Ultra quick: Chinese robots beat Usain Bolt’s 100m world record at Beijing games
- Posted on August 23, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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Chinese robotics engineers have achieved a groundbreaking milestone by developing machines capable of completing the 100-meter sprint faster than Olympic legend Usain Bolt's world record. The Beijing competition showcased significant technological advancement, with Tiangong Ultra substantially improving its performance compared to the previous year's 21.50-second run. This achievement demonstrates how artificial intelligence and mechanical engineering are redefining athletic benchmarks and pushing the boundaries of human-machine capabilities in sports.
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