'I would have slapped the sh*t out of Noah Lyles' - Fred Kerley
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Kerley, known for his stoic focus, did not hold back when discussing his relationship, or lack thereof with Lyles
Fred Kerley and Noah Lyles may be sprinting sensations on the track, but as Netflix’s SPRINT Part 2 reveals, they are far from being close friends.
With both men vying for the title of the world’s fastest, the friction between them is on full display in the docuseries, offering fans a candid look at the intensity and drama that characterizes their rivalry.
Kerley, known for his stoic focus, did not hold back when discussing his relationship, or lack thereof with Lyles.
“That is Noah’s style; he does it for attention. I don’t do nothin’ for attention. This is why you see me 24/7. I run track and go about my business. I ain’t come here to tease the camera.
It is cool if he does it, but I am here to run fast, to kill you, bash your head, and go about my business,” Kerley stated, firmly distinguishing himself from Lyles.
Kerley went on to make it clear that he is not a fan of Lyles' public comments about him. During an Instagram Live session, he warned that Lyles should keep his name out of the spotlight if he wants to avoid sparking a more personal conflict.
“Noah can’t do that to me—like, no disrespect to him, but I would have slapped the sh*t out of him. He can’t talk sh*t to me like that’s the blatant truth.
Like Trayvon and all those guys talk 'cause I f**k with them; that’s a different story. I don’t f**k with Noah, it’s as simple as that,” he stated.
Lyles, meanwhile, sees their rivalry differently, acknowledging the vast differences in their personalities.
“Fred and I are very different. I am very open about my emotions; he is not. Fred has a very quiet personality.
He is not calling me up like, ‘Hey, you wanna go out for the weekend?’ That is not our relationship,” he added.
For fans of sprinting and competitive drama alike, SPRINT Part 2 offers a look into these contrasting personalities, capturing both the explosive energy of their races and the icy tension between them.
Their rivalry, fueled by the desire to dominate the 100m, has given the docuseries one of its most captivating storylines.
In 2022, Kerley won the 100m world title on home soil in Eugene, Oregon, solidifying his place among the elite sprinters.
However, Lyles quickly asserted himself on the global stage, winning the 100m title at the 2023 World Championships in Budapest, adding another layer to their already intense rivalry.
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