Noah Lyles' 2024 Paris Olympics are OVER, the American sprinter says after revealing COVID diagnosis: 'See you next time'

Noah Lyles has revealed that he's likely done competing in the Paris Olympics after the American sprinter battled through COVID to finish third in the 200m final on Thursday.

Lyles, who picked up a gold in the 100m earlier in the Games, looked set to compete in the 4x100m relay on Friday but has seemingly ruled himself out.

He wrote on Instagram, '...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.'

Lyles used the earlier portion of his post to thank fans for their support and congratulate Letsile Tebogo and Kenny Bednarek on their gold and silver medal wins respectively.

'First I want to thank God for getting me through this entire Olympics! Second I want to congratulate @tebogo_letsile_ , @kenny_bednarek and everyone else on an amazing Olympic 200m final,' he wrote. 

'Finally I want to thank everyone for the supportive messages.' 

Lyles' post was met with more messages of support as American tennis star Coco Gauff commented 'unreal' with a gold medal emoji.

Team USA fencer  Miles Chamley-Watson also commented 'keep being a [star] bruv.'

Lyles labored to a third-place finish in Thursday's 200m final before it was revealed that he was battling COVID.

The American sprinter was wheeled away in the Stade de France in a wheelchair and looked visibly out of breath following the race.

He later explained to NBC that he woke up  on Tuesday morning 'feeling really horrible.'  

'I knew it was more than being sore from the 100,' he continued. 'My first thought was not to panic, I've been in worse situations, I've been in worse conditions.

'I took it day by day, tried to hydrate as much. It would say it has taken its toll, for sure, but I have never been more proud of myself coming out here and getting a bronze.'

More to follow.