Stopping Action - suggested shutter speeds

Stopping Action
Adapted from The Nikon Field Guide by Thom Hogan

Suggested shutter speeds to stop action when using a wide angle or normal lens:
If you desire to show some motion blur to provide a sense of motion, use a shutter speed slower than indicated.

Type of Action Moving across frame / Moving head on
People walking 1/125 1/30
People jogging 1/250 1/60
Horses trotting 1/250 1/60
Medium paced sports 1/250 1/125
Swimmers 1/250 1/125
Slow moving vehicles 1/250 1/125
People sprinting 1/500 1/125
Cars or bicycles in traffic 1/500 1/125
Horses galloping 1/1000 1/250
Diver 1/1000 1/250
Low flying planes 1/1000 1/250
Skiers, skaters 1/1000 1/500
Train 1/2000 1/500
Race cars 1/2000 1/500