65.2mph is nothing for a Jedi. This is one example of a Jedi Master using Force enhanced speed.
From the Wookiepedia article describing Force Speed
"In 5,000 BBY, Jedi MasterRelin Druur used the power when he attackedthe Harbinger, which was miningLignan crystals in the Phaegon system, and, by his own estimate, he was able to cross 100 meters in a second, running in a blur."
So if we take that feat at face value, that puts an average Jedi Master at being able to move at 223.69 miles an hour in short bursts. Lets say they can sustain a third of that effort over long distances. That still puts a Jedi Master at being able to run at a speed of 74.56 miles per hour. All the Jedi in this thread are powerful Jedi, and should be able to replicate this feat. Qui Gon actually did replicate this feat in Episode 1, in which both he and Obi Wan moved in a blur of speed to escape the Trade Federation droidekas in the beginning of the movie.
Obi Wan and Anakin have both been shown to be able to react to things moving at a sizeable fractions of lightspeed, with Anakin dodging lightning bolts in a speeder in the Episode III novelization (as someone mentioned above). Mace's form of lightsaber combat (Vaapad) is so fast it makes it seem like he is wielding several blades at once.
As good as John's reflexes are, the Jedi's reflexes are better due to their attunement to the Force.
As for Order 66, there is a book quote for this as well...
From the Episode III novelization, describing Order 66
"The Clone Wars were the perfect Jedi trap.
By fighting at all, the Jedi lost.
With the Jedi Order overextended, spread thin across the galaxy, each Jedi is alone, surrounded only by whatever clone troops he, she, or it commands. War itself pours darkness into the Force, deepening the cloud that limits Jedi perception. And the clones have no malice, no hatred, not the slightest ill intent that might give warning. They are only following orders."
Also, from the Rise of Darth Vader, Vader is stated to be able to crush durasteel with his hands. Vader himself stated he would have been able to use the Force to do the same thing without the cybernetic limbs, especially in moments of rage. I would think that crushing a super durable, futuristic metal alloy with your bare hands would classify as being at least peak human, if not low level superhuman strength.
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