Noah Lyles Gives Injury Update in New Video Ahead of World Athletics Ultimate Championship

Noah Lyles revealed that he won't be able to compete in the World Athletics Ultimate Championship and will end his 2026 season following an injury that occurred during the U.S. outdoor championships.

"After running at USAs, we found out that I had a small strain, not very serious, and the rehab that we were putting together was going extremely well," Lyles said in a video posted on X (h/t Zack Pierce of The Athletic). "Unfortunately, because of the strain, it caused some other things to flare up, and it's made it hard for me to continue practicing. We decided that we'll just end the season here, get ready for 2027, 2028, which are going to be humongous years."

Lyles confirmed that he'll still travel to Budapest for the World Athletics Ultimate Championship to support his fellow track and field athletes, though.

The 29-year-old performed admirably in the 100-meter race at the U.S. outdoor championships in June, winning with a time of 9.79 seconds.

However, Lyles pulled up while competing in the 200 meters just two days later.

He revealed that he "felt a grabbing sensation" around his hamstring before choosing not to push himself and risk any further injury when speaking to reporters after the race.

Now, Lyles will prepare for the 2027 World Championships in Beijing as well as the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.

He previously captured bronze medals in the men's 200-meter final at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics as well as the 2024 Paris Olympics. Lyles also secured gold in the 100 meters during the Paris Games.

He later went on to win his fourth world title in the 200-meter final at the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo.

As for the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship, it'll begin on Sept. 11 and run through Sept. 13.