021 net worth</h2>
Green's first NBA contract was signed in 2012- a three-year, $2.6 million contract with the Warriors. At the end of the contract, in 2015, Green re-signed with the Warriors to a five-year, $82 million contract. Currently, the star is on a 4-year $99.66 million <a href="https://www.spotrac.com/nba/golden-state-warriors/draymond-green-10860/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">contract</a> with GSW, which he signed using veteran extension. The 3x All-Star and 3x NBA Champion will hit the free agency in 2024.

Draymond Green's overall net worth, as per Celebrity Net Worth is $50 million.

[caption id="attachment_542398" align="alignnone" width="1280"]<img class="size-full wp-image-542398" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210207004941/2021-02-05T013032Z_608185218_MT1USATODAY15531078_RTRMADP_3_NBA-GOLDEN-STATE-WARRIORS-AT-DALLAS-MAVERICKS.jpg" alt="Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green" width="1280" height="1920" /> Feb 4, 2021; Dallas, Texas, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) celebrates dunking against the Dallas Mavericks during the first quarter at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

Draymond Green has made donations of around $3.1 million, to Michigan State- the second-largest ever made by an active athlete to his former school. As for his income from sponsorships, Green has an endorsement deal with Major League Fantasy.
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<td><strong>Age</strong></td>
<td>31</td>
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<td><strong>Residence</strong></td>
<td>Michigan</td>
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<td><strong>Height </strong></td>
<td>6' 7" (2.01 m)</td>
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<td><strong>Weight</strong></td>
<td>102 kg</td>
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<td><strong>Nationality
</strong></td>
<td>United States of America</td>
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<td>Engaged</td>
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</tbody>
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Draymond Green

Draymond Green 2021: Net worth, salary and endorsements Draymond Green is an American professional?basketball?player born on March 4, 1990, who plays in the?National Basketball Association?(NBA). Green primarily plays as a power forward and currently represents the?Golden State Warriors. He came through the ranks playing college basketball for Michigan State. In the 2012 NBA Draft, he was picked by the warriors as the 35th overall pick in the first round and he has played for them since. Feb 2, 2021; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) congratulates guard Stephen Curry (30) during the first quarter against the Boston Celtics at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports Major on-court achievements- 3נNBA champion?(2015,?2017,?2018) 3נNBA All-Star?(2016?2018) All-NBA Second Team?(2016) All-NBA Third Team?(2017) NBA Defensive Player of the Year?(2017) 3נNBA All-Defensive First Team?(2015?2017) 2נNBA All-Defensive Second Team?(2018,?2019) NBA steals leader?(2017) NABC National Player of the Year?(2012) Draymond Green stats May 21, 2021; San Francisco, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) argues with NBA referee James Williams (60) during the third quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports In the 2020-21 season, Green averaged 7.0 points, 7.1 rebounds, 8.9 assists, and 1.7 steals per game. Overall, in his 639 career games, over a period of nine seasons, the forward player has averaged 8.8 points, 6.9 rebounds, 5.3 assists, 1.4 steals, and 1 block. Draymond Green 2021 net worth Green&#8217;s first NBA contract was signed in 2012- a three-year, $2.6 million contract with the Warriors. At the end of the contract, in 2015, Green re-signed with the Warriors to a five-year, $82 million contract. Currently, the star is on a 4-year $99.66 million contract with GSW, which he signed using veteran extension. The 3x All-Star and 3x NBA Champion will hit the free agency in 2024. Draymond Green&#8217;s overall net worth, as per Celebrity Net Worth is $50 million. Feb 4, 2021; Dallas, Texas, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) celebrates dunking against the Dallas Mavericks during the first quarter at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports Draymond Green has made donations of around $3.1 million, to Michigan State- the second-largest ever made by an active athlete to his former school. As for his income from sponsorships, Green has an endorsement deal with Major League Fantasy.  Age 31  Residence Michigan  Height 6&#8242; 7&#8243; (2.01 m)  Weight 102 kg  Nationality United States of America  Marital status Engaged

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<h2 style="text-align: center">Who is Kevin Durant?</h2>
Since entering the league as the 2nd overall pick in 2007, Kevin Durant has established himself as one of the most prolific scorers of the game. Standing at 6'10 with guard skills, his ability to get his shot off against any defender changed the dynamics and the prerequisites of the power forward position. He has won an MVP award, 4 scoring titles, with multiple deep playoff runs, and 2 Finals MVPs while winning back-to-back championships with the Warriors. Injuries, however, have plagued the past few seasons since his Achilles tear in 2019.

