IShowSpeed—sounds familiar, right? If you’ve been scrolling through social media lately, chances are you’ve heard of him. His real name is Darren Jason Watkins Jr., and while he’s known for being a YouTube sensation, he’s now chasing a completely different dream: competing in the LA28 Olympics. Crazy, huh? Turns out, Olympic champ Noah Lyles had some advice for him: train hard and try his luck in a longer race, like the 100 meters. So, what’s the story behind this wild idea?
It all started with a 50-meter race organized by YouTuber MrBeast. The race featured a $100,000 prize and pitted IShowSpeed against none other than Noah Lyles himself. While Lyles took the win, Speed impressed everyone with his unexpected speed. Lyles didn’t just stop at winning, though—he suggested Speed consider proper training, “You should practice with me and then at the end of the week,…
