Noah Lyles announced his Olympic victory in the 200 meters in Paris to great media effect before the race - and lived up to the high expectations. But the sprinter is also present outside of sport: his commitment to Black Lives Matter, his open approach to therapy for his mental health problems and his own rap songs show the exceptional athlete's diverse talent and self-confidence.
All the Facts about the Sprintstar at a Glance:
- Olympic champion on the hunt for records
- Dealing openly with mental health problems and therapy
- Commitment to Black Lives Matter
- Rap as a passion alongside running
- Top sprinter with asthma and ADHD
- It clicks at the opening of the 2012 Olympics
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