[caption id="attachment_2467162" align="alignnone" width="4273"]<img class="size-full wp-image-2467162" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2023-12-16T040353Z_348935045_MT1USATODAY22114761_RTRMADP_3_NBA-NEW-YORK-KNICKS-AT-PHOENIX-SUNS.jpg" alt="" width="4273" height="2849" /> Dec 15, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) makes the pass against the New York Knicks in the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

When healthy, Durant performs at an elite level: a facet of the player that was brought to light in his 2022 playoff run, when he carried the Nets without co-stars Kyrie Irving and Ben Simmons. Though questions linger about his health, his offensive performances have, nevertheless, secured his legacy.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Kevin Durant's early life</b></h2>
Kevin Durant was born on September 29, 1988, in Washington D.C. The forward spent most of his early life in Prince George's County, Maryland. From a young age, Durant was a very talented basketball star. After graduating from Montrose Christian School, he committed to the University of Texas in Austin in 2006 despite offers from multiple popular programs. After one year of college basketball, KD declared for the NBA draft in 2007. According to reports, he later earned a bachelor's in education with a minor in social work.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><strong>Kevin Durant's family and personal life</strong></h2>
Kevin Durant's parents are Wanda Durant and Wayne Pratt. He has three siblings, Brianna, Tony, and Rayvonne. Durant's father abandoned the family when he was an infant and his parents eventually divorced later. The two-time Finals MVP's grandmother helped Wanda in raising him. When KD was 13, Pratt re-entered his life and traveled with him around the country for basketball tournaments.

Durant was once engaged to WNBA star Monica Wright. They started dating in 2013 and were engaged a few months later. However, the engagement was called off, and they reportedly broke up in 2014. He once talked about <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-basketball-news-kevin-durant-once-revealed-why-he-broke-up-with-his-fiancee-i-love-this-girl-but-i-didnt-love-her-the-right-way/" target="_self" rel="noopener">the reason behind the failed relationship</a>.

After this, it was rumored KD dated Cassandra Anderson who is a real estate broker. She was spotted attending his games from the spouses' area during his time with the Warriors. There were multiple social media posts of the two together as well. However, the posts were later deleted. It is unclear whether Durant and Cassandra broke up or whether they are trying to keep it private.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Kevin Durant's Net Worth in 2024</b></h2>
Kevin Durant has an estimated net worth of around $300 million, according to various reports. Durant currently plays for the Phoenix Suns, after a blockbuster trade from the <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/brooklyn-nets/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Brooklyn Nets</a> in February 2023. He<span style="font-weight: 400"> is set to earn</span><span style="font-weight: 400"> $46,407,433 during the 2023-24 </span><span style="font-weight: 400">NBA</span><span style="font-weight: 400"> season. The two-time NBA champion also earns tens of millions from endorsements thanks to his popularity and success on the hardwood. Furthermore, KD is also an entrepreneur who invests his well-earned money which has helped him build a business empire. In terms of being the highest-paid athlete in the world, Kevin Durant rounds out the 2023 top ten with $89.1 million.</span>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Kevin Durant's career timeline</b></h2>
Kevin Durant was one of the best college basketball stars in the country while playing for the University of Texas. He led the Longhorns to a 25-10 record and clinch 4th seed in the NCAA Tournament. Despite a great game from Durant, the team was eliminated in the second round. For his impressive performances, KD won the National Player of the Year award along with other prestigious accolades. After one year with Texas, he declared for the NBA draft in 2007.

Even though there were some reservations about his lanky build, Durant was expected to be a lottery pick. The Seattle SuperSonics selected KD as the 2nd pick of the draft. However, many still thought that the 6'10" youngster would struggle to play against the well-built stars in the NBA. But that was far from the reality. Durant hit the ground running and won the Rookie of the Year award averaging 20 points per game.
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After his rookie year, the franchise moved to Oklahoma, rebranding as the <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/oklahoma-city-thunder/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Oklahoma City Thunder</a>. The Slim Reaper continued his ascension and dominated his opponents. The Thunder were one of the best young teams with KD, Russell Westbrook, and James Harden in the lineup. Durant led the team to the 2012 NBA Finals but lost the title to LeBron James' Miami Heat.

