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Aug 06, 2012

In 100-Meter Dash, Team USA Wins Silver, Bronze and Cheetah Cubs

Justin Gatlin and Carmelita Jeter didn’t win gold in the 100-meter dash in London, but for being the fastest American competitors, they did win the honor of having a cheetah cub named after them.

Jul 24, 2012

Cheetah Cubs Come Home to National Zoo, Will Be Named After Olympic Sprinters

The National Zoo’s three-month-old cheetah cubs finally moved into their new digs at the zoo’s Cheetah Conservation Station and made their public debut today. They don’t have names yet, but they will after the 100-meter dash at the Summer Olympics.

 
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