The highly anticipated Season 2 of Netflix’s docuseries Sprint has pulled back the curtain on a poignant moment between Olympic champion and his sprinting rival, prior to the 2024 Paris Olympics
The show delves into the dynamics between the two American sprinters, who faced high stakes and intense scrutiny as they prepared for a showdown in the 100m and 200m events
For Lyles, the Paris Olympics marked the culmination of a stellar season
As the overwhelming favorite in the 200m and a strong contender in the 100m, he carried immense confidence
In contrast, Kerley had endured a turbulent run-up to the games, including a mishap at the 2024 New York Grand Prix that led to his withdrawal from the event
Olympic bronze medalist Fred Kerley has recently opened up about how a mishap at the 2024 New York Grand Prix in the build up to the 2024 Paris Olympics fueled his qualification for the games.
This decision drew criticism from the athletic world, casting doubts on Kerley’s readiness to compete with the best.
Despite the rivalry, Lyles extended a hand of encouragement.
In a reflective moment captured by Sprint, he candidly remarked, “Right now he’s not in the top three, and that’s a battle that he’s going to have to face all by himself. I’m just saying it’s an uphill battle.”
These words, far from discouraging, underscored Lyles’ recognition of the challenges Kerley faced and the resilience needed to overcome them.
Kerley rose to the occasion at the US trials, securing his place on the Olympic team alongside Lyles and Kenny Bednarek.
Olympic champion Noah Lyles has revealed that his bronze medal in the men's 200m final at the 2024 Paris Olympics his dearest to him following health issues prior to the race.
The Olympic 100m final proved to be a thrilling race, with Kerley clinching the bronze medal in 9.81 seconds.
Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson and Lyles both recorded times of 9.79 seconds, with Lyles narrowly winning gold by milliseconds.