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American track legend Michael Johnson is backing polarizing Olympic champion Noah Lyles to thrive from the backlash he receives.
American track legend Michael Johnson has thrown his weight behind Olympic champion Noah Lyles, predicting that the sprinter will continue to thrive under adversity.
Lyles, a flamboyant and outspoken figure in athletics, has earned as many admirers as detractors, dividing opinion with his personality and public remarks.
Despite the criticism, Johnson believes it is precisely this opposition that fuels Lyles' greatness.
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“Whether he succeeds or fails, he’s already getting the backlash and the vitriol, people don’t like him, people don’t like what he’s saying,” Johnson remarked in an episode of Netflix's Sprint.
“I think that Noah is the one person who has figured out how to handle it, but I also wonder if Noah has figured out that he needs that in order to be his best.”
Johnson’s observations were on full display at the Paris Olympics, where Lyles silenced his critics with an electrifying performance.
The reigning 100m and 200m world champion clinched gold in the 100m final, clocking a blistering 9.79 seconds.
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In the 200m, he added a bronze to his tally with a time of 19.70 seconds, proving his resilience in the face of immense scrutiny.
As Lyles continues to divide opinion, Johnson’s prediction could signal even greater achievements in 2025, if adversity is indeed the key to unlocking Lyles' potential.
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