If Cats Were in the Olympics: Top 7 Contenders from Around the World

Ever wonder what type of cat would reign supreme if there were a feline Olympics? We did. That's why we rounded up the most popular cat breeds from across the globe and highlighted their Olympic medal-worthy personality traits. Read on to find out the cat breeds that are worthy of the Olympics, plus how to say "cat" in different languages throughout the world! - By Cecily Kellogg

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1. Ethiopian or Egyptian Team: Abyssinian cat
The history of the Abyssinian Cat is confused; is it from Ethiopia or Egypt? Is it just a hybrid of a bunch of English cats? No one really knows. But the Abyssinian cat is well known for its energy and ability to jump, so clearly in the Olympics, this kitty would be a high jumper. In Amharic (the most common language in Ethiopia), cats are called "demate." In Arabic, cats are... more
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1. Ethiopian or Egyptian Team: Abyssinian cat
The history of the Abyssinian Cat is confused; is it from Ethiopia or Egypt? Is it just a hybrid of a bunch of English cats? No one really knows. But the Abyssinian cat is well known for its energy and ability to jump, so clearly in the Olympics, this kitty would be a high jumper. In Amharic (the most common language in Ethiopia), cats are called "demate." In Arabic, cats are "Qit."
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