Noah Lyles Rubbishes Tyreek Hill With Bold Claim of Anticipated Showdown

Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles didn’t hold back when asked how a footrace between him and Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill would turn out.

During a recent appearance on Cam Newton’s Funky Friday podcast, Lyles confidently declared that he would leave Hill in the dust, claiming the race would be over in the blink of an eye, possibly within the first three steps.

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The rivalry between the track star and the NFL speedster has been brewing for some time, sparked by a back and forth between the two, questioning the legitimacy of each other's claim to the sprint king title.

Hill, known for his lightning-fast speed on the football field, has ppreviously fired shots, suggesting he could take Lyles in a race. But the two have yet to officially square off.

“You can’t really fathom that until you see it in person,” Lyles said on the podcast as quoted by American outlet Yardbarker.

“If we go for the Olympics, it’s like what’s next. All right, give me your best guy. If Tyreek is your best guy, come on, I’ll whoop you real quick... it’d be over in the first five meters, probably first three steps.”

Lyles’ confidence isn’t without merit. At the 2024 Paris Olympics, he clinched the gold medal in the 100m sprint, marking his first Olympic gold.

He also picked up a bronze in the 200m event, further solidifying his status as one of the fastest men in the world.

His consistent performances on the international track circuit have earned him a reputation for not only top speed but elite racing technique, something that might give him an edge over any challenger, football player or not.

On the other hand, Tyreek Hill has more than earned his nickname, “Cheetah.”

As one of the NFL’s most explosive athletes, he reached a record 23.24 mph during a kick return in his rookie year and clocked 22.19 mph on a touchdown run in the 2023 NFL season.

In 2024, Hill continued to be a standout performer, recording 81 receptions, 959 yards, and six touchdowns for the Dolphins.

Despite the hype and mutual taunting, a race between the two athletes remains in the wporks with the showdown expected some time later this year.