Robert Griffin III has a subtle reaction to Noah Lyles clocking 19.60 in 200m just 4 weeks before the Olympics

Noah Lyles qualified for the Paris Olympics 2024 by winning 100m last week.

Robert Griffin III has a subtle reaction to Noah Lyles clocking 19.60 in 200m just 4 weeks before the Olympics

Noah Lyles and Robert Griffin III (Via LA Times/Imago)

As an avid follower of the Olympics, Robert Griffin III seems to be taking his sweet time in enjoying the Olympic trials as athletes all across the world compete for a place at the Paris Olympics 2024. And one track & field star in particular has left him stunned.

Defending world champion Noah Lyles, who is aiming for the Olympic gold to replace his previous bronze medal, impressed the former NFL player with his unbeatable performance in the semifinal heat. Clocking in a new world lead and meet a record of 19.60, Lyles won the 200-meter on Saturday and secured a place in the final.

RG3 was absolutely stunned seeing Lyles clocking in the impressive 19.60 and thus, gave him a special shoutout in a social media post shared on X where he addressed the athlete as a “ninja.”

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Noah Lyles just ran 19.60 in the 200m after floating through the last 20m of the race. This ninja is DIFFERENT.
Robert Griffin wrote on X, sharing the clip of Lyles’ winning moment at Hayward Field

As Lyles finished, he gave an iconic “Did I go it?” expression, which instantly caught the attention of the internet as he headed for the Olympics 2024 to be held in the French capital, Paris.

Noah Lyles keeps sights set on Paris Olympics 2024

Over the past few years, Noah Lyles has made the 200-meter deck his best event by winning numerous medals including gold at last summer’s World Championships in Budapest. Although he couldn’t succeed in securing the gold in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, he has made it clear that his goal is just that this year.

Last week after winning the 100-meter deck, the international superstar qualified for the Paris Olympics 2024 as he ought to compete in the 4×100 relay. And by winning the 200-meter, the sprinter has proved his dominance heading for the Olympics. 

Noah Lyles
Noah Lyles (Via NBC)
I felt like the first 10 meters were really good. By the time we got to the 80-meter mark, I was like, ‘Yeah, I got this race in the bag, let’s finish this up.
Noah Lyles said post-victory

Lyles is also aiming to break the undefeated world record set by the fastest man alive, Usain Bolt in the 2009 World Championship of 9.58 in 100-meter and 19.19 in 200-meter.

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