Matthew Boling is a track and field superstar, having broken numerous records and achieved great success in a short amount of time. His rise to fame has been meteoric, and it seemed that he was destined for even greater heights. So what happened to Matthew Boling? Let’s take a look at his story.
Rising Star
Matthew Boling first emerged onto the track and field scene in 2018, when he broke the national high school record in the 100-meter dash. His time of 9.98 seconds was the fastest ever recorded by an American high school athlete. This feat earned him the nickname “The Fastest High Schooler Ever” and propelled him into the spotlight.
Boling’s success only continued to grow over the next two years. In 2019, he set the national high school record in the 200-meter dash with a time of 19.99 seconds. He also broke the U.S. junior record in the 100-meter dash with a time of 10.00 seconds.
Track Phenom
In 2020, Boling continued to set records. He won the U.S. indoor championship in the 60-meter dash with a time of 6.37 seconds, the fastest ever by an American. He also set a world junior record in the 200-meter dash with a time of 19.50 seconds.
Boling’s success on the track earned him a spot on the U.S. Olympic team for the 2020 Summer Games, where he was expected to compete in both the 100-meter and 200-meter races. Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the games were postponed and Boling’s Olympic dreams were put on hold.
Despite the postponement of the 2020 Summer Games, Matthew Boling remains one of the brightest stars in track and field. He has achieved remarkable success in a short amount of time and has the potential to become one of the greatest athletes of all time. Boling’s story is an inspiring one, and we look forward to seeing what he can accomplish in the future.