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Fred Kerley has aimed a fresh dig at his compatriot Noah Lyles by agreeing with Letsile Tebogo over his 'arrogant' & 'cocky' attitude.
American sprint star Fred Kerley has reignited his rivalry with Noah Lyles, accusing the reigning Olympic 100-meter champion of being "arrogant" and "cocky."
The comments, made months after Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo also described Lyles similarly, add fuel to the ongoing tension between two of the fastest men in the world.
The rivalry between Kerley and Lyles, which has been brewing for years, intensified after the Paris 2024 Olympics.
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12:30 - 23.10.2024
Former Olympic champion points out what made Noah Lyles a good 100m runner that Fred Kerley needs to embrace
Justin Gatlin has advised Fred Kerley on what he needs to do to improve his transition to acceleration, revealing that it was something Noah Lyles also did to become a great 100m runner.
Lyles clinched gold in the 100 meters, narrowly edging out Kerley, who took home the bronze, while Kishane Thompson of Jamaica took silver.
Their contrasting personalities have only heightened the tension, with Kerley labeling Lyles' attitude as overly confident.
“Noah’s cocky, arrogant and all that,” Kerley was quoted saying on the trailer of season 2.
Kerley’s criticism follows similar remarks by Tebogo, who faced Lyles at the Olympics and in post-race interactions. After securing a silver medal in the 200 meters in Paris, Tebogo called out Lyles for his behavior, labeling him as "loud" and "aggressive."
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07:53 - 23.10.2024
'Don’t believe in what everybody has to say'- Fred Kerley reflects on his journey as he shares the power of big dreams
The American sprint king reflected on his journey from 20fred k12, emphasizing the importance of dreaming big, believing in yourself, and working hard to overcome challenges and achieve success.
"I think, for me, I can't be the face of athletics because I'm not an arrogant or loud person like Noah (Lyles). So, I believe Noah is the face of athletics," Tebogo candidly stated during a press conference.
Tebogo’s comments mirrored the sentiments expressed by Kerley, suggesting a growing consensus among some of Lyles' competitors regarding his flamboyant persona.
Lyles, however, has embraced his role as one of the sport’s more expressive athletes. Known for his chest-thumping celebrations and outgoing nature, Lyles has often drawn attention for his emotional displays on and off the track. Responding to the criticism, Lyles acknowledged the stark differences between himself and Kerley.
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09:16 - 09.08.2024
Letsile Tebogo invites trouble after saying 'arrogant' Noah Lyles should be the face of athletics
Letsile Tebogo's historic Olympic 200m victory sparks debate as he labels Noah Lyles "arrogant" and calls him the face of athletics.
"Fred and I are very different. I am very open about my emotions; he is not. Fred is that very much quiet personality," Lyles explained. "He is not calling me up like, 'Hey, you wanna go out for the weekend?' That is not our relationship."
Though the two sprinters don’t share a close personal bond, their competitive respect for each other remains. Kerley, who won the 100-meter world title in 2022, had been seen as Lyles' biggest rival until Lyles added the 100 meters to his arsenal, winning gold at the 2023 World Championships in Budapest.
Their divergent paths have been a focal point in Netflix’s popular docuseries Sprint, which captured the buildup to the championships and offered a behind-the-scenes glimpse into their contrasting approaches.
Despite the off-track friction, both Kerley and Lyles have solidified themselves as dominant forces in sprinting, with each pushing the other to new heights.
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