Noah Lyles is already the fastest man in the world. Now, he’s shooting for the sprint double — gold in the 100-meter and 200-meter sprints — at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
After achieving a gold medal in the 100-meter sprint, Lyles is participating in the 200-meter event this week. He advanced to the 200 semifinals by winning his heat in the first round on Monday.
The American sprinter is still seeking his first Olympic gold in the 200, Lyles’ better race. He won the bronze in the event at the Tokyo Olympics, but he won three gold medals in the 200 at the 2019, 2022 and 2023 World Championships.
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The 27-year-old also holds the fourth-fastest time ever in the 200, behind only Jamaican sprinters Usain Bolt (twice) and Yohan Blake.
Should Lyles win gold in the 200, he’ll be the first American man to win the sprint double since Carl Lewis in 1984.
Here’s what you need to know about Lyles’ schedule for Wednesday, Aug. 7:
2024 Paris Olympics men’s 200-meter schedule for Aug. 7
2024 Paris Olympics men’s 200-meter results, schedule
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Monday, Aug. 5: Lyles wins Heat 6 in Round 1, advances with a time of 20.19 seconds
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Wednesday, Aug. 7: Men’s 200-meter semifinals at 2:02, 2:10 and 2:18 p.m. ET
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Thursday, Aug. 8: Men’s 200-meter finals at 2:30 p.m. ET
2024 Paris Olympics men’s 100-meter results
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Men’s 100-meter preliminary round: Lyles advances with a time of 10.04
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Men’s 100-meter semifinals: Lyles advances to final with a time of 9.83 seconds
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Men’s 100-meter final: Lyles wins the gold medal with a time of 9.784 seconds
NOAH LYLES: American sprinter is now the world’s fastest man. He was ready for this moment.
What events is Noah Lyles competing in at 2024 Paris Olympics?
After winning the gold in the 100-meter sprint, Lyles will run in two more events at the 2024 Olympics: the 200-meter sprint and 4×100-meter relay later this week. He may also run in the men’s 4×400-meter relay at the Summer Games.
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