THE RUNNING MAN

A quadruple threat at this summer's Olympics, Noah Lyles lives a life defined by a series of dizzying digits. Now, the world's fastest man wants to spark a revolution in the sport

CASSIDY GEORGE

“Once I set my mind to something, I make it come true. That doesn't mean I just sit back and wish upon a star. I put in the work. I control the natural and let God control the super – that's how you create the supernatural” The American sprinter Noah Lyles was dancing at a club in Budapest in the summer of 2023, when he started receiving texts from friends, urging him to check his social media accounts. The Florida-born Olympian – the preeminent star of the world of track and field – had plenty to celebrate that night, after becoming the first athlete since Usain Bolt to win gold medals in the 100m, 200m and 4x100m races at the World Championships. His phone, however, wasn't blowing up with heartfelt…

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Dazed & Confused (Digital) - 1 Issue, Summer 2024

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