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Noah Lyles doesn’t just talk the talk; he backs up his bold claims with his notorious speed on the track. This was seen throughout the 2023 season when Lyles became the only athlete since Usain Bolt in 2015 to achieve a sprint treble by winning the 100m, 200m, and 4x100m events at the 2023 World Championships. His “3 Peat” became the highlight of his year, and since then, fans have been yearning for more.

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Noah Lyles now begins his 2024 season with an epic start, clinching the podium in Boston and making bold promises for 2024, including another “3 Peat” that sent his fandom into a frenzy.

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Noah Lyles adds another bold claim for 2024

Noah Lyles took to Instagram, posting a three-picture carousel post after his epic win at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix in Boston. The first image showcased the 2023 World Champion sticking out his tongue with a “3” sign and sporting a ring that had “WC (World Champion)” embedded on it. Then the next image showcased Lyles in a stadium holding up another “3” sign to the crowd. And the last image was a close-up of his “WC” ring as he signed his autograph. The post came with the backing track “FE!N” by the iconic Travis Scott, and the caption, a nod to the song, stated boldly, “I’m Feigning For More.”

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This isn’t the first time Lyles has shared his plans to achieve a sprint treble again. Hours after his Boston win, he took to Instagram and posted an image boldly manifesting, writing, “Another 3 peat, @olympics, get ready!” Noah Lyles is well known for setting his mind to what he says he will do, so the bold claims only added to the excitement for fans, and comments poured in for the track icon Noah Lyles.

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Fandom left in a frenzy

Fans swarmed the comment section of Noah Lyles’ post in frenzied excitement. One fan jokingly noted Lyles’s play on words and wrote, “Bro used the legally correct version of “Fein”” While one fan gushed with awe, ” That ring is sh**tt*n on any championship ring I ever seen. Yeah, Noah you 🐐. I can’t wait to you secure your legacy in Paris. Yo *ss been running so well I damn near wanna send you a check just to thank you for what you been doing for track 😂. Rooting for you, praying for you! World champion of what ?!?! The mf world!!! 🔥🔥🔥” The hype did not end here! 

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Another fan stated, “See you in Paris.” While one fan amazed by his style shared, “That ring is so damn harddd,” and another wrote, “My glorious king.” As the track world gears up for Paris 2024, Noah Lyles’ fans hope the champion will once again match his words and claim a “3 Peat” on the pinnacle stage.

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Christaline Meyers is a senior Olympics writer at EssentiallySports who specializes in gymnastics and alpine skiing. Christaline is one of the acclaimed authorities in the coverage of 6x All-Around champion, Simone Biles. She has written extensively, covering every detail of Biles’s life stories as well as providing her perspective on Simone Biles’ Yurchenko Double Pike controversy. Beyond the gymnastics realm, Christaline also takes an avid interest in the development of the on-field rivalry between Mikaela Shiffrin and Petra Vlhova in the snow-covered alps. When away from the ES Desk, she can be found meditating and listening to music.

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