Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill has responded to a comment made by U.S. Olympic gold medalist sprinter Noah Lyles last year by challenging him to a race. Lyles had questioned why NFL Super Bowl champions are considered world champions when they only compete against American teams. This comment came after Lyles won gold at the Paris Olympics before struggling to win bronze in the 200-meter event due to COVID.
Hill, known as one of the fastest players in the NFL, confidently declared on a podcast that he would beat Lyles in a race. He criticized Lyles for questioning the world champion title, saying that Lyles should focus on track, not make comments about other sports. Hill even joked that when he beats Lyles, he will wear a COVID mask to show that he means business.
Lyles, who had previously won at the world championships and considers himself the “World’s Fastest Man,” raised eyebrows with his remarks about the title of world champions in sports like the NBA. The banter between Hill and Lyles has sparked interest among fans of both football and track, adding fuel to the ongoing debate about the significance of the world champion title in different sports.
As the rivalry between the two speedsters heats up, fans are eagerly awaiting the possibility of a race between Hill and Lyles, with both athletes having proven their speed and talent in their respective sports. Only time will tell if this friendly banter will turn into a real competition on the track.
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