Noah Lyles, born on July 18, 1997, in Gainesville, Florida, is an American sprinter specializing in the 100m and 200m events. Coming from an athletic family, with both parents having track and field backgrounds, he quickly rose through the ranks of U.S. sprinting. Lyles announced his presence on the global stage with a World Championship win in 2019 and has since built a remarkable career, highlighted by his Olympic gold medal in the 100m at the Paris 2024 Olympics and multiple World Championship victories. His American record in the 200m (19.31 seconds) places him among the fastest men in history.