Why Is Matt Boling So Fast?

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[@TheSprintProject_]

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[@michaelgeoghegan8850]

Very true, and exciting and I'm 46yrs old now n my god I've never seen so many good sprinters in depth with the ability to 100m in 10.1sec or quicker ever in the history of the sport. With the power of the internet all the smart training advice is getting to just about every corner of the world, and all the people who r interested in sprinting r applying these shared skills into their programs and getting amazing results. I don't think I'd be far wrong in predicting that ur gonna have to be able to run sub 10sec to make the semi finals of the next Olympics or WC's and the final for the 1st time ever will have all 8 or 9 finalists run under 10sec flat. Imagine making the Olympics final in the 100m coming last and running 9.98sec. Arrrrgh bummer r what hey. Well that's my predicament I want anyone who reads this to remember where u heard it 1st if it happens? If ur a betting man? Why not chance it with a few Quid n see where it gets u on the Odds board? He he he!!! If anyone gets big n wins big, being me to ur home town for a few Beers after we've done a wee sprinting session of Drills and sprints 1st. I'm a former Irish national champion at 200m and a national champion u23 at 100m and a national silver at 60m n 100m as well. So I have a bit of pedigree in me... Best of luck to all you sprinters out there, it's the most easy event to run but the hardest event to be the best at. And oh yeah it's the most Beautiful sport in the world. 🇮🇪🏃‍♂️🇮🇪

[@GULSHANKUMAR-it6qz]

it seems like 40m but actually it is just 15-20 meters, check the 400 stagger

[@chtomlin]

I think his closing 60 meters is faster than you think and faster than other parts of his race.

[@chtomlin]

@@michaelgeoghegan8850 you are very correct in much of your assessment, I'll take you one farther. The talent has always been there and yes, the internet is helping spread the knowledge....the Dual Objective keys here are the same as with IQ....its about Identify and develop. The talent pool doesn't vary much, but our ability to identify and develop the talent is what changed. Essentially everyone can improve to be faster and smarter, but the talent level didn't change; only the development of the talent.

[@michaelgeoghegan8850]

@@chtomlin very well stated CT M, cud u imagine all the talent out there that don't even know they have it, it wud be nice if there we're more scouts about and catch them young enough and point them in the right direction, I live in Ireland and there is no encouragement to do Athletics really at school level, which is a shame as 100yrs ago Athletics was this nations no1 sport, but we lost all these great athletes to America n it left a big hole in the sport of athletics. So traditional irish sports took over n that's the encouragement they only focus on in schools here. We had the best long jumper in the world early 1900s and he alone wud attract 40,000 people to try watch him jump in Dublin, n if in a very rural area he'd attract 5000 people. Peter o'connor was his name. But here thanks 4 ur response much appreciated mate.. 🏅🇮🇪🥇

[@dangerdoctorsmith]

He was that KZbin commenter back in the day who wrote "I'm faster than him and I'm only 12"

[@TheSprintProject_]

😂

[@somerandom7672]

They exist. I was running around 12s 100m at the same age just from inherited genetic ability and always being active. I didn't have any training behind me. A kid with exceptional genetics and proper training would embarrass a typically fast adult.

[@amneenja5720]

@Xeno SenM he's not wrong tho

[@amneenja5720]

@Xeno SenM while that is true, that still doesn't make any of what he said wrong, just incomplete

[@somerandom7672]

@Xeno SenM What am I missing? There are kids who do have the practice on top of the talent. They might leave comments like that. I might not be smart but there’s no need to be rude about it.

[@leeb9342]

I love how they said someone like him rather than saying a white person. 😂

[@TheSprintProject_]

I love it too

[@leeb9342]

@Para Freeman Sorry I should have worded that differently. I meant that I found it funny that they said someone like him instead of white person.

[@user-jr6ic3xm9y]

@@leeb9342 Whites are typically built for stamina and the long haul in athletics, The longest runs ever completed were by whites. While the speed records are by blacks.

[@tremayneestwick2561]

@@user-jr6ic3xm9y So explain Africans ?

[@kennethterrell7409]

Actually, the narrator said "someone who looks like him". Yes, it was awkward.

[@bgrady24]

1 in a million genetics and hard work. Same with any record breaker.

