Real Super Powers

In order to know what qualifies as a super power, first we must make ourselves aware of what is normal. Even the extraordinary achievements of a lifetime athlete can be considered "normal," in the context that those achievements are within the realm of modern human possibility. Hitting the upper limit of your potential is fantastic, and superb, but not a super ability. A super power outclasses similar abilities and dwarfs them by comparison.

What amazing things have been done by humans, but aren't considered super powers?

Top Running Speed: 42.5 km/hr (26.4 mph)
Record Holders: Donovan Bailey and Maurice Greene
Set in: 1997
Event: World Championship 100 Meter Sprint

Heaviest Unassisted Bench Press: 715 lb (324 kg)
Record Holder: Scot Mendelson
Set on: May 22nd, 2005
Event: New England Bench Press Classic

Heaviest Bench Press: 1036 lb (470 kg)
Record Holder: Ryan Kennelly
Event: World Power Stars Tournament, Krivoy Rog, Ukraine

Highest Age Achieved (Verified And On Record): 122 years 164 days
Record Holder: Jeanne Calment
Born: February 21, 1875
Died: August 4, 1997