Ryusei Yonee Breaks Long-Held Record with 14.55-Second Sprint
A 22-year-old from Japan, Ryusei Yonee, has shattered the Guinness World Record for the fastest 100-metre sprint on all fours. He covered the 328 feet (100 metres) distance in just 14.55 seconds, breaking a record that stood for over a decade.
His run was more than a full second faster than the previous mark of 15.66 seconds, set by American athlete Colin McClure in 2022. Before that, the record was held by Kenichi Ito of Japan, who clocked 18.58 seconds in 2008.
Yonee’s record-breaking sprint went viral on social media, drawing praise for his speed and agility.
Inspired by Animals, Trained Like One
Yonee attributes his success to a lifelong fascination with animal movement. From a young age, he studied how wild animals run, often mimicking their actions. The real motivation came when a school teacher told him that animals can outrun humans on all fours — an idea that ignited his passion.
To train, Yonee began sprinting on sand, which helped him build strength, stability, and balance. Later, he moved to the track to perfect his technique. He says his unique sprinting style is the result of years of practice and careful study of natural animal locomotion.
After breaking the record, Yonee said this is more than a personal victory — it’s a chance to promote the sport of all-fours running globally. He hopes his achievement will inspire others to take interest in this unconventional discipline.
Yonee also expressed his commitment to improving further and popularising the sport worldwide.
