After a shocking third finish in the 200m race, USA's Noah Lyles revealed that he tested positive for Covid before his race and, thus, has bowed out of the Paris Olympics 2024 edition on Thursday (Aug 8).

Paris Olympics: Wait, what? Noah Lyles reveals being Covid positive after 200m bronze win, out of tournament

American sprinter Noah Lyles won the 200m New York City Grand Prix on June 24, hitting 19.83 seconds on the clock. The sprinter also equaled former sprinting legend Usain Bolt's record of most 200m race victories as well, reported NBC Sports.

American sprinter Noah Lyles equals Usain Bolt's career record in 200m event - WATCH

American Noha Lyles looked to have shattered the 200m world record set by Jamaican great Usain Bolt as he seems to have completed the track in just 18.90 seconds in the Inspiration Games before it was revealed that he only ran 185m.

Noah Lyles' 200m 'world record' taken away as he ran just 185m