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Though he couldn't earn gold in the 200-meter final on Thursday, United States track star Noah Lyles still took home a bronze despite testing positive for COVID-19 before the race.
His coach, Lance Brauman, later revealed the severity of Lyles' illness.
"Those guys raced great," Brauman said, per the Associated Press (h/t ESPN). "But to get a bronze medal in 19.70 with a temperature of about 102, that wasn't too bad."
This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.
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