American sprinter Noah Lyles captured Olympic gold in the 100-meter final, edging out Jamaica's Kishane Thompson by a mere five-thousandths of a second, but faced a disappointing outcome in the 200-meter race, where he finished third after testing positive for COVID-19 just days before. Lyles struggled with his health during the race, ultimately collapsing afterwards and needing assistance off the track, which raised concerns about his condition. Meanwhile, Usain Bolt took the opportunity to remind fans of his legendary status by referencing his past Olympic victories, asserting that Lyles and current sprinters can't compare to his achievements. Team USA's 4x100 relay team, lacking Lyles due to his COVID diagnosis, suffered a disqualification due to a baton passing error, marking a fifth consecutive Olympics without a medal in that event. Despite his challenges, Lyles expressed no regrets about competing and aims to establish his own legacy in athletics. His performance and the ongoing comparison to Bolt highlight the high stakes and pressures surrounding Olympic sprinting.