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Noah Lyles posts a cryptic message on X, subtly addressing criticism amid a public feud with NFL star Tyreek Hill.
Olympics 100m champion Noah Lyles has found himself at the center of a brewing controversy not on the track but on social media and sports talk shows.
The American sprinter has been engaged in a public feud with NFL star Tyreek Hill who recently challenged him to a 50-yard dash.
The dispute has captured the attention of sports fans with both athletes taking jabs at each other through various platforms.
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19:30 - 23.08.2024
'What has he done to deserve it?' - Why Noah Lyles will not put up his Olympic gold medal in prospective challenge against Tyreek Hill
Lyles has dismissed the idea of betting on his gold medals as well as Hill's NFL rings, citing he is "not interested" as the war of words between the two over who is faster continue.
The tension escalated after Hill, a Miami Dolphins wide receiver, accused Lyles of faking an illness during the Olympic Games earlier this summer, a claim that has since added fuel to the fiery exchange between the two.
Hill's bold challenge and his dismissive remarks about Lyles' opinions on American sports culture have sparked a debate over what it means to be a "world champion."
"The devil will scream out your failures but whisper your accomplishments. Always trying to make what you do seem lesser. Just know your accomplishments are Great no matter how big or how small!," Lyles posted on X on Wednesday.
This cryptic message seems to be a direct response to Hill's provocations, suggesting that Lyles is not only aware of the criticism but is also unfazed by it.
In response to Hill's challenge, Lyles has maintained that if any race were to occur, it would have to be on his terms—specifically over the 100-meter distance.
During a recent appearance on the Dan Patrick Show, Lyles expressed his disinterest in what he termed "gimmicks," emphasizing the importance of sticking to his professional standards and the integrity of track and field events.
“You want to challenge me, ‘the world’s fastest man,’ if you want to challenge that, you have to challenge that in his event,” Lyles reiterated in an interview with NBC News.
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09:30 - 08.08.2024
American sprinter accuses Olympics orgainsers of favouring track rival Noah Lyles ahead of 200m showdown
The US sprinter is not impressed by the treatment he has been subjected to despite outperforming Noah Lyles in the 200m semi-final.
Meanwhile, Hill's remarks in an interview with Kay Adams have only intensified the drama.
“Noah Lyles can’t say nothing after what just happened to him,” Hill commented, referring to Lyles' bronze medal finish in 200m and subsequent positive COVID-19 test.
“Pretend like he’s sick, I feel like that’s horseradish. So for him to do that and say that we’re not world champions of our sport, come on, bruh. Just speak on what you know about, and that’s track.”
No official race has been scheduled and it remains to be seen if the two will ever face off in any capacity.
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