'I had to help him run faster' — Noah Lyles' humorous reaction to racing viral YouTube star

Olympic 100m gold medalist Noah Lyles has humorously reacted to racing viral YouTube sensation IShowSpeed

Lyles faced off against the content creator in a thrilling 50-meter sprint, captivating fans across the internet

Despite a slow start from the blocks, Lyles quickly made up ground in the last 30 meters, demonstrating his world-class sprinting prowess and clinching victory, along with a $100,000 prize

Following the race, Lyles shared his excitement on his X account, posting, “Well, that was fun.”

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The reigning Olympic 100-meter champion also playfully responded with a video where he mockingly noted that he “had to assist the YouTube star to run faster.”

His light-hearted posts added to the entertaining spirit of the event, with fans delighting in the crossover between the Olympic champion and the world of online creators

The matchup showcased both the speed of an Olympic champion and the charisma of IShowSpeed, a creator known for his energy and humor

After beating IShowSpeed in a 50m race, Noah Lyles declined a rematch, urging the 21-year-old to train for the US trials instead while he headed home to his fiancée and $100,000 prize.

For Lyles, the race was a chance to share his athletic skill with a broader audience, and for IShowSpeed, it was an unforgettable moment with one of track’s biggest stars.

In the end, Lyles’ triumph reinforced his status as one of the fastest men in the world, while IShowSpeed took the challenge in stride, giving his fans a moment to remember and creating a viral sporting highlight for social media.