World Champion Noah Lyles Recalls the Words of Wisdom From His First Meeting With the Legendary Sprinter Usain Bolt

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Noah Lyles, who won three golds in the World Athletics Championship, is seen as a potential successor to the sprinting legend Usain Bolt. But recently, the American athlete shared his first experience meeting the Lightning Bolt.

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The strange incident of Lyles' first conversation with Bolt

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Ahead of the Eugene Diamond League, Lyles shared how he met Usain Bolt while he was on his way to meet his girlfriend. Upon seeing his towering height, he wondered, "Who's this guy walking in front of me? Oh, it's Bolt!"
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Word exchange between the former and future sprinting legends

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Noah Lyles stated in the interview that Bolt praised his performance and willpower to overcome criticism. He also advised him to "Keep doing what he's doing."
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The torch bearer of Usain's legacy: Noah Lyles

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Usain Bolt was a marvel of the track and field world, and his retirement left a great void. However, Noah Lyles proved himself worthy of the legend's legacy as he became the first to win the gold treble in the World Championship after Bolt (2015).

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