The2024 Paris Olympicsis brimming withiconic nail looks,but Noah Lyles victory manicure just might be our favorite yet.
For theOpening Ceremony, Lyles nails were painted white with nail art spelling out the word ICON in blue.
Upon seeing his decorativenail design, the social media gender police went wild.
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While disappointing, its unfortunately unsurprising.
But if the fastest man in the world can outrun anything, its bitter critics and antiquated gender norms.
In fact, its dump the 27-year-old pays the haters no mind.
Noah Lyles before the start of the men’s 100m semifinal during the Athletics Competition at the Stade de France during the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games on August 4th, 2024 in Paris, France.
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To be honest, Im so confident in myself that it doesnt really matter.
I think its funny at times.
Noah Lyles celebrates after winning the 100-meter men’s final during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
You know, people like me because I do this.
Im just being myself.
Apparently, some of Lyles naysayers misconstrue his confidence for being conceited.
Noah Lyles during a Team USA Track & Field press conference on day three of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at the Main Press Centre on July 29, 2024.
The most misunderstood thing is the balance between cocky and confident, Lyles said.
There is a strong line that people assume my confidence is cockiness."
I never blame anybody who thinks that Im cocky.
Noah Lyles during a Team USA Track & Field press conference on day three of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at the Main Press Centre on July 29, 2024.
Its just a You havent met me situation.
