In his professional track and field career, Noah Lyles has made significant progress. He just won some noteworthy awards and restored his position as the best athlete in the world.
He has been an unstoppable force, whether it was winning the 200-meter heat in the Zurich Diamond League or taking first place on the podium at the recently finished World Championships in Budapest.
Lyles is a pioneer in reestablishing American dominance in the field of track and field. One of his fellow players has shared some amusing insider information on Noah Lyles while he is at the height of his success.
This athlete, who was previously a well-known member of the American track and field community, is now a well-known cornerback in American football. Marlon Humphrey, a rising star for the Baltimore Ravens, is the player.
Many people are unaware of the Humphrey’s connection to sports, though. As a result, this American NFL player revealed during a podcast why he was chosen over Noah Lyles.
Marlon Humphrey was selected instead of Noah Lyles
The NFL cornerback announced that he was competing in the 2013 Donetsk World Youth Championships during a podcast appearance by Marlon Humphrey. He said he made it through the preliminary rounds, advanced to the finals, finished in second place, and earned the silver medal.
He continued by saying that there was a relay competition at the conclusion of the day, and the officials had approached him and said, “We need you; we really don’t want Noah to race.” Humphrey continued to chuckle when he learned that Noah Lyles wasn’t chosen to compete.
He further disclosed that he was told that by participating in the race, the team would be more likely to succeed.
The interviewer then asked Humphrey in a lighthearted manner, “Where’d Your Speed Go?” as he is now a professional NFL athlete and no longer runs. Noah Lyles was also interested in this podcast, and he commented on this discussion on his Instagram story by writing, “Yah I remember that World youth team. I believe I failed when I was 16 years old.”
Additionally, there were emojis of laughter in the caption. The story may be humorous, but it also demonstrates the commitment and effort Noah Lyles made in order to reach the top of his profession.