This archive report was first published on 25 August 2019.
On a sweltering summer day in Paris, Noah Lyles, a 22-year-old sprinter, showcased his exceptional speed, winning the 200m at the Diamond League in 19.65 seconds.
As he crossed the finish line, Lyles reflected on the importance of execution in his training and racing, likening it to a math equation: 'one simple error and the moment is lost.'
With a keen eye for detail, Lyles has honed his skills, employing a meticulous approach to race day, much like his training sessions at an anonymous track.
Positioning himself as one of the pretenders to fill the large footprints left by Usain Bolt, Lyles has made a name for himself in the sprinting world, storming to 19.50 seconds over 200m in Lausanne last month, making him the fourth-fastest man over that distance.
With a warning that there is much more to come, Lyles hinted at his impressive practice times, beating his season's best twice in the 100m.
As the world championships in Doha approach, Lyles is confident in his pre-season training regime, which included three months of volume training to prepare for the long season.
