Noah Lyles American sprinter Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook Twitter URL https://www.britannica.com/biography/Noah-Lyles Share Share Share to social media Facebook Twitter URL https://www.britannica.com/biography/Noah-Lyles Written by Fred Frommer Fred Frommer is a sports historian, author, and writer who has written for a host of national publications. Fred Frommer Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Jun 6, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents Born: July 18, 1997, Gainesville, Florida, U.S. (Show more) Noah Lyles (born July 18, 1997, Gainesville, Florida, U.S.) is an American sprinter who became known as the “fastest man in the world” after winning a trio of gold medals—in the 100 meters, the 200 meters, and the 4 × 100-meter relay—at the 2023 world championships. Lyles has also drawn attention with his confidence and sense of style, and he has sought to make track and field more popular. Lyles grew up in Alexandria, Virginia, a suburb of Washington, D.C. His parents, Kevin Lyles and Keisha Caine, had both been track-and-field athletes at Seton Hall University. His younger brother, Josephus ...(100 of 739 words)

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