“Cause if I Don’t, Who Will?” — Lyles on Sprint Part 2
Noah Lyles in “The Fastest Man in the World”
Noah Lyles doesn’t just want to show his wins. He wants to show everything. In “The Fastest Man in the World”, a new short film, Lyles shows the full picture of what it takes to reach the top.
"I wanted people to see the good, the bad, the hard times, the glad times," Lyles explains.
"People see me on the podium and think it’s easy. I didn’t want to show just that. I wanted to show the business side, the fashion side, the frustrating moments, the moments I had to push through. I want to show it all because I know someone’s going to look at me and say, ‘I want to do better.’"
Noah Lyles at the premiere of Netflix Series “Sprinters”
Raising the profile of track and field
His mission is to raise the profile of track and field athletes and get them recognised outside the sporting world. “We have stars in this sport. These athletes should be seen on magazine covers, at red carpet events. They’ve got stories to tell, and they deserve the spotlight just as much as any other star. I’m hoping this film helps make that happen, not just for me, but for everyone.”
Reflecting on his own journey, Lyles shares how a simple question got him thinking about the bigger picture: “A few months ago, someone asked me, ‘If you could make your own movie, what would you call it?’ I thought about it for an hour, and I came back with To My Last Breath. Because that’s what it’s all about — fighting for every last breath, every moment, to make sure the world knows who you really are.”
Noah Lyles in “The Fastest Man in the World”
His vision for the future of track and field is clear! When asked why he gives so much to the sport, his answer is straightforward:
“Cause if I don’t, who will?”
And Noah isn’t just telling his own story. He’s opening the door for others to tell theirs. Calling out the entire NBA with his bold comment "World Champions of what?", was obviously going to add immense pressure to his career. But it grabbed the attention of people beyond track and field. And so will Netflix “Sprint Part Two”!
Different to Noah, Fred Kerley views Netflix’s involvement in the sport negatively. Find out why Kerley believes that athletes are slaves to Netflix and shoe brands.
