One of the most celebrated athletes in the track and field community is Noah Lyles and his accomplishments speak for itself. He in today’s time is considered one of the most decorated personalities because of how he does everything and carries himself with grace. From his track game to his fashion sense to his quirkiness in the podcasts and documented series, he has the habit of excelling in everything that he does.

His podcast Sprint Talks has always brought a gush of excitement every time it comes out with a new episode, and this time it’s no different. A new episode of the podcast has hit the internet and this time it’s with fellow Olympian Joseph Fahnbulleh. From funny moments to deep insights about the track athletes’ personal lives, this episode is just what you need.

Noah Lyles in conversation with Joseph Fahnbulleh about the feelings of track athletes

Noah Lyles is a 6-time world champion and an Olympic bronze medalist. This outstanding prodigy has once again made himself the talk of the town by releasing a new insightful episode of his podcast Spring Talks. He started this podcast back in August 2022 and has released four episodes since then where multiple stories were shared on the sprinting mindset. This episode named “INTERNET COACHES CAN SHUT IT” with Fahnbulleh throws light upon various feelings of the athletes, how various trash talks are important, personal lives, and so much more.

One of the key points discussed in this podcast is how athletes perform at their best when they are free from external pressure. The conversation highlighted the unique experience athletes have when they are operating independently. Lyles emphasized the importance of athletes taking control of their own destiny, serving as their own bosses. The discussion also delved into the idea that when athletes operate independently, they reach a certain level of performance, and it’s crucial for people to recognize and understand this.

Fahnbulleh surprisingly agreed on the fact that people call the track guys selfish. He expressed, “When they say that track guys are somewhat selfish or any professional athlete is somewhat selfish, you have to be because, you are like your own boss, you are like a machine, you just have to keep moving”. The entire episode encapsulates this essence for athletes and includes some cherished personal memories shared by Noah Lyles.

Noah Lyle’s father’s support during the track journey 

Despite his numerous accolades and recognition, very few people can see beyond the tough exterior of Noah Lyles. In the fourth episode of his podcast, Lyles talked about the significant role his father has played in his journey. He mentioned that when he began his track career, he had gone through nearly four coaches, one of whom was his dad. Lyles also shared stories of the challenges his father faced during his own college athlete days.

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Following this, when it came to choosing his life path, Lyles took a different direction. Instead of the conventional route of turning pro after his college career, he made the decision to stand out. Although he had committed to join the Florida Gators at the University of Florida, he chose to go pro through a partnership deal with Adidas. This American champion is deeply grateful to his mother, who, despite financial challenges, played a significant role in shaping her sons into who they are today.

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