Humanoid robots competing at China’s World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing record new sprint marks, including a claimed 100-meter time of 8.86 seconds set by a Chinese robot. Multiple outlets report that the performance is faster than Usain Bolt’s widely cited 100m world-record time, as robots take part in athletics-style events during the competition.

The event is presented as an Olympics-like meet held over the weekend at Beijing’s Olympic speed skating arena. Outlets also note that dozens of humanoids and human operators participate across a range of disciplines beyond running, such as boxing, football, and martial arts. Several reports say additional records fall during the same period, including a high-jump mark and other athletic achievements.

Some coverage emphasizes China’s industrial and technological push in humanoid robotics, while others focus on what the results mean beyond the arena. The New York Times, for example, raises questions from experts about how robot athletic feats translate to real-world tasks and safety, even as records continue to be set.