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Chinese robot Lightning runs 100m in 9.32 seconds, sets new record

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 10:25 AM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Chinese robot Lightning runs 100m in 9.32 seconds, sets new record

Summary

The humanoid robot Lightning, developed by Chinese company Honor, completed the 100m sprint in 9.32 seconds at a preparatory event for the second World Humanoid Robot Games. This performance surpasses Usain Bolt's long-standing world record of 9.58 seconds, set 17 years ago. During the test, Lightning achieved a peak speed of 14.5 metres per second. The World Humanoid Robot Games are set to begin on Saturday, showcasing various innovations in robotic technology.

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By the Numbers

•Lightning clocked 9.32 seconds in the 100m.
•The robot is developed by Chinese smartphone maker Honor.
•It surpassed Usain Bolt's record of 9.58 seconds.
•Peak speed during the run reached 14.5 metres per second.
•The World Humanoid Robot Games start on Saturday.

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10:25 AMThe Guardian Sport — Chinese robot runs 100m sprint quicker than Usain Bolt’s world record

What they're saying

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Honor’s self-developed humanoid ⁠robot clocks 9.32sec Quicker than 9.58sec men’s world record set 17 years ago Chinese ⁠smartphone maker Honor’s self-developed humanoid ⁠robot Lightning ⁠ran the 100m in 9.32 seconds, ⁠beating the human world ⁠record, China’s state broadcaster ‌reported. The humanoid ‌reached a peak speed of 14.5 metres per second during ‌a preparatory test event for the second World Humanoid Robot Games, which ⁠begin on Saturday. This performance surpassed the 9.58sec men’s 100m world record set by Usain Bolt 17 years ago at the World Athletics Championships in Berlin. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Reuters

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