Noah Lyles decided to race with COVID-19. The USOPC's CEO is '100% comfortable' with that decision

Noah Lyles, of the United States, dons a face mask following his men's 200-meters final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France.

Noah Lyles, of the United States, dons a face mask following his men's 200-meters final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)


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PARIS — The head of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee says she is "100% comfortable" with Noah Lyles' decision to run in the 200 meters after testing positive for COVID-19 two days before the event. Lyles didn't publicly reveal he'd tested positive for the virus until after he won bronze Thursday night at the Paris Olympics. Sarah Hirshland is the CEO of USOPC. She told The Associated Press that protocols were put in place for Lyles after he tested positive and he was closely monitored by USA Track. She said whether or not Lyles raced was left for him to decide.

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