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Teen sprint freak accepts NFL star's $10k challenge

Matthew Boling (pictured in front) broke the all conditions 100m high school world record. (Image: @fastuniversity1)
Matthew Boling (pictured in front) broke the all conditions 100m high school world record. (Image: @fastuniversity1)

The American high school sprinter whose insane feats have captured the world’s attention, has decided to take an NFL star up on his boastful challenge.

Earlier this week, New Orleans Saints receiver Ted Ginn Jr. said he would race anyone for at least $10,000 during an interview with American sports podcaster Adam Lefkoe.

Serious or not, he now has a challenger in young sprinting sensation, Matthew Boling.

If the name doesn’t sound familiar, maybe you’ve heard of him being referred to as ‘White Lightning’.

The teen sprinting sensation is keen to take the NFL star up on his challenge. Pic: Getty
The teen sprinting sensation is keen to take the NFL star up on his challenge. Pic: Getty

Footage of the youngster’s recent exploits have gone viral, with viewers blown away by the extraordinary raw speed he possesses.

Boling recently recorded an incredible 9.98 second 100m time to smash the high school world record.

Unfortunately it was recorded with a strong tailwind of +4.2 so the record can’t officially stand.

However, the run will remain as the fastest sprint in any condition at a high school event.

The 18-year-old also ran the 100m dash at the Texas UIL state track and field championships at the University of Texas in Austin in just 10.13 seconds — breaking a 29-year-old national record.

He also pulled off an insane anchor leg to win the 4x400m relay, despite trailing rival school DeSoto by about 30 meters and three seconds when he got the baton.

Little wonder then that Boling wouldn’t hesitate to take up Ginn’s challenge and make the NFL star put his money where his mouth is.

The Houston high schooler is one of the best American sprinters in years and hopes to train for the Olympics soon.

However, if he wants to compete at Georgia, he wouldn’t be able to accept any winnings from Ginn.

Still, the glory that would come with beating a professional sporting star should be a worthy enough prize for the 18-year-old sensation.