Which animal would run a marathon fastest?

The Animal Kingdom’s Top Marathoners

• 1 of 6. Horses. Max Speed: 54 mph.
• 2 of 6. Humans. Max Speed: 27.45 mph (Usain Bolt, 100 meters)
• 3 of 6. Sled Dogs. Max speed: Collectively, they pull a sled 25 mph.
• 4 of 6. Camels. Max speed: 40 mph.
• 5 of 6. Pronghorn Antelope. Max Speed: 55 mph.
• 6 of 6. Ostrich. Max Speed: 50 mph.

Which animal has the highest endurance?

The ostrich runs at 30 miles per hour and has the endurance to keep it up for hours on end, thanks to their remarkable anatomy that minimizes effort while running. Having evolved on the plains of Africa, they are well-accustomed to the heat as well.

Can a human beat a cheetah in a marathon?

Currently, the world’s fastest human being is Jamaican Usain Bolt. He set the world record in the 100-meter dash in 2009 with a blistering time of only 9.58 seconds. That equates to a speed of just over 23 miles per hour. That’s fast, but it’s no match for the cheetah!

Can a man beat a horse in a marathon?

In 1989, British cyclist Tim Gould beat the first horse by three minutes – the first time that a horse was beaten by a human in the race. In 2004, the 25th race was won by Huw Lobb in 2 hours, 5 minutes and 19 seconds.

What is the fastest animal over long distance?

See Sarah, the fastest cheetah. The pronghorn (American antelope) is the fastest animal over long distances; it can run 56 km/h for 6 km (35 mph for 4 mi), 67 km/h for 1.6 km (42 mph for 1 mi), and 88.5 km/h for 0.8 km (55 mph for 0.5 mi).

What animal is the best runner?

1. Ostrich. The world’s biggest bird is also the best marathon runner on the planet. While the official world record marathon time for a human is just below 2 hours, 3 minutes, an ostrich could run a marathon in an estimated 45 minutes, according to Popular Mechanics.