[@unknownpandemic2577]

don't forget the hot sauce. Genetics, hard work, and hot sauce*

[@mikewhitney8615]

No, one in a million for blacks. One in a gazillion for whites.

[@michaelknight2977]

@5Head this is what I say too. The more white sprinters you will have to run then you will have more white sprinters breaking records.

[@rosecynthiamegyola]

Here are the facts: the sprinting gene in your muscles is ACTN3. There are two types: C and T. C is high twitching fibers, T is slow twitching fibers. 33% of europeans have the CC gene and are most likely to have CT. 66% of Africans have the CC gene. I am a european with the two copies of the C gene which is CC. Two copies is most common in most if not all elite level sprinters. So no, the chances are not one in a million or gazillion.

[@bgrady24]

@@rosecynthiamegyola wrong. It’s a combination of his fast twitch and the way his body is built. Both of which are genetic. You can have fast twitch muscles but be short and it won’t matter. It all had to come together for him perfectly, and if it didn’t he wouldn’t have world class speed. He would be just another pretty fast guy. He is elite as in 1 in a million. As in he is faster than 99.9999% of people, and probably even more than that.

[@RFKtoenail]

He is fast becuase of genetics. If you can run a 100m in under 10 seconds, you genetically have fast twitch genes and have genetically enhanced muscle fibers. Having the muscle fiber genetics to run a 100m in under 10 seconds is extremely rare. Training can only take you so far when it comes to sprinting.

[@TheSprintProject_]

No doubt genetics plays a large role at the elite level.

[@matthewstrawther1546]

Wait how do he got those genes when it's running in not saying I wrong just like dont you gotta train bc genetics is like face features and stuff right

[@OmarAbdulMalikDHEdMPASPACPAPro]

Very good points!

[@benham3124]

@@matthewstrawther1546 genetics impact everything

[@jaycienlovelace3123]

@@matthewstrawther1546 it's like training can only take you so far unless you are really built different

[@barrychambers4047]

He's so fast cause his hair's so curly, I thought it was obvious!

[@TheSprintProject_]

It all makes sense now

[@rayniles1207]

I don't care what he looks like or what assumptions are made, this guy is fast. Glad he us on our side!

[@amokmad1998]

A true Greek Olimpian

[@martyn9457]

@@amokmad1998 bruh i was about to write that one lol

[@martyn9457]

Just like the ancient Greeks statue gods

[@stoppre88]

Definitely his work ethic. His biggest issue was his inability to start well. He's really worked at it

[@TheSprintProject_]

True

[@ricksanchez9232]

Simple answer, God-given talent, and good training!

[@TheSprintProject_]

We could say that as well!

[@ivoryas1696]

Rick Sanchez Not as helpful, but _still _*_true!_*

[@mavfan1]

So, since there are no gods, it's genetics and good training.

[@ivoryas1696]

@@mavfan1 -You know, when you think about it, every comment in this thread is uneccesary, -_-including-_- the original.-

[@NebraskaGonvilleJones]

I think great genetics rather than a god Rick

[@evilchaperone]

Much respect on how you handled the difference. He's an athlete, period.

[@TheSprintProject_]

Thank you

[@alainfitnessdoc4503]

I believe that Mathew Boling’s early training in Taekwondo not only gave him experience in competition but more importantly gave him the flexibility and deep core muscle stability that is significantly contributing to his success in track and field now.

[@TheSprintProject_]

That's a good point as well!

[@cartoonhanks1708]

Similarly: genetics. I know someone very similar in bodytype who doesn't even exercise and can run a 5 minute mile. Has a background in taekwando as well.

[@vthewongguy]

Damn good point

[@MrCvjalexander]

I was a TKD competitor and a sprinter. I wish my flexibility had kept me healthy and gave me an edge. Ironically, i suffered muscle strains and pulls despite my flexibility. I would say his strength and conditioning have more to do with his success. His muscles are able to generate force without incurring injury. TKD definitely helped his ability to focus.

[@alainfitnessdoc4503]

@@MrCvjalexander Flexibility without stability leads to weakness and injuries!

[@matthewthehawk1066]

Love this video, great work bro

[@runninggirl2765]

You have explained sprinting concepts very well. I now coach and I caught a few crucial nuances from this vid that will hopefully help some of my athletes get that tiny extra edge. Thanks!

