We are pretty sure that Usain Bolt is the fastest man alive, but how likely is it that he is the fastest man of all time?

by elsrjefe
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While it's hard to nail down what the exact stats of a paleolithic athlete would be, there is evidence that paleolithic men living off hunting and gathering were more physically robust than those living off agriculture up until the 20th century; looking back at paleolithic skeletons, we find that not only are their bones longer (average height hovering around 5'10" in men) , but also comparatively more dense, and had healthier teeth as well.

Study on paleolithic height and weight from Dr. Michael Hermanussen here: http://www.hormones.gr/127/article/article.html