Sprinting
Sprinting is running at full speed over a short distance, requiring maximum effort and power.
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36 km/h · speed
Also 22.37 mph
Speed · example
A little perspective
Sprinting vs Racing catamaran: speed comparison
The fast sailing speed of a racing catamaran is about 1.2 times a sprinting speed.
DISTANCE IN ONE SECOND
Sprinting is running at full speed over a short distance, requiring maximum effort and power.
10 m in 1 s
A racing catamaran is a high-speed sailing boat with two parallel hulls, designed for competitive sailing.
12 m in 1 s
Measurements, assumptions & sources +
Sprinting
Speed: 36 km/h; example.
A defined 10 m/s sprinting example, not a world record.
Defined examples — our methodology
The marked speed is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
Racing catamaran
Defined fast sailing speed: 43.2 km/h; specified; range 7 m/s–64.8 km/h.
A Formula 18 racing catamaran at the class limits of 5.52 m length, 2.60 m width and 180 kg minimum ready-to-sail mass, shown at a defined 12 m/s pace. Crew mass and momentary race speed are excluded.
International Formula 18 — Class rules
The marked defined fast sailing speed is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
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Why we use 36 km/h
We compare a sprinting speed. This is an illustrative comparison value, not a claim that every example is the same.
A defined 10 m/s sprinting example, not a world record.
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Dimensions and measurements
| Property | Selected value | Recorded range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 km/h | Not recorded | example |
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