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Usain Bolt, the world\u2019s fastest human, ran a 100-meter sprint at a speed of 23.35 miles per hour (37.57 kilometers per hour).<\/p>\n

That\u2019s mind-blowingly fast for a human. It\u2019s about the same speed as cruising in a car through your neighborhood or in a school zone. It might not seem that fast when you\u2019re in the car, but is is for a person. Few runners in the world can even come close.<\/p>\n

There are several reasons why some people can run very fast while others tend to run more slowly. Genetics \u2014 the traits you inherit from your parents \u2014 play a role but so do your choices and experiences.<\/p>\n

Dawn Coe and Elizabeth (Kip) Webster, associate professors of exercise science, answered the question, \u201cWhy are some people faster than others?\u201d for The Conversation\u2019s Curious Kids series. Read the full article on\u00a0The Conversation.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

UT is a member of The Conversation, an independent source for news articles and informed analysis written by the academic community and edited by journalists for the general public. Through our partnership, we seek to provide a better understanding of the important work of our faculty.<\/em><\/p>\n

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