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A Chinese android just ran a half-marathon faster than any human ever

They were trailing behind their human rivals a year ago. But on Sunday, an android outpaced the entire field to run a half-marathon faster than even the quickest human.

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AI-powered robots run like humans and shatter word records in Chinese marathon race

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In a race between humans and robots, machines take the victory in a sign of advancements

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Robot breaks half-marathon record in Beijing

A Chinese humanoid robot named “Flash” broke the half-marathon world record in Beijing on Sunday, April 19, beating the human record by six minutes, according to China Daily.

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Robot beats humans to break half marathon world record

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A humanoid robot sprints to victory in Beijing, beating the human half-marathon world record

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Watch: Runners v robots at China half marathon

The winning robot, Lightning, was developed by Chinese smartphone maker Honor and finished the race in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, according to race organisers.

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Humanoid robot wins half-marathon in China, beats world record

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Humanoid robots race past humans in Beijing half-marathon, showing rapid advances

Humanoid robot half-marathon approaches; China's robotics sector grows as new product hits 10 m/s sprint speed

A humanoid robot conducts late-night testing in Beijing on April 11, 2026, as it prepares for the upcoming half marathon event held in the city. Photo: VCG. As the capital city sh