Summary
- IShowSpeed is aiming to represent the USA at the 2028 Olympic Games 🏅
- Speed challenged Noah Lyles and the internet star has allegedly run 100m in 10.5 seconds 🔥
- AI’s predicted times show Speed is faster than some of football’s biggest names 👀
IShowSpeed is one of the biggest online superstars, boasting over 40 million YouTube subscribers, while also having more than 36 million Instagram followers.
Speed’s real name is Darren Watkins Jr, and he was born Cincinnati, Ohio in January 2005. Best known for his energetic content, visiting numerous countries and athletic challenges, Speed has admitted that he wants to represent the United States of America at the 2028 Olympic Games.
He showcased his pace and shocked many after challenging Noah Lyles to a race towards the end of 2024, and Speed has admitted previously he has run a 100m time of 10.5 seconds.
But how does that rank against some of the best footballers in the world such as Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and his idol Cristiano Ronaldo?
Well, AI tool ChatGPT has estimated the 100m times of some of the quickest players past and present, and it looks as if the internet star has the beating of many.
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AI predicts 100m race between footballers and IShowSpeed |
Predicted time |
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Alphonso Davies |
10.3 seconds |
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Gareth Bale (prime) |
10.3 seconds |
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Adama Traore (prime) |
10.4 seconds |
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IShowSpeed |
10.5 seconds |
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Cristiano Ronaldo (prime) |
10.6 seconds |
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Kylian Mbappe |
10.6 seconds |
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Erling Haaland |
10.8 seconds |
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Theo Hernandez |
10.8 seconds |
Theo Hernandez
10.8 seconds
Noted for his ‘excellent recovery speed’ by ChatGPT, Theo Hernandez is regarded as one of the quickest defenders around and is a must use for any player on EA FC 25.
The Frenchman once reportedly hit 35.7km per hour in the Champions League, but over 100m has been predicted to finish in 10.8 seconds, meaning Speed is quicker.
Erling Haaland
10.8 seconds
A machine and clinical finisher, Erling Haaland doesn’t seem real at times, using his pace and power to bully some of the best defenders around.
The Manchester City superstar wouldn’t have the better of Speed in a 100m race, though, according to Chat GPT, who say despite Haaland being excellent over 60m, he would record a 100m time of 10.8 seconds.
Kylian Mbappe
10.6 seconds
Regarded as one of the fastest forwards on the planet today, Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe wouldn’t be quick enough to beat Speed.
The Frenchman has been backed to clock a time of 10.6 seconds over 100m, so it would be close between Mbappe and Speed with the latter running out as the winner.
Cristiano Ronaldo (prime)
10.6 seconds
A race that millions across the world would like to see is Speed vs Cristiano Ronaldo.
ChatGPT states that Ronaldo clocked 96m in 10 seconds during his time at Real Madrid, but even in his prime, Speed could beat his idol by a tenth in a 100m dash.
Adama Traore (prime)
10.4 seconds
When you think of Adama Traore, you immediately think of speed and power. Traore wouldn’t look out of place in a professional 100m race, and he would pip Speed across that distance according to AI.
The former Barcelona youngster has been predicted to record a time of 10.4 seconds, just pipping the internet star.
Gareth Bale (prime)
10.3 seconds
Citing his famous sprint against Barcelona in 2014 Copa del Rey final, Speed wouldn’t have the better of a prime Gareth Bale, according to ChatGPT.
The Welshman was known for his pace during his time at Tottenham and Real Madrid, and reaching a top speed of 36.9km per hour, would finish a 100m race in 10.3 seconds.
Alphonso Davies
10.3 seconds
A player with ‘explosive acceleration’ who is ‘built like a sprinter’, Alphonso Davies would also have the better of Speed, ChatGPT says.
The Canada international actually watched the Champions League final with Speed and a real race between the pair looks set to be on the cards once the Bayern Munich star is back from injury.
