In 2009 Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt set the world record in the 100-meter sprint at 9.58 seconds. For those of us more accustomed to sitting than sprinting, to translate this feat into terms of speed is to …

Bolt improved upon his second 100 m world record of 9.69 with 9.58 seconds in 2009 – the biggest improvement since the start of electronic timing. He has twice broken the 200 metres world record, …

Aug 1, 2024 · The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) says that between the 60-80 meter marks of that race, Bolt ran roughly 27.79 miles per hour, which is the highest recorded speed …

Aug 2, 2024 · Usain Bolt of Jamaica (R) crosses the line on his way to winning the Men's 100m Final. Bolt cemented his place as the fastest person in the world after blazing across the finish line at the...

4 days ago · Explore how fast Usain Bolt can run, his top speed, average pace, and what makes him the fastest human ever recorded in history.

Aug 4, 2024 · Bolt set his world record of 9.58 seconds in the 100m in 2009 by running at a top speed of 27.8 mph. No one has been able to match that mark since.

May 29, 2024 · Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt is known by most people for being the fastest-recorded person on the planet. During his record-breaking 9.58 second 100m sprint at the 2009 World …

Oct 12, 2020 · At the record-winning event, Usain Bolt’s average ground speed was 37.58km/h, whilst reaching a top speed of 44.72km/h in the 60-80m stretch – numbers fitting for the world’s fastest man.

May 13, 2024 · Usain Bolt‘s top speed during his 100m world record was a blistering 27.33 miles per hour (44.72 km/h). He hit that velocity in the 60-80m stretch, displaying a level of speed never before …

Sep 5, 2025 · How fast was Usain Bolt’s average speed during his world record? While his peak speed was nearly 28 mph, his average speed over the full 9.58-second race was approximately 23.35 mph …