MIAMI — A thrilling challenge has emerged between NFL star Tyreek Hill and Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles, as the two charismatic athletes have decided to settle their ongoing debate about speed with a race. After months of banter and social media exchanges, both Hill and Lyles are ready to take their rivalry to the track.
This friendly dispute kicked off after Lyles claimed gold in the men’s 100-meter final at the recent 2024 Paris Olympics. Hill, a wide receiver for the Miami Dolphins, did not hesitate to boast about his speed and said he could easily defeat Lyles in a race. However, the sprinter was not willing to put his medal on the line, which only fueled the competitive fire.
As their back-and-forth heated up, Lyles sparked laughter on his end after winning a 60-meter race at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix. To everyone’s surprise, after finishing first, he playfully turned around his bib to show a message that read, “Tyreek could never.”
In a recent interview, Hill expressed the importance of showing what “real, true speed” looks like. He emphasized the need to showcase this by being the winner, which he prides himself on doing during critical moments. Lyles shot back by asserting his status as the world’s fastest, reminding fans of his accomplishments in the Olympics and world championships. According to Lyles, going head-to-head with Hill is all about proving that he deserves this title.
While both athletes maintain a sense of respect for one another, they are also not holding back from trash-talk. As they discuss the race’s specifics, the distance and date are still up in the air. Hill claims that Lyles might be “scared” to race him in a 40-meter dash, while Lyles is confident that a 100-meter race would be an easy win for him.
The excitement surrounding this race builds as fans eagerly await confirmation on when and where this showdown will take place. Both Tyreek Hill and Noah Lyles seem ready to prove who truly is the fastest of them all.
