Noah Lyles American sprint star Noah Lyles has revealed that he competed in the 200m final at the 2024 Paris Olympics while battling COVID-19. The unexpected news came after Lyles finished third in the race, behind Botswana's Letsile Tebogo and fellow American Kenneth Bednarek. Lyles collapsed on the track immediately after the race, requiring medical attention. He was later taken away in a wheelchair. The shocking scenes sparked concern among fans, but the subsequent revelation of his COVID-19 diagnosis provided context for his performance.