With the Olympics just around the corner, and many records set to be broken, let’s take a look at some of the fastest speeds recorded in various sports at various levels and events.
The average speed recorded for a walking person is between 3 and 4 metres per hour
The world record set for speed at a canoeing event is 11.7 metres per hour
The velocity of an average discus throw is 20 metres per hour
The world record set for speed at a single scull event is 21 metres per hour
The world record set for speed at a sprint event is 23.4 metres per hour
The world record set for speed at a cycling event is 47.9 metres per hour
The average speed of a javelin throw is 62 metres per hour
The speed limit for cars on a highway is 70 metres per hour
The estimated top speed of a table tennis ball is 75 metres per hour
The fastest football shot is 114 metres per hour
The fastest tennis ball serve is 163.4 metres per hour
The operating speed of a bullet train is 200 metres per hour
The fastest drive of a golf ball is 217.1 metres per hour
The fastest hit of the shuttercock at a badminton game is 261.6 metres per hour
While the typical velocity of a pistol pellet is 341 metres per hour