KD was arguably in his prime during the 2013-14 season and won the NBA MVP award averaging 32 points. However, team success was still hard to come by as the Thunder were knocked out in the Conference Finals. After two more disappointing seasons in Oklahoma, Durant joined the <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/golden-state-warriors/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Golden State Warriors</a>. He received major criticism for joining the team that beat the Thunder in the Conference Finals the previous year and also for forming a super team.

Durant instantly helped the Warriors with his skill set and experience. The Dubs won two straight titles and KD won the Finals MVP award on both occasions. The Warriors' hunt for a third straight ring in 2019 came up short in the Finals against the Toronto Raptors as KD struggled with injury throughout the playoffs. After some internal issues within the team, Durant left the Warriors and joined the Brooklyn Nets.
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This move was again criticized heavily as Kyrie Irving also joined the Nets the same year. However, because of COVID protocol, Irving missed a lot of games. Then in 2021, Durant's former teammate James Harden also joined the team. But the trio barely played together due to various reasons and Harden left after one year. In the 2022-23 season, the Nets started the season poorly but then went on a great run and looked unstoppable. But things changed after Irving requested a trade and moved to the Dallas Mavericks. Durant later joined the <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/phoenix-suns/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Phoenix Suns</a> in a blockbuster move to play alongside Devin Booker and Chris Paul.

In 2023, <span style="font-weight: 400">Durant announced that he would return to wearing the No. 35 jersey, which he had worn throughout his college and professional career before joining the Nets. The same year, h</span><span style="font-weight: 400">e also finished the regular season shooting over 55% from the field, over 40% from three-point range, and over 90% from the free-throw line, becoming the first player in NBA history to achieve those shooting splits in a season. </span><span style="font-weight: 400">Durant also passed Hakeem Olajuwon in October for 12th on the all-time career scoring list and became the 12th player all-time to reach 27,000 career points.</span>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Kevin Durant's NBA career stats</b></h2>
<b>Regular season stats:</b>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Games played - 1020</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Points per game - 27.3</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Rebounds per game - 7.0</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Assists per game - 4.4</span>

<b>Playoffs stats:</b>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Games played - 166</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Points per game - 29.4</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Rebounds per game - 7.8</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Assists per game - 4.2</span>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Kevin Durant's endorsements</b></h2>
Some of the biggest endorsements and partnerships of Kevin Durant are as follows:

Alaska Air Group

Google

BBVA

Sparkling ICE

NBA 2K

American Family Insurance

Panini

Skullcandy

Gatorade

Sonic Drive-In

Sprint

Nike
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Kevin Durant's investments</b></h2>
Kevin Durant can be hauled as a successful investor. The 13-time NBA All-Star has reportedly made over 80 investments through his firm <em>Thirty Five Ventures</em> which operates as a venture capital firm. Some of the most important investments of KD include Postmates, Yoshi, Rubrik, Whoop, Robinhood, Pieology, etc. KD reportedly earned around $15 million after Uber acquired Postmates. Furthermore, KD has a minority stake in MLS' Philadelphia Union and the NWSL's NJ/NY Gotham FC.

In October 2022, Durant joined fellow professional athletes LeBron James, Tom Brady, and Drew Brees as an investor in a professional pickleball team with his business partner, Rich Kleiman, via their <em>Thirty Five Ventures</em> firm. Under it, in March 2023, KD launched a flagship project <em>"The Boardroom"</em> that covers all these ventures and also provides news coverage.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Kevin Durant's major achievements and awards</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">2× NBA champion (2017, 2018)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">2× NBA Finals MVP (2017, 2018)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">NBA Most Valuable Player (2014)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">13× NBA All-Star (2010–2019, 2021–2023)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">2× NBA All-Star Game MVP (2012, 2019)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">6× All-NBA First Team (2010–2014, 2018)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">4× All-NBA Second Team (2016, 2017, 2019, 2022)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">NBA Rookie of the Year (2008)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">NBA All-Rookie First Team (2008)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">4× NBA scoring champion (2010–2012, 2014)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">2× 50–40–90 club (2013, 2023)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">NBA 75th Anniversary Team</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Consensus national college player of the year (2007)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Consensus first-team All-American (2007)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Big 12 Player of the Year (2007)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">No. 35 retired by Texas Longhorns</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">FIBA World Championship MVP (2010)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">3× USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year (2010, 2016, 2021)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">McDonald's All-American Game MVP (2006)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">First-team Parade All-American (2006)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Second-team Parade All-American (2005)</span>

