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Usain Bolt pleased athletes can cash in for putting their ‘bodies on the line’

The inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship has a prize pot of more than £7million.

The Independent UK

Humanoid robots can sprint and box – but the real test is doing the laundry

At the recent World Humanoid Robot Games 2026 in Beijing, robots sprinted, boxed, played football and tackled tasks inspired by factories, restaurants and emergency situations. The robot Tiangong Ultra even completed the 100 metres in 8.64 seconds, quicker than Usain Bolt’s 9.58-second world record.

The Conversation

GXO CEO: Better robot hands, not Olympic-level humanoids, are what businesses really need

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Robots can run faster than elite human sprinters, but are they really athletes?

A humanoid robot running 100 metres in 9.39 seconds sounds extraordinary. At this week’s World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, one machine reportedly beat the world record held by Usain Bolt, while another jumped higher than Javier Sotomayor’s long-standing high jump mark.

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Usain Bolt has got engaged to Kasi Bennett after 13 years together.

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Humanoid robot breaks Usain Bolt's 100m record in China

Humanoid robots smashed sprinting records and competed in boxing, football and martial arts at Beijing’s World Robot Games, including running legend Usain Bolt's record for the 100-metre dash. The robo-athletes drew cheers from hundreds of spectators and showcased China’s growing dominance in humanoid robotics.

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Humanoid robots shatter Usain Bolt's 100m record, hits 23.8 mph before crashing into foam pads — video shows Tiangong Ultra logging 9.39-second sprint before colliding with padded wall

Two robots at the 2026 World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing beat Usain Bolt's 2009 100-meter dash world record. The Tiangong Ultra set a record of 9.39 seconds, while the Honor Lightning achieved a 9.47 record time, breaking the Jamaican runner's 9.58-second record.

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Humanoid robot smashes Usain Bolt’s 100m record at Beijing’s ‘robot Olympics’

A humanoid robot has shattered Usain Bolt’s 100m sprint record at the second annual World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing.

The Independent UK

Humanoid robots are beating human records. Now comes the hard part

China's humanoid robots are competing in sports and factory simulations. These robots demonstrated impressive speed, surpassing human world records in sprints. The games also test robots in practical tasks like packaging and cable connections. This event highlights advancements in China's industrial robotics sector. The true value will be seen when…

The Economic Times

Tiangong Ultra, the Chinese humanoid robot that beat Usain Bolt’s 100m record, barely made the human cut in a Half-Marathon last year

Tiangong Ultra, a Chinese humanoid robot, achieved an astonishing feat by completing 100 meters in just 9.39 seconds, eclipsing the legendary Usain Bolt's record. This impressive sprint showcases a remarkable advancement from its earlier half-marathon struggles; the rapid progression in the field of humanoid robotics and the exciting future that…

The Economic Times

Chinese humanoid robot beats Usain Bolt's 100m record at Beijing games

A Chinese humanoid robot named Tiangong Ultra ran 100 meters in 9.39 seconds. This impressive speed surpassed Usain Bolt's previous world record of 9.58 seconds. Another robot, Honor's Lightning, also finished faster than Bolt's record time. These results show significant improvement from last year's games. China views humanoid robots as…

The Economic Times

Usain Bolt Resurrects Soccer Dreams by Signing With Famous English Team

The retired sprinter has always wanted to become a soccer player.

Sports Illustrated

Chinese humanoid robots smash human records in 100m sprint and high jump at Beijing robot games

Chinese humanoid robots have set records including beating Usain Bolt's 100-meter sprint record at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing

The Independent UK

Bolt out of the blue: Ex-Mariner joins UK Sunday League

Usain Bolt, the world's fastest man, having failed to make the grade as a footballer in A-League Men, has joined an elite English Sunday League team.

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The Economic Times

Quote of the day by Usain Bolt, 'Manners is the key thing. Say, for instance, when you're growing up, you're walking down the street, you've got to tell everybody good morning. Everybody. You can't pass one person' offers timeless life advice, wisdom on respect, behavior, human nature, learning humility

Quote of the day by Usain Bolt offers a timeless reminder that manners are among the simplest ways to demonstrate respect. Saying good morning may take only a moment, but the habit represents something much larger: awareness of others, humility, kindness, and a willingness to contribute positively to everyday life.…

The Economic Times

Robocop is coming: US got the best brain but China flexes the muscle

China’s robotics industry is rapidly moving from flashy demonstrations to real-world deployment, giving it a potential edge in the global robot race. While the US remains stronger in AI and advanced robotics, China has a major advantage in manufacturing scale, supply chains and a huge domestic market.

The Times of India

China puts AI 'robocops' on traffic duty; one 'Superman' robot claims to be faster than Usain Bolt

China is putting robots to work in real-world policing, with a traffic-control machine in Hangzhou now issuing warnings to motorists and pedestrians. Meanwhile, another Chinese robotics firm has unveiled a humanoid machine whose claimed top speed exceeds Usain Bolt’s 100-metre world-record pace.

The Times of India

Quote of the day by Usain Bolt: "I stopped worrying about the start. The end is…" - a lesson on letting go of a shaky beginning and focusing on the finish

A strong beginning can build genuine confidence, but it rarely decides on its own where a person actually ends up finishing. Usain Bolt said exactly this, in his own words, moments after winning the 100 metres final at the London 2012 Olympics in an Olympic record time of 9.63 seconds.…

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The Independent UK

Wednesday’s sport: What’s on and where can I watch it?

The race for a top-three finish is hotting up in both the men’s and women’s Hundred.

The Independent UK

This Week in History: From a ‘Russian’ Arctic to an annexed Kuwait

Explore how major events between 3 and 9 August were captured on The Independent’s front pages

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'Strap in': injured sprint star urged to play long game

Gout Gout faces hurdles on the long road back from injury, not least the weight of expectation ahead of the Los Angeles Olympics.

The Economic Times

The Best Advice For Life By Usain Bolt: 'Dreams are free. Goals have a cost...'-A powerful advice on success, hard work, sacrifice and achieving your dreams by the greatest sprinter of all time

The Best Advice For Life By Usain Bolt: Usain Bolt emphasizes that dreams are free, but goals demand a significant price. Achieving success requires dedication, discipline, and consistent daily action. Bolt's own career demonstrates that talent alone is insufficient for greatness. Worthwhile goals necessitate perseverance and relentless effort over time.…

9 best luxury watches spotted at Wimbledon 2026, featuring Rolex, Tudor, OMEGA and more

From Serena Williams to Andrew Garfield, these are our favourite watches from Wimbledon 2026

Evening Standard

Rob Brydon, Joseph Fiennes and Rishi Sunak in the crowds for Wimbledon day five

Stars were snapped in the crowds on the fifth day of the 2026 Wimbledon Championships.

Evening Standard

Usain Bolt and Joseph Fiennes among stars at day five of Wimbledon

Former prime minister Rishi Sunak was also in attendance at the tennis tournament.

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