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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3. French Team: The Birman
This stately cat nearly died out during WWII, leaving just one breeding pair. Eventually the line was restored, and the Birman is THE cat in France. The French word for cat is "chat" and instead of meowing, they say, "Miaou." As loyal friends that are less active than other cats, clearly the Birman is a skeet shooter.
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Photo by: Flickr/Jorbasa
3. French Team: The Birman
This stately cat nearly died out during WWII, leaving just one breeding pair. Eventually the line was restored, and the Birman is THE cat in France. The French word for cat is "chat" and instead of meowing, they say, "Miaou." As loyal friends that are less active than other cats, clearly the Birman is a skeet shooter.
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