Overview of the fastest stage all time.
Fastest stages all time
| # | Year | Race | Avg. speed | Distance (KM) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1988 | | Seoul - Seoul | 40.71 | 82 | |
| 2 | 1996 | | Atlanta - Atlanta | 40.1 | 104.4 | |
| 3 | 2012 | | London - London | 38.982 | 140 | |
| 4 | 1992 | | Barcelona - Barcelona | 38.97 | 81 | |
| 5 | 2000 | | Sydney - Sydney | 38.41 | 119.4 | |
| 6 | 1984 | | Mission Viejo - Mission Viejo | 36.23 | 79.25 | |
| 7 | 2008 | | Beijing - Beijing | 35.593 | 126 | |
| 8 | 2016 | | Rio de Janeiro - Rio de Janeiro | 35.49 | 136.9 | |
| 9 | 2021 | | Musashinonomori Park - Fuji International Speedway | 35.317 | 137 | |
| 10 | 2004 | | Athens - Athens | 34.87 | 118.8 |
Fastest stages with over 2000 vertical meters
| # | Year | Race | Avg. speed | Vertical meters | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2016 | | Rio de Janeiro - Rio de Janeiro | 35.49 | 2155 | |
| 2 | 2021 | | Musashinonomori Park - Fuji International Speedway | 35.317 | 2511 |