The Geography of Speed: Mapping the World’s Fastest Runners
Oct 7, 2024
When we think about where the world’s fastest runners come from, we might assume they’re evenly spread across the globe. However, a series of fascinating maps tell a different story.
This eye-opening world map, created by Reddit user animbicile, shows the birthplaces of the 100 fastest 1500m runners of all time. While there are a few dots scattered across North America and Europe, along with a small cluster in North Africa (mainly Morocco and northern Algeria), what really stands out is the concentration in East Africa, particularly Kenya.
