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At the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, Tiangong Ultra ran the 100 meters in 9.39 seconds and Lightning 9.47, beating Usain Bolt’s 9.58-second world record; Tiangong Ultra also posted a 38.16-second 400m, as the event — described as a robot Olympics — features thousands of robots from dozens of countries, with sprinting bots often crashing into cushioned walls rather than taking a victory lap.
A humanoid robot reportedly surpassed Usain Bolt’s track record and then achieved another major sprint milestone at the World Humanoid Games, underscoring rapid advances in athletic robotics.
A humanoid robot named Lightning, developed by Chinese smartphone maker Honor, ran 100 metres in 9.32 seconds at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, reaching a peak speed of 14.5 m/s and reportedly beating Usain Bolt’s human 100m world record of 9.58s. The robot stands about 1.69 m tall, with leg length adjustments to 1.05 m for the event; Lightning also won the Beijing Half Marathon in 50:26, underscoring China’s push to lead in robotics and AI applications.
Chinese humanoid robots at the opening of the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing set records, including a 9.39-second 100m dash and a 2.88-meter high jump, beating Usain Bolt’s human marks; the event showcases rapid robotics progress but experts say mass deployment remains years away.
Unitree revealed a new 'Superman' humanoid robot claiming a top speed of 12.66 m/s and a 2-meter jump—faster than Usain Bolt’s world-record pace—ahead of its Shanghai IPO valued at about $9 billion; the company did not independently verify the speed claims, and while the demo underscores rapid growth in China’s robotics sector, real-world deployment remains uncertain.
Unitree unveiled a humanoid robot nicknamed 'Superman' claiming a top speed of 12.66 m/s (28.3 mph) and a 2-meter standing jump, touted in a video as potentially beating Usain Bolt. Developed in about three months, the bot is slated for a Shanghai STAR Market debut alongside events like the World Robot Conference, but experts caution that such feats require verification and highlight safety concerns after previous Unitree incidents with robots injuring a handler and a child.
An 18-year-old Australian sprinter, Gout Gout, is emerging as a world-class talent, breaking Australian 200m records and drawing comparisons to Usain Bolt as he trains under coach Di Sheppard in Brisbane. With a measured development path, he eyes the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, and his ascent has attracted attention, sponsorship chatter (Adidas backing), and a narrative rooted in patience over hype.
A biomechanical analysis finds T. rex likely moved toe-first, similar to birds, enabling up to 20% faster speeds; a light 1.4-tonne T. rex could cover 100m in about 8.77 seconds, faster than Usain Bolt’s world record, with larger individuals still near 10.5 seconds.
Noah Lyles won his fourth consecutive world 200m title, tying Usain Bolt's record, with a time of 19.52 seconds, despite returning from injury and aiming for a faster time. He expressed excitement for future competitions, including the 2027 Worlds, and reflected on his Olympic experiences, emphasizing that his world titles do not replace his Olympic gold.
At the Tokyo World Championships, Jamaica's Oblique Seville won the men's 100m, ending Bolt's dominance, while American Melissa Jefferson-Wooden took gold in the women's 100m, highlighting a changing of the guard in sprinting. Other notable victories included Tara Davis-Woodhall in long jump, Valarie Allman in discus, and France's Jimmy Gressier in the 10,000 meters, with Kenya's Peres Jepchirchir winning the women's marathon.
Usain Bolt expressed confidence that his world records in the 100m and 200m are unlikely to be broken soon, citing the current talent level and advancements in technology, but acknowledged that future athletes may eventually surpass his marks as the sport evolves.
Xavier Worthy set a new 40-yard-dash record at the NFL Combine with a time of 4.21 seconds, surpassing the previous record held by John Ross. However, comparisons to Usain Bolt are unfounded, as Bolt's effort at a Super Bowl event was not a typical 40-yard-dash and he was retired from professional sprinting at the time. While Worthy's achievement is impressive, it doesn't equate to beating Bolt, who is considered the greatest of all time in sprinting. Additionally, a challenge has been issued to Christian Coleman to run a sub-4 second 40-yard-dash, potentially overshadowing Worthy's record.
Noah Lyles secures a double gold at the world championships by winning the 200 meters, becoming the first male sprinter since Usain Bolt to achieve this feat. Although Lyles fell short of breaking Bolt's world record, he remains determined to do so in the future. With three consecutive 200-meter world titles and five world championship gold medals overall, Lyles is now setting his sights on the Paris Olympics to solidify his status as one of the sport's greats.
American sprinter Noah Lyles is aiming to break Usain Bolt's 200-meter world record at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest. Lyles, who ran the top time in the semifinals, is just 0.12 seconds away from tying the record set by Bolt in 2009. The 26-year-old is the defending world champion in the event and has declared his intention to revise the record to 19.10 seconds. Lyles' pursuit of the record is the subject of a docuseries titled "Untitled: The Noah Lyles Project."
U.S. sprinter Noah Lyles won the gold medal in the 100-meter men's race at the World Athletics Championships, putting him one race away from tying Usain Bolt's record. Lyles, known for his success in the 200-meter race, finished with a time of 9.83 seconds, solidifying his position as the world's top sprinter. He aims to become the first man since Bolt to win both the 100-meter and 200-meter races at Worlds. Lyles will compete in the 200-meter race later this week in Budapest.