Noah Lyles, the Olympic gold medalist and world’s fastest man, has canceled his planned speed showdown against NFL star Tyreek Hill, citing ‘personal reasons’ and ‘complications.’ The event, which was set to take place in Times Square, was in the final planning stages and was expected to happen this weekend. Lyles revealed the cancellation during an onstage appearance at this week’s Cannes Lions Festival in France.
Earlier this year, Lyles and Hill appeared to reach an agreement to compete in a race that would determine who is truly the fastest. The two athletes had been actively preparing for the event, with Hill recently sharing a video on his social media account showing him working on his sprinting technique. The eight-time Pro Bowl receiver finished the 100 meters in 10.15 seconds at the Last Chance Sprint Series event in California, demonstrating his readiness for the competition.
Lyles stated that the event was supposed to happen this weekend, with plans to shut down Times Square and feature all the billboards for the race. However, due to unforeseen complications and personal reasons, the race has been called off. While the details of these complications remain unclear, Lyles emphasized that the event was in the final stages of planning and that both athletes were fully committed to the matchup.
Although the race has been canceled, the anticipation surrounding the event remains high. Fans and sports enthusiasts alike were looking forward to a unique collaboration between two elite athletes from different sports. The cancellation has sparked discussions about what might have been, with many expressing disappointment at the loss of such a historic matchup.
Further details regarding a potential rescheduling of the race have not been announced. As of now, the event’s future remains uncertain, leaving fans to speculate about whether the competition will eventually take place. Regardless of the outcome, the event has already captured the attention of sports fans worldwide, highlighting the excitement that comes with such high-profile athletic rivalries.