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Noah Lylesโ€™ Olympic Blunder: When the Sprinting King Faces a Rookie Challenge!

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Did Louie Hinchliffe just steal Noah Lyles' Olympic thunder? Find out how the underdog sprinted past the reigning champ at the Paris Olympics!

In an electrifying opening heat at the Paris Olympics, reigning world champion Noah Lyles found himself in an unexpected twist of fate, finishing second to Britain's Louie Hinchliffe. With a time of 10.04 seconds, Lyles recorded his slowest run in over a year, proving that even the best can have off days. As the Olympic spotlight shone brightly, Lyles, known for his dazzling speed and confidence, learned a valuable lesson: every race can be a gamble, and sometimes the underdog surprises old favorites like the classic match-up of David vs. Goliath.

Hinchliffe, who boasts an impressive training background under the mentorship of seasoned coach Carl, showed that he came prepared to take on the heavyweights in the sprinting arena. With racing shoes laced up and nerves electrified, Hinchliffe edged out Lyles with a remarkable performance that caught the eyes of fans and experts alike. "These boys are getting faster!" exclaimed Lyles, who has always had an eye for friendly competition, signaling that heโ€™s ready for redemption in the upcoming rounds.

Despite the rocky start, Lyles isnโ€™t backing down. This is just the beginning of his quest in the 100m, as he has set audacious goals for the Olympic journey ahead. Known for not just his speed, but also for his larger-than-life personality, Lyles has vowed to upstage his competitors and win the highly coveted sprint double. His charm and determination highlight a competitive spirit that makes the games thrilling for fans, underlining the unpredictable nature of athletics.

Fans are eager to see if Lyles' close call will fuel him to unleash his famed lightning-fast pace in the next races. Will he triumph and overcome the challenge posed by newcomers? Speculation is rife ahead of the semis, where viewers anticipate battle lines to be drawn. With a history of rivalries and sportsmanship, the upcoming heats promise gripping action as world-class athletes clash.

Fun fact: Noah Lyles isnโ€™t just a sprinter; he also has a talent for entertaining, often seen engaging fans on social media with humor and charisma. Another interesting tidbit: the last time a reigning world champion stumbled in the heats was during the 2004 Olympics when all eyes were on a then-unknown sprinter. Will history repeat itself or will Lyles rise to take the crown?

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Louie Hinchliffe proves 100m quality by beating Noah Lyles in ... (The Guardian)

Britain's surprise package Louie Hinchliffe claimed a qualifying edge on favourite Noah Lyles in the Olympic in 100m heats.

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Noah Lyles learns lesson in Olympics 100m heats: 'These boys are ... (The Athletic)

In his Olympic debut in the 100-meter dash, Noah Lyles ran 10.04, his slowest time in over a year.

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Noah Lyles finishes 2nd in 100m heat, reaches Olympic semis - ESPN (ESPN)

American sprinter Noah Lyles, who's expected to contend for gold, posted his slowest 100m time (10.04 seconds) in more than a year, as he places 2nd in his ...

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Paris Olympics: Noah Lyles has a plan to upstage even the great ... (Yahoo Sports)

Lyles arrives in Paris with some audacious goals, but not everyone is a fan of his bravado.

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Team USA's Noah Lyles closes strong to advance in 100 meters (WWLP.com)

The American got off to a sluggish start and finished in 10.04 seconds, which was .06 behind Louie Hinchliffe, a British sprinter being trained by Carl ...

Track and field recap, Aug. 3: Noah Lyles makes Paris Olympic debut (NBC Olympics)

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Noah Lyles gets second in a surprising 100m opening heat at ... (USA TODAY)

Noah Lyles didn't get off to a good start in his first 100-meter race at the Paris Olympics. The reigning world champ races again Sunday.

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Noah Lyles closes strong to advance in 1st round of the 100 in Paris ... (The Associated Press)

Noah Lyles finished second in his opening heat of the 100 meters at the Olympics but still advanced and kept alive his hopes for the sprint double.

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Noah Lyles Admits He 'Downplayed Competitors' After Finishing ... (Sports Illustrated)

Noah Lyles, the 2023 world champion in the 100m and arguably the United States' best chance at gold in the event, on Saturday finished second in Heat 3 of ...

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How Noah Lyles plans to become track's greatest showman at Paris ... (USA TODAY)

Track and field's new superstar? Noah Lyles wants to be a legend, and the Paris Olympics could be his showcase. Here's how he planned for this moment.

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Noah Lyles makes his Paris Olympic debut in men's 100m heats (NBC News)

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Paris Preview for Sunday, Aug. 4: Suni Lee in gymnastics spotlight ... (CBS News 8)

The action is heating up at the track and more medals are on the line at the pool on Sunday at the 2024 Olympics. Plus, Suni Lee competes in the uneven ...

Paris Olympics Day 9 Preview (Aug. 4): Lyles locks in on 100m ... (NBC Olympics)

Each day of the 2024 Paris Olympics, NBC Olympics will run down all sports in action, highlighting major athletes and marquee events.

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2024 Olympics schedule Aug. 4: Sunisa Lee, Noah Lyles (The Associated Press)

Sunisa Lee takes U.S. teammate Simone Biles' place in the gymnastics spotlight at the 2024 Paris Olympics when she looks to medal in the uneven bars.

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Noah Lyles runs 100 Sunday and tries to become first American to ... (USA TODAY)

American sprinter Noah Lyles has a chance to be crowned the fastest man in the world Sunday. But he's going to have plenty of competition.

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Critics Pile On Noah Lyles After Surprising First-Round 100 Heat At ... (Yahoo News Malaysia)

American sprint star Noah Lyles made an underwhelming debut at the Paris Olympics on Saturday and fans let him know it. (Watch the race below.).

Track and field recap, Aug. 4: Noah Lyles, Sydney McLaughlin ... (NBC Olympics)

Recapping track and field action from August 4, including the men's 100m final and opening rounds in the women's 400m hurdles, 200m and men's 110m hurdles.

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Athletics | M 100m Heats | Noah Lyles | Paris 2024 Highlights (Olympics)

Team USA win a bronze medal in Men's Eight Final.

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Paris Olympics 2024 live updates: Noah Lyles, golf and swimming ... (The Washington Post)

Follow here for the latest results and highlights from the Paris Olympics, where medals will be awarded in in golf, swimming and track and field on Day 9.

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