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Noah Lyles narrowly beat internet sensation iShowSpeed in a recent friendly 50-meter dash that has since gone viral, but a 3D simulation has now revealed who would run faster over 100 meters.
The sporting and online entertainment worlds collided in an electrifying 50-meter race between YouTube personality IShowSpeed and six-time world champion Noah Lyles a couple of weeks ago.
Hosted during a livestream on Speed’s channel, the showdown had social media buzzing, particularly as Speed momentarily led the Olympic gold medalist before being overtaken.
Despite his lack of formal sprinting training, Speed’s explosive start over the first 10 meters earned him a brief lead. However, Lyles, renowned for his exceptional top-end speed, transitioned seamlessly and pulled ahead in the latter half, winning the race comfortably.
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While Speed humorously claimed the race ended in a tie, Lyles remarked that he had begun high-stepping once he secured his lead, highlighting the confidence with which he approached the finish line.
Fans on platforms like X (formerly Twitter) were astounded by Speed’s performance, particularly his quick start. Many noted that for a non-athlete, his speed over short distances was highly commendable.
A simulation by Motion Athlete analyzing the pair’s performance estimated that Speed completed the 50-meter dash in 5.98 seconds, compared to Lyles' 5.61 seconds.
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The simulation also explored what a 100-meter race between the two might look like. Based on Speed’s 50-meter performance, the simulation projected a significant difference over the longer distance due to Lyles’ unparalleled speed maintenance and conditioning.
Speed’s estimated time over 100 meters was 10.97 seconds, factoring in a slowdown from lack of specific sprint training. By contrast, Lyles, who clocked a blistering 9.79 seconds to win gold at the Paris Olympics, would finish almost a second ahead.
To put Speed’s simulated time into perspective, it was compared to five professional athletes who crossed the 50-meter mark in roughly the same time within the year. The fastest among them completed the 100 meters in 10.67 seconds. Speed’s estimated time of 10.97 seconds highlights a gap caused by limited sprint endurance rather than raw acceleration.
While IShowSpeed’s quick burst of acceleration over 10 meters is impressive, it’s clear that Noah Lyles’ years of elite training make him an unsurpassed competitor over 100 meters. Speed’s performance serves as a testament to his athleticism, but competing with a world-class sprinter like Lyles over a full dash remains a tall order.
Still, for a YouTube entertainer to momentarily challenge an Olympic champion and generate such a buzz is a victory in itself—one that highlights Speed’s unique ability to bridge entertainment and sport.
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