Humanoid Robot Shatters Usain Bolt’s 100-Meter Record at World Games

Fort Myers Naples, FL, August 22, 2026 —

BEIJING – A new era of athletic performance may be dawning as a humanoid robot has reportedly surpassed the 100-meter world record previously held by Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt. The event took place at the World Humanoid Robot Games held in Beijing.

The robot, identified only as a participant in the games, completed the 100-meter dash in an astonishing 9.39 seconds. This time is faster than Usain Bolt’s record of 9.58 seconds, set in 2009.

Details regarding the specific model of the robot, its manufacturer, or any other participating robots were not provided in the available information. The exact circumstances of the race, including the track conditions and the field of competitors, were also not detailed.

The World Humanoid Robot Games are an event that showcases advancements in robotics, focusing on the capabilities of human-like machines in various competitive scenarios. This reported record highlights the rapid progress being made in the field of artificial intelligence and robotics, particularly in areas related to movement and speed.

Further information, including official verification of the record and comparisons with other robotic performances, was not immediately available. The implications of such a feat for future athletic competitions and the broader field of robotics are significant, though specific impacts remain to be seen.

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