Noah Lyles Wins Bronze Medal at Olympics’ 200m Race, Then Reveals He Has COVID | 2024 olympics, 2024 Paris Olympics, Noah Lyles, olympics | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip

Noah Lyles determined to run within the 200-meter race on the Olympics, regardless of testing optimistic for COVID-19 earlier within the week.

The 27-year-old American athlete gained the bronze medal through the race on day 13 of the 2024 Paris Olympics Video games on Thursday (August 8) in Paris, France.

Noah was seen laying down on the observe and looking of breath following the race. Employees wheeled him away on a wheelchair. He later revealed his COVID analysis.

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“I wakened early about 5 a.m. on Tuesday morning and I used to be simply feeling actually horrible, and I knew it was extra than simply being sore from the (100-meter race),” Noah informed NBC. “I wakened the medical doctors and we examined, and sadly, it got here out that I used to be optimistic for Covid.”

“My first thought was to not panic, you already know, I’m pondering I’ve been in worse conditions. I’ve run with worse situations, I felt,” he continued. “We simply took it day-by-day attempting to hydrate as a lot, quarantined off. I undoubtedly say that it’s taken its toll for positive, however I’ve by no means been extra pleased with myself for having the ability to come out right here and getting a bronze medal the place final Olympics I used to be very upset, and this time, I couldn’t be extra proud.”

Noah stated he was feeling higher after looking of it following the race.

“I’ve had higher days, however I’m strolling round once more,” he stated. “I used to be fairly light-headed after that race. Shortness of breath, chest ache, however after some time, I may catch my breath and get my wits about me. I’m rather a lot higher now.”

Noah gained the gold medal within the 100-meter race earlier within the week in a photo-finish second.