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<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Kevin Durant's contract details</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">In 2021, Kevin Durant signed a four-year $194.22 million contract extension with the Brooklyn Nets with an annual average salary of over $48 million. After earning over $42 million last year, KD is all set to earn over $46.4 million over the next season, having moved to the Phoenix Suns. </span>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Kevin Durant's shoe deals</b></h2>
Kevin Durant and Nike have signed a lifetime contract, making him the third NBA player to sign such a deal. Michael Jordan and LeBron James are the other two. <span style="font-weight: 400">This partnership</span> includes footwear, apparel, and a philanthropic collaboration that focuses on grassroots basketball. <span style="font-weight: 400">His deal with Nike also includes a $50 million retirement package. KD's relationship with Nike dates back to 2007, during which they released 15 different shoes. The 13-time All-Star has also teased a 16th pair.</span>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Kevin Durant's charity and foundation</b></h2>
Kevin Durant is a philanthropist. He founded the <em>Kevin Durant Charity Foundation</em> in 2013. The foundation aims to help youth from low-income backgrounds across the country and internationally as well. He is also a major contributor to different charities like <em>Tulsa Dream Center</em>, <em>Boys and Girls Club</em>, <em>American Red Cross</em>, <em>GiveDirectly</em>, <em>Positive Tommorw</em>, and the <em>Kevin Durant Basketball Facility for Men</em>. He reportedly donated $1 million to the Red Cross for its tornado relief fund and $3 million to the University of Texas to help its basketball program.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Kevin Durant's car collection</b></h2>
Kevin Durant rides in style and has an impressive car collection worth over $4 million. Notably, one car alone is worth more than half of his entire collection: the 1966 Ford GT40 which is worth an estimated $2.5 million. It is one of only 105 models ever made. Also, Durant has been spotted multiple times driving a Ferrari California, which was priced at $200,000. He also owns a Lamborghini Aventador Roadster, Rolls-Royce Phantom, etc.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Kevin Durant's h</b><b>ouse</b></h2>
Kevin Durant not only drives in style; he lives in style as well. Durant either bought or rented mansions whenever he moved to a different team. In 2021, KD reportedly purchased a mansion worth $15.6 million located in Hidden Hills, California. The property is 10,000 square feet and sits on 1.8 acres of land with all the amenities one can expect in a luxury mansion.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9"><b>Kevin Durant's social media accounts</b></h2>
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<td>Instagram</td>
<td><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.instagram.com/easymoneysniper/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@easymoneysniper</a></td>
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<td>Twitter</td>
<td><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://twitter.com/kdtrey5?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@KDTrey5</a></td>
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<td>Facebook</td>
<td><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.facebook.com/KevinDurant/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@KevinDurant</a></td>
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<td>Full Name</td>
<td>Kevin Wayne Durant</td>
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<td>Popular Name</td>
<td>Kevin Durant</td>
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<td>Birth Date</td>
<td>September 29, 1988</td>
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<td>Birth Place</td>
<td>Washington, D.C.</td>
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<td>Height</td>
<td>6' 10" (2.08 m)</td>
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<td>Weight</td>
<td>104 kg</td>
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<td>Parents</td>
<td>Wanda Durant and Wayne Pratt</td>
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<td>Siblings</td>
<td>Brianna, Tony, and Rayvonne</td>
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<td>Nationality</td>
<td>American</td>
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<td>Ethnicity</td>
<td>African American</td>
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<td>Net Worth</td>
<td>$200 Million</td>
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<td>Salary</td>
<td>$42 Million</td>
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<td>Relationship/Marital Status</td>
<td>N/A</td>
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<td>Children</td>
<td>None</td>
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<td>Profession</td>
<td>Basketball player</td>
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<td>Team</td>
<td>Phoenix Suns</td>
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<td>2</td>
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<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Noah Lyles Net Worth 2024: Earnings, Endorsements, Investments, and More</b></h2>
[caption id="attachment_2130737" align="alignnone" width="471"]<img class="size-medium wp-image-2130737" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1646278308-471x315.jpg" alt="Noah Lyles" width="471" height="315" /> BUDAPEST, HUNGARY - AUGUST 26: Noah Lyles of Team United States reacts after winning the Men's 4x100m Relay Final during day eight of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 at National Athletics Centre on August 26, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)[/caption]

