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“He Couldn’t Breathe”: The Man Who Beat Usain Bolt Shares Gut-Wrenching Details of His Journey

Published 08/17/2023, 12:39 PM EDT

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In July 26-year-old athlete broke Usain Bolt’s record of winning the most 200-meter races within 20 seconds. Since then the US track and field star has directed his dedication towards many other goals. The athlete is seen training every day for the World Championship in Budapest and for the Diamond League final held in September. Apart from this, the sprinter is also sharing his athletics journey with the fans.

The man who broke even Usain Bolt’s record is none other than Noah Lyles . The track and field star is also releasing a two-part docu-series named ‘Untitled: The Noah Lyles Project’ in collaboration with NBC. The series will share behind-the-scenes scenarios of the Olympian’s journey. Recently, Noah Lyles shared a glimpse of his docu-series with his fans, showcasing gut-wrenching details of his childhood struggles.

Noah Lyles shares heartbreaking details of his journey

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On August 16, Lyles posted a reel of his mother talking about his son’s struggles and similarities with her with the caption, “I’m always asked who my inspiration is, and the answer is always my mom.” In the video, which contained Lyle’s childhood photos and videos, the sprinter’s mother stated “I want Noah to go out there and have fun, and I know when Noah is having fun, he runs really well”.

 

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Further, while revealing that due to the Olympic sprinter’s sickness during his childhood, she developed a much stronger bond with him, Lyle’s mom stated, “He would have asthma-like every six weeks where he could hardly eat because he couldn’t catch his breath long enough to eat”.  Moreover, Lyle’s mom also revealed the painful treatment the athlete received for the first ten years of his life.

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She stated in the video, “He was on nebulizer treatments, tried taking out his adenoids, and we removed his tonsils.” Amid these struggles, the athlete’s mother would help him sleep at night by holding him in an upright position. This video built up more curiosity amongst Lyles enthusiasts to discover more behind-the-scenes realities of the sprinter’s journey present in the docu-series. The first part of the documentary series will be released on August 18.

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What to expect in Lyles’ new docu-series

Lyele’s two-part documentary series, ‘Untitled: The Noah Lyles Project,’ will give his fans a glimpse of his track and field journey and celebrate his staunch achievements on the track. The two parts of the documentary series will be released on August 18 and September 15, respectively. The series will cover the athlete’s wins at the 100-meter race at the Paris Diamond League. The first part will also cover the athlete’s 100-meter win in June at the Grand Prix Jamaica, and his conversation with his idol, Usain Bolt after the win.

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The second part of the show will reveal the behind-the-scenes activities of Lyle at the 2023 World Championship held in Budapest. The second part will be released before the annual Diamond League final held in Hayward Field, Eugene. From his struggles to his staunch athletic journey, this series seems to have covered all aspects of Noah Lyles. Hopefully, this inspiring series will help his fans understand Lyle’s journey in a better way.

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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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