Cheetah at Cincinatti Zoo Breaks 100 Meter Record

Posted on September 10, 2009

The Cincinnati Enquirerr reports that a Cincinnati Zoo cheetah named Sarah ran 100 meters in just 6.13 seconds.

Sarah covered 100 meters in 6.13 seconds at the zoo's Regional Cheetah Breeding Facility, also known as the Mast Farm, in Clermont County. It was her second run of the day. In her first try, she ran 100 meters in 6.16 seconds. The record had been 6.19 seconds.
Usain Bolt recently set the world record for humans in 100-meter dash at 9.58 seconds. He would be well behind Sarah in a race. The Cheetah's running speed translates to 36 miles per hour according to the AP. The Enquirer says the Cheetah sprints are an attempt to draw attention to the plight of the fastest land animals. There are estimated to be fewer than 10,000 cheetahs left in the world.

Here's a video of Sarah's record dash.


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