The kangaroo is faster for both short bursts and long-distance bounding. Because of its endurance and specially sprung hind legs, a healthy adult kangaroo can easily outrun a dingo over a long distance.
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Kangaroos are faster. Kangaroos have large, strong tendons in their hind legs which act as "springs". The springing motion requires less energy than running does, so kangaroos are able to bound for longer distances than other mammals with the standard four legs can run. They have strong back legs and elongated hind feet for bounding.
A puma is faster over very short distances. A kangaroo can maintain high speed bounding for longer period of time than a puma can run.