Shocking: Olympic legend Usain Bolt” responds to speed comparison” between animals and fastest” human in the world” I need to boost my training to have a proper race agains Hills” he continues….
Usain Bolt, the legendary Jamaican sprinter, has garnered attention on social media for his clever response to a video that compares the world’s fastest human to the speeds of a variety of animals. The video shows off Bolt’s remarkable speed, but it also shows how fast animals like ostriches, cheetahs, and antelopes can move.
The comparison reveals that Bolt, statistically the fastest human, could achieve an average ground speed of 36 km/hr over a 500m race.
While this is no small feat for a human athlete, it pales in comparison to the remarkable speeds of the animal kingdom.
The cheetah, for instance, boasts the title of the fastest animal, reaching an average speed of 113 km/hr, capable of completing the same 500m distance in a mere 16 seconds.
Following closely behind, the antelope can finish in 20.5 seconds, sprinting with an average speed of 88 km/hr.
In response to the video, Bolt humorously encapsulated his feelings with a simple yet effective retweet, stating: “Ouch.”
This reaction not only draws attention to the stark differences in speed but also showcases Bolt’s light-hearted demeanor when faced with such comparisons.
Bolt’s highest recorded average ground speed of 37.58 km/hr came during the 2009 World Athletics Championships in Berlin, where he set an unforgettable world record in the 100m dash, finishing in just 9.58 seconds.
At that moment, his peak speed reached an astonishing 44.72 km/hr, recorded during the critical 60-80m stretch of the race. These statistics highlight why he is considered an iconic figure in athletics, standing tall even after 15 years since his record was set.
Recently, Usain Bolt has also addressed the buzz surrounding a potential race against Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill.
This sparked interest after Hill challenged current 100m Olympic champion Noah Lyles to a race, generating excitement about a potential showdown with Bolt himself.
When questioned about the possibility of facing off against Hill, Bolt did not shy away from the opportunity.
I told him man if he’s really serious we can figure it out because first time I met him, he was always talking you know he just kept talking so it would be good to put it to bed,” he stated during an interview with TMZ.
However, Bolt acknowledged the challenge of competing against a professional athlete like Hill, especially given his retirement from competitive track and field.
“I need to boost my training to have a proper race against Hill,” he admitted.
His ability to engage with fans and fellow athletes alike, coupled with his unparalleled achievements, ensures that he will always be a central figure in discussions about speed—whether among humans or the fastest animals on Earth.
