Alexandria’s Noah Lyles, Olympic Gold medalist and ‘World’s Fastest Man,’ will be among the 2025 Living Legends of Alexandria honored Nov. 12 at the George Washington National Masonic Memorial. www.alexandrialegends.org
Olympic Gold medalist Noah Lyles, known as the “fastest man alive,” will be among 12 individuals honored as Living Legends of Alexandria Nov. 12 at the George Washington National Masonic Memorial.
Lyles, a graduate of Alexandria City High School (formerly T.C. Williams), returns home to join his fellow distinguished citizens being honored for their extraordinary contributions to the community.
Other Class of 2025 Living Legends include Mary Lee Anderson, Ana Bonilla-Galdamez, Gerald File, Charlotte Hall, Iburia Hall-Haynes, David Mercer, Robyn Nichols, Patrick O’Brien, Kitty Porterfield, Gerald Wanzer and Adrienne Terrell Washington.
Lyles will become the youngest inductee as a Living Legend of Alexandria.
“Noah is a graduate of our high school, and this is the place he calls his hometown,” said Mary Wadland, President of the Living Legends of Alexandria Board. “His worldwide achievements and boundless spirit have made him a global ambassador for Alexandria. The kids at Alexandria City High look up to him and know that anything is possible. He’s giving back to local kids through his foundation — he’s the definition of a Living Legend.”
The Meet the Legends reception, now in its 16th year, honors those who have made significant contributions to the City of Alexandria.
“This induction is more than a ceremony — it’s a celebration of possibility for our entire city,” Wadland added, “Noah’s story shows our youth what can happen when you chase your dreams and come back to lift others. And the other Legends being honored this year remind us that there are countless ways to make a lasting difference right here at home. Whether through arts, education, public service, or volunteer leadership, each of our 2025 honorees reflects the spirit of Alexandria at its finest.”
The reception will be held Nov. 12 at the George Washington National Masonic Memorial beginning at 6 p.m.
For tickets or more information visit www.alexandrialegends.org