I wish Matthew Boling all the best for his pro career but people should not put unrealistic expectations on him.

@mxRian4

6 ай бұрын

Yeah, agreed

@DaveGift85

6 ай бұрын

@@mxRian4 Look out Noah Lyles, Erriyon, Bednarek, Fambulleh and rest of the Woke sprinters out there... Matthew's gonna show them what superior Nordic genes are all about, and this channel is only gonna help!

@wilhelmw3455

6 ай бұрын

@@DaveGift85LOL

@lorenzoquirante8685

6 ай бұрын

@@DaveGift85wdym woke

@ampmmbe1590

6 ай бұрын

Yes

Running aside he appears to be as mentally strong as anyone and coachable. Great things to come!

i feel matthew boling is going to have a great pro career, he has always been one of my fav athletes to watch.

@mackovo6

Ай бұрын

Yes, true, but one thing is for sure many are early bloomers and some are late bloomers who actually thrive and win bigger things, I love Matt and hope he does well though. I watch his videos on his diet and it helped me with my runs as well. Peace

Bolling's time at Georgia set his career back. By the time he was a senior, his running far too much every year burned him out and made him slower. He shouldn't abandon the 200 entirely. I think rest and cleaning up his running form will lead to his running under 20 seconds consistently.

@Taybaby2000

6 ай бұрын

This is delusional

He was a freak at 18yo but he hasn't really progressed that much since. He was nearer his ceiling at 18 than most young athletes most likely.

@BillBrinkop

6 ай бұрын

Has he started doping yet though?😅

@doloreschansey9556

6 ай бұрын

The Georgia team was a terrible choice for him.

@vernonfrance2974

6 ай бұрын

@sinking1902 Well put. Boling is just giving his haters ammunition by continuing to compete, especially on the professional level, when he has little chance to reach the top pinnacle of performance compared to the elite competitors. Why he wishes to tarnish his record of six international gold medals is beyond me. I would be very happy if he proved my opinion wrong but there is a big difference between his current level and the very best.

@alejandrotorres712

6 ай бұрын

I'd say he's improved a decent amount actually. Even if his PRs aren't WAY faster, margins of improvement are small at that level, he's more consistent now, and he probably still have room for improvement

@mombojom3

6 ай бұрын

The OPEN 400 field is weak right now in the USA cuz nobody wants to do the lactic acid work & it’s not a popular glamour event like the 100/200. There’s a big opening for him in the 400. And as a 400m sprinter, he’d be one of the fastest pure sprinters on the US 400 team. He’s much a much faster pure sprinter than Jeremy Wariner, for comparison.

I followed Boling from high school, he's DEFINITELY one of my favorites. I had VERY HIGH HOPES for him, but for some reason, I thought he was already Pro. He's up against some GREATS now, and I wish him all the best. With a great coach, able to help develop his fullest potential, we're going to see what he's made of. Bring it on...

@galvanizedgnome

5 ай бұрын

Great white hope

@garymcghee2249

3 ай бұрын

@@galvanizedgnome Don't make a race thing out out of it. That's on you. Talent is talent. x

This was a perfect move for Boling. He's built for the 400meters. Plus, were due for a great American 400 runner with leshawn retiring

@gmaxsfoodfitness3035

6 ай бұрын

Haven't seen Leshawn race in years. You sure he didn't retire awhile ago? And Michael Norman was/is the American 400 *sprinter* who still holds the collegiate record in the 400m and has the 2nd fastest relay split ever, around 43 seconds (only Michael Johnson has done it faster) and he's run faster than Merritt's fastest more than once. Norman was focusing on the shorter sprints in 2023 but he's THE 400m guy that is always a threat when healthy.

@jhoncena1111

6 ай бұрын

​@@gmaxsfoodfitness3035I don't know if he officially retired, but then again some athletes never do.

