5 times IShowSpeed showcased his athletic abilities during latest win over Ashton Hall

YouTuber Darren “IShowSpeed,” the American YouTuber and online streamer, keeps pushing his body to the limit. His latest win against fitness guru Ashton Hall shows he’s becoming quite the athlete on social media. Hall, who once dreamed of playing in the NFL and is famous for his tough workouts, appeared on Speed’s June 11 stream with confidence and bold predictions. But Speed ended up beating him in all four races they ran.

This isn’t the first time the streamer has shown he’s got skills in different sports. Scroll down and check out five events that prove IShowSpeed is a better athlete.

5 times IShowSpeed proved his athletic skills after beating Ashton Hall

1. Speed Beats Hall Four Times Straight (June 2025)

IShowSpeed took on Ashton Hall in multiple sprint races, which many people watched live online. Hall said he’d make Speed look bad but ended up losing all four races. In the first race, Hall fell down while Speed finished without trouble. Hall did better in the second race, but Speed still won. By winning these races back-to-back, Speed proved himself as a top athlete among content creators.

2. Racing Against Olympic Gold Medalist Noah Lyles (November 2024)

In late 2024, Speed raced Noah Lyles, the 100-meter gold medalist from the 2024 Olympic Games, in a 50-meter sprint. Lyles won the race, but people saw Speed’s effort as solid, given Lyles’ top-tier background in pro track and field. The American YouTuber posted the entire race on his social media accounts.

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3. 40-yard Dash at the NFL Draft Event (April 2024)

Earlier in 2024, Speed ran the 40-yard dash—about 36.5 meters—in 4.44 seconds at an NFL Draft event. This sprint often measures football prospects’ speed, and people thought Speed’s time stood out for a celebrity athletic show.

4. Racing KSI During UK Visit (September 2023)

Speed visited the United Kingdom in 2023 and worked out with YouTuber and boxer KSI. Their session included a friendly race, where Speed ran faster than the Sidemen member. While the setup wasn’t official, it gave Speed another chance to show off his athletic skills.

5. Accepting a Race Challenge from Jake Paul (Early 2025)

In early 2025, IShowSpeed accepted a public challenge from Jake Paul, who wagered $25,000 that he could beat Speed in a race. The challenge emerged from an episode of Paul’s podcast, with Speed agreeing to the terms live. While the race itself is still anticipated, the acceptance reflects Speed’s readiness to take on challengers from both sports and entertainment.