Noah Lyles became the first American to win the gold medal in the 100 meters in Olympics in 20 years. Magic Johnson was among those to congratulate him
NBA great Magic Johnson was among the first to congratulate sprinter Noah Lyles for winning the 100 meters at the Olympics Sunday.
Lyles became the first American to win the event since Justin Gatlin in 2004 in Athens. Lyles won a photo finish with a winning time of 9.79. He edged Kishane Thompson and Fred Kerley. Johnson, a Hall of Famer, wasted little time to celebrate the victory. He immediately took to social media. Here's what Johnson posted on X: "We’re all on the yacht cheering for Noah Lyles winning the Men’s 100M race and remaining the fastest man in the world! It’s the first time in 20 years that the US brings home the gold in the Men’s 100! Wow - what an exciting race!!"
We’re all on the yacht cheering for Noah Lyles after winning the Men’s 100M race and remaining the fastest man in the world! It’s the first time in 20 years that the US brings home the gold in the Men’s 100! Wow - what an exciting race!!Former Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade also joined the celebration. He used it as opportunity to silence those who criticize males for wearing nail polish. Wade is also part of the nail-painting fraternity.Lyles is now in the same class with Johnson and Wade.
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