Noah Lyles, the American track star, secured the title of “fastest man in the world” by winning the gold medal in the 100-meter race at the Paris Olympics. He gave all the credit to God for his victory.
We often face doubts in our lives. But Noah’s story shows us that when we trust in God, amazing things can happen. It’s a reminder that with faith, we can overcome any challenge, just like Noah did on the track.
The race in France was truly exciting. 27-year-old Noah won by a tiny margin – just five thousandths of a second! Even Michael Johnson, a famous Olympic champion, said it was the best final he had ever seen. It was so close that at first, no one knew who had won. Noah even thought he had lost and started to congratulate the other runner.
Before the race, Noah was seen saying, “Thank you, God. Thank you, God.” This wasn’t just a habit; it was a real expression of his faith. Later, when asked what he was thinking right before the race, he smiled and said the same thing: “Thank you, God.”
Noah’s path to Olympic gold hasn’t been easy. He’s had to deal with asthma, allergies, dyslexia, ADD, anxiety, and depression. But he doesn’t let these things hold him back. He shared a powerful message on social media, saying, “I have Asthma, allergies, dyslexia, ADD, anxiety and Depression. But, I will tell you that what you have does not define what you can become. Why Not You.” Isn’t that encouraging?
His faith has been a big help in dealing with these challenges. After the race, Noah talked about his relationship with God. He said, “I had to find my own journey with God, and a lot of that came through track because there were a lot of times where I thought I don’t know if I can do this. God, if you really want me to do this, give me a sign. He gave me a sign, and I said, ‘I’ll never doubt You again.'” It seems this moment really strengthened Noah’s faith.
Noah believes God has helped him in his running career. After winning another important race in June, he said, “I’ve said it all season, but it helps to not have depression.” He added, “I thank God every day for getting me through each and every round. Healthy, mentally and physically.” It’s clear that Noah sees his success as a blessing from God.
Noah’s win was also a tribute to his coach, Rashawn Jackson, who had passed away just a month before the Olympics. Noah got emotional when he talked about this. He said, “I don’t think it’s completely sunk in to be honest. My coach Rashawn Jackson recently died. And you know, I remember when I was running on the back stretch and I was like: ‘This one is for you man.'” Noah wished his coach could have been there to see him win. He said, “I thought he was going to be here to see it. I’m going to be honest. But, I know that he’s watching.”
Noah’s mother was thrilled about her son’s victory. She told a news channel, “I’m so excited. I can’t believe it. It’s a lot. I’m so excited. I think I screamed harder than I’ve ever screamed before.”
Noah’s journey reminds us that God can help us overcome any obstacle. Whether we’re dealing with health issues, learning difficulties, or other challenges, we can always turn to God for strength and guidance. Noah’s example encourages us to keep going, even when things get tough.
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