Noah Lyles has always carried the hunger to excel, chasing greatness on the track with unshakable belief. Yet, despite that fire, the sprint double continues to elude him. At the World Athletics Championships, he settled for bronze in the 100m and later took to X, writing: “I Got Nothing But The Joy of the Lord in my heart. It has been a very challenging year. Being able to give my all on the race that meant the most is all I can ask for.” Lyles seemed destined to etch his name among the greats in the 200m, which he did. Yet, the coveted list of sprinters who have conquered both arenas eludes him.
Noah Lyles owns the year’s best 200m time, a world title in the event, and even added a 100m medal with a seasonal best of 9.90s, ranking 12th globally. Yet, despite the accolades, he fell sh