The sprinter Noah Lyles is the fastest man in the world. Here's what to know about his career, records, and speed.

Fri, 08/02/2024 - 15:42

Noah Lyles, dressed in a navy blue Adidas speed suit, sprints down a track during the 2024 US Olympic Team Track & Field Trials. — The American sprinter Noah Lyles is known for his speed in the 100-meter and 200-meter events.
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Noah Lyles is going for four gold medals at the Paris Olympics.
After winning bronze in Tokyo, Lyles won gold in three sprints at the 2023 World Championships.
Lyles holds the title of the fastest man in the world and wants to unseat Usain Bolt.

Noah Lyles is back at the Olympics chasing more medals.

The 5-foot-11, 27-year-old sprinter from Alexandria, Virginia, made his Olympic debut at the 2020 Tokyo Games, securing a bronze medal in the men's 200-meter.