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Former American sprinter Justin Gatlin has hailed Noah Lyles' recent victory against YouTube sensation IShowSpeed as a win for the sport of track and field after massive payday.
Former American sprinte Justin Gatlin has praised Noah Lyles for his recent charity race against YouTube sensation Darren Jason Watkins Jr., popularly known as IShowSpeed or simply Speed.
Gatlin described the event as a significant win for the Olympic champion and a boost for the sport of track and field.
Lyles, a three-time world champion and Olympic gold medalist, took to the track during his off-season for a 50-meter showdown against IShowSpeed.
The race, held on Wednesday, was organized for charity and garnered massive attention.
Lyles emerged victorious and walked away with an impressive $100,000 prize, a feat Gatlin commended as one of the easiest paydays in the sprinter's career.
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'He is afraid to race me again'- Viral YouTuber IShowSpeed yearning for rematch against Noah Lyles
American YouTube sensation IShowSpeed has claimed that reigning 100m Olympic champion Noah Lyles is afraid to race him again after their 50m showdown on Wednesday.
“This is November. Noah is in no shape whatsoever. He’s not in speed shape,” Gatlin remarked in a recent episode of the Ready Set Go podcast.
“That’s just his raw, wake-up, not-in-shape speed right there. The fact is, not many people care about results like times anymore. People care about persona, about your character, your aura. And this was a win for track and field and a win for Noah.”
The event featured some of the internet’s biggest names, including the referee, MrBeast, whose millions of followers amplified the race's reach.
Gatlin highlighted the strategic significance of the collaboration, noting that Lyles' involvement in such a high-profile, unconventional race introduced track and field to a broader audience.
“He raced Speed, who has millions of followers, and MrBeast, with millions more. Now, not only does Noah reaffirm that he’s the fastest man in the world, but he’s also gained traction in a whole new space. That’s good for him and good for the sport,” Gatlin said.
For Lyles, the charity run showcased his raw talent and charisma while bringing the excitement of track and field to new audiences.
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'It needed to happen' - Fred Kerley reveals how New York Grand Prix mishap shaped his career trajectory
Olympic bronze medalist Fred Kerley has recently opened up about how a mishap at the 2024 New York Grand Prix in the build up to the 2024 Paris Olympics fueled his qualification for the games.
The blend of sports and entertainment, facilitated by social media personalities, represents a growing trend in sports, where athletes look to engage with fans in new ways.
The race, though unconventional, underscored Lyles’ star power and the potential of track and field to adapt and thrive in an ever-changing sports landscape.
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