Track star Noah Lyles is praising God after securing the title of “fastest man in the world” by winning a gold medal in the men’s 100-meter final at the Paris Olympics on Sunday in Saint-Denis, France.
The 27-year-old US runner beat Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson by 5 milliseconds, giving thanks to God both before and after the race.
“I had to find my own journey with God, and a lot of that came through track because there were a lot of times where I thought I don’t know if I can do this,” Lyles told Premier Christian Radio following the race. “God, if you really want me to do this, give me a sign. He gave me a sign, and I said, ‘I’ll never doubt You again.'”
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It was unclear at first after the race who had taken the title. In the moments after the race, Lyles said he thought one of his competitors had won, and he started to congratulate him by saying: “Hey man, I think you got it.”
Four-time Olympic champion Michael Johnson told Premier that the photo finish was the best final he had ever seen, “bar none.”
Lyles has been open about the life struggles he’s faced that nearly thwarted his Olympic dreams.
“I have Asthma, allergies, dyslexia, ADD, anxiety and Depression. But, I will tell you that what you have does not define what you can become. Why Not You,” Lyles wrote in a Sunday night post on X, formerly known as Twitter.
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After placing first in the U.S. Olympic 200-meter trial in June, Lyles said maintaining a positive mental state was critical for his preparation.
“I’ve said it all season, but it helps to not have depression,” Lyles told Premier.
“I thank God every day for getting me through each and every round,” he said. “Healthy, mentally and physically,” The Christian Post reports.
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