Noah Lyles divides opinion but he is great for future of athletics
American sprinter is unafraid to set high expectations – he excelled when it mattered most, running his fastest-ever 100m race to claim gold
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American sprinter is unafraid to set high expectations – he excelled when it mattered most, running his fastest-ever 100m race to claim gold
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