Noah Lyles makes an honest confession about his current form as he gears up for the upcoming track season

Noah Lyles recently gave an update when asked about his current fitness. The 2024 Paris Olympics gold medalist is frequently seen giving updates to the fans through his social media posts and videos.

At the 2024 Games, he bagged a gold medal in the 100m event after posting a staggering time of 9.79 (.784) seconds to lead the race by five one-thousandths of a second, ahead of Jamaica's Kishane Thompson, who posted 9.79 (.789) seconds. In the same race, he also surpassed his fellow teammate Fred Kerley, who secured third place with 9.81 seconds.

Additionally, the American sprinter followed Letsile Tebogo and Kenny Bednarek to earn a bronze medal in the 200m event. While Tebogo and Bednarek listed 19:46 and 19:62 seconds, Bednarek registered 19:70 seconds. He achieved this glorious feat even after being diagnosed with COVID-19.

Lyles, who runs his own YouTube channel, showcasing his journey and sharing high-quality Track and Field training videos, behind-the-scenes cinematics, and fashion reviews, recently held a Q&A session on his Instagram stories. When one of the fans asked him about his present physical state, Lyles shared a video of himself performing a 100m dash, suggesting he is working hard.

"I'm in the hustle stage."

Screenshot of Noah Lyles Q&A session on Instagram story.

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Noah Lyles pays tribute to Ralph Mann as the Olympic medalist passes away

Noah Lyles of Team United States during the Olympic Games 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Getty Images)

Noah Lyles recently paid tribute to former Olympian Ralph Mann, who passed away at the age of 75. Mann's final moments arrived on January 2, 2025. Held in the highest regard in the athletics world, he competed in the 400m hurdles event at the 1972 Munich Olympics, bagging a silver medal.

Sharing an unseen picture with Mann, Lyles expressed his gratitude towards the former who helped him earn success as a 60m runner and become a 100m Olympic Champion.

"For those who don’t know who this is, this is Ralph Man," Lyles wrote. "An Olympian and former world Record holder But that’s not why I know him. I know Ralph because he is the crazy scientist that helped me and my coach turn me into the athlete I am today. He brought a new way of thinking to my starting blocks that help me to become a great 60m runner and 100m Olympic Champion. I will forever be grateful for the love and support he showed me and for sharing his craft I will forever remember you. RIP Ralph and THANK YOU 🙏🏾 🕊️"

Notably, Lyles will be seen competing in his first race of the 2025 season on February 2, 2025 at the Boston Indoor Grand Prix.