How Noah Lyles found peace — and his elite form — after a challenging Olympic year

When he returned from Tokyo, Lyles didn’t wish to run on the Prefontaine Basic, a high-profile Diamond League meet in Eugene, Ore., on Aug. 21 as scheduled. He had been operating all 12 months, ready practically two years for one second, and now he needed a clear break from monitor. His mom, who additionally serves as his supervisor, inspired him to race. Lyles informed her he’d speak together with his sports activities therapist about it.