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Robot beats Usain Bolt's 100m world record at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing
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Fusion42 · 23 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The humanoid robot named Lightning set a new 100-meter sprint record at 9.32 seconds and also won a 21-kilometer half marathon faster than human elite times at the 2026 World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Robotics, Drones & UAV, and 17 sources have reported it between 22 Aug 2026 and 28 Aug 2026.
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You must rethink what speed means for robotics in physical competition as this breakthrough robot now outruns the fastest human. This opens immediate doors for robots in elite sports training and competitive applications where speed is vital.
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17 sources · first reported 22 Aug 2026 · latest 28 Aug 2026
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