Noah Lyles eyeing Usain Bolt's legacy with double sprint triumph

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ATHLETICS: Noah Lyles eyeing Usain Bolt's legacy with double sprint triumph

Festus Chuma 11:00 - 23.08.2023

The American sprinter fresh off his world 100 meters championship victory, sets his sights on breaking Usain Bolt's legendary record.

American sprinter Noah Lyles is determined to etch his name into the annals of track and field history, aspiring to emulate the legendary Usain Bolt's astonishing feats on the track. 

Lyles, fresh off his triumph in the 100 meters, is setting his sights on the elusive world sprint double, a feat achieved only by the iconic Jamaican sprinter.

Lyles, now the reigning world 100 meters champion, surged to victory with a scintillating personal best time of 9.83 seconds in Budapest. 

While he fell short of his ambitious prediction of clocking 9.65 seconds, his remarkable performance has reignited the question that has reverberated through the athletics world since Bolt's retirement in 2017 of where is the new Usain Bolt?

The charismatic Lyles has taken on not only the challenge of conquering the track but also the responsibility of elevating his sport's prominence.

His success, both on and off the track, is highlighted by a "behind the scenes" documentary that provides fans a glimpse into the rigorous journey of a world-class athlete.

 At 26 years old, Lyles is proud to be contributing to a sport that has had to fiercely battle for attention, especially in the United States.

Drawing parallels to the illustrious career of Usain Bolt, Lyles is aiming to secure the world sprint double, an accomplishment that has become synonymous with the Jamaican superstar.

"I know that I'm going to break it,"Lyles  said to USA Today.

Bolt, a force of nature on the track, dominated the sprinting world by clinching the 100 meters and 200 meters titles at the world championships three times— in 2009, 2013, and 2015. 

His unparalleled speed and charisma turned him into a global phenomenon, leaving an indelible mark on the sport.

Lyles's determination to succeed in both the 100 meters and 200 meters events is a tribute to Bolt's legacy.

As he pursues this lofty goal, Lyles knows he stands on the precipice of history, with a chance to cement his status as a sprinting great. 

The 200 meters, his specialty where he holds the title of double world champion, awaits his prowess as he aims to replicate Bolt's astonishing achievements.