U.S. sprinter Noah Lyles, one of the most famous modern track and field athletes, is not happy with the state of his sport.
The American sprinter, who won gold in the men's 200-meter final at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on Friday, has consistently voiced his frustration with the sport’s dwindling public interest in non-Olympic years, advocating for a fundamental overhaul of track and field’s structure to elevate its standing.
"We’re an amateur sport,” Lyles said in an interview. He criticized the lack of a clear professional distinction in track, suggesting such a line could be established by governing bodies, specific meets, or a dedicated track and field league.
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