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“Waiting for That”: Noah Lyles Speaks About How His Coach’s Faith Helped His Career

Published 03/13/2024, 12:29 PM EDT

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Noah Lyles is on a mission to claim all the medals this year and shatter world records in 2024. The 26-year-old has boldly declared his intentions not only to secure a sprint quadruple but also to surpass Usain Bolt’s 100-meter world record. His impressive performance in the 60-meter event at the indoor championships serves as a mere preview of his greatness.

And it is yet to unfold for Noah Lyles in the upcoming outdoor season. As he relentlessly pursues track and field history, he enjoys unwavering support from his coach.

How Coach Lance Brauman has faith in the contention of Noah Lyles

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During a captivating episode of the USTAF Journey to Gold Zone Podcast, Noah Lyles engaged in a candid discussion with Olympic gold medalist Erik Kynard and two-time Olympian Wallace Spearmon, shedding light on his past achievements and future aspirations. One particular moment stood out when the host reminisced about Lyles’ bold claim of potentially running a sub-19 in the 200m, to which Lyles humorously recalled his affirmation.

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However, the conversation took an intriguing turn when the host revealed Coach Lance Brauman’s staunch belief in Lyles’ capabilities, stating that Brauman had openly declared his confidence in Lyles achieving the extraordinary feat. Lyles, with a chuckle, remarked, “Yeah, I’ve been waiting for him to say that one.” It became evident that Brauman’s endorsement held significant weight, especially considering his previous skepticism that no human could break the 19-second barrier in the 200m.

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The host expressed his own conviction that someone would accomplish it, even before Brauman could openly endorse Lyles’ record-breaking potential. This exchange underscored the profound faith that Lyles’ coach has in his ability to rewrite the annals of sprinting history. As this moment came to light, let us see what coach Lance Brauman feels about Noah Lyles’s desire to run in the 4×400 relay at the Paris Olympics.

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What coach Lance Brauman feels about Lyles’ relay decision

In a YouTube video by CITUS Mag, Noah Lyles’ coach, Lance Brauman, broke down training and goals after the World Indoor Championships. He shared how he opened up about how Noah Lyles and he are focusing on improving the start, emphasizing the importance of strength and conditioning in achieving better starts and overall performance.

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Further, when asked about what he thought about Lyles’ decision to run the 4x400m relay, coach Lance Brauman said, “For him, to be the athlete he’s capable of being, he has to get better in the first 40m of the race.” But he also expressed optimism about Noah Lyles’s potential to improve and compete at a high level, given his caliber. As fans hope to see Noah Lyles break records and earn gold this year, his coach’s faith in him has also ignited anticipation for the outdoor season.

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Christaline Meyers

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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.
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Sampurna Pal