@Taybaby2000

6 ай бұрын

Dude Leshawn retired years ago...MB no where near that calibur...here yall go with that bull again

@bjf5027

6 ай бұрын

@@Taybaby2000 I mean, I was being nice. I'm hoping he can deliver

@Taybaby2000

6 ай бұрын

@bjf5027 you must not know who is out there..MB can't compete in the sprints..he couldnt in college and especially NOT on this level...EVERY YEAR NEW TALENT EMERGES...HE DOESNT HAVE IT

I wish he took a chance at the Decathlon! Might be really interesting

Boling has the desire and the ability. To achieve his full potential, he must “relax” during competitions AND training. Even this may not “podium” Matthew in an individual event, but he will be an asset to the 4x400 pool…

Matthew is an amazing young talent so let's not burden him with all these expectations. His current world rankings are 317 -100m 31-200m 66- 400 & 57-LJ. It will be great to watch him develop.

@Taybaby2000

6 ай бұрын

Dude...ain't no further development

@normcmiller

6 ай бұрын

Thats the point of the video....he's ranked in 4 events. His contemporaries are ranked in 1 event...fanbullah and Laird. Matt had no business in the 100. They tried to make him a 100/200 when it was obvious he was a 200/400 guy all along.

@Elliottklassen

5 ай бұрын

⁠​⁠@@normcmillerYou think Fahnbulleh and Laird are only good at one event? Fahnbulleh has a 100m PB of 9.98, exactly the same as Boling, and Laird has run 9.80 with a moderate illegal tailwind of 3.2m/s (which is to say he’s definitely capable of a wind-legal sub 10).

@normcmiller

5 ай бұрын

@@Elliottklassen And the same argument applies....they have no business competing in those event on an elite level. Sure, Fanbullah can for Liberia. But thats bc he knows he cant for team USA. Now that they're pro's they are going to specialize in the event they have a real chance in. Same as Boling

If you look at his long jump ability, he'd be wise to get a good coach and peruse that to its end.

@AllInTheGame01

6 ай бұрын

Marquis Dendy has been the only US Long Jumper consistently over 8.30m over the last 3 seasons, there's literally been no one else over that distance in the last 2 seasons! As an 8.02m jumper, Boling if he committed to it FT over the winter could be a solid 8.20 - 8.30m jumper by the time we get to the Olympic Trials. He could have a really good Pro career if he fully commits to the LJ as I'd argue it's relatively 'weaker' than the 400m in the US atm. As a solidly consistent 8.20 - 8.40m jumper, he'd be good enough to consistently make Global Finals & occasionally win medals.

Making the Olympic 400m/4x4 Teams should be his priority, but should still run a few 200s on the circuit. Will need to drop from 45.17 to 44.30 at a minimum. With Michael Norman & Champion Allison presumably back in the event next year, there's more depth than ppl realise; Norman, Allison, Deadmon, Hall, Norwood, Cherry, Godwin, Willie, Robinson, Patterson etc.

@pierredeutschlander6578

6 ай бұрын

I thought Norman was focusing on the 100m now

@davidrosenthal5795

6 ай бұрын

Wait are you saying the US is good at the 400m….no way lol

@AllInTheGame01

6 ай бұрын

@@davidrosenthal5795 Saying those that assume Boling automatically makes the US 400m Team cos they think it's relatively 'weaker' than the 100/200m Teams might have a rude awakening.

@benanastasoff8980

6 ай бұрын

@@AllInTheGame01the problem is that the U.S. has no weak sprint events. Making a team for any of them will be extremely difficult. Arguably though, the 400m currently has the least depth for American runners. Not the least because it’s not a lot of depth, the least because the 100/200 are slam-packed with depth

@AllInTheGame01

6 ай бұрын

@@benanastasoff8980 If everyone's at their best, Norman (43.45), Allison (43.70) & Cherry (44.03) on paper should be the 3 on the individual 400m Team, but doesn't always work out like that as there's always at least one surprise. Wouldn't be shocked if one of the guys named (who've all run between 44.2 - 44.4) on the day has the race of their life and makes the team instead!

I look forward to seeing Matthew perform in 24. He has the ability and although his improvement has not come like we would like to see, perseverance and a positive environment will produce the anticipated results.

Rock it Matthew! We're rooting for ya ....

I wish Matthew Boling the best, the first year as a pro is difficult. He's a great athlete

Super nice guy, he was at a cross country meet this fall-about two hours from Athens-just routing on the squads. I thought that showed his team first attitude.

