When Noah Lyles wins on the track, he does so in style.
The American sprinter is making waves in Paris at the 2024 Olympics. The Florida native already claimed gold once, winning the 100-meter dash in dramatic fashion, narrowly defeating the field in a photo finish.
Now Lyles has a chance at winning double gold when he hits the track at Stade de France on Thursday, aiming to win the 200-meter race. He owns the world's third-fastest time in the event and is viewed as the favorite to take the sprint.
Lyles does not lack any confidence in himself — a key component of why he is an Olympic gold medalist and six-time world champion. That belief he has in himself flows over into his appearance as well. Lyles paints his fingernails before races, joining a select list of high-end athletes who do so.
He also wears a thick necklace around his neck that seemingly does not hold him back when it comes to the races.
Here is more to know about Lyles' necklace and where it is from.
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Noah Lyles necklace, explained
When Lyles won the 100-meter race earlier in the Olympics, a necklace made of white metal with mariner links was seen around his neck.
For those who have been following Lyles' track and field career, it may not come as a surprise to see it. He previously wore the chain at other competitions, including the 2023 World Athletics Championships where he swept the 100-meter and 200-meter events.
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Looking at the necklace, it appears to be made out of three different metals, alternating between white, yellow and silver gemstones that appear to be diamonds.
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How much does Noah Lyles' necklace cost?
It's unclear who makes the necklace. Lyles has not discussed the piece of jewelry much at all in his career, so the creator and cost of the necklace are not known.
It is possible that the necklace is the product of The Village Jeweler, a jewelry company based out of Gainesville, Fla., — Lyles' hometown. The company previously posted on Facebook in 2021 that it appeared to create a ring for Lyles, consisting of rose gold accents and gemstones that represented the five Olympic rings.
In addition, The Village Jeweler also posted a 2021 TikTok video of Lyles discussing a custom rose gold and diamond necklace he bought from the company.
Either way, like the painted fingernails, the necklace only adds to Lyles' aura, and it certainly has worked so far at the Olympics.
