Noah Lyles of Team USA won the bronze medal in the 200 meters after testing positive for COVID-19.

Botswana's Letsile Tebogo claimed the gold medal.

Lyles, who was aiming to follow up his previous win with another in the 200 meters, instead secured the bronze on Thursday.

He revealed that he had been diagnosed with COVID-19 two days earlier.

Lyles finished behind Letsile Tebogo of Botswana, who won gold, and fellow American Kenny Bednarek, who took silver.

Lyles, a 27-year-old from northern Virginia, said in an interview with NBC after the race that he woke up early on Tuesday feeling very unwell.

He suspected it was more than just soreness from the 100 meters race.

After testing, it was confirmed that he was positive for COVID-19.

Lyles was seen asking for water and going down on one knee almost immediately after the race.

He sat on the side of the track for an extended period as medical personnel attended to him.

Photos and videos from after the event showed him being taken off the track in a wheelchair.

In the interview, Lyles expressed pride in his achievement despite the challenges, saying, 'It's taken its toll for sure, but I've never been more proud of myself for being able to come out here and get a bronze medal.

'USA Track & Field confirmed in a statement that Noah Lyles tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday, August 6th.

In response, the USOPC (U.

S.

Olympic & Paralympic Committee) and USATF swiftly enacted all necessary protocols to prioritize his health, the wellbeing of the team, and the safety of fellow competitors.

The statement continued, 'Our primary commitment is to ensure the safety of Team USA athletes while upholding their right to compete.

After a thorough medical evaluation, Noah chose to compete tonight.

We respect his decision and will continue to monitor his condition closely.

'Lyles was scheduled for one more race, the 4x100 meters relay, but he told NBC after the 200 meters that he was unsure if he would compete in that event.

He said, 'I'm feeling more on the side of letting Team USA do their thing.

They've proven with great certainty they can handle it without me.

If that's the case coming off today, I'm perfectly fine saying, 'Hey, you guys do your thing.

You have more than enough speed to handle it and get the gold medal.

''Later on Thursday, Lyles appeared to confirm that he would not compete in the relay event, writing, 'I believe this will be the end of my 2024 Olympics.

It is not the Olympic I dreamed of but it has left me with so much joy in my heart.

I hope everyone enjoyed the show.

Whether you were rooting for me or against me, you have to admit you watched, didn't you? See you next time.

'On Sunday, Lyles narrowly edged out Kishane Thompson, besting the Jamaican by a mere five thousandths of a second.

American Fred Kerley rounded out the medals in a photo finish, with the top four finishers separated by just 0.

04 seconds and the top seven by just 0.

09 seconds—a literal blink of an eye.

Bednarek, who claimed silver in the 200 meters in Tokyo, fell behind in the 100 meters in Paris, finishing seventh at the Stade de France.

Lyles also took home the bronze in the 200 meters in Tokyo.

He added the 100 meters sprint for the Paris Games, which paid off earlier this week.

The 2024 Summer Games have been good for Team USA, which led the medal count in athletics—the track and field events—going into competition on Friday with six gold, seven silver, and six bronze medals.