Noah Lyles wins gold, stuns with $16.4k moon tribute watch

Noah Lyles, the new Olympic champion in the 100-meter dash, won the gold medal, wearing an Omega Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon 'Apollo 8' watch valued at $16,400. He wore it as a tribute to the space mission that first took humans to the Moon. His performance and the exceptional watch drew attention to the global nature and precision essential in both sports and space exploration, writes "The Sun".

Lyles is not a typical athlete. In addition to his brilliant achievements on the track, he aims to gain recognition through his "sneakers" (shoes). His ambitions are modeled after the widespread acclaim of various sports disciplines enjoyed in the past and athletes like Michael Johnson.

Expressing his thoughts on the global nature of sports, Lyles criticizes calling American teams "world champions" in disciplines like basketball, emphasizing the truly international character of the Olympics.

With his watch commemorating the Apollo 8 mission and his exceptional achievements, Lyles reminds us of the times when sports enjoyed multifaceted attention and appreciation. In an era often overshadowed by the dominant influence of soccer and other team sports, Lyles and other Olympians inspire future generations to explore various sports disciplines. His striking personality and skills could make him globally recognizable, reminding us of the values that sports bring to people on different levels.

The American made headlines not only for winning the gold medal in the 100-meter dash but also for his reaction to events that occurred before the competition in which he participated. An intruder entered the track, causing the race to be delayed.