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Josephus Lyles

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Josephus Lyles
Lyles in 2018
Personal information
Nationality United States
Born (1998-07-22) July 22, 1998 (age 26)
Gainesville, Florida, U.S.
Home townAlexandria, Virginia, U.S.
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight185 lb (84 kg)
Sport
SportRunning
Event(s)100 metres, 200 metres, 400 metres
Achievements and titles
Personal bests
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing the  United States
NACAC Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2022 Freeport 200 m
World Junior Championships
Gold medal – first place 2014 Eugene 4×400 m relay
World Youth Championships
Silver medal – second place 2015 Cali 400 m
Bronze medal – third place 2015 Cali 200 m

Josephus Lyles (born 22 July 1998) is an American sprinter. He attended T. C. Williams High School in Alexandria, Virginia. His personal best of 19.93 in the 200 metres puts him in the top 100 of all time in the event.

In July 2016, Josephus and his older brother Noah turned professional and signed with Adidas.[1]

His parents Keisha Caine and Kevin Lyles competed in Track and Field at Seton Hall University.

References

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  1. ^ "Lyles brothers turn pro, sign with Adidas". Washington Post. July 22, 2016.
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