Noah Lyles has signed a contract-extension with Adidas that is claimed to be the richest in track and field history since the retirement of Usain Bolt.
World’s fastest man Noah Lyles has reportedly signed the richest and biggest contract in track and field history with Adidas since the retirement of Usain Bolt.
According to his agency Global Athletics Management, Lyles extended his contract with Adidas and will be representing the brand until the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. The 26-year-old signed with Adidas since the 2016 Olympic Trials, when he finished fourth in the 200m final as a high school senior.
Since then he has gone on to win six world titles, be the most dominant force in the 200m since Bolt’s retirement in 2017, become the American 200m record holder, and featured in several global campaigns for Adidas and other world-renowned activities.Although there are no specifics on the total amount signed, it is claimed that the deal is the richest in athletics history since Bolt’s contract with Puma. Also, “the agreement involves extensive commitments both on and off the track.”
