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A zebra cannot run faster than a horse. The top speed of a zebra is approximately 40 miles per hour. The top speed of a horse is approximately 54.7 miles per hour, with a world record of 55 miles per hour. Keep Learning.
Comparisons to the Fastest Human Athletes. Other impressive mammals on the list include the greyhound (46 mph), jackrabbit (45 mph), African wild dog (44 mph), and kangaroo (44 mph). In comparison, the fastest human athlete in the world can reach speeds of up to 100 meters in 9.58 seconds or roughly 23.37 mph. Usain Bolt accomplished just this on August 16, 2009. This means he is almost as fast as the African elephant (which reaches speed of 25 mph)! After Usain Bolt, two men hold second place.