Noah Lyles faced significant challenges at the Paris Olympics, finishing third in the men's 200-meter sprint while battling COVID-19. Diagnosed just two days before the race, Lyles struggled with his performance and required medical assistance, leaving the track in a wheelchair. Despite this setback, his achievement of winning bronze is viewed as remarkable given his health issues, including asthma. Lyles, who also won gold in the 100 meters earlier in the Games, has been a vocal figure in athletics and previously stirred controversy with his comments on the NBA's 'world champion' title. Meanwhile, the U.S. men's 4x100m relay team qualified for the final without Lyles, securing the fastest time in the heats. His participation in the relay remains uncertain as he recovers from illness.