• YouTube races against the fastest land animal on Earth
• Finished the race just behind the cheetah by a narrow margin

YouTube star IShowSpeed returned with a new adventure, challenging one of the fastest creatures on Earth, the cheetah, during his Africa tour, in a moment that quickly went viral online and sparked widespread discussion among fans.

Despite his great effort, he was unable to win.

The challenge took place just days after the start of his Africa tour on December 29, 2025.

True to his high-energy, viral-ready style, he lined up alongside the cheetah, immediately capturing the internet’s attention.

During the warm-up, the cheetah accidentally scratched his leg, leaving a small cut, but that did not stop him from racing.

At the start of the race, the cheetah exploded forward at incredible speed, and the footage makes the race look extremely close.

With the cheetah’s speed reaching between 109 and 121 kilometers per hour, compared with the human maximum recorded by Usain Bolt (44.72 kilometers per hour), the challenge was extremely difficult.

Nevertheless, IShowSpeed finished the race immediately behind the cheetah, earning admiration and cheers from viewers.