Did Tyreek Hill really beat Olympic champ Noah Lyles in a 100m race?
Social media couldn't believe it: Tyreek Hill, the NFL's fastest man, had reportedly just outrun Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles in a 100-meter sprint. Fans flooded Twitter and TikTok with reactions, claiming Hill had just proved NFL speed can rival Olympic track royalty.
What really went down was more complicated and just as fascinating. Hill did run the 100m recently and clocked an eye-popping time. And yes, he beat someone named Lyles. But it wasn't that Lyles.
The real story behind Tyreek Hill racing out a Lyles
As rumors spiraled, the truth got lost in the excitement. Now, with the dust settled and facts clear, let's break down what Tyreek actually accomplished, who he raced, and whether the "Cheetah" truly measures up to Olympic gold.
Back in mid-June 2025, plans were in motion for Hill vs. Lyles to face off in New York's Times Square. With playful social media jabs, Hill claiming 'Noah could never,' and Lyles firing back, fans were hyped.
But at a Cannes event on June 16, 2025, Lyles dropped a bombshell: the race was canceled due to
'personal reasons'
and sponsor issues. So that showdown? Gone.
Fast forward to June 28, 2025. Hill didn't wait around for broken promises.
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He entered the ATX Sprint Classic in Austin, Texas, and crushed a 10.10-second 100m. He tailwind aided, but still blazing fast.
The twist? His competition that day was Josephus Lyles, not Olympic brother Noah. Josephus is a legit sprinter in his own right, but Hill beat him fair and square. Unfortunately, that nuance got lost in the social media feed.
Don't get it twisted, as Hill's performance is insanely fast, especially for a football guy. He's no flash-in-the-pan athlete. He even ran a legal 10.15-second 100m mid-June, showing his speed isn't one-and-done. B
ut Olympic-level sprinters like Noah Lyles operate in the 9.7‑9.8 second range, mastered through meticulous training, decades of refinement, and world-class technique.
That gap between 9.79 and 10.10 may only be tenths, but at that level, it's huge.
The hype machine & what matters for Tyreel Hill
No, Tyreek Hill did not race, let alone beat, Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles. He raced and beat Josephus Lyles on June 28, 2025, clocking in at a sensational 10.10 seconds. But the cancelled Hill–Noah event still haunts social feeds, thanks to viral momentum.
Many fans jumped to congratulate Hill on
'beating Lyles,'
when in reality, he beat Josephus. But let's be clear: Tyreek Hill is no slouch. A 10.10 or 10.15 100m is world-class for an NFL athlete.
Still, Hill stands tall. He proved NASCAR-grade speed is more than just a catchy nickname; it's bona fide athletic prowess in case you couldn't recall.
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