YouTube sensation IShowSpeed is at it again, this time going toe-to-toe with one of the fastest creatures on the planet. On his Africa tour, the streamer took on a cheetah, creating a wild viral moment that’s got everyone talking. He gave it everything, but just barely came up short. However, he proved just how close a human can get to outrunning the fastest land animal on Earth.
IShowSpeed races a cheetah in viral clip during Africa tour
The epic race went down just days into IShowSpeed’s Africa tour, which kicked off on December 29, 2025. True to his high-energy, viral-ready style, Speed lined up for a sprint against a cheetah, instantly grabbing the internet’s attention. While warming up, the cheetah accidentally scratched his leg, leaving a small cut—but that didn’t slow him down a bit.
When the race started, the cheetah blasted. The footage makes it look nail-bitingly close. However, with the feline achieving top speeds of 68-75 mph, way beyond human limits (Usain Bolt maxes out at 27.78 mph), it was always going to be a tough challenge. Still, Speed crossed the finish line just behind the cheetah, leaving fans shaken and cheering for his effort.
IShowSpeed’s latest stunt is part of a trend some creators have been taking on. MrBeast in 2024 had cheetahs racing against humans and even super-fast cars. Speed had joked about taking on challenges like this before, even responding to MrBeast’s social media tease about a potential race.
Fans went absolutely frantic over the clip, showing both amazement and laughter. One wrote, “The Cheetah cheated, he hurt u before the start of the race, but yet still, It’s was a tie. Congrats, Speed, for being the fastest Human on earth.” Others couldn’t stop cracking jokes, like: “What if the cheetah decides to change meal during the race?”
Even with a scratch and racing the fastest land animal on the planet, IShowSpeed’s stunt was equal parts wild and impressive. The viral clip proves he’s fearless and ready to always push past the usual antics to leave fans entertained.
