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Sports Desk • Track And Field

Noah Lyles

Noah Lyles is an American track and field sprinter born on July 18, 1997, in Gainesville, Florida.

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

Noah Lyles is an American sprinter who won Olympic gold in the 100 m at Paris 2024. He also achieved a sprint treble at the 2023 World Championships.

What it is

Noah Lyles is an American track and field sprinter specializing in the 100 m, 200 m, and 4 × 100 m relay. He has won multiple world titles and an Olympic gold medal.

Why it matters

Lyles is one of the most decorated active sprinters. His 2023 World Championships sprint treble and Olympic gold at Paris 2024 solidify his status among the sport's elite. His 200 m personal best of 19.31 s is an American record.

Key details

Lyles was born July 18, 1997, in Gainesville, Florida. His personal bests: 100 m: 9.79 s, 200 m: 19.31 s. He has 8 world titles and 1 Olympic gold medal.

In short

  • American sprinter specializing in 100 m, 200 m, and 4 × 100 m relay.
  • Won sprint treble at 2023 World Championships (100 m, 200 m, relay).
  • Won Olympic gold in 100 m at Paris 2024.
  • 200 m personal best of 19.31 s is an American record.
Canadian angle

No specific Canada connection is evident in the supplied sources, though Lyles is a prominent international sprint rival relevant to Canadian track-and-field audiences.

Quick questions

Who is Noah Lyles?
Noah Lyles is an American track and field sprinter known for the 100 m and 200 m, with major success at the World Championships and the Olympics.
How fast is Noah Lyles?
His best official times include 9.79 seconds in the 100 m and 19.31 seconds in the 200 m.
Did Noah Lyles win Olympic gold?
Yes. He won Olympic gold in the men’s 100 m at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Sources

  1. Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Noah-Lyles
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, sprint events, world-championship sprint treble, 100 m and 200 m personal bests.
  2. Team USA — https://www.teamusa.com/profiles/noah-lyles
    Supports: Olympic participation, 2024 Olympic 100 m gold, 200 m bronze, event specialties.
  3. Olympics.com — https://olympics.com/en/athletes/noah-lyles
    Supports: Paris 2024 100 m gold, world titles, sprint treble at 2023 World Championships.
  4. World Athletics — https://worldathletics.org/athletes/united-states/noah-lyles-14536762
    Supports: Birth date, Olympic/world title count, 200 m personal best of 19.31 seconds.