[@TheSprintProject_]

Thank you, I'm glad you could take away something from video. Wish you and your athletes the best!

[@fritzd2116]

Very good video. You really put a lot of effort into the subject. Subscribed!

[@TheSprintProject_]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it, and welcome to the channel!

[@lukewever4922]

His ability to get Low on his starts is down to his ankle flexibility (taekwondo training benefits) and stride length is also his hip flexor flexibility.

[@TheSprintProject_]

That's a good point about the ankle flexibility from Taekwondo, thanks for mentioning!

[@Misterjacobs]

Stride length has more to do with vertical force output than hip flexor flexibility.

[@TheRoadLessChosen]

Lmao. Dude it’s not taekwondo. I guess Usain Bolt trained with taekwondo as well

[@jamesthierfelder8451]

Love the video mate! You have some really good insights into track and field.

[@TheSprintProject_]

Thanks man! I appreciate the feedback.

[@JohnDoe-tu8ky]

All around great vid from content to music. Thanks!

[@TheSprintProject_]

Thanks man I appreciate it.

[@JacobMeza-pro-footballer]

Great video g, surprised you don’t have more subscribers right now, you’re for sure gonna blow up soon though

[@TheSprintProject_]

Thanks g, and I think it’s just a matter of time.

[@foodlofi]

Great video!!! Enjoyed watching it :)

[@TheSprintProject_]

Awesome! Thanks for watching :)

[@michaelconnor]

Sprinting so exiting to watch. These guys are machines

[@TheSprintProject_]

Yes indeed.

[@smileyfaceman343]

Bro this vid is lit my guy finally a good video

[@TheSprintProject_]

Thanks 🔥

[@SupermanCrypto1]

Got heaps of non traditional countries with rising stars now - indonesia, aussie and boling.

[@TheSprintProject_]

That’s awesome, should be an awesome lineup in Tokyo.

[@acetofresh1]

Boling is American? Bad point here.

[@tartuffethespry]

​@@acetofresh1 We all know what hes talking about. Non black athletes lol

[@CreativeCache101]

@@tartuffethespry but then why are there hardly any african sprinters? Its also a cultural thing. His point works but not with boling in it

[@johnnyhandsome3424]

@@CreativeCache101 It's both genetic and cultural.

[@Brotherfaris]

love the video man!

[@TheSprintProject_]

Thanks man

[@bored8096]

Amazing video, well explained and didnt get me bored at all

[@TheSprintProject_]

haha thanks

[@foamyone101]

Great vid. Like your style and delivery. Learnt a lot also.

[@TheSprintProject_]

Thank you!

[@Mr400m]

Nice break down bro! As a 400m runner, I can appreciate the analysis. Subscribed!

[@TheSprintProject_]

Thank you, and welcome to the Channel bro!

[@Troutmaan]

This is some really good editing dude

[@TheSprintProject_]

Thanks man, I try!

[@Pepshort]

Excellent. Very thoughtful analysis

[@TheSprintProject_]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@kirkusarelius3365]

Outstanding content! TY

[@ThePreparedMind]

I enjoyed your analysis and balanced look at the entire scope of being an athlete

[@TheSprintProject_]

Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it!

[@vthewongguy]

This got motivated as f*** to get back on the track

[@TheSprintProject_]

Crush it. 🔥

[@Nahmdee_]

This was a beautiful break down!

[@TheSprintProject_]

Thank you Nahm! I see you putting out consistent content too

[@kennethterrell7409]

Great analysis. Thanks.

[@WalkerOne]

The amazing thing in that 4X4 race was the team he beat was ranked #2 in the nation at that time.

[@TheSprintProject_]

That's wild! Didn't know that.

[@MLGPRIDE1]

Dude this was an awesome video bro it should have more views!!!

[@TheSprintProject_]

Thanks bro, glad you enjoyed it!

[@grahamstrouse1165]

@@TheSprintProject_ I appreciate the depth of your analysis. You really get into the weeds as far w/ subjects like mechanics, body type, cross-training. Good stuff, man!

[@mdarrenu]

thanks for your video. It was interesting to watch.

[@TheSprintProject_]

Thank you Michael!

[@zirrnorseman8068]

I am so confused. No idea about sprinting or speed,etc. But you seem educated on this topic. Thanks for the video🤝

[@TheSprintProject_]

Thanks for watching!

