Often confused with its cousin the springbok, the pronghorn has evolved interlocking joints that make it unable to jump. Talk about the ultimate ultra marathoner. However, thoroughbred’s aren’t just fast, they’re also known for their stamina and can maintain a pace of 16 mph for 60 miles. The fastest thoroughbred racehorse has reached top speeds of 55 mph, almost double that of Usain Bolt’s 100m world record top speed. Only a little faster than the North African Ostrich, greyhounds can reach a top speed of 43 mph. The long and lean body of a greyhound, allows it to extend its body and cover more ground. There’s a reason why greyhound racing exists. They’re also incredibly amusing to watch. Their ability to reach up to speeds of 40 mph allows them to outrun predators, which makes up for their inability to fly. North African Ostriches are the fastest birds on land. When it comes to speed efficiency, Bolt could learn a thing or two from his furry friends. However, these six animals listed from slowest to fastest, leave him in the dust, reaching double and even triple the top speeds that Bolt would only dream of ever achieving. But how does he compare to his speedy animal counterparts? Bolt’s world record of 9.58 seconds for the 100m race in Berlin 2009 (as shown in the video above) places him at a top speed of 30 mph with an average speed of 23.5 mph. He just claimed his third 100m Olympic gold medal in front of a packed stadium last night in Rio. It’s well known that Jamaican sprinter and 100m world record holder, Usain Bolt, is the fastest human on Earth. Get access to everything we publish when you
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