Bolt holds the title for the fastest 100-meter sprint in 9.58 seconds, as well as the fastest 200-meter sprint in 19.19 seconds.
The fastest animal on land (the cheetah, top speed 70mph). It would take a cheetah only 5.8 seconds to complete a 100m race, compared to Bolt’s 9.58 seconds.
The world’s fastest bird on land, the ostrich, would be likely to take home the medal in a race against Bolt, topping out at 40mph, nearly 40% faster.
Despite his rapid acceleration, almost any modern car would beat Usain Bolt in a 100m race, with the fastest sports cars crossing the line in under 5 seconds.
Usain Bolt vs Cyclist
If Bolt went up against a top-level Olympic cyclist using a single-gear track bike in a standing start 100m race, it would likely be an incredibly close call. Many believe that due to Bolt’s quicker acceleration off the line, he would reach the 100m mark first. However, one simulation suggested the cyclist would win by 0.16 seconds.