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Noah Lyles had categorically dismissed talk of supposed 'rivalry' with Canada in the men's 4 x 100 meter relay last May, but following their failiure in Paris, Bailey has not minced his words.
Canadian sprinting legend Donovan Bailey has hit back at American sprinter Noah Lyles, accusing him of arrogance after the U.S. men's 4x100m relay team faltered at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Lyles had previously dismissed any notion of a rivalry with Team Canada, but their Olympic performance proved otherwise.
Anchored by Andre De Grasse, Canada clinched gold in the 4x100m relay, marking their third consecutive Olympic podium finish. In stark contrast, Team USA, plagued by inconsistencies, failed to medal, leaving them waiting until the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics for redemption.
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12:20 - 03.11.2024
Former Olympic 100m champion Donovan Bailey on why he snubbed Jamaica to represent Canada
Bailey, who won two gold medals at the 1996 Olympic games and was once the world record holder in the 100 meters, has explained why he snubbed birth country Jamaica to run for Canada.
The victory also served as poetic justice for Canada, whose relay prowess had been belittled by Lyles earlier in the season. In a viral clip from the World Relays in the Bahamas, Lyles feigned ignorance when asked about a U.S.-Canada rivalry, repeatedly asking, "Who?"
Appearing as a pundit for CBC Sport, Bailey didn’t mince words in responding to Lyles’ remarks.
“You have to have that sort of bravado when you are in the sprints, but there is an easy way to humble someone, and that is by spanking them,” Bailey said.
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18:37 - 28.11.2024
'Yo've gotta punch him in the mouth' - Justin Gatlin sends advice to Kishane Thompson, Fred Kerley & Co on how to stop Noah Lyles
Justin Gatlin has offered advice to sprinters like Kishane Thompson and Fred Kerley on how to stop Noah Lyles, citing Christian Coleman's victory over his American counter part during the 60 meter dash final of the 2024 World Indoor Championships as an example.
Bailey referenced Lyles’ dominance in the 100m at the Olympics, as well as Letsile Tebogo’s victory in the 200m, before celebrating Canada’s turn to triumph. “It is Canada’s turn now. You can punch yourself in the chest,” he quipped.
Bailey also questioned the United States’ team selection and relay strategy, pointing to their underwhelming performance as a result of poor preparation and team dynamics.
“It is shocking to me that America, such a patriotic country desperate to win all the time, does not put Grant Holloway [on the relay team],” Bailey remarked. “He is the 110 meters hurdles champion and one of their best relay guys.”
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17:01 - 29.11.2024
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Bailey highlighted the U.S.’s failure to organize training camps or foster familiarity among their relay runners, contrasting it with Canada’s approach. “Canada won because of experience, comfort, familiarity, and speed,” he asserted.
While Lyles remains a dominant force in individual events, the U.S. team’s inability to gel in the relays has left room for Canada to shine. With Paris 2024 reinforcing Canada’s status as a relay powerhouse, all eyes will now turn to Los Angeles 2028, where Team USA hopes to reclaim their former glory.
Bailey’s words serve as both a celebration of Canada’s triumph and a challenge to the U.S. to rethink their approach. Whether they heed the advice remains to be seen.
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