Noah Lyles achieved a near-impossible feat. The American sprinter raced down the tracks of Budapest and claimed a stunning golden three-peat. His discipline, commitment, and hard work paid giant dividends in Budapest and warranted a much-needed rest and celebration.
However, the world champion caused a huge stir on social media after posting a cryptic tweet that blew everyone?s minds. Fans responded to Noah Lyles’ late-night tweet and conveyed the range of emotions it evoked in them.
Setting the tracks and social media on fire: Noah Lyles
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Noah Lyles promoted himself from a sprinting sensation to a sprinting phenomenon at the Hungarian capital. The year 2023 has really blessed the well-deserving champion. Lyles smashed Usain Bolt?s record, won the 200m contest at the Diamond League, and now has three WAC gold medals. The sprinter blazed past every obstacle in his way and almost rendered his entire competition fameless and nameless. His stunning victory runs lasted mere seconds, but several slow-motion videos are dominating the internet, showcasing his skill. The voices of commentators as Lyles reached the finish line of the relay races are buried in everyone?s heads. The world champion had started the competition with an endearing tweet asking fans to contribute to his spirit bomb. However, he dropped an unexpected bomb on fans after his triple golden wins.
My Butt is so sore 😫
— Noah Lyles, OLY (@LylesNoah) August 27, 2023
Noah Lyles took to X (formerly Twitter) and posted a cryptic and borderline risque tweet. The tweet sent fans into a wild frenzy as they gasped in shock and disbelief. Noah Lyles said,??My Butt is so sore,??from his official X handle. The cryptic tweet didn?t ruffle any innocent minds, but the wicked ones found their train of thought making dramatic turns. Noah Lyles is known for his straightforwardness and his unapologetic personality. Lyles? antics caused a great uproar on the social media platform with fans jumping on board with their responses.
Fans react with mixed feelings
Fans expressed their shock and dismay at the tweet and its strange and cryptic nature. While some of them went all guns blazing, others were a little hush-hush. One of the fans said that becoming the world champion doesn?t free him of social rules.
Just bc you won 3 gold medals don’t mean you get a pass my boy pic.twitter.com/pFx7ajtk8b
— Jackson Daniels (@Jackson54385412) August 27, 2023
Another fan joined in with a little tight-lipped approach.
https://twitter.com/NqununuHQ/status/1695696340448109003?s=20
Despite the criticism, one of the fans sided with Noah Lyles.
Yup he said HIS BUTT IS SORE, read it how you want to, athletes can relate 🤌🏾
— Amanda Ohabuire (@W0rld__changer) August 27, 2023
Some of the fans got a little embarrassed by the tweet.
Take a pause my man 😂🐐
— edeki (@EdekiSO) August 27, 2023
Ayo pause my dude.
— Depressed New York Fan (@JudgeEnjoyer) August 27, 2023
Several fans also took the tweet in good taste and praised Lyles.
That’s prolly cuz you ran your a— off 😂 😆 😝
— Mensah Alkebu-Lan (@MensahAlkebuLan) August 27, 2023
Probably from sitting at the top of the world. Get up and stretch!
— Still The Deal (@TennilleTheDeal) August 27, 2023
Your neck probably sore from all those medals 💪🔥🇺🇲
— Alyssa Bailey (@alyssa_bailey95) August 27, 2023
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A Dragon Ball Z fan gave a clever reference to the anime.
somebody get this champ some senzu beans, STAT! pic.twitter.com/76GyZBgc16
— Joanna Grelle 🩷💜💙🦃 (@herracingmind) August 27, 2023
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The champion worked hard for his gold medals and clearly deserved to have some fun around on social media. Lyles is now looking forward to repeating the Budapest saga and make a significant impact at the upcoming Olympics in Paris.
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