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Usain Bolt's coach is in serious trouble over Noah Lyles' defense amid his Tyreek Hill controversy

The big topic in track and field right now is the drama between Miami Dolphins star Tyreek Hill and US Olympic sprinter Noah Lyles. Remember Lyles? He won gold in the 100 meters at the 2024 Paris Olympics. But now that news seems to be fading away, as a new controversy has emerged! Well, the new talk started when Lyles and Kishane Thompson put on one of the most nerve-wracking finishes of all time.

The gap between gold and silver was just 0.005 seconds! Lyles had a rocky start but made a dramatic comeback in the final meters and almost snatched the gold from Thompson. For a second it looked like Jamaica might pull away.

World champion Noah Lyles dazzled with a time of 9.79 seconds to take gold in the dramatic men's 100m final at the Paris Olympics. Both Lyles and his rival Kishane Thompson were timed at 9.79 seconds, but Lyles' time was officially recorded as 9.784 seconds, while Thompson's time was 9.789 seconds. The result shocked spectators and athletes, as Thompson had been in the lead for most of the race.

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Even the photo finish seemed to show Thompson's leg ahead of Lyles at the finish line. So how did Lyles get gold? That's the controversy that has been making headlines ever since.

It seems that Usain Bolt's coach Glen Mills, who was instrumental in Bolt's record-breaking career, recently commented on Noah Lyles' victory over Jamaican sprinter Kishane Thompson. Although he coached Bolt, Mills supported Lyles' recent victory. In a recent YouTube interview on Rewrite the narrativethe channel's presenter explained Mills' words, which he initially shared with Sports Max TV. Glen said: “I got the feeling Thompson thought he was the man to beat. Yeah, um, but he lost on a technicality at the finish line. And by the way, Noah Lyles won, so people can stop saying he stole. He won.”

The host continued: “That's just the way it goes. Those of us who are new to the sport and not officials may only learn as we go along. There can be emotions attached to the fact that Kishane Thompson was seen as the man to beat. He explained that he also thought Kishane Thompson was the man to beat. That was no accident.”

Now, on to the winner: No official decision was made at first as replays and photos were scrutinized. Eventually, the photos and slow-motion replays confirmed that Lyles was indeed the winner. It was very close – so close that comparisons were immediately made: by a hair, by a breath, by a blink of an eye. The Associated Press photo captures it perfectly. According to Olympic rules, a runner is not considered to have crossed the finish line until his upper body has crossed the line, which is why Lyles won. However, Glen also shared his other opinions on the matter.

Oblique Seville's coach is also Glen Mills, who recently shared his thoughts on the challenges that awaited him during the Paris Olympics. Mills had high hopes for Seville and expected a podium finish, but the athlete ended up in an unexpected eighth place with a time of 9.91 seconds. Reflecting on the disappointment, Mills said: “It's painful because we had very high expectations. I know he was upset because he said he didn't make the podium for the third time, but he's young and he'll get over it.”

Despite the setback, Mills remains optimistic and explains: “He will have his big day one day. I'm impressed that he's gotten a lot faster than last year and that he's achieved his personal best, not 100%, is extraordinary. I know he can be faster than 9.81.

Oblique Seville suffered an injury after the Olympic trials in Jamaica and was flown to Germany for immediate medical attention. Unfortunately, he had not fully recovered by the time of his competition. Mills had advised him to conserve his strength in the semi-finals, but Seville made it through and finished second behind Noah Lyles. Mills explained: “The unfortunate thing is that after the trials he got injured in the final and we sent him to Germany. They took great care of him there, but it took at least two to three weeks for his injury to heal completely.”

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However, Noah Lyles hasn't only been in the spotlight for his speed; he has also faced a number of challenges recently, especially after the challenge from Tyreek Hill.

The racial debate between Tyreek Hill and Noah Lyles

The debate between NFL star Tyreek Hill and Olympic sprinter Noah Lyles began when Hill boldly challenged Lyles to a race. Hill, known for his speed as a wide receiver for the Miami Dolphins, claimed he could outrun Lyles, who recently won gold in the 100 meters and bronze in the 200 meters at the 2024 Paris Olympics. This challenge quickly captured the public's imagination and sparked a heated debate about the comparable speeds of the two athletes.

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In response to the challenge, Dallas Cowboys edge rusher Micah Parsons spoke out on an episode of “The Edge with Micah Parsons.” Parsons advised Hill to stay away from the race because Lyles' professional sprinting skills would likely give him an advantage. Parsons pointed out the vast difference between track sprints and football speed, and emphasized that Lyles would likely outpace Hill. Parsons went even further, offering to bet $50,000 on Lyles if the race were held soon.

He acknowledged Hill's speed, but stressed that Hill would be inferior without a year or two of dedicated training. Despite the ongoing speculation, it appears that Hill, who is currently focused on his NFL training and battling a thumb injury, will not face Lyles anytime soon. What do you think about that?