Carlin Isles
Rugby 7s, United States
Known as “the fastest man in rugby”, Carlin Isles has a 100m PB of 10.5 seconds. Before turning his attentions to rugby, Isles was a decorated sprint star and American Football player. Check out this video to see Isles terrorising teams with his astonishing turn of pace.
Neymar Jr
Football, Brazil
The Brazil and Barcelona star is much more than a gifted playmaker; he’s also astonishingly quick. Weighing in at just 60kg, he can cover the ground at 35km/h. OK, Usain Bolt is still considerably quicker at 44km/h, but he’s still not hanging about.
Andy Murray
Tennis, Great Britain
The two-time Wimbledon champ and Team GB flag-bearer is also a talented runner. Murray is renowned for his gruelling exercise regime, which involves him running a series of 400m reps. Murray can reportedly cover 400m in 57 seconds. Whether he does so while holding a tennis racket is, as yet, unknown…
Chris Froome
Cycling, Great Britain
Look at the way Froomey ran up that hill during the Tour de France. He’s a natural! He looks like an elite runner too, which is to say, he looks like he could do with a good meal. When he finally hangs up his bike, surely the running track awaits?
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