[@justaguitarplayer2059]

Very well put together video

[@TheSprintProject_]

Thank you Travis

[@iosifmihaila7753]

This man uploaded 2 months ago and is still liking/replying to new comments. That has earned a like and a subscriber for u my good sir. Respect 🙏💙

[@TheSprintProject_]

Appreciate the love 🙏

[@BrianNugent]

Yo bro you did pretty good for breaking down track for somebody who says they don't know much.

[@TheSprintProject_]

thanks Brian

[@michaelgeoghegan8850]

Cause hes focused and trains smartly, fair play Mathew

[@TheSprintProject_]

True

[@douglaspartello7775]

Core strength, flexibility, focus, genetics, and good training. Good starts, with strong finishes, boom, winner winner, chicken dinner!

[@TheSprintProject_]

The winning formula. 🔥

[@robertjensen1048]

Boling is like a unicorn. People are fascinated in his story because it’s unique. Watching him run like this would be like seeing a Japanese man win the heavyweight boxing title.

[@TheSprintProject_]

true

[@killingheros3554]

Summo wrestler would slap the trash out of a boxer. Know what you're talking about before you open your mouth, boy.

[@Mykl0000]

@@killingheros3554 I would like to see a sumo wrestler take a punch from Mike Tyson and still want to fight lmfao

[@Hensley_Jb]

@@killingheros3554 no one cares

[@Hensley_Jb]

@@killingheros3554 u obviously dont know what your talking about. Japanese boxers have little representation

[@C-Mah]

Video and commentary is well done

[@TheSprintProject_]

Thank you Chris, much appreciated.

[@cloudbudget]

Hey! Thanks a lot for the really intelligent breakdown! You should be a coach, if not now, then one day. You have passion for it, knowledge, and an analytical mind. You also communicate well. Hope you get a lot more subscribers. Well deserved! Nice quality video and presentation. Not easy to do, but you do it. : )

[@TheSprintProject_]

Hey Robert, thank you for the kind words. I plan on building a community here on this channel so that as my knowledge grows I can also help others. Most likely be doing some form of coaching down the road. Thanks again!

[@DiamondJLGallow]

Lmao 😂 Boxing was the perfect analogy

[@TheSprintProject_]

😄

[@ajz3653]

Glad I got to run in the same meets as him last year

[@TheSprintProject_]

That’s a story to tell

[@howellwebb5193]

I believe that he will make the team.

[@TheSprintProject_]

Hopefully!

[@brianharder7714]

Nice analysis.

[@TheSprintProject_]

Thank you!

[@kidthebilly7766]

matthew boling out there representing

[@TheSprintProject_]

Putting in that work

[@Luis110]

Bolt had a very good start. Check all his big races!

[@TheSprintProject_]

True, in the 60 meters I show in this video he seems to have a good start. If you got one in specific you recommend let me know.

[@Cananan-wm9xv]

@@TheSprintProject_ his 200m world record race has one of the best starts I’ve ever seen

[@jameservin1333]

Very informative

[@TheSprintProject_]

Thank you James!

[@ronald8792]

Matt is fun to watch because he NEVER eases up and coasts to the finish line. He earns every win with a workmanlike approach and gives his competitors the respect of a hard fought race.

[@TheSprintProject_]

True, at least from what I’ve seen in his recent races.

[@captainamericaamerica8090]

NOT TRUE! HE'S EASED UP IN HIS RACES OFTEN

[@joys8634]

@@captainamericaamerica8090 ikr this is a joke right

[@ronald8792]

@@captainamericaamerica8090 Not in the races I've seen CAPITAL AMERICA

[@jlelitescoach]

@@ronald8792 check out the video on this channel 20.51 on cruise control.

[@leo29hornsfan]

He’s definitely got a shot. Lyles for sure will make the 200. Laird and Boling ohh man those two are gonna be running damn near 19.70 and still come in 2nd and 3rd at the trials. Those two are gonna make each other better like a Magic Johnson and Larry Bird. I can see those three in the 200. Boling could get in on the mile relay with Rae Benjamin and Michael Norman.

[@TheSprintProject_]

Crazy how the standards of speed have consistently become higher and higher. In 2004 a 19.79 would have earned you a Gold medal.

