Jamaican sprinter, Usain Bolt, set the world record as the fastest human in history. In 2009, he sprinted at 9.58 seconds in the 100, which translates to 37.58 kilometers per hour or 23.35 miles per hour. Tyson Gay is second to Bolt as the fastest sprinter who ran 9.69 seconds in 100 meters. He set the new American record for the first to run under 10 seconds in the 100. He also reached under 20 seconds in 200 meters and under 45 seconds in 400 meters. Jesse Owens topped the Berlin Games at 10.3 seconds in a 100-meter sprint and 20.7 seconds in 200 meters. It was in 1936 and running on dirt, which is an impressive factor as a runner during those times. If Owens ran in a synthetic track, he could top up to under 9.7 seconds. Justin Gatlin won a bronze in the Summer Olympic Games of 2012, topping 9.79 seconds. He also won the 2012 World Indoor Championships. It was when he ran at a top speed of 6.46 seconds in a 60-meter competition. The fastest woman in history was Florence De Lorez Griffith Joyner. She set the record in 1988 for both 100 and 200 meters. Her mark was 10.49 seconds in a 100-meter run. When she died, Shelly-Ann FRASER-PRYCE from Jamaica held the record as the fastest woman in the 100. She topped 10.63 seconds. 5 Must-Know Trivia About Running #5 You can get addicted to running due to a phenomenon called “runner’s high.” After an intense or lengthy run, your body produces endorphins. When it happens, you will experience euphoria or feelings of extreme joy. Runners get addicted to running due to the “runner’s high” they experience during training. #4 Listening to music while you run can boost your performance by 15%. In a 2008 research, experts found out that listening to music can improve your running endurance up to 15%. Running with music can also make you feel positive, enhancing your experience while you run. #3 You can burn up to 104.3 calories with every mile you run. You can lose the said amount of calories if you run about 10 minutes per mile. #2 The best way to prepare your muscles for a run is not by stretching. High knees or heel flicks are a better option for warming up your muscles. #1 Researchers found, wearing red can help increase the chance of winning sports to 10% more. Wearing red can help you win a race due to the effect of the color red on our subconscious.