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Humans Capable of 40mph Run

Pace would be faster than Bolt, slower than a lion

By Emily Rauhala, Newser User

Posted Jan 26, 2010 5:27 AM CST

(Newser) – New research suggests that human beings are biologically capable of running close to 40 miles an hour, a pace that's approximately 12mph faster than Usain Bolt and just 10mph slower than a lion. A man able to run at this speed would cross the finish... Read full story »

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