[@landonboomsma2594]

It’s gonna be very hard to make the Olympic team if Norman runs the 200 and Bednarek has been top 3 in the world the past two years

[@grahamstrouse1165]

@@TheSprintProject_ Still possible. Championship-level 200 times vary a lot more wildly than they do in the 100. In the ‘90s Michael Johnson lowered the bar. Then in the ‘00s/‘10s it was Bolt & Blake. There really isn’t anyone now consistently running in the mid-19s.

[@apkungen89]

I think he'll make it. That indoor time on 200 was insane.

[@TheSprintProject_]

He's got a shot for sure.

[@jacquessimmons7981]

Well explain 😎

[@TheSprintProject_]

Thank you Jacques!

[@stevespyder]

The mirror image clips threw me off for a sec. "hang on, they running the wrong way..."

[@TheSprintProject_]

Lol

[@trentsantoro7300]

Yo for not being a coach you are very intelligent with this subject

[@TheSprintProject_]

Thank you!

[@vthewongguy]

@@TheSprintProject_ extremely intelligent

[@bakervinci163]

Would love to see him make the team. It will be tough. The long jump is his best bet

[@TheSprintProject_]

If he doesn't make the team this time, I can see him making it next time.

[@bakervinci163]

@@TheSprintProject_ I would bet on that

[@Misterjacobs]

Trentavis Friday holds the real high school record.

[@TheSprintProject_]

True

[@aslkhjbasijt785]

Good luck to him. Always nice to hear of a young person's work ethic and accomplishments (although I don't see where the narrator gets that martial arts competitors learn to compete better than track athletes. Whether high school achievements can extend into college and international competition, always remains to be seen. Some people peak, some become faster/stronger, etc., as they age and train. We will see.

[@TheSprintProject_]

The part about martial arts is just a theory, someone who's been any form of combat is bound to be less nervous at the line that someone who hasn't. I'm with you, some guys peak early so we'll see if he continues to progress through his college career.

[@ivoryas1696]

3:05 I initially thought it was about 20 meters, but upon closer inspection it looks more like 30. But at 5:35, I would more that it's as if (since the analogy was boxing, and I forgot what ) would be more like if someone could regularly dodge hits, and yet hit with power at the top of their class. This is because rather than simply being in a higher power and/or class (it still has trade-offs, but not as many), he is simply being well-rounded enough to spec into a _multitude_ of different things that take away from each other (Training endurance or strength changes the muscle composition to be less explosive, etc) That being said, as you for your comments on track things, this Layman says you're A-Ok! Great video, actually. Having watched it, I look forward to watching your sprint training ones!

[@TheSprintProject_]

Many others have also said around 20-30 meters, which now sounds about right. True that's another analogy that could work, a boxer who moves like a featherweight but punches like a heavyweight. Thanks for watching, and for sharing your thoughts!

[@l.rongardner2150]

Because he covers a lot of ground in a short amount of time.

[@TheSprintProject_]

🏃🏻‍♂️ 💨

[@TheAlpine49]

Good video!

[@TheSprintProject_]

Thank you David!

[@djire]

“Someone who looks like him” 😂

[@TheSprintProject_]

💀

[@cooperhardy5273]

Boling probably has an extremely low Lactic acid threshold that he inherited like Michael Phelps.

[@TheSprintProject_]

Interesting, does his technique fall apart towards the end of a race too?

[@janjimpson240]

A lot of it is his running form. He has really high knees, driving forward his momentum along with his leg strength and genetics

[@TheSprintProject_]

All of that as well!

[@s-kazi940]

@Krazy Guy That doesn't mean it's not genetics.

[@masterreaper115]

@Krazy Guy jesus did you just reply "WrOnG" to everyone that said its genetics?

[@masterreaper115]

@Krazy Guy its sad because you have absolutely no idea what you are talking about

[@Korixon.]

@@masterreaper115 yea it kinda is

[@jamesbond7425]

Born to run

[@TheSprintProject_]

Thanks for watching 007

[@jdogi69]

"By someone who looks like him".... LMAO

[@TheSprintProject_]

right

[@adrianramos3915]

Genetics can go into factor but he also went to one of the wealthiest private schools in Houston. With that there comes better training and knowledge of supplements that can give you that extra boost. Of course hardwork must come into factor regardless but if you’re given key vitamins or minerals it could provide enhanced focus. Ultimately making ones mental state A+ When a person stressed it often places limits on their capabilities. You go against your own thoughts.

