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[–] geneva_convenience@lemmy.ml 11 points 3 months ago (1 children)

The fastest top speed ever achieved by a human was Bolt’s 12.42 meters/second (27.8 mph).

However, anatomical studies suggest peak speeds up to 15.6-17.9 m/s (35-40 mph) are achievable.

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[–] qjkxbmwvz@startrek.website 5 points 3 months ago

That's insanely fast. 30mph on a bike (flat, no wind) is real work. And that's with proper gearing and, you know...wheels.