What is the maximum human speed? The current record of running at 100 meters distance is currently set at 9.58 seconds. It has remained nearly unchanged since 2009. Some believe that it is very close to the limit of biomechanical human capabilities with current anatomy. However, calculations show that the limit can be pushed.
The current world record belongs to Usain Bolt, a runner from Jamaica, who has unique physical characteristics. At this time he has no competition, but scientists are willing to work in this direction. Back in 2008, the Journal of Experimental Biology published the material prepared by Stanford biologist Mark Denny who has been studying the records of 100 meters races set since 1900.
The scientist wrote an equation that models the properties of the curve he created. Toward its end, the curve flattens out, reflecting the approach to the limit of the current human capabilities. The graph shows that the speed limit for a person in 100 meters race can be 9.48 seconds.
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