[@TheSprintProject_]

Agree with you in terms of other factors being at play.

[@spencerpick3621]

I think you’re looking a bit too deep into this. It’s a high school training program not a research institute. I doubt his high school “nutrition” plan played a major role in his success.

[@adrianramos3915]

@@spencerpick3621 a person at his level wouldn’t follow his highschool nutrition plan. When you get to his elite level it does become a research project. He’s already at the top, getting faster than what he already will require the best of the best

[@adrianramos3915]

@David Colle nobody said white privileged. He earned everything through hard work of course, but yea if other athletes had his support I’m sure they’d have an edge. It’s like football. Training man. Who’s gunna be better. The kid who can go to IMG and get an amazing trainer or the kid at a low income school doing powerlifting to improve “sprint speed” . Not saying he couldn’t be better but the img kid would be way more developed. So therefor it wouldn’t be saying white privilege. You’d basically be making the white privilege argument true if that’s the first thing you think of when reading my comment. Anybody can be in his position dumbass. You the type of person to steal from a friend and help them look for their shit

[@adrianramos3915]

@David Colle bruh I’ve got the opportunity to live on both sides of the spectrum rich and poor. Way different lifestyles. Got kids who need an extra push and kids who have everything but don’t give a f. Then there’s also fuck boys like you and have no self awareness

[@chrisholloman7159]

The lead in the 4x4.... top of the curve is 50m. That puts the guy who's in the lead at around 30m, but no more. Either way, this was a performance that will put any non-track fan on their backs. The guy he had to catch was no slouch, he was an incredibly gifted 400/200m athlete... and Boling reeled him in methodically and with patience, creating what I feel is one of the greatest track and field moments in High School history.

[@TheSprintProject_]

I haven't seen a ton of high school races, but its definitely of the greatest races I've seen.

[@anthonyhunt7313]

He’s an athlete!!

[@TheSprintProject_]

He is

[@rivermcclure9707]

he just has a really good gaming chair

[@TheSprintProject_]

He's got the GTA running cheat code

[@julikenn]

Simple answer FAST TWITCH MUSCLE (highlighted in martial arts!)

[@TheSprintProject_]

He certainly got lots of it.

[@rcpainter3023]

Terrence Laird might take the wind out of Boling's sails. Laird just ran 19.81 on the 200.

[@TheSprintProject_]

It’s possible.

[@TheKnockout756]

Not the wind out of his sails. They are relatively close to each other with Laird possibly a bit faster. But remember Laird is a Senior and Boling is a Sophomore, the fact that Boling is doing this as a sophomore is incredible, he is not overhyped by any means. But Laird is also a stud lol

[@TheSprintProject_]

@@TheKnockout756 True

[@michaelgeoghegan8850]

They will push each other to greatness u wait n see plus the other talent planted around the world..

[@chrisholloman7159]

Boling/Laird might be exactly what US track needs to get it's spirit back. We haven't had a signature domestic rivalry in quite some time, so this is going to be a great summer watching these kids trade PRs... I think the SEC Championship could be a strong representation of how the Trials will look... NCAAs may not be as dynamic, because they'll both opt out of nationals to peak for Trials a week or so later.

[@pike8123]

Great analysis, 14 years varsity head coach.

[@TheSprintProject_]

Thanks for watching and for your feedback!

[@paulo7507]

I think he has some of that DNA in him no lie

[@TheSprintProject_]

he's got the special sauce

[@kaifkhawaja7500]

I got so hyped when I saw Noah Lyles do the kamehameha that I straight up googled it and he is now my favourite sprinter loool

[@macdaddy1617]

“Play that funky music white boy!”

[@ianway2725]

I liked the boxing analogy

[@TheSprintProject_]

Thanks!

[@HyperarchFasciaTraining]

Barefoot in TKD activated Fascia in the Foot, Viola. #hyperarch

[@TheSprintProject_]

Good point!

