Who is the fastest man in recorded history?

Usain Bolt holds world records in the 100-meter and 200-meter Olympic sprints. Tyson Gay is considered the second fastest person with a 200-meter time of 19.58 seconds.
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Who is the fastest man of all time?

Adjusted or not, Usain Bolt's World Record 9.58 from the '09 World Champs remains history's fastest 100. Adj. Pos.
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Who was the fastest man before Bolt?

Powell lowered the 100m world record to 9.77 seconds on June 14, 2005. He held the mark until Bolt broke it on May 31, 2008, for the first of three times. He is the fastest man in history without an Olympic or world 100m title.
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How fast could Bolt have gone?

Glen Mills, Usain Bolt's coach, suggested that the world record could have been 9.52s if Bolt had not danced along the track in Beijing for the last 20m.
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Who is the fastest NFL player?

In total, 36 NFL players ran faster than 21 mph during the 2022 regular season, but only Parris Campbell and Kenneth Walker surpassed the 22 mph threshold. Campbell's 22.11 mph speed ranks as the fifth-fastest top speed by a ball-carrier during an NFL season since 2016.
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What is the world's fastest person?

Usain Bolt, a Jamaican athlete born in 1986 in Montego Bay, is the fastest person in the world. Usain Bolt holds world records in the 100-meter and 200-meter Olympic sprints. Tyson Gay is considered the second fastest person with a 200-meter time of 19.58 seconds.
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Who was the fastest running back in NFL history?

According to SportsGeeks.net, Bo Jackson is the fastest running back of all time, running the 40-yard dash in 4.12 seconds.
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Who is the fastest white man?

On 9 July 2010, Lemaitre officially became the first man purely of European descent to run 100 metres in under 10 seconds, with a time of 9.98 s at the 2010 French National Championships in the city of Valence.
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Which sport has fastest athletes?

Athletics – Sprinting

His long standing world records may not be broken for a long time. Bolt is the only sprinter to win Olympic 100 m and 200 m titles at three consecutive Olympics (2008, 2012 and 2016). He also holds the 100 (9.58) and 200m (19.19) meter records which are unlikely to be broken anytime soon.
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Who is the fastest striker?

The fastest strikers in FIFA 23
  • Kylian Mbappé (97) Paris SG.
  • Sheraldo Becker (95) Union Berlin.
  • Iñaki Williams Arthuer (94) Athletic Club.
  • Noah Okafor (93) RB Salzburg.
  • Frank Acheampong (93) Shenzhen Kaisa.
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What is the fastest sport on legs?

Lacrosse has been long been referred to as the fastest game on two legs. This physically demanding, high contact, and fast paced game is without a doubt one of the fastest growing sports in North America.
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Who was the first man to break 10 seconds?

10-second barrier

The first man to break the 10 second barrier with automatic timing was Jim Hines at the 1968 Summer Olympics. Since then, numerous sprinters have run faster than 10 seconds.
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Who is the new fastest man alive?

Fred Kerley has claimed the title of “Fastest Man on Earth” with his Men's 100M final victory at the 2022 World Athletics Championships.
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Who is America's fastest man?

Tyson Gay (born August 9, 1982) is a retired American track and field sprinter who competed in the 100 and 200 meters. His 100 m personal best of 9.69 seconds is the American record and makes him tied for the second fastest athlete over 100 m ever, along with Yohan Blake of Jamaica.
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Who is the fastest linebacker in history?

Fastest linebacker 40-yard dash times in NFL Combine history
  • T-2) Isaiah Simmons, Clemson (2020 Combine): 4.39-40-yard dash.
  • T-2) Micah Parsons, Penn State (2021 Combine): 4.39 40-yard dash.
  • 1) Shaquem Griffin, UCF (2018 Combine): 4.38 40-yard dash.
  • Honorable mentions.
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Who is the greatest running back ever?

1. Jim Brown. Jim Brown isn't only considered one of the best players of all time, he's also considered one of the toughest. Brown racked up 12,312 yards rushing for a 5.2 yards per carry average.
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Who is the goat of running backs?

The three other names always mentioned in the G.O.A.T. RB debate are Jim Brown, Emmitt Smith, and Barry Sanders. Solid arguments can be made for each of those Hall of Famers. If it's about longevity and being the centerpiece of a dynasty then Emmitt aka the all-time rushing leader (18,355 yards) is your guy.
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Who is the greatest tight end of all time?

Who is the greatest tight end in NFL history?
  • Travis Kelce - Kansas City Chiefs (2013-present) ...
  • Tony Gonzalez - Kansas City Chiefs (1997-2008), Atlanta Falcons (2009-2013) ...
  • Rob Gronkowski - New England Patriots (2010-2018), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2020-2021) ...
  • Antonio Gates - San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers (2003-2018)
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Who is the best QB in the NFL?

  • Patrick Mahomes. Kansas City Chiefs · Year 6. ...
  • Jalen Hurts. Philadelphia Eagles · Year 3. ...
  • Joe Burrow. Cincinnati Bengals · Year 3. ...
  • Josh Allen. Buffalo Bills · Year 5. ...
  • Justin Herbert. Los Angeles Chargers · Year 3. ...
  • Trevor Lawrence. Jacksonville Jaguars · Year 2. ...
  • Tua Tagovailoa. Miami Dolphins · Year 3. ...
  • Jared Goff.
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Who is the fastest defensive back ever?

1) Stanford Routt, Houston (2005 Combine): 4.27 40-yard dash

Routt ran a 4.27 40-yard dash, taking the CB speed record. Routt was selected by the Oakland Raiders in the second round of the 2005 NFL Draft and played seven seasons with the franchise. He played alongside well-known Raiders cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha.
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