Sarah was known as the world's fastest land mammal according to National Geographic magazine.

As a cat ambassador, Sarah visited hundreds of schools over fifteen years to heighten awareness for the plight of the cheetah.

They appeared together at schools, summer shows, and on TV until Alexa retired, whereafter Sarah continued to perform solo.

[7] Sarah greatly surpassed Usain Bolt's 100 meter time of 9.58 seconds.

Kim Hubbard said that when Sarah broke the record, she looked like a "polka dotted missile.