The fastest player in the NFL is officially set to race against the fastest player in the world. In an interview with People Magazine, Miami Dolphins star wide receiver Tyreek Hill and reigning 100m Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles confirmed their upcoming race. Hill has long claimed that he could outpace Lyles, and now he finally has the opportunity to prove it.
“This has been an ongoing thing for quite some time now, and everybody’s seen the back and forth on social media,” Hill told People Magazine. “I’ve been very adamant to show people what real, true speed looks like.” Meanwhile, Lyles is confident in his abilities and even held up a sign that read “Tyreek could never” after winning his fourth consecutive 60m final at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix on February 2.
“I think it speaks for itself,” Lyles remarked about the sign when asked. “Everybody says that they’re gonna be the world’s fastest, but when it comes down to it, you gotta be the winner every time. Every time I show up to the biggest moments, I win. That’s why I’m the world’s fastest. I did it at the Olympics, I do it at world championships, I do it wherever it’s needed to be done. And if I gotta go down and beat up on Tyreek to prove that I’m the world’s fastest, then it’s gonna be done.”
As of now, the two have not set a date, location, or distance for the race. Hill expressed interest in a 40-yard dash, while Lyles wants to compete over 100 meters, suggesting their race will likely fall somewhere in between those two distances.
