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Video: Noah Lyles, Gabby Thomas Star in New Netflix Trailer for 'Sprint Part 2'

Oct 17, 2024

It's time to go back to Paris.

Track and field fans looking to relive the magic of the 2024 Olympics will have the opportunity to do just that, as Netflix is releasing Sprint Part 2. The second part of the docuseries will premiere on Nov. 13, but the streaming service released a trailer starring Noah Lyles, Gabby Thomas and others Thursday:

Lyles and Thomas are the headliners, but the series will also feature a number of athletes, including Fred Kerley, Kishane Thompson, Julien Alfred, Kenny Bednarek, Shericka Jackson and others.

Fans will get to see the elite athletes battle for gold in the Games on the track while also getting a behind-the-scenes glimpse at their overall preparation and lives off the track.

There will be four episodes, which are 45-minutes each.

Netflix is following a similar pattern with this docuseries as it did with the Simone Biles Rising docuseries. The first part focused on the all-time great's build up toward the Olympics and was released before the Games, while the second part will premiere on Oct. 25 and include footage from Paris as the gymnast added to her illustrious resume.

The first part of Sprint was released in July ahead of the Olympics and captured the journey to Paris while focusing on Lyles, Sha'carri Richardson, Jackson, Zharnel Hughes, Lamont Marcell Jacobs, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Elaine Thompson, among others.

Lyles will surely be a major focus of the second part as well, as he had quite the journey in Paris.

He became the world's fastest man by winning gold in the men's 100-meter race in one of the most memorable moments of the entire Olympics. He outlasted Thompson and Kerley in a photo finish.

However, he missed pulling off the double and instead settled for bronze in the men's 200-meter race. Letsile Tebogo and Bednarek defeated him, although the race took a temporary backseat when he was taken off the track in a wheelchair and then later revealed he was diagnosed with COVID-19.

As for Thomas, she had a triumphant showing in Paris and became a household name among American fans.

She earned three gold medals with wins in the women's 200-meter race and as part of the relay teams in the women's 4x100m and 4x400m races.

USA's Noah Lyles Reveals Engagement to Girlfriend Junelle Bromfield in Video, Photos

Oct 14, 2024
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 08: Junelle Bromfield and Noah Lyles attend the 2024 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 08, 2024 in New York City.  (Photo by John Nacion/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 08: Junelle Bromfield and Noah Lyles attend the 2024 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 08, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by John Nacion/Getty Images)

Track and field star Noah Lyles and fellow sprinter Junelle Bromfield announced their engagement.

Lyles shared photos and video on social media from when he popped the question.

People's Charlotte Phillipp noted the couple first began interacting in 2017 but didn't start dating until 2022. They discussed their relationship on the Fast Lane Lifestyle podcast, with Lyles saying they planned to "grow old together" (via Phillipp).

The engagement adds to a big year for Lyles.

The 27-year-old won the gold medal in the 100 meters at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, narrowly edging out Jamaica's Kishane Thompson. He added a bronze to his medal haul as well with a third-place showing in the 200 meters.

Bromfield is likewise a decorated sprinter with a bronze medal in the 4x400-meter relay at the 2021 Summer Games and a silver in the same event at the 2022 World Athletics Championships.

Video: Carmelo Anthony Tells Son Kiyan He Wouldn't Unretire to Join USA in Olympics

Oct 5, 2024
PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 06: Former NBA player Carmelo Anthony and Kiyan Anthony watch a Men's basketball quarterfinal game between Team Canada and Team France on day eleven of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on August 06, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 06: Former NBA player Carmelo Anthony and Kiyan Anthony watch a Men's basketball quarterfinal game between Team Canada and Team France on day eleven of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on August 06, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

A LeBron and Bronny James situation is not in the cards for 40-year-old Carmelo Anthony and his son Kiyan.

On The Kiyan Anthony Show, Kiyan mentioned that he believed there might be a chance for his dad to make a return for a future Olympic appearance, but the man himself shut that idea down (11:15 mark).

"I don't want to replace nobody, they deserve to be on that team," Carmelo said. "I would come out and just be like a little honorary captain."

