Noah Lyles a breathless self-publicist but after Olympic 100m glory he’s set to become global star to rival Usain Bolt

NOAH LYLES had ants in his pants, a spring in his step and nothing but gold in his eyes.

While his seven rivals for the title of the world’s fastest man chilled out on the starting line, this hyperactive American showman raced half way up the track, leapt up and down and beat his chest when they announced his name.

Noah Lyles became Olympic champion in the 100 metres on Sunday nightGetty He one the race by five thousandths of a secondAFP ReutersFour men could barely be split...