Usain Bolt vs. Greyhound: Can the Fastest Man Beat the Fastest Dog?
Usain Bolt, the legendary eight-time Olympic gold medalist, may have retired in 2017, but his incredible speed records in the 100m and 200m races are likely to stand for years to come.
Bolt’s 2009 100m world record of 9.58 seconds in Berlin remains unmatched, despite attempts by athletes like Yohan Blake, Tyson Gay, and Noah Lyles.
Humans vs. Animals: Who Wins the Speed Battle?
DailyMail takes a close look at who wins the epic battle. While human sprinters struggle to surpass Bolt, curiosity lingers about how he would fare against certain animals. A new computer-generated simulation depicts Bolt in a race against the fastest dog breed, the greyhound.
Why Greyhounds Have the Speed Advantage
Greyhounds, known for their slender build, long legs, and flexible spine, can reach average racing speeds exceeding 40mph.
In comparison, Bolt’s record-breaking 100m run saw him achieve an average speed of 23.35mph. This significant difference is reflected in the simulation, created by MotionAthlete, where the greyhound easily outruns Bolt.
Not the First Virtual Race for Bolt
This isn’t the first time Bolt’s speed has been compared in a 3D simulation. Earlier this month, a virtual race pitted Bolt against Kylian Mbappé, the PSG forward known for his blistering pace. While Mbappé’s official 100m track time is unavailable, the Speed Showdown channel used his fastest recorded speed (23.6mph) to estimate a 100m race time.
in a previous report from Sports Buddy, Usain Bolt laughed off speed comparisons with Kylian Mbappe after the Frenchman completed an insane speed in their Champions league knockout round to Real Sociedad.
A video of the simulation offers viewers various angles, including a first-person view from Mbappé’s perspective as he’s swiftly overtaken by Usain Bolt. The virtual race results show Bolt maintaining his world record time of 9.58 seconds, while Mbappé finishes at a slower 10.90 seconds.
