One in 50 men think they could outrun a horse in a 100m dash, study finds

A recent study has revealed that a whopping one in 50 men reckon they've got the pace toover a 100-metre dash. These gutsy gents also fancy their chances against crocodiles (27%) and elephants (20%), given are better known for their power rather than speed.

When it comes to a quick 10-metre sprint, 11% of the 2,000 men surveyed back themselves to win a race against a domestic cat. On the flip side, women seem to have a more grounded view of their racing capabilities, with most doubting they could win a race against any animal.

A spokesperson for Freebets, the betting firm behind the survey, chimed in: "As the Grand National approaches, it's interesting to see so many men reckon they've got it in them to outsprint a horse.

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"People maybe overestimate themselves," they added, highlighting that "the fastest horse ever recorded managed a speed of more than 40mph - it's worth remembering Usain Bolt's fastest ever speed was 27.78mph before you go challenging one in your nearest field."

But this confidence isn't just about speed. The survey also found that one in ten men believe they could complete- a gruelling four miles and 514 yards of galloping and jumping fences - in under 10 minutes.

To put that in perspective, the record time for the course, set by Mr Frisk in 1990, stands at eight minutes and 47 seconds.

It appears that the idea of competing with animals is a common thought. A third confessed to seeing an animal while out and about and thinking, "I could outrun that."

Moreover, one in ten admitted they have attempted to prove their theories by racing against , cats, and surprisingly, goats. While 60% of these racers admitted defeat, 26% claimed victory, and an additional 14% declared it an 'honourable draw'.

The study also revealed that men are overflowing with confidence when it comes to feats of strength, not just speed. A cheeky one in five believe they could lift a chimp into the air and if that wasn't enough, a daring 18% think they'd emerge victorious in an arm-wrestling match with one.

The spokesperson commented: "It's fascinating how confident people can be when it comes to taking on the animal kingdom. Whether it's out running a cheetah, out swimming a dolphin, or wrestling a bear, we tend to overestimate our own abilities and underestimate the sheer power, speed, and endurance of nature's finest athletes.

"While we might have a competitive spirit, the reality is that most animals are built for survival in ways we simply aren't."

15 ANIMALS BRITS RECKON THEY COULD BEAT IN A 100 METRE RACE:

Crocodile

Elephant

Hippopotamus

Rabbit

Goat

House cat

Swarm of bees

Mongoose

Kangaroo

Cheetah

Ostrich

Fox

Deer

Zebra

Horse