@vernonfrance2974

6 ай бұрын

@matthewwcarlton5693 Was he "routing" them on or "rooting" them on? LOL. I was an English teacher so I couldn't resist. Sorry. I don't know about him on a face-to-face level like you do but your assessment sounds quite accurate. I just hope he can take it if he isn't that successful at the pro level and people turn on him. Maybe that won't happen but I would not be surprised.

@matthewcarlton5693

6 ай бұрын

"rooting" @@vernonfrance2974

The 200 is stacked, but the 4x400 is within reach for sure. I think he can be a consistent sub 45 and sub 20 guy now that he is focusing on those events.

@ThaSpeedsterZ

6 ай бұрын

Except most of the top 400 sprinters are consistent sub 44s. If Matthew is smart, he'll use the 400 to strengthen his 200 and 100.. Same as Bolt and Kerley did. But that takes humility and not falling for the "Great white hype" channels and fans like this heap on him

@darthsilversith667

6 ай бұрын

@@ThaSpeedsterZlol what makes you think he isn’t humble? It was you and your people that dubbed him “the great white hope/hype”.. no one else.

@rayflaherty3441

6 ай бұрын

@@ThaSpeedsterZ He's talking about qualifying for the US men's 4X400 team. Not one of them broke 44 this year. The fastest qualifier on the US team was 44.21 (Rai BENJAMIN), and the slowest was 44.47 (Justin ROBINSON).

@vernonfrance2974

6 ай бұрын

@@ThaSpeedsterZ He has every right to try at this level but he should be willing to follow other goals when it becomes apparent he cannot break through to the top levels including in the 400m.

@vernonfrance2974

6 ай бұрын

@@rayflaherty3441 These are all faster times than he has run.

He might have potential as a decathlete.

@AllInTheGame01

6 ай бұрын

Why do some fans seriously underestimate the technical difficulties of the events he'd have to learn like the 110mH, HJ, PV, Discus & Javelin?!

@Dave-lr2wo

6 ай бұрын

Vastly underestimates just how hard the decathlon is and how good thsoe all-around athletes are. The world record deca performance in the 1500m is 3:59. Meyer, the current WR in the decathlon is a near-18 foot pole vaulter. Ashton Eaton ran a 45-flat 400m and HJ just under 7 feet. These guys are beyond unreal. Boling actually does not really have any chance whatosever in the multis.

@Dave-lr2wo

6 ай бұрын

@@AllInTheGame01 People in general have no idea how unreal elite track is, and they definitely have no idea how unbelievable the athleticism of elite decathletes is. Boling's best PRs in the 100, LJ, and 400 alone are currently outscored by a number of decathletes' bests in those events -- and then they do 7 others at extremely high level.

@AllInTheGame01

6 ай бұрын

@@Dave-lr2wo Yeah it's frustrating to hear ppl say he should just do the Decathlon as if he could just waltz in and dominate. Currently, 5 of the Top 10 decathletes or 7 of the Top 20 on the all-time list are actively still competing in their prime, so the event is as loaded as it gets!

He had good moments running in College. He should have some good moments as a Pro Runner!!!!!💥💥💥💥💥

If he stays healthy then he should have a great pro career. Looking forward to seeing what he does in the 200 and 400 next year.

Yeah, going pro will help with the number of meets he runs, but still needs to run a few more this spring to find his best strategy in the 400m. If he can get consistent at running in the 44's for 400m he's got a good shot at international championship meets (WC and Olympics) and solid credential for Diamond League participation. The 200m is just too loaded with sub-20 talent in the USA, but still a good race for him as its great practice for running the curve (get that little 'edge' and save a tenth or more in the opening curve of the 400m).

wishing him the best

The university ran him too much indoors. By the outdoor season he was burned out.

He's very good, has the talent to get paid as a pro. Still fairly young (23), he has another 4 or 5 years of peak physical form left. I don't see him at the very top but he can be top 3-5 in some events. The 400 take the legs out of what I'd see as his event and that is long jump. But he'll do well no matter what just not top of the event.

I wish he would’ve kept long jumping, the US is uncharacteristically weak in that event currently.

