It’s been five years since Matthew Boling announced himself to the world, running under 10 seconds, wind-aided, in the 100 meters as a high school senior. His circumstances have changed considerably since then, but his focus remains squarely on the Olympic Games.
Announcing a transition from collegiate to professional athletics last autumn, Boling told FloTrack, “I wanted to go all-in and embrace my dreams and run for Team U.S.[A.]”
The Texas-born American sprinter has really adopted the team mentality of track & field. Some of his best international performances to date have come in the relay events.
Earlier this year, he helped the U.S men’s 4×400 meter relay team earn a silver medal at the 2024 World Athletics Indoor Championships. He was also part of the U.S quartet that set a world record in the mixed 4x400m meter relay at last year’s world championship.
Now, as he switches his attention to the outdoor season, Boling only has one goal on his mind: the Olympic Games Paris 2024.
Rising American sprinter Matthew Boling expressed his excitement and enthusiasm after competing in the Jamaica Athletics Invitational on Saturday, where he ran a season’s best time of 44.98 in the 400m.
Boling, who finished second behind Great Britain’s Matthew Hudson Smith, spoke to Sportsmax.TV about his first-time experience in Jamaica and the atmosphere that fueled his performance.
“Yea, I loved the crowd. I like my little intro, everyone cheered and it got me hyped,” Boling shared. “I was in the zone and I had to beat my chest a little bit.”
Despite his impressive run, Boling indicated that he plans to rest before the upcoming USA trials, hinting at a potential return to Jamaica in the future. “I’d love to come back,” he mentioned, reflecting on the lively reception he received from the Jamaican fans.
Regarding his overall season and the challenge of competing in both the 200m and 400m events, Boling expressed satisfaction with his progress, hinting that he could deliver something special at the USA Olympic trials in late June. “I think it’s been going great; the 400m and the 200m seems to be the way I’m heading this year,” Boling stated. “I’ve run 10.06, 20.03 and 44.98 so far so I think I’m getting in good shape and getting ready to bust something big out at trials.”
Acknowledging the difficulty of taking on the 200m/400m challenge, Boling maintained a positive outlook. “It’s pretty tough but I’m young I’ll recover quick,” he remarked with a big smile, demonstrating his determination and optimism for the upcoming competitions.