[@Jordan-px9bl]

Genetics and hard work ethic simple. He’s naturally a great runner

[@TheSprintProject_]

The power combo

[@Jordan-px9bl]

@@TheSprintProject_ I honestly wish I had those types of genetics. I mean my 400m PR is 50.5 FAT and is somewhat good enough but at the same time it took me like 5 years to get there and I’m 20. 14 year olds are out here running 50s and 49s 😂

[@terraflow__bryanburdo4547]

Laird, who was neck-and-neck with Boling indoors, just ran 19.8 wind legal, which is where I think Boling is now.

[@TheSprintProject_]

Should be an exciting season

[@victorhopper6774]

laird's quickness verses boling's muscle. i suspect laird has more room for improvement, but that is why races are run. who wants it more?

[@TheSprintProject_]

@@victorhopper6774 We'll find out this outdoor season

[@michaelgeoghegan8850]

Very true, and exciting and I'm 46yrs old now n my god I've never seen so many good sprinters in depth with the ability to 100m in 10.1sec or quicker ever in the history of the sport. With the power of the internet all the smart training advice is getting to just about every corner of the world, and all the people who r interested in sprinting r applying these shared skills into their programs and getting amazing results. I don't think I'd be far wrong in predicting that ur gonna have to be able to run sub 10sec to make the semi finals of the next Olympics or WC's and the final for the 1st time ever will have all 8 or 9 finalists run under 10sec flat. Imagine making the Olympics final in the 100m coming last and running 9.98sec. Arrrrgh bummer r what hey. Well that's my predicament I want anyone who reads this to remember where u heard it 1st if it happens? If ur a betting man? Why not chance it with a few Quid n see where it gets u on the Odds board? He he he!!! If anyone gets big n wins big, being me to ur home town for a few Beers after we've done a wee sprinting session of Drills and sprints 1st. I'm a former Irish national champion at 200m and a national champion u23 at 100m and a national silver at 60m n 100m as well. So I have a bit of pedigree in me... Best of luck to all you sprinters out there, it's the most easy event to run but the hardest event to be the best at. And oh yeah it's the most Beautiful sport in the world. 🇮🇪🏃‍♂️🇮🇪

[@ianmichael3912]

I'd love to see a Wayde Van Niekerk analysis!

[@TheSprintProject_]

He’s doesn’t even look tired at the finish line, would be good maybe in a video about speed endurance.

[@steveparness2251]

good job

[@TheSprintProject_]

Thanks

[@stevenleslie8557]

Jesse Owens said it didn't matter the race of an athlete as long as they worked hard to achieve excellence.

[@TheSprintProject_]

Shout out to Jesse Owens.

[@davidverdugo5523]

Genetics is atleast 50% of sports competition, in sprinting its even more so, probably around 80%. You cant train high arches, long legs, narrow hips, 85+% of fast twitch muscle fiber dominance, etc. If you have low arches, wide hips and short legs youll never be a great sprinter, infact you wont even be a decent sprinter. But you will have a huge advantage in being immensely strong in the squat and deadlift for powerlifting. Everyone has genetic advantages and disadvantages, jesse owen would have been a trash weightlifter but is a great track athlete. Ideally youll go into a sport you have some genetic advantages for. And for complex sports like mma where champions can run the spectrum of body type and athletic atteibutes you make a style and game plan according to your advantages.

[@stevenleslie8557]

@@davidverdugo5523 well said

[@patrickio8084]

@@davidverdugo5523 Usain Bolt did not have high arched feet.

[@Zay-zg8js]

@@davidverdugo5523 you're off when saying they cant be a decent sprinter

[@josephisaacs4172]

I think the flexibility he gained as a young doing TKD have really helped in in the sprints as he got older.

[@TheSprintProject_]

That's a good point, I don' know how I missed that!

[@cliffordjones8750]

Tha should call you white lightning Matt

[@MrSzymonurai]

Wish I had half of his running form

[@TheSprintProject_]

And genetics

[@AndreaBaixinho]

I misread the title as "Why is Matt BOILING so fast", I thought "oh my God we gotta help him"

[@TheSprintProject_]

lmao

[@jeandegueldre6994]

Hahahaha. That’s classic🤪

[@joshshields9155]

Genetics probably but also doing tae kwon do his whole life probably strengthened his hip muscles and tendons and gave him great balance which is why he can lean over so far

[@TheSprintProject_]

True! The flexibility from his Tae Kwon Do training is also an advantage.

