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What is The fastest sprinters,
running the 100 m in less
than 10 seconds, reach their
top speed usually during
the 60–80 m stretch. If they
the fastest could sustain this top speed
throughout the race, they
would run it in 8.4 seconds.
27 mph
runner? (43 kph)

The cheetah is the

fastest land animal,
but only over short
distances. Horses are

slower, but can run
much farther before

they get tired.

WALKING ON WATER

At its
top speed, a
cheetah would
finish a 100 m
Basilisk lizards can escape from predators sprint in around
by running across the surface of ponds 3 seconds.
and rivers. Running at a speed of around
4 mph (6 kph), they can cover a distance
of 65 ft (20 m) before they start to sink.

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