USA sprinter Noah Lyles has commented after a positive COVID-19 test came to light after he won bronze in the 200m.
Noah Lyles has broken his silence after winning a bronze medal following a positive COVID-19 test which he kept under wraps.when he took to the track for the 200 metres final in the Olympics on Thursday.
However, he had to settle for third place at the Stade de France, finishing behind teammate Kenny Bednarek and winner Letsile Tebogo of Botswana, who claimed his country's first ever gold medal.The 27-year-old tested positive at 5am on Tuesday morning and immediately quarantined - with only medical stuff, his coach and family made aware going into the final.
With no rules in place regarding a mandatory exit, Lyles fought through the illness and decided to compete.He did then talk to members of the media wearing a face mask.Lyles was in line for a further appearance in the men's 4x100m men’s relay but has now confirmed his Olympic campaign is over following discussions with the team.
"Finally I want to thank everyone for the supportive messages. I believe this will be the end of my 2024 Olympics. It is not the Olympics I dreamed of but it has left me with so much Joy in my heart. I hope everyone enjoyed the show. "Whether you were rooting for me or against me, you have to admit you watched, didn't you? See you next time.USA Track & Field allowed Lyles to make the decision on whether to race and said they respected his call.
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