Noah Lyles, who tested positive for COVID-19, raced in the 200-meter finals and won bronze.
Here’s what people are saying about it.
The 27-year-old couldnt seem to catch his breath and was taken off the track in a wheelchair.
In an interview after Thursdays 200-meter finals, Lyles said: I still wanted to run.
They said it was possible.
And it was: Lyles came away with a bronze medal.
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He had been vocal about wanting to go for double gold after winning the mens 100m on Sunday.
Why was Lyles allowed to race?
After a thorough medical evaluation, Noah chose to compete tonight.
We respect his decision and will continue to monitor his condition closely, the statement said.
Itsrecommendedbut not required to self-isolate, which Lyles did up until the race.
Noah Lyles has asthma and is at higher risk for severe COVID.
They had no preventative measures & let him race & collapse while sick with COVID.
Adam Peatys sore throat as he missed gold.
Lani Pallister out of her medal-race altogether.
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These Olympics have been a lesson in where Covid denial has got the world.
Even the fittest people in the world cant pretend it away.
Im healthy, Bednarek said.
I do everything I can to double-check my bodys healthy.
And Jasmine Jones, who finished fourth in the womens 400-meter hurdles said: Thats crazy.
Hes fantastic for that.
Yeah, wow, I didnt know that.
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