Junelle Lyles retires from track and field after Olympic journey

Junelle Lyles announced her retirement from running, citing a lack of fulfillment after winning a bronze medal in the women's 4x400 meter relay at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. In an interview on PEOPLE’s WAG World series, Lyles shared that despite her accomplishments and participation in the 2024 Paris Olympics, the experience did not meet her expectations. Lyles, 28, expressed a desire to pursue creative passions and reconnect with family, highlighting how the sport consumed her life. She reflected on her early days of training, noting the difference in track culture between Jamaica and the U.S.

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