Noah Lyles
U.S. Olympian Noah Lyles, seen signing autographs on Thursday, was considered the man to beat in the 200m at the 2021 Tokyo Games, but wound up third. (Joe Scarnici/Getty Images)
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While six-times world champion Noah Lyles’ brash, showman side was on display in the popular Netflix docuseries “SPRINT,” there is a softer, more vulnerable aspect to the 27-year-old American who needs to have his own space.
The show’s popularity, however, has made life in the Olympic Village miserable for Lyles, one of the Paris Games’ most visible athletes.
“Apparently the world loves “SPRINT” and athletes do too, and I’ve become kind of popular in the village,” Lyles said at the U.S. athletics team’s press conference on Monday.
“Unfortunately, that has come with its own set of challenges. I’m not even the most popular person in the village, so I know I’m not the only one who’s had to deal with this.
“Even though some might be superstars in your eyes, we still are human beings, and we do want to be able to have our space and our time,” he added.
Track and Field starts Thursday.