A new simulation has surfaced that illustrates the difference in speed between Usain Bolt, the fastest man in history, and a greyhound, the fastest canine in the world. The Jamaican sprinter, who is currently retired, was a formidable competitor who set several world records, including his famous 9.58-second 100-meter record from 2009 and his 19.19-second 200-meter record from the same year.
Bolt retired in 2017 with eight gold medals from the Olympics, but his records are still unbroken. No one has really challenged Bolt’s record as the fastest human, despite American sprinters Tyson Gay and Noah Lyles, as well as fellow Jamaican Yohan Blake, coming close. Fans have since conjectured about Bolt’s potential performance against the speedsters of the animal kingdom.
Bolt’s fictitious battle against the fastest land animal, the cheetah, was previously shown in a widely shared film. Warning: The cheetah prevails. The MotionAthlete YouTube channel has released a new computer-generated simulation that shows how Bolt would perform in a race against the fastest canine breed in the world, the greyhound. With their strong legs, flexible spine, deep chest, and slender frame, greyhounds can run as fast as 40 mph, which is almost twice as fast as Bolt’s top pace.
Bolt accomplished a world record in the 100-meter sprint, clocking in at an incredible 23.35 mph. In the simulation, on the other hand, the greyhound finishes the 100-meter race in a mere 5.80 seconds, approximately four seconds faster than the sprint legend. The greyhound is granted a considerable lead, yet despite this, it catches up and wins by the narrowest of margins.
In retrospect, Bolt said to World Athletics Inside Track that breaking the 100-meter record would be more difficult since it requires a perfect run. This simulation highlights the exceptional powers of both man and beast by showcasing the astounding speed of greyhounds and the exceptional prowess of Bolt.