@AllInTheGame01

6 ай бұрын

Marquis Dendy has been the only US Long Jumper consistently over 8.30m over the last 3 seasons, there's literally been no one else over that distance in the last 2 seasons! As an 8.02m jumper, Boling if he committed to it FT over the winter could be a solid 8.20 - 8.30m jumper by the time we get to the Olympic Trials. He could have a really good Pro career if he fully commits to the LJ as I'd argue it's relatively 'weaker' than the 400m in the US atm. As a solidly consistent 8.20 - 8.40m jumper, he'd be good enough to consistently make Global Finals & occasionally win medals.

He’s going to Crush it!!:)

I think Boling should be able to go under 44 within two years of training and strength work. That would make him one of only 3 or 4 men with Under 10, 20 and 44....a great athletic achievement.... an Olympic medal will be a tough challenge for him and yet it is doable, especially in the relays. Go Matthew!

200m in USA is the most competitive competition in the world in any sport to make the USA team you will be one of the fastest runners in the world in that event

Good luck to him moving forward.

Dude is so talented. He'll be on the US Team in Paris.

@omardevonlittle3817

6 ай бұрын

nope

44,17 sek - takes a spot on the 4x400... go go go

Slight Correction you might want to make: Matthew Boling's last ever high school is race THE BEST high school race you ever witnessed

I saw his 400 meter potential five years ago, great speed and strength.

2:09 - the fall that gave Boling $100k😂

He’s set to run fast and win

Mathew Boling is OUR KING

He will be a solid runner… won’t break any records in individual events but will be reliable in relays… and that will be just about it

@vernonfrance2974

6 ай бұрын

@wanderingfeet 3053 His career has been far better than 99% of collegiate athletes and he's got four Pan American gold medals and two WTC gold medals. I don't think he will ever reach the top elite levels individually but you are right he might make some relays. However, they don't have relay competition in the Diamond League do they?

@AllInTheGame01

6 ай бұрын

Marquis Dendy has been the only US Long Jumper consistently over 8.30m over the last 3 seasons, there's literally been no one else over that distance in the last 2 seasons! As an 8.02m jumper, Boling if he committed to it FT over the winter could be a solid 8.20 - 8.30m jumper by the time we get to the Olympic Trials. He could have a really good Pro career if he fully commits to the LJ as I'd argue it's relatively 'weaker' than the 400m in the US atm. As a solidly consistent 8.20 - 8.40m jumper, he'd be good enough to consistently make Global Finals & occasionally win medals.

I WISH MR. BOLING THE BEST IN HIS CAREER AND LIFE. I HOPE HE BECOMES KING OF THE TRACKS. ICING ON THE CAKE IS HE IS BEAUTIFUL.

Given his build, really needs to take a shot at the decathelon.

I’m with you… After that incredible anchor in the 4x400 in the Texas hs championships, I have always looked a him as primarily a 400 guy… I don’t think it has the ‘it’ to seriously contend in the world class 100 but can be pretty competitive in a very deep 200 field… BUT I see Matthew as a natural born 400 guy who can really put the wood to the current world class 400 players… consistent times from the mid 44’s & 43’s should be expected as he trains & gets better & stronger… as you pointed out, absent the excessive college grind from January to June, he will be FAR more rested & FAR stronger… color me over the top excited to see how Bolling progresses 😍😀😊

The Mat attack!!!!

Long jump is his best shot at an Olympic medal.

#1 Long jump + sub 20 and sub 10? This dude has crazy talent.

I think he should focus on the decathlon...the throwing events might be a problem but he could really excel in all the others

Wish him the best!!! Definitely should have transferred out of UGA. They burnt him out and didn’t really develop him like he should have been.

He's built for the 400. 200 will keep his speed up. Should be exciting. 44.00 has to be the goal in a few years. How low can he go is up to him.

At last ..good for him ..Georgia changed once his original coaching ticket left ....good that he is gone pro .....no more being a work horse for Georgia

Mathew Boling's 44.74 400M split at the Texas Relays was either his 3rd or 4th even of the day. He was far from fresh at the time. Whether he basically peaked at 18, or whether another coach can get more out of him than what he showed at Georgia (where he was ran into the ground) is open to question. I for one hope he skips the indoor season entirely and gears his training to peak at this year's Olympic Trials.

