Noah Lyles

Noah Lyles was born on July 18, 1997, in Gainesville, Florida, to parents who were former collegiate track and field athletes. He later moved to Alexandria, Virginia, and attended T. C. Williams High School. Lyles started his track and field career at the age of 12, initially participating in gymnastics. He made significant strides in his early career, including winning a gold medal at the 2014 Summer Youth Olympic Games in the 200m event. In 2015, he achieved an impressive 2.03m high jump as a high school junior. The following year, Lyles secured victories in the 200m at the New Balance Nationals Indoor and both the 100m and 200m at the Arcadia Invitational in April 2016. He later won the 100m at the USA Junior Championships and became a double gold medalist at the 2016 U20 World Championships in both the 100m and 4x100m relay, marking his transition from a promising junior athlete to a recognized talent.

Lyles turned professional in July 2016, signing with Adidas alongside his brother, Josephus Lyles. His senior career began strong in 2017 when he won the national title in the 300m event at the USATF Indoor Championships, setting a new indoor world record. He continued his ascent by securing gold medals in the 200m event at both the 2019 and 2022 World Athletics Championships. In 2023, Lyles achieved a sprint treble, winning gold in the 100m, 200m, and 4x100m relay events at the World Championships, a feat not accomplished since Usain Bolt in 2015. He further solidified his status at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, winning a gold medal in the 100m sprint and a bronze medal in the 200m, despite competing with COVID-19. Off the track, Lyles is an advocate for mental health, openly discussing his experiences to help destigmatize mental illness, and he co-founded the Lyles Brothers Sports Foundation Inc., a nonprofit supporting youth athletics. He also pursues interests in music, releasing rap singles under the name “Nojo18,” and starred in the 2023 documentary series ‘Untitled: The Noah Lyles Project.’”