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A 3D simulation has revealed how a race between Usain Bolt and two of the world's fastest animals would go.
Usain Bolt, the legendary Jamaican sprinter and the fastest human in history, recently found his unparalleled speed matched against some of the animal kingdom’s swiftest in a unique 3D simulation race.
Renowned for his world-record 100m sprint of 9.58 seconds, achieved at the 2009 World Championships in Berlin, Bolt reached an average speed of 23.35 mph, a feat unmatched by any human.
However, when compared with some of the fastest animals, Bolt’s blistering pace suddenly appeared more mortal.
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In this digital match-up by Motion Athlete, Bolt was pitted against a greyhound, a Labrador Retriever, a Ragdoll Cat, and even a cheetah. The greyhound and Labrador, known for their impressive speed, held an edge thanks to their powerful legs and stamina.
Greyhounds, with race speeds averaging over 40 mph, are capable of accelerating to 12 mph in just three seconds, while Labradors can reach up to 30 mph with training. The Ragdoll Cat, chosen for its agility, clocks speeds as high as 32 mph (51.5 kph), while the cheetah—nature’s undisputed speed champion—can reach a staggering 70 mph in short bursts.
When Bolt took on the Labrador Retriever and Ragdoll Cat, the race revealed an interesting dynamic.
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ATHELTICS Is Usain Bolt faster than the world's fastest dog? 3D simulation puts theory to test
After a simulation pitted Mbappe in a foot race with Bolt, the world's fastest dog, the grayhound, was also put in a race with the Jamaican legend.
The cat bolted off the line with rapid acceleration, surging ahead in the early stages. Meanwhile, the Labrador, which started slower, gained speed as the race progressed, overtaking the cat as it reached its peak endurance. Bolt, in typical style, accelerated powerfully but only narrowly missed catching the cat before the finish.
The biggest challenge came when Bolt faced the greyhound and cheetah, both of which proved to be in a league of their own.
The cheetah completed the simulated 100 meters in an astounding 4.74 seconds, with the greyhound not far behind at 5.82 seconds. Compared to Bolt’s 9.58-second record, his human speed seemed modest beside these animal sprinters.
Although Bolt has redefined human speed, these simulations underscore the breathtaking pace of some of nature’s fastest animals.
Despite his legendary status, Bolt’s race against these creatures reveals the exceptional physical capabilities within the animal kingdom that even the world’s fastest man couldn’t quite match.
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