The world of track and field just got a jolt of electricity as Fred Kerley and Noah Lyles, two of America’s fastest men, reignite their rivalry with a fresh wave of trash talk. Banters that one would think they hate each other, but no. How did the bitter exchange of words start? The sparks flew after Fred Kerley, never one to mince words, declared on The Pivot Podcast that Lyles, despite his recent Olympic gold, “isn’t on my level.” Fred Kerley’s voice roared with confidence as he challenged, “Line it up again… He is not built like me.” Moreover, this wasn’t just a jab—it was a gauntlet thrown down in front of the entire sprinting world.
However, Lyles, a showman with a champion’s swagger, has not let the challenge go unanswered. With a wry smile, answered, “I’m not built like you, and you’re not built like me. I’m perfectly fine with that ‘cause I got Olympic gold.” The message was clear: medals speak louder than muscles, and Lyles’ gold from Paris 2024 is proof he can deliver when it matters most.
Their rivalry is more than words—it’s a clash of styles and philosophies that captivates fans from around the globe. Kerley, the disciplined Texan, has built his career on relentless consistency. Fred Kerly has often boasted of more head-to-head victories and a broader range of achievements across sprint distances. On the other hand, Boah Lyles has thrived on flair and ambition, his confidence fueling his quest for greatness.
Fred Kerley Olympic Gold Medals 2024
Fred Kerley is no doubt one of the fastest athletes in the world. The versatile sprinter has run a sub-10-second, a sub-20-second race in 200 metres and a sub-44-second race in 400 metres.
Kerley began his Olympic career by winning a silver medal in the 100m at the Tokyo 2020 Games in 2021. In 2022, Fred Kerley improved his speed and led America in sweeping men`s 100 metres at the 2022 World Championship.
Moreover, Kerley`s first medal was a bronze in the 4×400 m relay in London back in 2017. In Doha 2019, he claimed his first individual world medal, a bronze.
Meanwhile, both sprinters eye the road to the 2028 Olympics. Their fierce exchange of words might be a plan to prepare fans worldwide for the anticipated showdown between the two stars. For their banter isn`t just entertainment, but a signal of a looming fierce competition between the two. Well, all one can do is watch the scene as it unfolds.