The much-hyped sprint showdown between Noah Lyles and Tyreek Hill? Off the table—for now. The Olympic champion has officially pulled out, citing personal reasons and “complications,” leaving fans disappointed and the buzz deflated. His decision came right after the NFL speedster blazed through the 100m at the Last Chance Sprint Series, clocking an eye-popping 10.15 seconds. Tyreek’s time didn’t just raise eyebrows—it matched Olympic medalist Andre De Grasse’s season best and would’ve landed Hill a spot at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials. Well, he took a jab at Lyles, mocking him for bailing after seeing that blistering time. However, Noah stayed silent. But now, there’s a new name stirring the pot—Fred Kerley. Did Fred Kerley catch Tyreek Hill’s 10.15-second sprint?

Maybe! Tyreek called it “jogging,” downplaying what was actually a standout performance. But on June 25, he posted a clip on Instagram that told a different story—he was clearly going all out. The video showed him powering down the track, gradually picking up pace. The on-screen monitor tracked his speed, showing he hit 21.8 mph, but Tyreek had bigger goals in mind. And his caption said it all!

Just three words: “Won’t Stop… 26 mph.” Is that his new speed target? Very likely. But Fred Kerley couldn’t resist throwing a little shade in response. He popped up in the Instagram comments with a blunt two-word response: “That all.” His remark sent fans into a frenzy, instantly fueling speculation and excitement about a potential head-to-head showdown between him and Tyreek Hill on the track. But the Olympian didn’t share much on this topic. He just left a response under one such question: “that fam.” So is it the start of a new track rivalry? Or something else? Keep guessing the track and field world. 

But if it takes place anytime soon, will it be a worthy replacement for the Noah Lyles-Tyreek Hill feud? Well, we can explore what went on between the Olympic champion and the wide receiver from the Dolphins in the last 10 months. 

The feud between Noah Lyles and Tyreek Hill regarding the ownership of the crown 

It all kicked off after Noah Lyles’ triumph at the Paris Olympics, when NFL speedster Tyreek Hill threw down a challenge. But Lyles wasn’t impressed. He brushed it off, calling Hill “a chasing clout.” Not only that, but also during his interaction in Nightcap, Lyles said, “The man — anytime somebody fast comes up, he says he wants to race them. If he really wanted to race people, he would’ve showed up, like DK Metcalf.” Hill fired back, daring Lyles to a race and urging him to “sign the contract and lock in that 50 yard race.” But Lyles wasn’t interested—he had no plans to entertain a short-distance sprint.

Instead, Noah Lyles made his position unmistakably clear after clinching his fourth consecutive 60m win at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix earlier this month. He held up a bib that read “Tyreek could never,” sending a bold message. But he didn’t stop there. “I think it speaks for itself,” he said. “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, each and every time, and every time I show up to the biggest moments, I win.” As talks progressed, it seemed like the showdown was finally going to happen. Both sides agreed to face off, and Tyreek Hill fueled the rivalry further by flashing a banner of his own—“NOAH COULD NEVER”—after a strong showing at the USATF meet.

But then came the twist: the race was called off. Hill didn’t hold back his frustration. On the Glory Daze podcast with Johnny Manziel, he fired shots again: “I fu***** hate Noah Lyles,” Hill said. “This fu***** dude bro, I got a ton of respect for Noah Lyles, ton of respect. But as far as like, me competing against him or whatever, I fu***** hate the dude,”  he claimed. So now the big question is—could this fiery rivalry still lead to a race on the track? The tension is real, but the clock is still ticking.