What is the maximum speed for a humanoid species (and how do I modify biology to get them there)?

I have a bipedal, primate species that I want to be able to move quickly for short periods of time. In other words, rather than possessing the "perseverance" of humans, I want this species to work in quick bursts - perhaps an ambush-type predator that works in groups.

While still maintaining a roughly humanoid, upright form (and still evolving to sapience), what is the maximum running speed such a species could attain? What biological changes would be necessary to propel them to such bursts of speed?

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