Noah Lyles is one of the most decorated track and field athletes. Lyles is known for his 100-meter and 200-meter finesse. He is the current world champion in the 100-meter and 200-meter categories and also helped Team USA win the 4x100 world title.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Noah Lyles Net Worth: How much the Olympian will earn in 2024</b></h2>
As of 2023, Noah Lyles’ estimated net worth is estimated to be $7 million. His primary earning sources are mainly the cash prizes that he won during the various track and field events, and he also earns through brand promotions. Another major source of his recent income is his multi-year endorsement deal with Nike. He has also added renowned brands like Gatorade and Beats by Dre to his endorsement bag. His net worth kicked off at the age of 19 when he had a huge collaboration with sporting apparel giant Adidas.

Meanwhile, Lyles also has invested in real estate properties and made a good amount of money with his endorsement deals through his social media accounts. With his growing presence in the digital world, brands recognize Lyles' value.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Which country does Noah Lyles hail from: Know more about his early life and family</strong></h2>
Born on July 18, 1997, in Gainesville, Florida, Noah Lyles began his athletic journey as a gymnast during his early years. Then he transitioned to track and field at the age of 12 and kept excelling in the sport. Both his parents, Keisha Caine and Kevin Lyles, were track and field athletes and competed for Seton Hall University.

Lyles' father was a member of the team that emerged victorious in the 4x400-meter relay event at the 1995 world championships in Gothenburg, Sweden. Noah Lyles pursued his education at the T. C. Williams High School currently known as Alexandria City High School while simultaneously honing his track and field skills.

Lyles has a younger brother named Josephus Lyles, who is also a renowned track and field runner. Josephus went to T. C. Williams High School, and in 2016, he signed a deal with Adidas along with his elder brother and embarked on his professional journey.

Josephus was part of the team that won the 4x400-meter relay at the 2014 World Junior Championships in Eugene. He also secured a bronze and a silver in 200 meters and 400 meters, respectively, at the 2015 World Youth Championships. In addition to this, he also clinched a bronze medal in the 200-meter event at the 2022 NACAC Championships.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><strong>Lyles in Olympics: A look at his glorious track and field career</strong></h2>
Noah Lyles rose to prominence when he stood atop the podium at the 2014 Youth Olympic Games in the 200-meter event. During his Olympic trials in 2016, Lyles failed to qualify in the 100-meter event, but he managed to make it to the 200-meter event after winning the semi-finals, and he created history after placing fourth with a sensational finish of 20.09 seconds and breaking the 31-year-old record in the national high school category.

He secured gold and silver in 100 meters and 200 meters, respectively, at the Pan American U20 Championships. And in 2017, Lyles broke the indoor 300-meter world record after posting a finish of 31.87 seconds at the US Indoor Championships.

In 2018, he achieved two gold medals in the 100 meters and 4x100 meters, respectively, at the Continental Cup. Moreover, he stands out as one of the most accomplished athletes in the history of the Diamond League, having clinched the league finals five times.

His first victory came in 2017 with a gold in the 200 meters, followed by another gold in the same event the following year. In 2019, he accomplished a remarkable double triumph in both the 100 meters and 200 meters, marking a significant milestone in his career. Additionally, he secured victory in the 200-meter Diamond League finals in 2022, making him one of the most successful Diamond League runners.

His journey to the World Championships is nothing short of a dream. Lyles became the world champion for the first time in 2019 in Doha. He won the 200-meter heat after clocking a stupendous time of 19.83 seconds, leaving behind the likes of Andre De Grasse and Lex Quinez.

Later in the same event, he also helped Team USA win the 4x100-meter relay event. In 2022, he replicated his 2019 performance at Hayward Field Eugene and again became the world champion in the 200 meters after a 19.31-second finish. In 2021, Lyles also managed to claim an Olympic medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics after his 19.74-second finish in the 200 meters.

In August 2023, during the Budapest World Athletics Championships, he <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-track-and-field-news-olympics-news-nba-news-american-hero-noah-lyles-receives-huge-honor-in-nyc-amidst-clash-with-nba-world/" target="_self" rel="noopener">achieved a remarkable feat</a> by winning both the 100-meter and 200-meter titles with times of 9.83 seconds and 19.52 seconds, respectively.

