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Cheetahs reach 45 mph in 2.5 seconds
A cheetah can accelerate from zero to 45 miles per hour in just 2.5 seconds.
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A sprinting cheetah completes four strides a second. Its top speed of 60 to 70 miles per hour can be held for only about 300 yards.
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