Tyreek Hill and Noah Lyles have been embroiled in a heated rivalry that has played out on social media. The Miami Dolphins wide receiver and the Olympic sprinter have exchanged barbs and insults, with neither side giving an inch.
The latest salvo in their war of words came after Lyles won the 60-meter final at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix. As he celebrated his victory, Lyles held up a sign that read “Tyreek could never.”
The sign was a clear reference to Hill’s claims that he could outrun Lyles. Hill had made the assertion in an interview, saying that he believed he had the speed and agility to beat Lyles in a race.
Lyles’ response was quick and decisive. He posted a picture of himself holding the sign on social media, with the caption “Let me show you the World’s Fastest Man.”
Hill was not slow to respond. He reposted Lyles’ picture on his own social media account, adding the comment
“Get a load of this guy.”
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The exchange was just the latest in a series of verbal sparring matches between the two athletes. Their rivalry began last August, when Hill claimed that he could outrun Lyles.
Lyles had previously questioned the NBA’s use of the term “world champions,” saying that it was misleading. Hill took issue with Lyles’ comment, saying that he believed he could beat him in a race.
Lyles brushed off Hill’s claim, saying that he was just seeking attention. However, the exchange clearly touched a nerve, and the two athletes have been trading insults ever since.
Despite their heated exchange, the two athletes have yet to face off in a race. It remains to be seen whether they will ever settle their differences on the track.
Hill’s speed on the football field has earned him the nickname “Cheetah.” However, it’s unclear whether he has the raw speed to beat Lyles, who is widely regarded as one of the fastest men in the world.
Lyles, for his part, seems confident that he can take down Hill. His sign and social media posts have been dripping with disdain for the football player.
The rivalry between Hill and Lyles has been entertaining to watch, but it’s also raised questions about the nature of athletic competition. Can a football player really compete with a world-class sprinter?
As the war of words between Hill and Lyles continues, one thing is clear: only a race can truly settle the question of who is the fastest.