Usain Bolt is sponsoring a three-month-old male cheetah as part of an effort to boost Kenyan conservation efforts.

The world record-holder in the 100 and 200 meters paid $13,700 to formally adopt the cub yesterday. The Jamaican sprinter will pay $3,000 a year to care for Lighting Bolt. T

The money will go to the Kenya Wildlife Service and will also help protect endangered species.

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