[@masterreaper115]

@Krazy Guy oh hi you are the same guy that doesnt understand how genetics works, i already responded to you in another comment thread so i wont go on about how genetics works but are you going to now say his martial arts training isnt helping him too?

[@kaismith9886]

matt added me on ig back in like January and i was like oh shiiii hes verified

[@TheSprintProject_]

sheeeeesh

[@automanlastman9702]

Probably Got Excellent Support from his Parents At A Very Very Very Very Very very Young Age !!!!!!!!!!!!!!....Helps Alot.....Alot.......Very Very Very Much......Alot.....

[@TheSprintProject_]

It does seem like it.

[@grahamstrouse1165]

I wonder if Boling could become something of a relay specialist, like a male Allyson Felix. He’s consistently good at everything from 100-400 & his peak may not be as high as some dudes but his body of work suggests he’ll always be good. Be cool to see how he could progress as a long jumper, too, since the jumps require so much consistency.

[@JohnS916]

I realize Boling has many event choices to make, but I would like to see him do more long jumping, I believe he is capable of pulling off some soaring jumps. I think the 400 and 200 will be his best chance to make the Olympics and again, I wish he could compete in the long jump, maybe even the triple jump someday. He may be very strong in the triple, he certainly has the tools.

[@TheSprintProject_]

If I’m not mistaken the last male athlete to dominate races and long jumping in the U.S. I believe was Carl Lewis, if his generation had social media, he’d probably still be huge today. If Matt Boling can do the same that would be epic.

[@Gilfanon-2]

Good analysis from an engineering mechanics perspective.

[@TheSprintProject_]

Thank you!

[@Gilfanon-2]

@@TheSprintProject_ You bet! I've never studied the mechanics of running, but the fundamental physics of statics, dynamics, momentum, and energy equations would apply.

[@jaojr16]

I know for the 2018-2019 school year, the exchanges zones were increased to 30 meters. So, if we look at the triangles on the track, he is a little more than one exchange zone behind. This would mean he received the baton about 30 to 33 meters behind 😵

[@jjgrasn3324]

As a martial artist Myself I think that anything that involves Kicking and stretching in a art form will give you a advantage when doing track especially the 100 meter

[@MrTrackman100]

Good luck to every sprinter.

[@TheSprintProject_]

🔥🔥🔥

[@dennisrobbins7857]

Nice video! Indeed, "endurance" with power are natural gifts, add form from hard work and you have :speed, as for body type, broad shoulders are more important than huge legs.... many great sprinters have skinny legs, go figure!

[@TheSprintProject_]

Are broad shoulders useful for sprinting? Thanks for watching Dennis!

[@dennisrobbins7857]

@@TheSprintProject_ broad shoulders usually allow for the development pf upper body strength, which seems to be a trait most explosive runners have... my point was many exceptionally quick 40 yard times are posted by guys who are bigger in the upper body than the lower body...almost out of proportion, skinny calves do not seem to slow this body type down.. was true in HS football sooooo many years ago with backs and receivers, true today if you watch the NFL 40 yard sprint times at the combines...

[@grahamstrouse1165]

@@TheSprintProject_ Defo! Especially in the 100m. Although there are always outliers (Bolt, Carl Lewis), upper body strength helps you get out of the blocks quicker. Most of the best 100m guys are built a lot like running backs. It’s a mixed bag in the longer sprints. Having that extra upper- body power still helps you generate more energy but the extra mass and broader shoulders can be a bit of a drag (literally) as well. When you look at the best 200/400 guys (and even 800 meter guys) you tend to find longer, slimmer body types but there are still outliers.

[@Hensley_Jb]

@@dennisrobbins7857 running fast a lot tends to make sprinters seem to have small legs but they actually do alot of legs work

[@dennisrobbins7857]

@@Hensley_Jbthat's true, played football/baseball with and against some very "fast" guys. My observation, the fastest seemed to have huge upper bodies, they didn't have skinny legs, but often a bit smaller or out of proportion compared to upper body/chest. Then there's "quickness" which is an entirely different set of physical traits, ex. the fastest sprinter may not necessarily have the best reflex, spring, twitch muscles or hand-eye coordination..

[@aaronrosales881]

9:48 when you wake up and stretch out

[@billfox847]

3:58 this picture has meme potential

[@TheSprintProject_]

Potentially