Ollie Hoare, an Australian middle-distance runner, faced online trolling after his disappointing performance in the 1500m event at the Paris Olympics, prompting him to step away from Instagram for mental health reasons. In a supportive gesture, Keisha Caine Bishop, mother of 100m gold medallist Noah Lyles, reached out to Hoare, sharing a message of encouragement and understanding regarding the harsh realities athletes often face from critics. Lyles himself achieved a dramatic victory in the 100m final, narrowly beating Jamaican runner Kishane Thompson by just 0.005 seconds, and dedicated the win to his late coach Rashawn Jackson, reflecting on the emotional weight of the moment. Lyles’ mother showcased her pride and support for both her son and his girlfriend, Jamaican runner Junelle Bromfield, leading up to the races. With a mix of triumph for Lyles and disappointment for Jamaican athletes, the Olympics continue to unfold with a range of emotional highs and lows for competitors and their families.