Noah Lyles Declares He Won’t Compete Against Streamer IShowSpeed Again

Olympic gold medallist and renowned sprinter Noah Lyles has announced his intention to pursue “bigger and better” opportunities, indicating that he will not be racing against YouTube sensation IShowSpeed again. This announcement has led to speculation that Lyles may be apprehensive about a potential rematch, particularly since their initial race was closer than many anticipated.

In a face-off held last November, Lyles competed against IShowSpeed in a thrilling 100-meter sprint. Despite Lyles securing the victory, the race proved to be more competitive than expected. Known as the fastest man on the planet, Lyles set a remarkable record at the Paris Olympics with a time of 9.79 seconds, a personal best. Nevertheless, the stakes were high during his race against Speed, intensified by a $100,000 prize sponsored by popular YouTuber MrBeast. In a surprising display of confidence, Lyles even eased up before crossing the finish line, which prompted IShowSpeed to challenge him for a rematch immediately after the race.

However, Lyles dismissed the idea of a rematch. In a recent video interview, he stated, “I’m moving on to bigger and better things. Let’s find somebody faster,” which sparked more discussions about his reluctance to race Speed again.

“moving on to bigger and better things… let’s find somebody faster” Noah Lyles says he’s not racing IShowSpeed again pic.twitter.com/J3ZQtyJjcw

— dexerto (@dexerto) December 2, 2024

Social media users have taken to various platforms to express their opinions on Lyles’ decision, with some suggesting that he may be “scared” to compete again with the rising influencer. One comment on X read, “Olympic and world champion scared of a YouTuber that barks,” while another remarked, “He barely beat Speed that’s why…”

Who Could Noah Lyles Race Next?

While Lyles hinted at seeking a “faster” competitor, the identity of such a contender remains uncertain. One possibility that has surfaced is NFL star Tyreek Hill, who has previously challenged Lyles to a race. Following Lyles’ competition with Speed, Hill playfully taunted Lyles via social media, making his ambitions clear.

Awww feeling left out. I’ll dance across the line on you too 😉

— Noah Lyles, OLY (@LylesNoah) November 7, 2024

Fans are eagerly anticipating a potential matchup between Lyles and Hill, generating a plethora of debates across YouTube videos and Reddit threads analyzing their chances against each other. Recent reports suggest that this exciting race may occur at Terry Crews’ “Super Serious” event, with both athletes reportedly agreeing to participate.

“Super Serious,” co-founded by Terry Crews, aims to feature Olympians and professional athletes in a competitive tournament format. The report indicates that Hill has verbally committed to race, while Lyles has signed on to compete, making this a highly anticipated showdown.

As for IShowSpeed, he is likely still invested in the idea of facing off against Lyles again, perhaps paving the way for events that showcase influencer sprinting competitions, much like boxing matches that have gained popularity recently.

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