After months of online banter and challenges, NFL star Tyreek Hill and Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles are finally set to face off in a highly anticipated race. The two athletes have been engaged in a public back-and-forth, sparked by Lyles' victories at the 2024 Paris Olympics, with each claiming the title of "world's fastest." Hill, known for his blazing speed on the football field, has consistently expressed his desire to prove his speed transcends the gridiron. Meanwhile, Lyles, confident in his track dominance, has welcomed the challenge, emphasizing his consistent wins at major competitions.

The rivalry intensified after Lyles' 100-meter win at the Olympics, followed by his victory in the 60-meter race at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix, where he taunted Hill with a message on his bib reading, "Tyreek could never." While they've expressed mutual respect, the trash talk continues, with Hill suggesting Lyles is afraid of a 40-meter dash and Lyles predicting a decisive win in a 100-meter race. The exact distance and date of the race are yet to be finalized, but it promises to be a thrilling showdown between two exceptional athletes.