Superhuman Speed

Superhuman Speed — page 1 — DON’T TRY THIS DON’T TRY THIS AT HOME AT HOME Many of the superhuman feats described in this book were overseen by trainers and doctors Do not attempt to re create these feats Doing so could cause injury

Superhuman Speed — page 2 — CONTENTS Amazing Ability 4 What Is Speed 6 Moving Muscles 8 Skilled Sprinter 12 Rapid Reaction 16 Jet Speed 20 Fast Free Fall 24 Broad Jump 28 Glossary 30 Online Resources 31 Index 32

Superhuman Speed — page 3 — AMAZING ABILITY Superheroes have superpowers But real men and women also have amazing abilities Some people can move incredibly fast They have superhuman speed 4

Superhuman Speed — page 4 — Scientists say the human body can handle running at a top speed of 40 miles per hour 64 kmh No human has reached this speed 5

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