Track legend Michael Johnson is shaking things up in the world of athletics, and he’s set his sights on NFL star Tyreek Hill as a game-changer. As Johnson prepares to launch his revolutionary new league, Grand Slam Track, he’s made it clear that he wants to see the “Cheetah” hit the track in its inaugural year.
With buzz already building around Hill’s speed on the football field, Johnson believes the Miami Dolphins wide receiver has the potential to make waves on the track.
“I would actually love to have Tyreek Hill run in the Grand Slam Track event. Cheetah! Yeah,” Johnson said, fueling excitement for a possible crossover. Hill’s track prowess has been a hot topic lately, especially after he boldly called out Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles.
Could the Cheetah beat Lyles?
The Miami Dolphins wide receiver sparked a storm after claiming he could easily beat Lyles, who recently lost his top spot and finished third in the men’s 200m finals at the Paris Olympics.
“Noah Lyles can’t say nothing after what just happened to him. You know what I’m saying? Then he wants to come out and pretend like he’s sick. That’s like horseradish,” Hill said, dismissing Lyles’ post-race comments. “I would beat Noah Lyles. Not by a lot, but I’d beat him.”
With Hill’s confidence soaring, fans are itching for a race to settle the debate, and Johnson’s new league might just be the perfect stage. Johnson didn’t shy away from the possibility of Hill stepping up, even suggesting Hill’s potential to earn a spot on the U.S. Olympic Track and Field team.
It’s not just about raw speed
“He knows what his sport is,” Johnson said, acknowledging Hill’s raw speed. “People say, ‘Oh, he could be in the Olympics.’ The sport is much more complex than people think. These guys are all fast, but they’re struggling to grasp the start position, which is crucial.”
Michael Johnson, a four-time Olympic gold medalist, is a pioneer for change in the sport, hoping to bring track and field to new heights with Grand Slam Track. As the league’s debut approaches, fans and athletes alike are eagerly anticipating what could be one of the most exciting rivalries in both football and track.
Could Tyreek Hill dominate the track the same way he dominates the football field? If Michael Johnson has his way, we may soon find out.
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