Carmelo, the No. 3 overall pick in the 2003 NBA Draft, had a 19-year career before retiring in 2023. His final Olympic appearance came at the 2016 Rio Games, where the U.S. men's team won the gold medal.

The former New York Knicks forward represented Team USA for 14 years, earning one bronze medal and three consecutive golds during his tenure.

Entering his second full season of retirement, Kiyan was not surprised by his dad's decision not to return to the court.

"I think it's over," Kiyan said. "He's been getting too comfortable, chilling and working."

Carmelo ranks first in U.S. Olympic men's basketball for games played, with a total of 31, recording 336 points and 125 rebounds.

Olympic Viral Breakdancer Raygun Moves to No. 1 in Latest WDSF World Rankings

Sep 10, 2024
PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 09: B-Girl Raygun of Team Australia reacts during the B-Girls Round Robin - Group B on day fourteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Place de la Concorde on August 09, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 09: B-Girl Raygun of Team Australia reacts during the B-Girls Round Robin - Group B on day fourteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Place de la Concorde on August 09, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Raygun is on top of the world.

The Australian Olympic breakdancer who went viral for her performance in the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics was named as the No. 1 dancer in the world by the World DanceSport Federation.

For those who watched Raygun, whose real name is Rachael Gunn, at the Olympics, this may come as quite the surprise. She famously failed to record a single point and finished second-to-last with the only competitor finishing below her being disqualified.

So how is she the No. 1-rated breakdancer in the world? Well, James McKem of the New York Post reported that the Olympic outing didn't factor into the rankings and that her performance at the WDSF Oceania Championship was the driver of her ascent into the top ranking.

Five results, all of which occurred before the Olympics, were the events that counted toward the ranking. However, the performance at the Oceania Championship specifically gave her 1,000 points and pushed her into first place for the rankings. This was also the event that allowed her to qualify for the Olympics in the first place.

The three medalists from the Olympics do not appear in the rankings.

While Raygun did not leave Paris with a medal or a particularly strong performance, she will still have her internet fame and a top world ranking to brag about.

Netflix Teases Olympic Basketball Doc with Photo of LeBron, Wemby, Jokić Jerseys

Aug 23, 2024
PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 11: Gold medalist LeBron James of Team United States celebrate on the podium during the Men's basketball medal ceremony on day fifteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at the Bercy Arena on August 11, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Tom Weller/VOIGT/GettyImages)
PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 11: Gold medalist LeBron James of Team United States celebrate on the podium during the Men's basketball medal ceremony on day fifteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at the Bercy Arena on August 11, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Tom Weller/VOIGT/GettyImages)

The Olympic Men's Basketball tournament may be over but that doesn't mean fans don't have more content coming their way.

Netflix posted a teaser photo on X about an upcoming documentary about the 2024 Olympic Tournament. This was originally revealed to be happening prior to the opening of the games, and fans were promised a behind the scenes look at tournament life.

"(The documentary will) give all access to the sport's promising hopefuls and medal contenders from across the world as they first battle to qualify for Paris 2024 before setting their sights on the Olympic podium," per Scott Bregman of the Olympic Channel.

The teaser photo features jerseys from LeBron James of the U.S, Victor Wembanyama of France, Nikola Jokić of Serbia, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of Canada and Franz Wagner of Germany.

The U.S. claimed gold for the fifth consecutive tournament, while France earned the silver and Australia won the bronze medal. James won the Olympics MVP for his efforts.

The documentary will show how those events unfolded and how the best in the world were preparing for the biggest tournament on the international stage.

The documentary is set to debut in 2025.

Video: Anthony Edwards Drops Freestyle with Gold Medal, Gives LeBron, More Shoutouts

Aug 22, 2024
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 17: Anthony Edwards speaks onstage during the Fanatics Fest NYC 2024 at Jacob Javits Center on August 17, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images for Fanatics)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 17: Anthony Edwards speaks onstage during the Fanatics Fest NYC 2024 at Jacob Javits Center on August 17, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images for Fanatics)

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards isn't done celebrating his successful summer just yet.

