The track and field rivalry isn’t always just about Jamaica vs. the US. Sometimes, it’s all about the battle within the States itself. We’ve seen athletes like Noah Lyles and Fred Kerley go head-to-head, whether directly or through subtle digs, over the years. This was especially true before the Paris Olympics, but now that 2025 is here, it’s clear that the tension is far from over. Just recently, on February 2nd, Lyles took part in the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix in Boston, where he dominated the men’s 60m race, crossing the finish line with a time of 6.52 seconds.
Lyles, the reigning Olympic and world 100m champion powered his way to victory, leaving Terrence Jones of the Bahamas in second (6.57s) and P.J. Austin in third (6.60s). Even Marcell Jacobs, the Tokyo 100m champion from Italy, couldn’t catch up, finishing fourth in 6.63 seconds. Lyles’ win was impressive, but as always, Fred Kerley had something to say. After seeing the race, he shared a story on Instagram—originally posted by @paolobolognesii where Kerley made a bold comment: “Indoor is indoor. The real dogs come and play outdoors.”
It was one of those comments that stung a little, right? Fred wasn’t outright calling out Noah, but anyone who’s been following their rivalry knows exactly what he meant. It’s a subtle jab, but one that adds some heat to their ongoing competition.
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