A viral video featuring popular streamer IShowSpeed has taken social media by storm after clips appeared to show him racing a cheetah — and winning. The dramatic footage, shared widely across platforms, left fans stunned and sparked heated debates online, with some even questioning the long-held belief that the cheetah is the fastest land animal on Earth.
According to claims circulating alongside the video, the cheetah began the race at a speed of 67 mph and later accelerated to a staggering 110 mph, yet still failed to catch up with the streamer. The extraordinary figures fueled confusion and disbelief, quickly turning the moment into a global talking point.
However, wildlife experts and scientists have been quick to dismiss the claims as biologically impossible. Cheetahs are known to reach top speeds of 60 to 75 mph, and only in short bursts lasting a few seconds. No land animal has ever been recorded running at 110 mph, and no human can come remotely close to a cheetah’s full sprint under natural conditions.
Observers suggest the video was likely staged or edited for entertainment, possibly involving a short-distance run, a controlled environment, or a cheetah that was not sprinting at full capacity. Camera angles, timing, and selective cuts can easily create the illusion of a human outperforming an animal built for speed.
Despite the controversy, the video has achieved its primary goal — capturing attention. Fans continue to argue in comment sections, while others view the clip as harmless entertainment rather than a serious challenge to science.
Ultimately, the cheetah’s status as the fastest land animal remains unchallenged. While IShowSpeed may have won the internet for a moment, biology and physics still place the cheetah firmly at the top of the speed hierarchy.