Noah Lyles Faces Backlash for NBA Remarks Following Loss to British Competitor in 100M Race
The 2024 Paris Olympics are currently underway in the French capital, with the United States leading the medal count at 64. The track and field events started over the weekend, with all eyes on U.S. favorites Noah Lyles and Sha’Carri Richardson.
However, Lyles faced unexpected challenges on Sunday, as he came in second in the 100-meter race prelims, losing to British sprinter Louie Hinchliffe. Despite this setback, both Lyles and Hinchliffe advanced to the men’s 100-meter semifinals.
Following his loss, old comments made by Lyles in 2023 resurfaced online, where he criticized the NBA for claiming to be world champions. This led to further backlash from fans, who were still upset about his previous remarks.
Lyles is set to compete again on Sunday alongside other athletes who also advanced. The online reaction to his loss has been filled with memes and criticism, especially from NBA fans, who are eagerly waiting to see how Lyles performs in future races.
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