EUGENE, Oregon – A sluggish start ended one dream for American sprinter Noah Lyles, but the world 200-meter champion has hopes for others in both his favorite event and for social justice.
Raising his left fist in a black glove before the 100m final at the U.S. Olympic trials on Sunday, Lyles, who finished seventh, said later he would still challenge for the Tokyo Olympics 200m gold and work to end social injustice in America.
“Black lives matter,” said Lyles, who was far off his best on the track, finishing in 10.05. “We’re still dying in the street.
Asked about the raised fist and glove, echoing the 1968 Olympics Black Power salute by U.S. sprinters Tommie Smith and John C…
Keep on reading: Lyles leaves a message that goes beyond his poor 100m showing