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USA's Noah Lyles Doubles Down on 'Fastest Man in the World' Claim amid Video Backlash

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American sprinter Noah Lyles isn't backing down from his claim that he's the "fastest man in the world" ahead of the 2024 Summer Olympics.

Lyles, who's the reigning men's world champion in the 100-meter dash, used that moniker in a video from the opening ceremony uploaded to Team USA's social media channels:

The 27-year-old remained defiant in the face of those who questioned whether he can give himself the honor.

"It's me. It's always going to be me," he told reporters. "... "Everybody knows that the title goes to the Olympic champion and the world champion, which I am one of.