Recent research reveals that Lucy, the ancient hominin who roamed the Earth approximately 3.2 million years ago, would significantly struggle against modern humans in a sprint. Studies indicate that even an average contemporary human could outperform her in a standard 100-meter race, leaving her far behind.
Notably, the current world record holder for the 100 meters could surpass Lucy by an impressive 50 to 80 meters. This groundbreaking study, spearheaded by researchers at the University of Liverpool, marks the first effort to accurately assess the running capabilities of Lucy’s species.
