Noah Lyles, An Olympian, Shares Insights Into Overcoming Hurdles On The Path To Winning The Ultimate Prize.

Noah Lyles, representing Team USA, delivered an inspiring message of determination and resilience after clinching the gold medal in the men’s 100 meters event at the Paris Olympics on August 4. Lyles revealed that he had surmounted various mental and physical challenges on his path to triumph.

“Why Not You!” exclaimed the 27-year-old newly crowned Olympic champion, encouraging others to believe in their own capabilities.

A.J. Ali, a disabled veteran with post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression, breathing difficulties, sleep issues, and allergies, expressed gratitude for Lyles’ story. “Thank you for sharing!” he wrote.

Another fan commented, “Anything is possible if you set your mind to it! It’s truly inspiring to see someone with numerous potential excuses not allowing them to hinder their progress!”

The final results indicated that Thompson secured the second position with a time of 9.789 seconds, while Team USA’s Fred Kerley finished third with a time of 9.81 seconds.

Lyles’ victory marked the first gold medal for the United States in the Olympic event since Justin Gatlin’s win in 9.85 seconds twenty years ago at the Athens Games.

Reflecting on his journey, Lyles shared, “Being hooked up to a breathing machine… with my mom staying by my side the whole night. It wasn’t the easiest of times.” He emphasized that it was his positive mindset and the presence of his mother that helped him overcome those challenging moments.

“You have to conquer it, you have to maintain a positive mindset, and having my mom there made me believe that things would improve,” Lyles stated, expressing gratitude for his mother’s support.

Lyles mentioned that while his asthma is now better controlled, he still has to manage it on a regular basis.

“Even before the world championships, I spent a significant amount of time in Europe and started feeling homesick. I contemplated returning home numerous times because I was sinking into a state of deep depression, losing motivation even for training,” Lyles admitted.