American star Noah Lyles happy to stay busy during off year
He will compete in Friday’s semifinals and is expected to contend in the 200 on Saturday.“Some people take an off year as a year to not do stuff,” Lyles told reporters. And I don’t see that as a reason to stop doing what I’m best at, which is getting out here and running fast. His participation in the Ultimate Championships was in question late last year, but Lyles has emerged as one of the meet’s biggest proponents, as World Athletics announced he would serve as “Ultimate MC” and creative advisor.“I plan to win that.
- ▪He will compete in Friday’s semifinals and is expected to contend in the 200 on Saturday.“Some people take an off year as a year to not do stuff,” Lyles told reporters.
- ▪And I don’t see that as a reason to stop doing what I’m best at, which is getting out here and running fast.
- ▪His participation in the Ultimate Championships was in question late last year, but Lyles has emerged as one of the meet’s biggest proponents, as World Athletics announced he would serve as “Ultimate MC” and creative advisor.“I plan to wi
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