Compare Athletes

Pick two athletes and a distance, then watch them race head-to-head. Real recorded times from 100m to the marathon.

Select both athletes to compare

Speed Quiz

Guess who's faster, then watch the race. How long can you keep your streak going?

Popular match-ups

Watch some of the most iconic athlete pairings race head-to-head.

Eliud Kipchoge vs Kenenisa Bekele

Common questions

How does the athlete comparison work?

Choose two athletes and a distance, and we line up their best recorded times in a side-by-side animated race, scaled to the real gap between them.

Where do the times come from?

Each athlete’s times are their best recorded marks at each distance, from 100m sprints right up to the marathon.

Can I compare myself to the athletes?

Yes. Try Race the Pros to run your time against an elite athlete, or the RunReps Score to rate your performance out of 1000.