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Correction for the speed of a Cheetah

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How fast is 1,035 centimeters per second?
It's about one-third as fast as a Cheetah
The speed of a Cheetah is about 3,069 centimeters per second.
(Acinonyx jubatus)
The cheetah can reach speeds of up to 3,069 centimeters per second in short bursts. From a crouching position, the cheetah can attain these speeds in just 2.25 seconds.
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