Track and field have always been one of the most popular sports. Obviously, track and field have seen some world-class sprinters emerge over the years. However, football players leave no stone unturned to challenge these sprinters; often saying they can run faster. One of them is Tyreek Hill.
Hill often challenges sprinters to races, because he believes he can run faster. Recently, he took to Twitter to invite people to his open challenge.
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This invited a series of reactions from other athletes and Olympians.
Tyreek Hill is about to challenge everyone!
American football wide receiver Tyreek Hill has once again invited fellow athletes for an open challenge. The football player plays for the Kansas City Chiefs. Tyreek is known for his speed, being one of the fastest football players.
That is why he was nicknamed the “Cheetah”. Hill often takes to social media to challenge sprinters. These sprinters might as well be Olympic medalists, but Hill is of the opinion that he can beat them.
I’m about to race everybody that call me out let’s go 😌
— Ty Hill (@cheetah) February 21, 2022
“I?m about to race everybody that call me out let?s go,” tweeted Tyreek recently. This gave way to a series of comments where athletes have accepted the challenge. Additionally, they also took turns to make bets on Hill.
“I got 10k right now in a 60. Winner take home a dub,” tweeted Trayvon Bromell, the American sprinter. Bromell is currently the 6th fastest man in the world. Trayvon also accepted the challenge, saying he was ready to go head to head with Tyreek.
I can be anywhere anytimeeee! 1v1 @ the TRACK at @newbalance !!! The crowd, the lights , just me and you fam ! I’ll even have NB make me some cleats and go head to head on any field of your choice. https://t.co/Hl8XQbfjsg
— IamTrayvonBromell (@TrayvonBromell) February 21, 2022
“Will he answer??? lol I wouldn?t,” tweeted Garrett Scantling in reply. Scantling is an American Decathlete.
This wasn’t all, several other athletes also replied to the tweet. While some accepted the challenge, others merely bet on it for fun.
Put some money on it and I’m there! Track speed way different! https://t.co/A1veFIwO8O
— Ronnie Baker (@ronnie_baker14) February 21, 2022
A user tagged Ronnie Baker, who is the champion of 60m and the 3rd fastest man. Bekar also retweeted the same, saying if there’s money, he is sure to be there.
Hill challenges the legend
It seems like Tyreek Hill is up for a challenge with anybody. That person might also be a worldwide legend. Recently, Hill challenged the ultimate legend of sprinting Usain Bolt.
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Bolt-on the other hand, had a fitting reply ready for the wide receiver. Bolt said how his last name was “Bolt” literally meaning that he is the fastest man.
I think I should race Usain Bolt also. The dude last name is literally BOLT. With such a last name he’s definitely the fastest man ever 🤫 https://t.co/gKtBC3JMFh
— Usain St. Leo Bolt (@usainbolt) February 21, 2022
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It will be interesting to see whether Tyreek Hill will be able to hold up to his promises and actually win these races. Meanwhile, there is no doubt that fans are waiting to see when these races happen.