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Olympic champion Noah Lyles has opened up on potentially partnering with IShowSpeed after the viral YouTuber declared interest to take part in the 2028 Olympic Games.
Olympic champion Noah Lyles has opened the door to a potential training partnership with YouTube sensation Darren Jason Watkins Jr., better known as IShowSpeed or simply Speed, ahead of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.
The surprising development follows Speed’s impressive performance in a 50-meter charity race against Lyles, where the internet star showcased unexpected athletic ability despite losing to the Olympic champion.
The race, which garnered significant attention online, appears to have inspired Speed to dream big.
Shortly after the event, the YouTuber confidently declared his intention to compete in the 2028 Olympics.
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“In 2028, I’ll be running the Olympics for sure,” Speed said.
“I don’t know, man, that’s too long. I’ll maybe do the 100m, 50m, and maybe the 200m. You know what I mean, I’ll do the 100m then.”
Lyles responded positively to the development, expressing his willingness to help Speed prepare for the global stage.
"Did you see that IShowSpeed said he was going for LA? Truly, it was so cute,” Lyles remarked.
“He was like, ‘Yeah, I'm going to the Olympics,’ and everybody was kind of laughing. But I think he was low-key serious, though. Why wouldn’t he? He’s young, and he’s got nothing to lose.”
The sprinter went on to defend Speed’s ambition, addressing skepticism from critics who questioned the YouTuber’s Olympic aspirations.
“To be honest, everybody’s getting mad that he said it, but at the end of the day, why are you mad? We’re an amateur sport. If he’s fast enough, he can do it. He’s got four years, go ahead and train. If he ends up being fast enough to make the team, that’s a whole new group of people watching track and field for a new reason. That’s nothing but good for the sport.”
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'If you can't beat me at my worst...' - Noah Lyles reveals not being at 100% in showdown against IShowSpeed
Olympic champion Noah Lyles has confirmed that he was not at his best against YouTube sensation IShowSpeed in a recent 50m charity race showdown.
Lyles also extended an olive branch, suggesting he would be open to Speed experiencing professional-level training.
“If he wants to come get a taste of some professional training, that ain’t no problem with me. Got to ask my coach, though. I don’t run the practices. I just do what they tell me.”
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