Noah Lyles Becomes the Fastest Man in the World after Winning Gold In Paris Olympics 2024

Noah Lyles became the fastest man in the world when he won gold in the 100m final at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The two-time Olympic medalist set a groundbreaking record with a stunning time of 9.784 seconds, cementing his dominance in the track and field world. Competing against a field of world-class sprinters, including such notables as Keeshan Thompson and Fred Cleary, Lyles showcased his incredible speed and skill on the track.

The Fastest Man in the World: Who is Noah Lyles and what is his personal best?

Noah Lyles, a 27-year-old American professional track and field sprinter, has won two Olympic medals and six world championships. Born on July 18, 1997, Lyles mainly competes in the 60m, 100m and 200m events, and has won many gold medals in the World Championships and Diamond League.

Known for his speed, agility and charisma, Lyles is considered one of the best sprinters in the world today. He won a bronze medal in the 200m at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and continues to impress fans with his performances on the track.

On August 20, 2023, at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Lyles won the gold medal in the 100m race and set a personal best of 9.83 seconds in the final.

On August 25, 2023, Lyles won the men’s 200m final at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in 19.52 seconds, winning the gold medal again. This was his third gold medal in the 200m and his fifth overall at the World Athletics Championships.

Lyles’s time surpasses Michael Johnson and Calvin Smith, who both won two 200m gold medals. Lyles is now second on the all-time World Championships gold medal list, behind only Usain Bolt, who has four gold medals.

Noah Lyles stats

The table below shows his best times in various sprint events.

event

mark

Place

date

100 metres

9.79

Paris France

August 4, 2024

150 m

14.41

Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.

May 18, 2024

200 meters

19.31

Eugene, Oregon, USA

July 21, 2022

400m

47.04

Forestville, Maryland, United States

April 23, 2016

4×100m relay

37.10

Doha, Qatar

October 5, 2019

4×200m relay

1:19.88

Nassau, Bahamas

April 23, 2017

Indoor 60 meters

6.43 a

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

February 17, 2024

Indoor 200 meters

20.63

New York City, New York, USA

March 13, 2016

Indoor 300 meters

31.87 a

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

March 4, 2017

Indoor high jump

2.03m

Blacksburg, Virginia, U.S.

January 31, 2015

H2: The Fastest Man in the World Awards and Achievements

Lyles has broken the 200m record 37 times, more than any other athlete. The table below shows his performances in international competitions over the past five years.

Year

competition

Venue

Location

event

time

2013

World Youth Championships

Donetsk, Ukraine

ninth

200 meters

21.58

second

Medley Relay

1:50.14

2014

Youth Olympic Games

Nanjing, China

First

200 meters

20.80

2015

Pan American U20 Championships

Edmonton, Canada

second

100 metres

10.18

First

200 meters

20.27

2016

World U20 Championship

Bydgoszcz, Poland

First

100 metres

10.17

First

4×100m relay

38.93

2017

World Relays

Nassau, Bahamas

second

4×200m relay

1:19.88

2018

Intercontinental Cup

Ostrava, Czech Republic

First

100 metres

10.01

First

4×100m relay

38.05

2019

World Relays

Yokohama, Japan

second

4×100m relay

38.07

World Championship

Doha, Qatar

First

200 meters

19.83

First

4×100m relay

37.10

2021

Olympic Games

Tokyo, Japan

third

200 meters

19.74

2022

World Championship

Eugene, Oregon, USA

First

200 meters

19.31

second

4×100m relay

37.55

2023

World Championship

Budapest, Hungary

First

100 metres

9.83

First

200 meters

19.52

First

4×100m relay

37.38

2024

World Indoor Championships

Glasgow, United Kingdom

second

60 meters

6.44

second

4×400m relay

3:02.60

World Relays

Nassau, Bahamas

First

4×100m relay

37.40

Olympic Games

Paris France

First

100 metres

9.79

Noah Lyles, 27, set a personal best at the 2024 Paris Olympics in 9.79 seconds. Until the review, it looked like Jamaica’s Keeshan Thompson had just beaten Lyles. The difference between the two was 5,000ths of a second.

When asked about the outcome of the fight, NBC’s Mike Tirico said it was ultimately determined by the location of the two men’s collarbones, a slight advantage that Lyles had over Thompson.

Lyles, the current American and world 100m champion, not only won Olympic gold, but also earned the title of ‘Fastest Man in the World.’ Lyles’ victory solidified his status as one of the world’s top sprinters, showcasing his extraordinary speed and skill on the track.