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A previous discussion on HN regarding whether Humans are really the best distance runners in the world [1]. TL;DR we're pretty good, but probably beaten by some
by DC-3 2y ago
A previous discussion on HN regarding whether Humans are really the best distance runners in the world [1]. TL;DR we're pretty good, but probably beaten by some animals, including Kangaroos and Sled Dogs.
[1] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4460027 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4460027
- bhaak 2y agoIt's fortunate for us that kangaroos and sled dogs don't hunt us. We didn't need to be the best distance runners. It was enough to be the best distance running hunter of the local area.