COVID-19 couldn’t keep Noah Lyles down for long.
Just days after being forced to withdraw from Olympic competition due to the virus, Lyles was seen energetically dancing the night away at L’Arc nightclub in Paris, according to a video that surfaced on Monday.
The 27-year-old sprinter, who captured a bronze medal in the 200-meter final on August 8, had a dramatic and concerning moment during the race.
After crossing the finish line, Lyles collapsed and had to be taken off the track in a wheelchair. It was later revealed that he had been battling COVID-19 and ran the race with a staggering 102-degree fever.
Lyles’ condition understandably worried many, but just two days after his bronze medal finish, the sprinter took to social media to declare that he was on the mend. “Thank God, I am COVID free,” Lyles wrote in a post on X (formerly known as Twitter) on August 10, sharing a photo of a negative COVID test as proof of his recovery.
But it wasn’t long before Lyles was back in the spotlight for a different reason. On Sunday, just two days after announcing his recovery, a video surfaced showing Lyles enjoying a night out in Paris. He was seen dancing to Pop Smoke tracks alongside fellow Olympians, including Simone Biles, who was also at the club according to TMZ.
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Lyles’ quick return to the social scene caught the attention of fans and followers online. One X user humorously remarked, “I told y’all bro dropped that negative Covid test on his page so he can go party and nobody look at him funny. What a guy, man.”
The celebration came as a relief to many who were concerned about Lyles’ health following his collapse on the track. His mother, Keisha Caine Bishop, had taken to Instagram to express her fears during those tense moments. “This was one of the scariest moments of my life!” she wrote. “Watching my son hold his chest gasping for air while the stadium security refused to call a doctor as I begged them to send him help. They also refused to do anything to help. They totally ignored me! No parent should ever have to experience this feeling of helplessness!”
Lyles has been open about his health struggles throughout his life, facing not only physical challenges but also mental health battles. “I have Asthma, allergies, dyslexia, ADD, anxiety, and Depression,” he shared in an inspirational message during the Olympics. “But I will tell you that what you have does not define what you can become. Why Not You!”
Lyles’ resilience is evident not only in his athletic achievements but also in his ability to bounce back from adversity.
His night out in Paris served as a reminder of his indomitable spirit, as he continues to overcome challenges both on and off the track.
