Noah Lyles pulls out of race with Tyreek Hill days before Miami event shocking fans across sports

Sports fans were excited for a big sprint showdown. Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles was all set to race against NFL speedster Tyreek Hill. It was going to be one of the most talked-about face-offs between track and football.

But just before the race could happen, news broke that one of them is stepping away. Now, everyone wants to know—what happened, and why did the big match get canceled?

Noah Lyles withdraws from race against Tyreek Hill before the big day

Noah Lyles, who won the gold medal at the Olympics for the 100m dash, pulled out of the much awaited race against Miami Dolphins Wide Receiver Tyreek Hill which was set to take place June 16th, 2025. He released a statement that said Noah Lyles is not running for "personal reasons."

No other explanation was given. The race was scheduled for later this week in Miami, Florida.The race had gotten a lot of online and social media attention. It was called a fun but serious contest to see who was the fastest man between track and football. Fans from both sports were ready to watch the two stars compete.

Tyreek Hill responds after Noah Lyles drops out of sprint battle

Tyreek Hill, the fastest player in the NFL, had a fast response. “I was ready. I'm still ready. Let me know if we are back in business,” Hill posted to his X (formerly Twitter) account on the evening of Monday, June 16, 2025.

Tyreek Hill seemed to be excited for the challenge.

Sources close to the event, including ESPN and Bleacher Report, confirmed that Noah Lyles pulled out just days before the event. One of the organizers told Bleacher Report: “We were all excited, and we still respect Noah’s decision. These things happen.”So far, there’s no update if the race will be rescheduled. Noah Lyles hasn’t given any more comments. Fans now wait to see if the two fastest athletes might face off at another time. Until then, the big race stays on hold.Also Read: Tyreek Hill Calls Out IShowSpeed For A Head-To-Head Sprint, Sparking Varied Reactions From Fans