Tyreek Hill edges Lyles in sprint showdown at ATX Sprint Classic

| American Football | 07/02/2025

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill outpaced sprinter Josephus Lyles – brother of Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles – in a 100-meter preliminary heat at the ATX Sprint Classic in Austin, Texas, clocking a personal-best 10.10 seconds on June 28.

Hill’s track speed shines in Texas
Hill finished fourth in his seven-runner heat, trailing winner Lawrence Johnson by 0.10 seconds but besting Josephus Lyles. The event marked Hill’s second organized sprint this month, following a 10.15-second victory at the Last Chance Sprint Series meet in Los Angeles. His 10.10-second time eclipsed his previous record, reinforcing his “Cheetah” nickname.

Scrapped Noah Lyles clash leaves questions
A highly anticipated race between Hill and Noah Lyles, initially slated for June 16, was canceled due to logistical complications and personal reasons, per reports. The matchup aimed to settle the “fastest man” debate but never materialized.

NFL credentials underscore rare dual-sport pursuit
The 31-year-old Hill, entering his 10th NFL season and fourth with the Dolphins, has tallied 11,098 career receiving yards and 89 touchdowns. His track exploits remain a offseason sidebar to his Hall of Fame-caliber football career.

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