Not only this, he also helped his team win the 4x100-meter relay title against Italy and Jamaica. He became <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-olympics-news-track-and-field-news-noah-lyles-enters-big-leagues-with-usain-bolt-justin-gatlin-and-tyson-gay-after-his-historic-run-at-world-athletics-championship/" target="_self" rel="noopener">only the seventh man after Usain Bolt</a>, Maurice Greene, Justin Gatlin, and Tyson Gay to become a double world champion. He also became only the second runner after Usain Bolt to achieve a sprint triple. Lyles continued his success by <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-track-and-field-news-athletics-news-olympics-news-very-jealous-of-track-noah-lyles-historic-win-grabs-attention-of-former-swimming-sensation-as-he-stays-hooked-to-zurich-diamond-league/" target="_self" rel="noopener">winning the 200-meter heat at the Zurich Diamond League</a> on August 31, immediately following his achievements at the world championships.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><strong>Noah Lyles a champion: An insight into awards and accolades</strong></h2>
Holds the national record in 200 meter: 19.31 seconds

Broke Usain Bolt's record of most wins under 20 seconds: 35 times

2023 Budapest World Championships: Gold 100 meter, 200 meter, 4x100 meter

2022 Eugene World Championships: Gold 200 meter

2022 Diamond League: Gold 200 meter

2020 Tokyo Olympics: Bronze 200 meter

2019 Doha World Championships: Gold 200 meter and 4x100 meter relay

2019 Diamond League: Gold 100 meter and 200 meter

2018 Diamond League: Gold 200 meter

2017 IAAF Diamond League: Gold 200 meter
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Usain Bolt as a competitor: Noah Lyles's rivalry with the Olympic great </strong></h2>
On July 23rd, Noah Lyles broke Usain Bolt's record for most 200-meter wins under 20 seconds at the London Diamond League. He made history as the first sprinter in the world to complete 200-meter heats in under 20 seconds, achieving this remarkable feat a record 35 times. He achieved this remarkable feat when he finished his 200-meter heat in 19.47 seconds in London.

In addition to this, Noah has made a bold promise to surpass Usain Bolt's 200-meter record of 19.19 seconds. He has made several close attempts, but the record is yet to be broken.

He is one of those runners who idolizes Bolt and once had an encounter with him as well. <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-olympics-news-track-and-field-news-after-fifteen-years-of-triumph-noah-lyles-steals-usain-bolts-long-standing-record-of-hundred-m-and-two-hundred-m-glory-at-world-athletics-championship/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Lyles and Bolt met during the Racers Grand Prix 2023</a>, when Lyles won his race, Bolt was present in the dugout. Bolt and Lyles exchanged a high-five and a warm hug. During their conversation, Bolt expressed his admiration for Lyles and encouraged him to maintain his positive attitude, emphasizing its importance in the sport.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><strong>Beyond the right: Controversies that became part of his life</strong></h2>
Apart from his decorated track and field career, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-olympics-news-track-and-field-news-nba-basketball-news-following-his-temporary-silence-noah-lyles-ends-nba-slant-with-a-bold-take-the-world-is-very-much-on-my-side/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Lyles also garnered scrutiny after his comments about NBA</a> champions. In a post-event interview, Lyles shared his opinion about NBA champions calling themselves world champions. To this, Lyles replied, <em>"World champions of what?" </em>He stated that the league takes place only in the United States, and they should not call themselves the world champions. He also added that he loves the United States but it's not the entire world.

He was heavily criticized for his statements by NBA stars like Juan Toscano-Anderson, Devin Booker, and Kevin Durant, who said that Lyles has lost his mind and needs help. Some other NBA players, like Aaron Gordon, even issued an open challenge to Lyles for a 200-meter heat. Apart from the NBA players, he was also trolled by the fans. These NBA legends were also joined by the famous Canadian rapper and singer Drake, who said, "<em>He thought this speech was gonna be so hard in the mirror the night before? now the whole league doesn't rate u</em>."

