“I respect @ishowspeed for stepping to the challenge.” That’s what Justin Gatlin said for IShowSpeed back when he raced Noah Lyles. The race took place in November 2024, organized by MrBeast, over 50 meters. Lyles won in 5.67 seconds, while Speed clocked 6.01 seconds. Ever since then, Darren Jason Watkins Jr. (Speed) has been athletic and even made appearances in WWE. But when he loses yet another race to an ex-NCAA star, what would Gatlin say?

Gatlin, sharing the post to his story first, took a friendly hit at Speed. “Damn @ishowspeed you getting clapped and I haven’t got my race yet?!” There might be an IShowSpeed vs Justin Gatlin matchup possible in the near future. Back in June 2025, the Olympian announced that he’s starting training and will be ready for 40-meter and street races

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