A lot went down in the track and field world this week! On November 6, Noah Lyles faced off against YouTuber IShowSpeed in a 50m race under floodlights. Yes, it was as unexpected as it sounds. But credit goes to Mr. Beast for bringing this crossover event to life, where two different worlds collided, and the winner walked away with $100,000 in a briefcase. The race felt refreshing, like a cool breeze after a dry spell, for a sport that’s been light on headline-grabbing moments lately. But that little breeze has stirred up two new storylines.

First, when will Noah Lyles face Tyreek Hill in a 60m showdown? Terry Crews has stepped up to organize the track battle between these two stars. But is his announcement enough to satisfy fans’ anticipation? Apparently not, as both Noah Lyles and Tyreek are keeping the excitement alive with their ongoing banter. Even the Miami Dolphins’ wide receiver threw a little shade at Noah Lyles, despite his win over IShowSpeed in their race.

On X (formerly Twitter), Hill wrote, “And track athletes think he gone beat me,” hinting at the close finish between Lyles and the popular YouTuber. Unsurprisingly, Noah Lyles didn’t stay quiet in response. Noah Lyles fired back with a witty comeback: “Awww feeling left out. I’ll dance across the line on you too.” These exchanges are clearly building hype for the upcoming event. But there’s yet another track clash brewing.

This time, it’s not about two figures from different sports, but two track athletes from different distances. Also on November 6, Grand Slam Track’s X account posted a clip showing Cole Hocker in a reflective mood, answering a range of questions on track and field. When asked which event he’d choose if he were to race Fred Kerley, the 23-year-old smiled at the challenge and replied thoughtfully, “I think 600’s a good…” His response has sparked curiosity among fans, who are now eager to see these two champions face off in a middle-ground event. It seems like track and field is on the cusp of some exciting new rivalries, and fans are here for it.

After a while, the fans lined up on X to flaunt their excitement. One such fan put down, “Please make this happen. I think we all can agree Kerley wins 500, Hocker wins 700. I think you gotta do a 600m race and find out who it is.” These statements appear to use the same logic that the Olympic champion used in his comments to select the 600m event as the most neutral for him and Kerley. A simple discussion may clear the air. 

During his interaction in the snippet. Hocker said, “I think 600 plays, I think I win that, that’s strength. I think that’s fair to say, but obviously he’s beating me easily in a 400. So I’m thinking somewhere in 500, I don’t know.” That promotes Fred Kerley’s supremacy in the 400m event. How? 

Before moving to the 100m and 200m events full-fledged, Fred used to keep the 400m event also on his list. In fact, he is the third athlete to enter the “Sub 10s, 20s, 44s club for the 100m, 200m & 400m sprints.” Not only that, but his extraordinary talent has made him someone to win two Olympic medals and a world championship title after changing his trademark event, 400m. That surely drew Cole into deep thinking before naming his choice. However, he had another point to support his option. 

In the tête-à-tête, Hocker mentioned the necessary element needed to overcome the barriers in a 600m race. “After 400, it turns to strength. Like distance strength,” he revealed. And according to him, he might overcome Kerley’s challenge in that extra distance, despite having a 20m gap with the latter. He sounded confident in fulfilling that target. That made the fans gasp more, wanting to see such a matchup on a good track day. Their comments explain how elated they are.

The excitement in the comments says it all—fans can’t wait to see these guys go head-to-head. With Noah Lyles already stirring up the track world with his face-off against IShowSpeed and teasing a race against Tyreek Hill, the hype for track battles has reached new heights.

Noah Lyles’s teammates are fueling hope in presenting a riveting contest 

Noah Lyles vs. Tyreek Hill, Mondo Duplantis vs. Karsten Warholm—track fans are buzzing with the anticipation of these dream matchups. While Noah Lyles and Hill’s showdown is still waiting for its big debut, the Duplantis-Warholm clash has already packed the stands, with fans clapping, grooving, and soaking up every moment. What a time to be a track fan! The sport is on a roll, and fans are loving every second. Next up? They’re crossing their fingers for Fred Kerley vs. Cole Hocker to join the lineup.

One fan hit the nail on the head, posting, “game is changing, they had Duplantis pole vault and Warholm 400mh do the 100 dash. i’m sure more of these challenge races are otw.” Another added, “Can we get this set up I wanna see this.” And they’re not wrong. If Noah Lyles and Tyreek Hill have Terry Crews backing them and Mondo and Karsten had Red Bull and PUMA, who’s going to step up and host Fred and Cole?

No answer yet, but fans are already hyped. They’re calling the shots on which distance would be perfect for a Kerley-Hocker battle. One fan suggested, “I’m thinking 550 would be where they’d probably end up in a tie. Cole would take the 600.”

Hocker’s choice of the 600m was clearly tactical—he wants the upper hand. But no one’s underestimating Kerley. Another fan pointed out, “Fred would win 600 and down. Fred can still bust a 43 if needed.” And let’s be real, until last year, Kerley was a 400m force. But with his recent absence from that event, anything could happen.

So, where does this leave us fans? Will Noah Lyles finally get his race with Tyreek Hill? Will Kerley take down Hocker in the 600m? Only time will tell, but one thing’s certain—track fans are in for some serious thrills.