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Following the Likes of Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Noah Lyles Makes a Texas Touchdown to Inspire Upcoming Track and Field Enthusiasts

Published 09/28/2023, 10:57 AM EDT

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The track and field legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has frequently hit the headlines for her philanthropic efforts. In 2013, the 36-year-old sprinter launched a non-profit foundation to help the Jamaican athletes. The Pocket Rocket Foundation provides scholarships for Jamaican athletes who are still studying in high school. Fraser-Pryce has also collaborated with a luxurious Swiss brand to help fund her foundation.

Interestingly, following the footsteps of the Jamaican Legend, recently Noah Lyles was spotted in Texas, inspiring young track and field athletes. The newly crowned world champion discussed his story of hard work and success with the future athletes. Amid his inspiring efforts, the athlete also posted a video of spending quality time with the young athletes on social media, leaving fans in awe.

Noah Lyles inspiring the future athletes

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On September 27, Desoto High School of Texas launched a health and wellness event called Dream Big. At the event, Noah Lyles, alongside his mother, Kiesha Bishop, was present as a special guest. Interestingly, the 26-year-old sprinter, after talking about his journey and success on the tracks, posted an intriguing video on X. In the video captioned, “Thank You Everyone for coming out you guys where amazing!!!’ Noah Lyles was spotted dancing on a stage while young athletes were seen hyping him up while shouting “Lyles Lyles” in the arena.

This video comes after the athlete walked at the Milan Fashion Week held from September 19 to September 25. On the fourth day of the event, the 26-year-old was spotted walking for a luxurious German brand, Hugo Boss. At the event, Lyles, while showing off his brown braids, was seen in a brown suit and a cream trench coat accompanied by black boots on the Italian ramps.

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Interestingly, apart from Lyles, another staunch athlete made headlines with her appearance at the Milan Fashion Week. Track and field community’s favorite mother Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, was also seen at the Fashion Week. The athlete made an appearance on the fifth day of the event for a billion-dollar Italian brand.

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Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce spotted in Milan

After hinting at the collaboration with a luxurious Italian brand, Bottega Veneta, on the fifth day of Milan Fashion Week, 36-year-old Fraser-Pryce was seen disrupting the internet with her unique style. The athlete was spotted wearing a grey slit dress with breathtaking layering details at the skirt and a collared top. Interestingly, before turning heads at the event, the track and field sprinter had also collaborated with British Vogue for a get ready with me video. In the video, the fashion magazine captioned Fraser-Pryce as “one of the greatest sprinters of all time.”

Also read: In Pictures: Never Seen Before Image of Noah Lyles Posing With Jamaican Girlfriend for 5,000,000,000 Breaks the Internet

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Despite the end of the track and field season due to their philanthropist efforts and gushing fashion moments, Noah Lyles and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce are managing to draw attention to the track and field community. The fans are now girded up to witness the athletes maintain their zeal and continue to bring a change in the world of sports

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Paras Haji is a US Sports author at Essentially Sports. She began her professional journey as a content and news publisher, which gave her valuable experience in the sports media industry. Her passion for all things Olympics, and dedication to keeping track of every competitive performance, have earned her recognition for handing over captivating articles.
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