Noah Lyles Criticized for Partying in Paris After COVID-19 Diagnosis

The Olympics may be over, but Noah Lyles is still catching heat after the U.S. track superstar was seen partying it up in Paris just days after his positive Covid-19 test.

Noah says it’s much ado about nothing. The 100m gold medalist insists he’s virus-free and has been since Friday.

Lyles hit up the L’Arc Paris after the closing ceremony on Sunday. This occurred five days after he tested positive for Covid-19, which he revealed took place early Tuesday morning. He seemed to be enjoying himself in the City of Lights, dancing to a Pop Smoke track while draped in an American flag.

However, some fans on social media called out the 27-year-old for his decision to hit the club. They questioned how he went from needing a wheelchair on the track on Thursday to dancing well into the Paris night on Sunday.

Bottom line — as long as Noah’s right and he isn’t contagious anymore, it’s good to see him feeling better!

It wraps up a whirlwind Olympic Games for the track and field champ. After winning gold in a nail-biter in the men’s 100-meter sprint, Lyles fell short in the 200-meter race. He took home the bronze medal while running with Covid-19.

The 200m race is Noah’s strongest, and he has dominated it over the last couple of years.

While Noah’s the one making headlines for his appearance at the club, he wasn’t the only Team USA member in attendance. Seven-time gold medalist Simone Biles was also out enjoying the end of the Olympics, celebrating her three new gold medals!