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USA's massive upset loss to Germany in World Cup had everyone joking about sprinter Noah Lyles

“World champion of what?”

Those words spoken by USA sprinter Noah Lyles less than two weeks ago were echoing across the internet on Friday morning as the United States suffered an epic upset loss to Germany in the semifinals of the FIBA Basketball World Cup in the Philippines.

The United States held -600 moneyline odds to defeat Germany and advance to the gold medal game — meaning a bettor would have to wager $600 to win $100. Instead the Americans lost, 113-111, and will have to settle for a bronze medal at best.

And as the United States licked its wounds, the rest of the world couldn’t help but laugh at Lyles’ prophetic statement.

So that's why Noah Lyles is trending

 

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