However, it was not a one-sided battle for Lyles, as he garnered support from his track and field counterparts, Fred Kerley and Rai Benjamin. While Benjamin tweeted in support of Lyles and wrote <em>"NBA triggered dawg," </em>and Kerley also tweeted a cryptic message on his Twitter, Sha'Carri Richardson and Emmanuel Acho have also tweeted in support of Lyles. Apart from track and field, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-olympics-news-track-and-field-news-basketball-news-nba-news-nfl-news-dont-respect-him-former-nfl-quarterback-sides-with-noah-lyles-destroying-drake-and-nba-stars-for-calling-out-america/https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-olympics-news-track-and-field-news-basketball-news-nba-news-nfl-news-dont-respect-him-former-nfl-quarterback-sides-with-noah-lyles-destroying-drake-and-nba-stars-for-calling-out-america/" target="_self" rel="noopener">he was also backed by NFL quarterback</a> Robert Griffin III, who said that Lyles was right.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><strong>Is he married? A glance at his dating history</strong></h2>
Noah Lyles is currently dating Jamaican 400-meter runner Junelle Bromfield, who hails from Black River, Jamaica. She is constantly spotted with Lyles and is often seen <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-track-and-field-news-athletics-news-olympics-news-after-skipping-on-congratulating-shacarri-richardson-noah-lyles-girlfriend-flies-almost-four-thousand-miles-to-make-the-perfect-landing/" target="_self" rel="noopener">supporting Lyles at the stadiums</a>. She started her career in the 400-meter and 4-meter hurdles at the Under-18 CARIFTA Games. She later shifted to 400 meters and kept working on her track and field skills.

She was also part of the Jamaican team that won a bronze medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in the 4x400-meter relay. Apart from this, she has multiple 4x400-meter titles, like the 2022 World Indoor Championships, and has also won two golds in the 400-meter and 400-meter hurdles at the 2015 Commonwealth Youth Games.

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Lyles and Bromfield crossed paths in 2022 and swiftly became the beloved couple of the internet. Both of them recently celebrated their first anniversary.

Lyles took to Instagram to share a reel and wrote, "<em>Could be forever." </em>Lyles also shared pictures with her on International Girlfriend Day, accompanied by a lovely caption. Both of them share pictures together quite frequently, making them one of track and field's most endearing couples.

Following Lyles' triumphant achievement of three world championship victories, he took a break from his rigorous athletic schedule and embarked on a vacation with Bromfield. The couple enjoyed a leisurely bicycle ride during their getaway, and Bromfield shared the snapshots of their vacation on her Instagram.

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<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400"><strong>Lyles’s life has been documented: Know More</strong> </span></h2>
NBC Sports premiered its first docuseries on Noah Lyles on August 18, 2023. The series, titled <em>"Untitled: The Noah Lyles Project," </em>dropped just before the commencement of the 2023 World Athletics Championships. The series is available on Peacock for the American audience, while it is posted on the World Athletics YouTube channel for the rest of the world. The series is a sneak peek into some of Noah Lyles's major track and field victories and also provides an insight into his training sessions. The second part of the series released in September 2023.

Apart from this, the popular streaming platform Netflix is also working on a series on Noah Lyles and his fellow athletes, like Fred Kerley. The series is anticipated to drop this year before the Paris Olympics, and it is currently being filmed. The show will reportedly cover athletics extensively. More so, a Netflix crew, along with their cameras and boom mics, keeps following the various runners during their events. Lyles is optimistic that the series will be a major hit and will also boost the athletics world, just like <em>"Break Point"</em> and <em>"Drive to Survive"</em> did.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><strong>A fashion icon: Noah Lyles' success in the fashion world</strong></h2>
Apart from his track and field endeavors, Lyles is equally popular for putting his best foot forward in terms of fashion. His distinctive aerodynamic haircuts and bold attire choices have become synonymous with his persona. He views fashion as a means of self-expression and seeks to extend his influence beyond track and field, making a mark in the fashion world.
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Lyles made a memorable appearance at the 2021 Met Gala in a striking white pastel suit, grabbing the attention of the world for his fashion choices.

In September 2023, he attended the Milan Fashion Week where he walked the ramp just like a model. During the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, he showed off his new look – a new aerodynamic hairstyle.
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<td>Name - Noah Lyles</td>
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<td>Born - July 18, 1997</td>
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<td>Place of Birth - Gainesville, Florida, United States</td>
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<td>Nationality - American</td>
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<td>Education - Alexandria City High School</td>
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<td>Parents - Father: Kevin Lyles, Mother: Keisha Caine</td>
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<td>Height - 5'9''</td>
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<td>Weight - 154 lbs</td>
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<td>Partner - Junelle Bromfield</td>
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<td>Social Media - Instagram: <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.instagram.com/nojo18/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@noahlyles</a>, Twitter: <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://twitter.com/LylesNoah?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@noahlyles</a></td>
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