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Animal Olympians

Snow
leopards live at
altitudes of 3-5,000m
(9,842-16,404ft). Thick
fur keeps them warm
in the snow, and the
intricate pattern blends
in with the wintery
surroundings.

Still holding
the long jump
record, Mike Powell
has won the world
championships twice,
and competed at the
Olympics three times
for the sport.
Jump distance

8.95m (29.4ft)

15m (49.4ft)

MIKE POWELL SNOW LEOPARD
World Record: 1991 Distance it can jump:
Length of jump: 15m (49.4ft)
8.95m (29.4ft) Length: 240cm
Height: 188cm (94.4in) including tail
(6.17ft) Weight: 54kg (8.5st)
Weight: 79kg (12.4st) Species name:
Nationality: USA Panthera uncia

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