The struggle for supremacy in various areas of human life is a natural phenomenon at all times. Especially sports competitions have gained immense popularity. Running is one of its oldest varieties. What is the fastest human speed? Read on.
Fastest human speed
When running, the main criterion for achieving victory is speed. The highest achieved in the world is the figure that all athletes rely on. Records give power and a sense of satisfaction from sports activities, which only grows and intensifies in the future.
There are various running records: within the region (local); within the whole country and worldwide. The indicators are divided into female and male.
The fastest man in the world is Jamaican Usain Bolt
The athlete loved sports from early childhood. Especially soccer and sprinting. This is a man whose records cannot be broken until now. During his school days, his unique talent was noticed by a local coach. It was this event that gave impetus to the beginning of persistent training, which brought him awards in school programs, as well as at regional competitions.
From the age of 17-18, he already became the owner of the first gold medal. Today he is the fastest man in the world and an 8-time Olympic winner.
Since 2018, the athlete has left the big sport and began to participate in football events, thereby fulfilling his cherished dream. This was the result of numerous injuries and sprains of the legs that the athlete received over the years of work.
They take an example from the athlete and listen to his advice, he is deservedly considered an outstanding person.
The fastest woman on the planet
Florence Dolores Griffith of the United States of America is considered the fastest woman on earth as of 2019.
She managed to set the first world record only at the age of 28. The career began slowly, as the athlete was born into a poor large family in the southern state.
Love for sports, the desire to conquer the peaks, nevertheless, helped Dolores to win and declare herself to the whole world.
The career was short and ended by 1989-1990. Further, the American tried to restore the previous results, but the idea was not given to come true.
At the time of one of the flights, there was a heart attack and death. This news shocked not only the athlete's home country, but the whole world. She was remembered by fans as a hardworking and hardy woman, wife and mother.
The fastest running man in Russia
Since 2013, Alexander Brednev has been considered the champion of the Russian Federation for short distances (60 meters, 100 meters and 200 meters). The athlete was born in 1988 in the city of Dimitrov. For the first time in many years, he was able to win gold. Competitions were held in Seoul with a competitor from Yaroslavl.
By the age of 25, he was able to achieve 4 victories at various Olympiads within the country. Also represented Russia at the race in Moscow. Also in 2015, the athlete won gold in Cheboksary. Today he holds an honorable place among other athletes in the country.
Top 10 fastest people in the world
- Usain Bolt - Jamaica;
- Michael Johnson - USA;
- Florence Griffith-Joyner - USA;
- Hisham el-Guerrouj - Morocco;
- Kenenis Bekele Beyecha - Ethiopia;
- Zersenay Tadese Habtesilase - Eritrea;
- David Lekuta Rudisha - Kenya;
- Dennis Kipruto Kimetto - Kenya;
- Moses Cheruyot Mosop - Kenya;
- Patrick Macau Musioki - Kenya.
Running speed of an ordinary person
The time it takes for an untrained person to run 100 meters is approximately 14 seconds. Citizens with extra pounds, diseases, individual defects of the body will run such a length of time.
If a woman and a man are active during the week, then the indicators in time will increase by 4-7 seconds. With each run, the speed will increase, and the seconds will be spent less.
Average running speed
To calculate the average speed of an athlete, data on physical fitness, distance length and body characteristics are needed. The average limit is considered to be a speed of 16 to 24 kilometers per hour for an adult.
Other criteria are as follows:
- at a distance from 60 to 400 meters - about 38 kilometers per hour;
- at a distance from 800 meters to 3 kilometers - about 19-22 kilometers per hour;
- from 5 to 30 kilometers - 12-23 kilometers per hour.
What does running performance depend on?
Running performance depends on several reasons. All of them relate to the physical capabilities of a person.
It:
- Medical indications. These include diseases, including chronic or congenital. Any injuries, fractures or dislocations of the limbs received during or after running can leave an imprint on the future career. Since doctors recommend in such cases a reduction in stress and health care.
- Physical features of the body structure. In running, certain foundations have developed, under which good results will be achieved. These are the height, weight and length of the legs. The growth of Usain Bolt, an athlete whose record no one can beat so far, was 1 meter 95 centimeters. Thanks to such parameters, the athlete managed to gain great speed and overtake his rivals.
- Features of the human body at the genetic level. The speed here is determined by the body's ability to long and numerous workouts. Many athletes experience rapid muscle building and post-race recovery.
Human speed records set in the world provide athletes with an excellent incentive to move forward and overcome recognized performance.
Stubborn training and willpower training provide excellent benefits to runners. Together with them, the body's immune system, cardiovascular and musculoskeletal ones, are also strengthened.