The 23-year-old posted a freestyle rap on Instagram inspired by Team USA winning a gold medal in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Devin Booker and Kevin Durant were among the teammates he shouted out in the minute-long video:

Edwards was one of the few bright spots from 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup, where the United States placed a disappointing fourth.

In Paris, he made a case to be the next standard-bearer for the national team with James, Curry and Durant likely to move on. He averaged 12.8 points on 58 percent shooting.

That was after the 2020 No. 1 overall pick took another step forward across the 2023-24 NBA season, making his second straight All-Star team and garnering a handful of MVP votes.

He put up 25.9 points, 5.4 rebounds and 5.1 assists per contest in the regular season before helping the Wolves reach the Western Conference Finals.

Edwards has already pumped the brakes on participating in the next World Cup in 2027. In four years' time, he might be celebrating another Team USA triumph.

Who knows? Maybe we'll see the 6'4" guard drop a freestyle with the Larry O'Brien Trophy well before that.

USA's Stephen Nedoroscik to Compete on 'DWTS' After Viral Pommel Horse in Olympics

Aug 22, 2024
Gymnastics: 2024 Summer Olympics:  Team USA Stephen Nedoroscik in action, posing with the Bronze medal following the Men's Pommel Horse final at Bercy Arena.
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Gymnastics: 2024 Summer Olympics: Team USA Stephen Nedoroscik in action, posing with the Bronze medal following the Men's Pommel Horse final at Bercy Arena. Paris, France 8/3/2024 CREDIT: Erick W. Rasco (Photo by Eric W. Rasco/Sports Illustrated via Getty Images) (Set Number: X164569 TK1)

After earning two bronze medals at the Paris Olympics this summer, U.S. gymnastics pommel horse specialist Stephen Nedoroscik is set to take his talents to the dancefloor.

On Thursday's episode of Good Morning America, Nedoroscik was announced as the first contestant for the 33rd season of Dancing with the Stars.

Nedoroscik said on GMA that he plans to bring some of his pommel horse moves to the competition in the ballroom.

"I want to bring some of that gymnastics -- maybe a backflip or handstand. I want to have fun with it," he said.

The 25-year-old's score on the pommel horse propelled Team USA to a third-place finish in the team competition. He also earned the bronze in the individual pommel horse competition, making him the first American men's gymnast to medal in the event at the Olympics in eight years. His performance helped turn him into one of the biggest stars of the Paris Games.

Nedoroscik wears corrective glasses for the eye condition strabismus, which is a misalignment of the eyes that can cause vision problems. He was asked on Thursday if he plans to keep his glasses on for his dance routines.

"I might have fun with it -- I'm scared they'll fly off ... maybe we could do a gadget, keep them on," he said. "Maybe a new pair of glasses, match the theme, right?"

The full season 33 cast of Dancing with the Stars will be revealed on Sept. 4 and the season will premiere on Sept. 17.

Video: Noah Lyles Hopes to Break Usain Bolt's 100m World Record 'As Soon As Possible'

Aug 21, 2024
Gold medallist US' Noah Lyles celebrates on the podium during the victory ceremony for the men's 100m athletics event during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, on August 5, 2024. (Photo by MARTIN BERNETTI / AFP) (Photo by MARTIN BERNETTI/AFP via Getty Images)
Gold medallist US' Noah Lyles celebrates on the podium during the victory ceremony for the men's 100m athletics event during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, on August 5, 2024. (Photo by MARTIN BERNETTI / AFP) (Photo by MARTIN BERNETTI/AFP via Getty Images)

Usain Bolt set the world record in the 100m with a time of 9.58 seconds at the 2009 World Championships. It's a time that the reigning Olympic 100m champion, American sprinter Noah Lyles, aims to beat someday.

"I'm trying to get it done as soon as possible," Lyles said when Dan Patrick asked how long he thinks it will take for someone to surpass Bolt's time.

"Unfortunately I don't have a crystal ball, so I can't give you an exact date. But as athletes we're always looking to improve ourselves, and we're always looking for greater challenges. I think everyone sees the world record as No. 1, that's incredible and No. 2, I want that to be me."

