Internet sensation IShowSpeed was honored with a gold medal by Olympic gymnast Suni Lee, marking a surprising crossover between sports and online entertainment. Fans are already buzzing over the unique recognition and what it could mean for his future projects.
So, here’s everything you need to explore about what and how exactly IShowSpeed won his most prized medal.
Suni Lee gives IShowSpeed her Olympic gold medal
IShowSpeed, also known as Darren Jason Watkins Jr., hosted the premiere of ‘Speed Goes Pro‘, Episode 2, which featured Suni Lee. The streamer had the chance to include the Olympian in the frame and showcase his gymnastics skills to her. However, the most remarkable moment that occurred at the end, which quickly went viral, was when Lee presented Speed with her Olympic gold medal as a token of appreciation.
The episode began with a fun and engaging segment in which IShowSpeed attempted the horizontal bar. Nevertheless, it concluded with a significant blunder in between. As the events unfolded, the YouTuber tried to demonstrate his skills but accidentally farted right in front of Suni Lee. This incident resulted in a hilarious viral moment for the audience, as Lee could not contain her laughter and burst into laughter. She expressed, saying, “I’m dying. I’ve been doing gymnastics for 17 years, and no one has ever farted in front of me.”
Despite this, IShowSpeed had more talents to display to the Olympian. He soon began to impress her with a floor exercise that he had practiced in secret. Suni Lee remarked that it was “really good.” Speed even inquired if she believed he had the potential to become a professional gymnast. With a hint of confusion in her voice, she replied, “Yes.” This prompted a celebration from the 20-year-old and his fans, who were watching. However, the real twist came later when Lee instructed him to close his eyes as she went to retrieve his gift.
The gift turned out to be none other than her gold medal from the 2024 Paris Olympics. When Speed saw what was hanging around his neck, he was filled with joy. After a burst of energetic celebration, he exclaimed, “I worked so hard for this.”
Originally reported by Ayesha Zafar on Mandatory.
