Tyreek Hill continues to throw down the gauntlet for a race against Noah Lyles, despite Lyles’s impressive achievements at the 2024 Olympics. Lyles, who clinched a gold medal and a bronze while battling COVID-19, has stirred up a hornet’s nest of debate about who truly holds the title of the world’s fastest man. His claims have set the sports world abuzz, with Hill, celebrated as one of the NFL’s speedsters, determined to prove that Lyles’s crown is up for grabs.

On Sunday morning, Hill laid down the challenge for a 50-yard dash, urging Lyles to put pen to paper and sign a contract. This bold move came hot on the heels of Lyles’s recent appearance on The Night Cap with Shannon Sharpe and Chad Johnson, where Lyles indicated he would only entertain a challenge over 100 meters. Hill, a former track athlete himself, remains resolute that he can outpace Lyles and is eager to settle the score.

Well, Lyles got a response from Tyreek Hill, who took to X to challenge him directly: “Sign the contract and lock in a 50-yard race.” But what proved Hill to this point?

Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill recently claimed he could outpace Olympic sprinter Noah Lyles in a race, but Lyles has since fired back. During a recent podcast appearance, Lyles couldn’t recall Hill’s name and quipped, “What’s the cheetah guy from football, what’s his name? I can’t remember his name. What’s the football player who thinks he’s fast name?” After being reminded, Lyles took the opportunity to address Hill’s challenge during his appearance on The Nightcap with Shannon Sharpe and Chad Ochocinco.

“Tyreek is just chasing clout,” Lyles said. “The man — anytime somebody fast comes up, he says he wants to race them. If he really wanted to race people, he would’ve showed up, like DK Metcalf.” Lyles criticized Hill for “dodging smoke,” emphasizing that if Hill were serious, he would have made concrete efforts to arrange a race, rather than just talking online. Lyles pointed out that while there’s plenty of boasting among athletes about who’s the fastest, it’s much easier to talk the talk than to risk being proven wrong.

Hill’s remarks, which seemed to reflect a desire for some WWE-style drama and were sparked by Lyles’s comments about NBA champions, may have been more about generating buzz than a genuine challenge. In the end, it’s all sound and fury — creating headlines and clicks but lacking real substance.

Noah Lyles takes 100m Gold while Hill’s sprinting past could spice things up

Noah Lyles recently made history by becoming the first American to win the 100m gold since Justin Gatlin in 2004, earning him the unofficial title of “fastest man in the world.” Lyles clocked 9.784. while in 200m Lyles clocked at 19.60 winning bronze as he tested positive for Covid at that time. However, Hill, who was recognized as the High School Athlete of the Year by Track and Field News in 2012, brings notable track experience to the table.

Lyles earned his distinction as the world’s fastest in 2015 and 2016, but Hill’s track record suggests he could be a serious rival if he dedicated himself to sprint training. For now, though, Hill is focused on football. Heading into the 2024 NFL season, he has been named the top player by his peers and is coming off a career-best season with 1,799 receiving yards, making his upcoming challenges on the field his primary focus.