His best chance for Paris is the long jump.

@AllInTheGame01

6 ай бұрын

As an 8.02m jumper, he could have a really good Pro career if he fully commits to the LJ as I'd argue it's relatively 'weaker' than the 400m in the US atm. He could be a solidly consistent 8.20 - 8.40m jumper which would be good enough to consistently make Finals & occasionally win medals.

@sinking1902

6 ай бұрын

I'd be doubtful. Doesn't have the time to get good enough to make the team unless there's a lot of injuries amongst the top US guys.

@AllInTheGame01

6 ай бұрын

@@sinking1902 Marquis Dendy has been the only US Long Jumper consistently over 8.30m over the last 3 seasons, there's literally been no one else over that distance in the last 2 seasons! As an 8.02m jumper, Boling if he committed to it FT over the winter could be a solid 8.20 - 8.30m jumper by the time we get to the Olympic Trials.

Wow !

This kid peaks in January every year.

People forget his 200 pr at 19.92. Let's watch his progression with great coaching and a more reasonable schedule.

I was pretty disappointed when TRP didn't do a video on the 4X400 mixed relay WR this year at worlds. BOLING! I predict that if he doesn't break 44.3, he won't make the 4X400 men's team. I just hope he doesn't go the way of Fred Kerley, since he's using his coach now.

He long jumps too. And is built like a decathlete. Maybe that "Swiss Army Knife" thing is the way forward for him? Does he pole vault? 😁😁

Has he totally abandoned the long jump? He had a lot of potential there as well.

I think you are right he is built more for the 400. If he focuses and has a great coach he will improve a lot.

There is a lot of world class competition at 400 meters. If he runs both the 400 and 200 this year there is an outside shot that he could make the team after we find out whose hurt, disqualified, or not still competitive. But if everybody is healthy he needs a 44.00.

Always saw a big resemblance to the great Jeff Phillips. He ran way too many races while at Georgia, hope he has something left. If he can learn to relax, I think he will run fast, but not sure which fits him best the 2 or 4.

He is going to need a Jamaican program to progress. He should move there and get on it.

Matthew Boling actually got worse from horrible coaching in college at Georgia. He is a 100 and 200m guy. He ran a 9.8 in high school. He used to run consistently around 10.0 / 10.1

With a personal best of 45.17 he’s has a ways to go. It is somewhat of a new event, but he’s ranked 66th in it. Hopefully he will have a strong year, but remember, the 4x400 is earned and the 4x400 mixed is given. If he has major improvement this year, he has an outside shot.

@ccbgaming6994

6 ай бұрын

I wouldn’t say the 4x4 mixed is “given” you still need to be one of the best in the nation, but yea it’s slightly easier making that than the men 4x4

@AllInTheGame01

6 ай бұрын

Gotta finish in the Top 6 in the individual 400m @Trials to be in the pool for either relay!

@lasvegas4164

6 ай бұрын

You are absolutely correct and I should have worded it differently.@@ccbgaming6994

@lasvegas4164

6 ай бұрын

What place was Abby Steiner?@@AllInTheGame01

@darthsilversith667

6 ай бұрын

@@AllInTheGame01Didn’t he come in 4th or 5th for the open US championship?

I agree

This coming season he needs to show he can run around 44.5 consistently over the 400m and then build from there.

Boling can do it all, but he needs to pick one and just focus on that. Also, he needs to relax when he runs. He always seemed to run very tight to me. If Boling can just relax and let his natural speed come out I think the sky is the limit.

We’re going to miss Boling in college sprints 😃

@Taybaby2000

6 ай бұрын

Who is we?..not even memorable

@SHARKVADERS

6 ай бұрын

​​@@Taybaby2000 Sure...OK...Whatever... He's faster and more memorable than you ever were or will be. SuperForgettable...

@normcmiller

6 ай бұрын

@@Taybaby2000 I see the president of the "I dont hate Boling but I do hate his fans" club is back. Where you been....Steiner videos?

