## 2024-08-10 23:45:39
The most captivating event of the Olympic Games thus far has been the 100m sprint. USA star Noah Lyles claimed gold in this event. He was also the favorite to win the 200m sprint. However, on Thursday night, he finished third in the 200m sprint and settled for bronze. Notably, after the race, Lyles gasped so heavily that he was seen crawling on the ground.
It later emerged that Lyles had been infected with COVID-19. Just 24 hours before taking the field for the 200m sprint, he learned of his positive status and was immediately isolated from the village. He competed in a mask on Thursday night.
Lyles secured bronze in the race with a time of 19.70 seconds. Botswana’s Tebogo made history by claiming the first-ever Olympic gold medal for his country, finishing in 19.46 seconds. American Kenneth Bednarek took silver with a time of 19.62 seconds.
Lyles expressed his reluctance to create unnecessary panic by disclosing his illness. He also declined to give his opponents an advantage by revealing his weakness or health concerns.
Despite his achievements in the 100 and 200 meters, Lyles will not be able to participate in the 4×100 meter relay. He confirmed this himself. This concludes Lyles’s participation in the Paris Olympics without a medal in the 400 meters.
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