Updated On: 13 August, 2024 07:46 AM IST | Paris | AP
Despite fears of bronchitis and testing COVID-19 positive, American sprint ace Lyles pushed himself to win 200 metre bronze medal at Paris Olympics

USA’s bronze medalist Noah Lyles after competing in the men’s 200m final in Paris last Thursday. Pic/Getty Images
Asthma didn’t stop Noah Lyles from taking on the 200 metre at the Paris Olympics, even after testing positive for COVID-19.
Despite fears of bronchitis and conflicting reports about his fever, Lyles won a bronze medal just two days after his positive test. He was concerned more about the virus’ severe symptoms than his temperature, which his coach Lance Brauman claimed rose to 102 degrees.