Noah Lyles Wins A U.S. Title On Competitive Final Day At Track Nationals
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Athlete Bio#
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Height
5'5"
Age
29
Hometown
Charleston, SC
Education
University of Mississippi
Quick Facts
- Daughter of Herbert Johnson and Clarissa Saunders
- Has one sister, Tanzania
- Started throwing shot put and discus in ninth grade
- Enjoys playing the piano
- Named the 2014 Gatorade National Girls Track and Field Athlete of the Year
- Set the all-time national high school girls record holder in the shot put
Olympic Experience
- 3-time Olympian; 1-time Olympic medalist (1 silver)
- Olympic Games Paris 2024, 11th (Shot Put - Women)
- Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, silver (Shot Put - Women)
- Olympic Games Rio de Janeiro 2016, 5th (Shot Put - Women)
World Championships Experience
- Most recent: 2017 – 10th (Shot Put - Women)
- Years of participation: Shot Put - Women 2017
- Top finish: 10th – 2017 (Shot Put - Women)
Athlete News#
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This week’s USATF Outdoor Championships determine the U.S. team that competes at next month’s world championships. For the athletes who qualify, the U.S. championships will also serve as a key preview. That’s because both events are being held at Hayw...
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