3D simulation shows how race between Usain Bolt and the world's fastest dog would look

A simulation has revealed exactly how fast Olympic legend Usain Bolt is when compared to the fastest dog in the world.

Despite retiring eight years ago, eight-time Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt still holds the title of the fastest man to ever live, despite attempts to dethrone him from several athletes.

Bolt, arguably one of the greatest athletes of all time, broke the world record for the 100 metres sprint in 2009 at the World Championships in Berlin, with an incredible time of 9.58 seconds.

In the same year, the Jamaican sprinter also set a brand new world record in the 200m sprint with a time of 19.19 seconds.

Since setting his record 16 years ago, no man alive has managed to beat Bolt, despite attempts from the likes of Noah Lyles, Yohan Blake, Tyson Gay

Being the fastest human on the planet, there is literally nobody to compare Bolt to.

That's led people to wonder how he would fare against members of the animal kingdom, with one simulation showing the star racing a cheetah.

Now, a fresh computer-generated simulation has been released showing Bolt going head-to-head with a greyhound, the fastest breed of dog in the world.

Thanks to their long, powerful legs, deep chest, flexible spine, and slim build, greyhounds can reach average race speeds exceeding 64 kilometres per hour (40 mph).

By comparison, during his world record-breaking 100m effort in 2009, Bolt averaged a speed of 37.58 km/h (23.35mph).

The simulation, uploaded to YouTube by MotionAthlete, shows just how badly Bolt would be beaten.

In a straight one-on-one 100m race, the greyhound crosses the finish line after just 5.80 seconds, almost four seconds ahead of Bolt.

Usain Bolt is widely considered as one of the best Olympians of all time. (Image: Getty)

Even when Bolt is given a massive head start, the greyhound catches up and pips him to the finish line.

When asked by World Athletics Inside Track which of his records will be the first to fall, Bolt replied: "I think the 100m's going to be harder [to break] because it's quicker, and if you make a mistake during the race you're not going to get it.

"It's a lot more technical so I think maybe the 100m's going to go last."