@Taybaby2000

6 ай бұрын

@normcmiller you sat here for 2 yrs waiting and hoping for another useless trash video ...do something with yourself!!

@Taybaby2000

6 ай бұрын

@normcmiller you white ppl kills me with this stuff...track aint it!!...talk about hockey or something...you know, something that isn't a power sport...yall not built for it

Is the 100k world record money slit or for each racer?

He needs to go to the Olympics

You can fool all the people some of the time. Some of the people all the time. You can't fool all the people all the time. lmao

I think he should consider the long jump.

I wish would compete in the long jump

Olympics my vote, like the 400m idea a lot, 🍺

He needs to focus on the 400

His career should be interesting, if he runs the 200/400 on a consistent basis as well as long jump but leave the other evens alone, also pick and choose a limited number of races throughout the season!

He could be the next Jeremy Wariner

I ran the quarter back in the day and I think with the stamina he has, the 400 would be his Best Race, because Obviously, the Speed is there. Best of Luck Mat.!.

I agree that 200/400 seems like the logical fit for him. But I hope he doesn't give up entirely on the long jump because he's had some great performances in that event as well.

@AllInTheGame01

6 ай бұрын

Marquis Dendy has been the only US Long Jumper consistently over 8.30m over the last 3 seasons, there's literally been no one else over that distance in the last 2 seasons! As an 8.02m jumper, Boling if he committed to it FT over the winter could be a solid 8.20 - 8.30m jumper by the time we get to the Olympic Trials. He could have a really good Pro career if he fully commits to the LJ as I'd argue it's relatively 'weaker' than the 400m in the US atm. As a solidly consistent 8.20 - 8.40m jumper, he'd be good enough to consistently make Global Finals & occasionally win medals.

These kids are trying to make this 2024 Olympics so I commend them because 2028 is a long way away.

He has always ran the wrong way. A good coach is going to show everyone his real potential .

@matthewcarlton5693

6 ай бұрын

What do you mean the wrong way? Not fast enough? His form is not bad. Especially when he relaxes as the video stated.

@Taybaby2000

6 ай бұрын

He white..potential reached!!!

He needs a great coach. He is a world class athlete from 60m to 400m and the long jump. He could be a great decathlete.

Smart move. I've been saying for two years now that he could be the next Jeremy Wariner, and it's not because they're lightskined. Check out their personal best times in the 100m, 200m, and 400m. Boling is definitely faster in the 100m but Wariner is definitely faster in the 400m, but notice how close their times are in the 200m. And to further confirm it, their indoor 400m PBs are virtually the same.

@Taybaby2000

6 ай бұрын

You've lost your mind....average and no where near the greats..never will be...stop trying to revive hype

1996 Christian Coleman???

It's my understanding that Boling does not like the 400 because of the grusome training.

You can't really say he was a world record without explaining the mixed 4 x 400m is rarely run, as far as I know only in the World Championships, maybe the Olympics, but it's not a common race

Honestly he should train in the LJ!

@AllInTheGame01

6 ай бұрын

Marquis Dendy has been the only US Long Jumper consistently over 8.30m over the last 3 seasons, there's literally been no one else over that distance in the last 2 seasons! As an 8.02m jumper, Boling if he committed to it FT over the winter could be a solid 8.20 - 8.30m jumper by the time we get to the Olympic Trials. He could have a really good Pro career if he fully commits to the LJ as I'd argue it's relatively 'weaker' than the 400m in the US atm. As a solidly consistent 8.20 - 8.40m jumper, he'd be good enough to consistently make Global Finals & occasionally win medals.

@michaelschultz1104

6 ай бұрын

@@AllInTheGame01 100% nail on the head! It would also be the easiest for him to make big improvements IMO. I’ve seen him LJ and he’s very raw, so a little actual high level coaching and he’d be jumping 8.20 very quickly. He could also still do the 200 and occasionally the 400. Right now the 200 is deeper then the 100 in the US so I’d say drop the 200 and try doing LJ & the 400 as I don’t think anyone pro has done those together.

