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UPDATED Aug 26, 2026 at 10:06 PM ET
Aug 22, 2026 at 9:07 AM ET

Humanoid robot breaks Usain Bolt’s 100m record in Beijing

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A Chinese humanoid robot reportedly beat Usain Bolt’s 100m record at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, reaching a peak speed of 14.5 metres per second, according to state media. The performance was said to surpass Bolt’s 100m mark.
WHO: Chinese humanoid robot
WHAT: Chinese humanoid robot reportedly broke Usain Bolt’s 100m record at the World Humanoid Robot Games
WHEN: Reported Aug 21, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Beijing, China
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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