The world’s fastest man is coming home to Alexandria next Sunday (Sept. 22).
Alexandria native Noah Lyles will return to Alexandria after winning the gold medal in the 100 meters in a photo-finish and bronze in the 200m at the Paris Olympics. There will be a rally celebration in his honor at Chinquapin Park and in Alexandria City High School’s gymnasium starting at 3 p.m.
Mayor Justin Wilson announced Lyles’ return on Facebook.
“The fastest man in the world is an Alexandrian and it’s time to party,” Wilson wrote. “Join us next weekend as we celebrate Noah Lyles on his return to Alexandria!”
Lyles, who is a 2016 ACHS graduate, also returned to a hero’s welcome and received the key to the city after he winning the bronze in the 200m in the Tokyo Olympics.
City Council Member John Taylor Chapman said after Lyles won bronze in his last race that it’s a special thing to have an Olympian from your home town.
“It’s definitely not common to be the hometown of the fastest man in the world,” Chapman said. “It’s great to see him continue to elevate, continue to just be amazing.”
Attendees will need to register for the free event.
According to the city:
Join us for a celebration of Noah Lyles and his 2024 Summer Olympic medal wins in the 100 and 200m races! Appearances from the Lyles Brothers Sports Foundation, the Alexandria City High School Band, members of City Council and Alexandria City Public Schools, and of course, Noah Lyles himself. Dress in red, white and blue and bring your best cheers!
