Noah Lyles rides career roller coaster to Olympic 100-meter gold

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PARIS -- Noah Lyles rode through all the highs and lows before reaching the pinnacle of his sport on Sunday, rebounding from career frustrations to win the men's 100 meters final in a classic at the Paris Olympics.

The three-time world champion at 200 meters failed even to qualify for the shorter sprint at the U.S. Olympic trials three years ago, and rebuilt himself with the si