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Noah Lyles younger brother Josephus inspires young athletes in Nigeria
The American sprinter has inspired young athletes in Nigeria by donating running kits to help nurture their talents and pursue their dreams in athletics.
Noah Lyles’ younger brother Josephus Lyles has impacted the lives of young kids in Nigeria by donating running kits as he seeks to build his own legacy.
Through his foundation, Josephus Lyles donated important running gear including canvases, spikes, and other training kits. He made the donations possible through Nigerian athletics coaches Kayode Yaya and coach Osuagwu Chima.
The young kids from the HIT Athletics Club in Benin, Edo State-Nigeria will now train without difficulties thanks to Josephus. Coach Kayode Yaya, who coaches Nigeria’s long jump sensation Ese Brume, was in awe of the kindness show by Noah Lyles’ younger brother.
He explained that the young athletes will certainly be filled with joy following the gesture from the American sprinter and it is proof to them that they have a bright future when it comes to athletics.
"This donation means so much to our young athletes. Josephus’ generosity provides not only equipment but inspiration and hope. He has shown them that their dreams are within reach and that their hard work is recognized, even from across the globe,” Coach Yaya said.
Meanwhile, the donation will be looking to aid the young, talented athletes, who lack access to quality training equipment. This will help them nurture their talent and help them grow in the sport. Coach Yaya explained that the resources will place them in a better position to train with confidence and pursue excellence.
This season, Josephus Lyles missed the Paris Olympic Games as he finished outside the podium bracket in both the 100m and 200m at the US Olympic trials.
In the men’s 100m, he was eliminated in the semifinal after finishing fifth as his brother, Noah Lyles claimed the win. In the semifinal of the 200m, he finished fourth and could not proceed to the final. He rounded up his season in July and has been training since then in preparation for the 2025 season.
Josephus Lyles will be looking to follow in the footsteps of his elder brother Noah Lyles and make it to the World Championships in Tokyo, Japan.
(11/20/2024) Views: 180 ⚡AMPby Abigael Wafula
