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Noah Lyles Shows No Signs of Worry Despite Letsile Tebogo’s Chance of Ruining His Paris Olympics Dream

Published 03/21/2024, 8:47 AM EDT

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Noah Lyles, the renowned American sprinter, remains resolute and focused on his Olympic aspirations despite the looming threat posed by Lesitile Tebogo. As the Paris Olympics 2024 draws closer, Lyles has demonstrated an unwavering determination to excel on the global stage once again. Noah Lyles stands as a formidable contender, showcasing a mindset unshaken by the challenges that lie ahead.

Lesitile Tebogo’s recent stellar performance, clinching the 400m world lead with a time of 44.29 seconds in Pretoria. This impressive achievement not only solidifies Tebogo’s status as a rising star but also sparks social media about his potential impact on Noah Lyles’ Paris Olympics dream. As the countdown to the Olympics begins, Lyles’ calm nature and focus suggest that he is fully prepared to face any challenges, including the Tebogo, in his quest for gold in Paris.

Noah Lyles’ Paris Olympics dreams unthreatened

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In a recent podcast with his coach Lance Brauman, Noah Lyles was questioned about a new obstacle in his Paris Olympics dreams – ‘Letsile Tebogo’, a rising talent who has caught the attention of sports enthusiasts worldwide. On this Noah Lyles remains unfazed and focused on his own journey and showed no signs of concern at all. The Olympic Bronze-medalist said, Toboba 300 world record. Yeah, that mean anything to you? I mean, I think it’s kind of a rude situation where I already knew he was good at his endurance.That’s not the thing that I believe is going to be his, his greatest improvement”. He seemed uninterested in the record and said there are a lot of achievements to look out for. 

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He continued by saying that his biggest achievement would be in the hundreds and the weighting room. Despite just criticizing, he explained what made him say so, “Like the faster his hundred gets, I think the faster his overall, you know, ability is going to dramatically improve, similar to how my career kind of is”. He expressed his expectations for Letsile Tebogo, saying that he undoubtedly has the talent for it. Noah Lyles concluded his statement with some positive words that went, “I’m like, yeah, you have the talent obviously, and you, you have the ability to grow”. Despite taking this as a threat, he showed his appreciation and expectations for Tebigo’s future. This proves his sense of sportsmanship as well as his seniority in the game. 

The mindset of a champion to make a new history

Noah Lyles is a highly accomplished sprinter with several notable achievements throughout his career. He won the gold medal in the 100 meters at the World Junior Championships held in Bydgoszcz, Poland. Despite the postponement of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics due to the COVID-19 pandemic, he showcased his dominance by winning the 200 meters at the U.S. Olympic Trials. 

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Ambitious Noah Lyles Sets Aim to Dethrone Usain Bolt in Every Possible Way

Lyles continued to excel in the Diamond League series with personal bests including 9.86 seconds in the 100 meters and 19.50 seconds in the 200 meters. He proved that his training allows him to take only himself as the competition, and being better is his only aim. The Olympic medalist’s words just signified his message, as he said, “I think that as you get older and you get stronger and you’re very purposeful with your strength, you’re gonna be, you know, a lot bigger of a force to be worried about”. This mindset proves why he is at the top level, and fearing one’s own self is the reason behind the betterment of an individual.

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Anchal Ahuja is a senior Olympic Sports Correspondent at EssentiallySports. With over 5 years of experience in journalism, Anchal decided to pursue her love for sports and cover various pathways of the Olympics. She actively covers swimming, track and field, and gymnastics.
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Suman Varandani