Noah Lyles Agrees to Race Tyreek Hill on His Own Terms Amid Recent Beef

Noah Lyles Agrees to Race Tyreek Hill, Sets His Own Terms Amid Recent Feud

by Wat-Not Staff August 22, 2024, 6:27 pm 1.7k Views

Olympic Medalist Noah Lyles ready to race on his terms (Image Source- official page)

The fastest man in the world and Olympic gold medallist Noah Lyles stated on Wednesday that he would be interested in racing Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill, but only for 100 meters and under his own rules.

The whole Hill and Lyles ‘beef’

The Olympic 100-meter champion Lyles and Hill have been at odds for several days now after Hill said he could beat Lyles in a 50-yard dash. Lyles told NBC News, “I mean, sure, we can race if somebody wants to sponsor the event and we’re racing for millions of dollars and it’s on a track and we’re running 100 meters.”

“However, it must be genuine. Gimmicks are not why I’m here. You’ve toiled to be a great football player, and he’s worked his entire life to earn the title of “the world’s fastest man.” Now you’re racing against him. You’re not merely a fantastic football player; you can’t just skip the line.” In reaction to Hill’s claim that he could defeat him, Lyles responded in his most thorough manner yet on Wednesday.

Hill appears to be focused on a distance of no more than fifty yards, which could be a sticking point in any race of this kind. In his 9-to-5 job, there would hardly be any situations when Hill runs 100 meters (just over 109 yards), save from returning a kick for a touchdown from the back of his own end zone.

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Lyles stated he would only compete at 100 meters, even though he is certain he could defeat Hill over a shorter distance, such 50 yards or the NFL metric of 40 yards.

Lyles reiterated, “I’m not here to do gimmicks.” “If you wish to challenge me, ‘the world’s fastest man,’ you must challenge that in his event.” After receiving a Covid diagnosis, Lyles, 27, took home gold in the 100 meters and bronze in the 200 meters, which is thought to be his strongest event. He committed to returning for Los Angeles in 2028 and attempting the sprinting double once more.

“I think of it [L.A. 2028] being my greatest Olympics ever,” Lyles stated. “It will take place in our country. Paris has already given me a lovely feeling. The audience and their spirit were incredible. “Oh my gosh, you get to bring this back to the home soil of the United States?” is all I can say. Being in your own home and getting to compete in the Olympics is quite uncommon.”