Olympic champion Noah Lyles has responded to NFL star Tyreek Hill after the latter claimed that the Olympian who 'struggled' to beat viral YouTube sensation IShowSpeed in a race could not the better of him.
Paris 2024 Olympic champion Noah Lyles has hit back at NFL star Tyreek Hill, adding speculation about a potential race to settle their ongoing debate over who is faster.
The two athletes have been exchanging jabs on social media, intensifying the rivalry and sparking excitement among fans eager to see them go head-to-head.
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The tension recently escalated after Lyles raced popular YouTuber IShowSpeed in a widely-watched match-up.
Though the race was close, Lyles ultimately edged out the YouTube sensation, which prompted Hill to fire off a pointed response.
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"And track athletes think he (Lyles) gone beat me," Hill posted, dismissing Lyles’s victory.
In response, Lyles didn’t hold back, taunting Hill with confidence.
"Awww, feeling left out. I’ll dance across the line on you too," Lyles shot back, hinting that Hill would face a similar outcome if they met on the track.
Lyles, fresh from claiming the Olympic gold in Paris with a blazing 9.79 seconds in the 100m, is widely regarded as the fastest man alive, a title that Hill has openly questioned.
The NFL star, known for his extraordinary speed on the football field, has long teased the idea that he could outpace even the best in track and field.
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Though an official race between the two has yet to be arranged, the ongoing rivalry has captivated fans, with many hoping to witness a historic showdown between the Olympic sprinter and the NFL speedster.
Whether this verbal sparring will finally lead to a race remains to be seen, but the prospect of Lyles and Hill lining up side by side is certain to fuel anticipation.