Tyreek Hill vs. Noah Lyles: NFL speedster and Olympic star finally set to settle trash talk on the track | NFL News

The long-anticipated clash between Miami Dolphins star receiver Tyreek Hill and Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles is finally happening. After months of playful jabs and public challenges, the two speedsters have confirmed they will face off in a highly awaited race this spring or summer. The exact date and location remain under wraps, but the event is set to take place before Lyles competes in the U.S. Outdoor Track and Field Championships, starting July 31.

Olympic Sprinter vs. NFL Speed Demon: Noah Lyles and Tyreek Hill’s Race Finally Gets the Green Light

For months, Hill and Lyles have been going back and forth on social media, hyping up a potential race between them. Hill, known for his electrifying speed in the NFL, has been vocal about proving his dominance in a sprint. “This has been an ongoing thing for quite some time now, and I mean, everybody’s seen the back and forth on social media,” Hill told People. “I’ve been very adamant to show people what real, true speed looks like.”
Lyles, on the other hand, is no stranger to proving his superiority on the track. After clinching the gold medal in the 100-meter event at the 2024 Paris Olympics, he has been confident about maintaining his title as the world’s fastest man. His competitive fire was evident when he trolled Hill in August, pretending to forget his name after being challenged to a 50-yard dash. Lyles further fueled the rivalry after winning the 60-meter final at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix on Feb. 2, where he held up a sign reading, “Tyreek could never.” He doubled down on his confidence, declaring, “That’s why I’m the world’s fastest. I did it at the Olympics. I do it at world championships. I do it wherever it’s needed to be done. And if I gotta go down and, you know, beat up on Tyreek to prove that I’m the world’s fastest, then it’s gonna be done.”
The most intriguing aspect of this race is the distance. While Hill initially proposed a shorter sprint, Lyles was more comfortable with a longer run, given his expertise in 100-meter dashes. After much debate, they seem to have settled on a distance between 40 and 100 meters, ensuring a fair ground for both.
Hill playfully claimed that Lyles was hesitant about racing at 40 meters, saying, “He already knew he was gonna lose that off the jump.” Lyles, in return, fired back with, “I did that not to embarrass you. I mean, if it was 100 meters, it’d be a blowout, you know, we gotta meet in the middle.”
The friendly trash talk continued as Hill responded with a witty jab, “Hold on, hold on, blowout?! The only thing, the only thing that looks like it’s blowing out is your hair, so you need to chill.”
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While the exact details of the race are yet to be finalized, anticipation is at an all-time high. Fans from both the NFL and track and field communities are eager to see how Hill’s explosive football speed measures up against Lyles’ world-class track dominance. With both competitors bringing their best to the showdown, this race is shaping up to be one of the most exciting sporting events of the year.