Noah Lyles reveals he had covid but chose to compete in 200 metres final

The American sprinter said he tested positive around five o’clock on Tuesday morning and woke up in the middle of the night “with chills”.
COVID: USA’s Noah Lyles, who finished third in the men’s 200 metres final, revealed afterward he had covid. Picture: Martin Rickett/PA

COVID: USA’s Noah Lyles, who finished third in the men’s 200 metres final, revealed afterward he had covid. Picture: Martin Rickett/PA

Noah Lyles revealed he had covid after collecting Olympic 200 metres bronze on Thursday night.

The American sprinter said he tested positive around five o’clock on Tuesday morning and woke up in the middle of the night “with chills”.

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