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Champion racing dog dubbed 'Usain Bolt of pugs'

By Ben Hooper   |   Aug. 20, 2018 at 2:47 PM

Aug. 20 (UPI) -- A dog dubbed the "Usain Bolt of pugs" was crowned the fastest of her breed after running a 50-meter race in just six seconds.

Emma, a 4-year-old pug competing in Berlin's annual pug races, captured her third straight title Sunday after crossing the finish line of the 164-foot course in just six seconds.

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The last place pug finished with a time of 40 seconds.

Emma's owners said she has been nicknamed the "Usain Bolt of pugs."