Bronze Medal After COVID-19 Diagnosis... US Track Athlete Ryles: "My Olympics End Here" [Paris Olympics]

Noah Lyles, the American track star who tested positive for COVID-19 yet still won the bronze medal in the men's 200m at the 2024 Paris Olympics, has withdrawn from his remaining events.

On the 8th (local time), Lyles won the bronze medal in the 200m final held at Stade de France in Paris, France, with a time of 19.50 seconds. However, immediately after crossing the finish line, he collapsed on the track in distress and left the stadium in a wheelchair.

On the 8th (local time), Noah Lyles of the United States appeared exhausted after winning the bronze medal in the men's 200m final at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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After the race, reports from CNN and other media outlets revealed that he had tested positive for COVID-19.

The 200m is Lyles' main event, and many expected him to win the gold medal. On the 5th, Lyles won the gold medal in the 100m final with a time of 9.784 seconds, and he was also scheduled to compete in the 400m relay and 1600m relay, aiming for four gold medals.

After the race, Lyles posted on social media that "the 200m race was my last event at the Paris Olympics" and expressed gratitude to "everyone who sent messages of support." He added, "It wasn't the Olympics I dreamed of, but it was a great joy. I hope everyone enjoyed the competition. See you next time."