Lyles posted his personal-best time of 9.79 seconds in the 100m in Paris. That figure is tied for the 12th-fastest mark all time.

Only three men have ever run the 100m in faster than 9.70 seconds.

American sprinter Tyson Gay did so at the 2009 Shanghai Golden Grand Prix at 9.69 seconds, while Jamaican sprinter Yohan Blake ran the same time at the Athletissima Diamond League meet in Lausanne, Switzerland in 2012.

Running a 100m time of 9.57 seconds or faster would be a Herculean feat for Lyles, and it seems impossible on paper.

At the same time, it's understandable for Lyles to aim high and achieve the greatest possible goals his sport allows, so it's no surprise he hopes to accomplish this someday.

In the meantime, Lyles proudly holds the title of the "fastest man in the world" after his dramatic win in Paris.

His international resume now includes seven gold medals (six World Championship, one Olympic), one silver World Championship medal and two bronze Olympic medals.

Simone Biles Reacts to Netflix Show's Release Date Documenting 2024 Olympics Journey

Aug 21, 2024
Simone Biles of USA wins silver during the Women's Artistic Gymnastics floor final on Day 10 of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on August 5, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Ulrik Pedersen/DeFodi Images via Getty Images)
Simone Biles of USA wins silver during the Women's Artistic Gymnastics floor final on Day 10 of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on August 5, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Ulrik Pedersen/DeFodi Images via Getty Images)

Legendary gymnast Simone Biles added to her legacy with a stellar showing at the Paris Olympics this summer, and her journey through the Games will be the subject of a new documentary on Netflix.

The streaming giant announced on Wednesday that Simone Biles Rising: Part Two will be released on Oct. 25. The announcement featured a trailer with Biles doing a parody of the Netflix romantic comedy-drama series Emily in Paris:

Biles reacted to Wednesday's announcement with a tweet expressing her excitement:

At the Paris Olympics, Biles earned gold medals in the team competition, the individual all-around and the individual vault while also taking a silver medal in the individual floor exercise. She now has a total of 11 Olympic medals in her storied career, the most ever by an American gymnast and tied for the second-most all-time.

The first part of Simone Biles Rising was released last month and documented the 27-year-old's journey back to the Olympics after she withdrew from the Tokyo Games in 2021 due to a need to address her mental health.

Fans will certainly be excited to tune in and watch Biles' triumphant return to the world stage in the second part of the documentary this fall.

Devin Booker Posts Behind-The-Scenes Video from USA's Gold Medal Run at 2024 Olympics

Aug 20, 2024
PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 10: Devin Booker of Team United States handles the ball during the Men's Gold Medal game between Team France and Team United States on day fifteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at the Bercy Arena on August 10, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Tom Weller/VOIGT/GettyImages)
PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 10: Devin Booker of Team United States handles the ball during the Men's Gold Medal game between Team France and Team United States on day fifteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at the Bercy Arena on August 10, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Tom Weller/VOIGT/GettyImages)

Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker provided a unique look at Team USA's run to a gold medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.

Last September, Booker responded, "I'll do it," when Washington Wizards star Kyle Kuzma said the U.S. "better get some nba stars that know how to play a role" for the Olympics. That was also the caption that accompanied his 14-minute video shared on Instagram (warning: video contains profanity).

The reel includes footage from Team USA's games along with more candid clips from inside the locker room, at practices and around the Olympic village.

At one point, Booker can be heard in the tunnel after the United States' 98-87 win over France in the final telling some members of the Serbian national team he thought the Americans were headed for a defeat in the semifinals. The U.S. edged past Serbia 95-91 in its penultimate game.

Calling Booker a breakout star of the Olympics would be a stretch when he's already a household name for many NBA fans. But the 27-year-old garnered a lot of praise for his efforts in Paris, with head coach Steve Kerr calling him "kind of our unsung MVP." He averaged 11.7 points and shot 56.5 percent from beyond the arc. His defense and willingness to play off the ball helped bring balance to such a talent-laden squad.