Tyreek Hill and Noah Lyles Officially Agree to Race Each Other: Sprint Showdown of the Year…

Tyreek Hill and Noah Lyles Officially Agree to Race Each Other: Sprint Showdown of the Year

 

In one of the most anticipated and entertaining cross-sport rivalries in recent memory, NFL superstar Tyreek Hill and Olympic sprint champion Noah Lyles have officially agreed to race each other. What began as playful banter escalated into a full-fledged competition, with both athletes putting their reputations—and perhaps their egos—on the line.

It all started when Hill, known as “The Cheetah” for his blistering speed on the football field, claimed during an interview that he could beat Lyles in a race. “I’m fast-fast,” Hill said. “Put me on the track and I’m giving Noah a run for his money.” Lyles, a three-time World Champion and the 2020 Olympic bronze medalist in the 200 meters, didn’t take the comment lightly. He responded on social media and during interviews with some pointed words of his own: “There’s track speed, and then there’s football speed. I live in the fast lane.”

The back-and-forth continued for months, with fans from both the NFL and track communities chiming in. But now it’s official: Hill and Lyles have agreed to race. While the exact date and location are still being finalized, the event is expected to take place sometime during the summer of 2025. Sources close to the organizers suggest the race will likely be run over 60 meters—a middle ground between Hill’s preferred 40-yard dash and Lyles’s specialty, the 100 and 200 meters.

Both athletes are confident. Hill, 30, believes his elite acceleration and explosiveness will give him the edge in a shorter sprint. After all, he once ran a 4.29-second 40-yard dash at his Pro Day and has routinely outrun NFL defenders. “Noah’s fast, no doubt,” Hill said, “but track guys don’t have the same twitch. I’m quick off the line, and that’s where it counts.”

Lyles, meanwhile, has the advantage of training for maximum velocity and technical efficiency. He’s run the 100 meters in 9.83 seconds and is one of the fastest sprinters in the world. “People underestimate how different pure sprinting is,” Lyles said. “Tyreek’s explosive, but this is my world. I respect him, but I’m not losing.”

Beyond the entertainment, this race symbolizes the long-standing debate between different types of speed: track versus football. On paper, Lyles is the favorite—he’s a professional sprinter with years of specialized training. But Hill’s start could make the race more competitive than many expect.

Regardless of the outcome, the matchup is already generating massive buzz. Sponsorships, broadcast deals, and even potential prize money are being discussed. Both athletes have hinted that proceeds could go to charity, adding another layer of excitement and goodwill to the event.

One thing is certain: when Tyreek Hill and Noah Lyles line up side by side, millions will be watching. It’s more than just a race—it’s a showdown between two worlds of speed. And when the gun goes off, we’ll finally find out who really is the fastest man on the planet…for 60 meters.