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The World Cup may be long over, but preparations are in full force for the next major global sporting event. Can't wait 'til then? Introducing.... the Animolympics! Check out these 18 athletes who are fur-iously training to become the next world champions.
1. Water polo Source
This browser does not support the video tag.They're new to the sport and just learning the basics, but clearly these are future Olympians in the making.
2. Tennis Source
This browser does not support the video tag.The balls are in her court. Is she ready for them? Only time will tell.
3. 100-meter dash Source
This browser does not support the video tag.It's a mad mad donkey dash to the finish line, folks.
4. Hurdles Source
This browser does not support the video tag.She's a hare's breath away from victory!
5. Long Jump Source
This browser does not support the video tag.Go big or go home!
6. Diving Source
This browser does not support the video tag.A true athlete never accepts failure, but dives back in to try again.
7. Judo Source
This browser does not support the video tag.Always root for the underdog. Especially when he's under the cat.
8. Fencing Source
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En garde! Touché!
9. Soccer Source
This browser does not support the video tag.That's a paw-ball. Free kick!
10. Synchronized swimming Source
This browser does not support the video tag.They're the clear favorite for a medal; don't bother hedging your bets.
11. 400-meter freestyle swimming Source
This browser does not support the video tag.Stay in your lane, and fight the current to the finish line.
12. Volleyball Source
This browser does not support the video tag.A triumph of canine coordination for the win!
13. Trampoline Source
This browser does not support the video tag.Outfox the competition with a flawless routine.
14. Rhythmic gymnastics Source
This browser does not support the video tag.Behold, the elegance! The grace! The artistry!
15. Shooting Source
This browser does not support the video tag.Bullseye! Or rather, llamas-eye.
16. Dressage Source
This browser does not support the video tag.It takes countless hours of practice to hone such delicate technique.
17. High jump Source
This browser does not support the video tag.Bonus points for the use of a beach ball in the landing.
18. Boxing Source
This browser does not support the video tag.And last but not least... One of the most tenacious pug-ilists the sport has ever seen! [