Noah Lyles, the American sprinter, found himself in the spotlight recently, but not for his athletic achievements. After missing the Olympics 4×100-meter relay at the Paris Olympics due to a positive COVID-19 diagnosis, Lyles was seen partying in a Paris nightclub. The incident has sparked controversy and raised questions about athlete responsibility and the importance of following health protocols during the ongoing pandemic.
Lyles, who was considered a strong contender for the 4×100-meter relay in the Paris Olympics, was forced to withdraw from the event after testing positive for COVID-19. The news came as a shock to many fans and fellow athletes, as Lyles had been vocal about his ambitions and preparation for the Games. However, what followed the diagnosis was even more surprising – a video emerged showing Lyles enjoying himself in a crowded nightclub in Paris.
The footage quickly went viral, drawing criticism and backlash from the public and the sporting community. Many questioned Lyles’ decision to engage in such high-risk behavior after testing positive for the virus.
In footage shared by TikTok user sam.bion.promo, Lyles looked back to full health as he bounced around the dancefloor in the middle of a large crowd at popular spot L’Arc Paris.
At one stage a friend draped him in a USA flag as the dancing continued, with the 100m champion clearly in fine spirits following his successful Games.
Yet several users pointed out the amazing powers of recovery Lyles seems to possess just over two days after he was deemed unfit to help America in the 4x100m relay.
One wrote: ‘From the ER to the Club in a day…. Amazing’.
Another put: ‘that was a speedy recovery’.
‘Them athletes recovery time is amazing lol,’ wrote a third.
While one simply concluded: ‘Hes so fine’.
Other Olympics stars were also at the nightclub on Sunday night, including Simone Biles, Leon Marchand and Derrick White.
One day after his USA teammates were disqualified from the 4x100m relay for a botched handoff in Paris, Lyles announced he was Covid free after sharing a photo of his negative test.
He first tested positive last Tuesday, before finishing third in Thursday’s 200m final behind Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo and American teammate Kenneth Bednarek.
As the world continues to grapple with the challenges of COVID-19, athletes must lead by example and demonstrate a commitment to following guidelines and protocols to protect themselves and others.
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