@AllInTheGame01

6 ай бұрын

@@michaelschultz1104 Yes he should primarily be a long jumper that occasionally runs the 200/400m! The LJ/400m combo would be such a unique combo to try out!

Boling had a great HS and college athletic career. I don’t think he has the talent as a professional to win consistently, but who knows. He plateaued early at Georgia and managed crazy expectations. The reality is there are many guys running sub 20s and 45s. Boling would need to take a BIG step to compete in the 400 as a pro, I just don’t see that happening, I say that as a Boling supporter.

@mauisuzuki7857

5 ай бұрын

The problem your not identifying is that those same people that can run sub 20 and sub 45 can’t do it consistently. Matt can, and that’s the reason he made the finals last year in the 400 after making the switch towards the end of the season. You gotta read between the lines. Georgia didn’t do him any favors my man.

Just tell him to stay the hell away from Nike.

400 may be viable on some level. maybe make the 4x4 relay squad. 200 I can't see it with Noah Lyles, Knighton and others out there. No way he places in global championships like the Olympics or World Championships in an individual 200 race. He may need to eventually focus on the LJ and/or decathalon.

Boling should do decathlon.

I personally he should give up the 1 & 2, and consecrate on the 4 & LJ, Maybe run the 1 & 2 periodically for training and for fun, but the focus should be the 4 & LJ.

I told people time and time again.. Matthew boling is a 400m man

400m is his event. He's never gonna get out of the blocks fast enough for the shorter sprints. Now that he is with Kerley's coach tells me one thing. He thinks Boling can become Olympic400m champ. Watch this space. x

He’s at Georgia? Put him in football pads and run the ball. Christian Mcaffrey potential.

@dschlopes2734

5 ай бұрын

Lol no.

I have concerns with his 400m. He was only about .3 off being an Olympic medalist in the 200m, but he's like 1.25-1.5 off in the 400m. That's a LONG way to improve to get to the top. But he's perfect for a relay guy and pretty close to top 4 in the 400m US sprinters so it's a shortcut to running in international competitions. But I still think he's a 200m runner, even if he's only a top 5 or 6 US runner (still can make a good living in Europe running 19.9 - 20.1).

@user-yc9qr7ww3r

Ай бұрын

Not happening ever in the 400m. People don't understand that you just can't start getting serious about it in College. It takes years to get through lactic burn.

@SDesWriter

Ай бұрын

@@user-yc9qr7ww3r well, he has a Gold on their WC 4x400m plus a silver on their 4x400m indoor team. So he’s at that level but I don’t see any way he gets sub 44 to be a medal threat on his own. He’s not there in the 200m either but with a 19.86pb he has a lot better chance to get there. Then again he’s a part time long jumper and still over 27’ so how he’s not concentrating on that is beyond me….

He has some resemblance to Nick Symmonds

boling looks like nick simmons aka big bison especially now that he's competing in the 400m. I'll throw the question back at TRP, should we start calling boling large bison?

@sinking1902

6 ай бұрын

Big Bison looked so funny trucking around with the set of wheels on him! 🤣

I want him to train for the 800…it’s there that he might excel. Not many have even come close to suggesting this, but I don’t understand why not.

@zber9043

6 ай бұрын

totally different event with very different energetic/metabolic demands. He is a sprinter. There is no way he can run the 800. The 800 is about 70% aerobic. The 400 is only 40% aerobic. He does not ha e the aerobic capacity to run a good 800m.

@Keepdapocket

6 ай бұрын

@@zber9043extremely good explanation. May I add, unless there is a complete, and i mean COMPLETE form rebuild, there is no way he could do the 800 competitively. As you stated, the 800 is more aerobic. His form is the exact opposite of aerobic; shoulders high, arms wide, over strides a bit which means his push off must produce more energy, foot to hip strike is out of wack. He would be done by the 500 meter mark; fading fast. I personally think he should just concentrate on the 400. The 200 is stacked, and should only be used for speed work and pace.

He will get under 44, and yes he will qualify

Sub-44 in 2024? I don’t know…but I do think he has more 400 meter potential. He’s probably hit his 100 meter ceiling.

should have stayed in Houston and gone to UH that has REAL track coaches......

Was wondering what had happened to Matt ?