Shannon Sharpe takes aim at Jamaican fans after Noah Lyles triumph

Lyles edges out Thompson in thrilling 100-meter final; Sharpe revels in victory, fires back at pre-race trash talk

Sharpe trolls Jamaican fans online after Lyles win

Sharpe trolls Jamaican fans online after Lyles win

Noah Lyles‘ gold medal win at the Paris Olympics has set social media ablaze, and sports show host Shannon Sharpe isn’t holding back. Known for his fiery takes, Sharpe directed his latest comments at Jamaican fans, reminding them of their pre-race trash talk.

Ahead of the Games, Lyles had his own choice words, especially after a June loss to Jamaican sprinter Oblique Seville. But on the big stage, Lyles delivered a performance for the ages on Sunday.

The 100-meter race was a showdown featuring Seville, his teammate Kishane Thompson, and Lyles, among other top contenders. In a nail-biting finish, Lyles edged out Thompson by a mere five one hundredths of a second to claim the title of World’s Fastest Man, while Seville ended up last.

Sharpe’s social media showdown: US-Jamaican rivalry heats up after Lyles’ gold

The US-Jamaican rivalry reached a fever pitch on social media, with fans from both sides hyping their athletes. After Lyles’ victory, Sharpe didn’t miss a beat, taking to social media to taunt Jamaican supporters.

“Where’s all that talk now?” Sharpe posted, referencing Thompson’s impressive pre-Olympics time and the hype surrounding him. “Noah smoked Kishane and made Seville tap out,” he added, savoring the moment.

Sharpe’s comments sparked a heated exchange online, with Jamaican fans defending their athletes. One fan pointed out the close race times, but Sharpe was having none of it, focusing solely on the gold medal outcome. “Who’s going home with the gold?” he retorted, dismissing the near-identical times.

Sharpe also hinted at a hefty payout, having pledged $25k for American winners. With Lyles’ victory, it looks like Sharpe might have to open his checkbook soon.

Team USA’s gold medal haul on Sunday also pushed them to the top of the medal count. And you can bet Shannon Sharpe will keep reminding everyone of that fact.