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Track sensation Matthew Boling was used as a ringer in a race between University of Georgia football players and coaches and recreated one of his iconic finishes

Sprinting sensation Matthew Boling made a surprise appearance at football practice for the Georgia Bulldogs.

Matthew Boling
  • Boling, a freshman at Georgia this year, tagged in for head coach Kirby Smart in a 4x100 relay at the end of Georgia's practice that put the players against the coaches.
  • Boling was able to erase the players' lead in dramatic fashion much like one of his most impressive high school performances.
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Sprinting sensation Matthew Boling made a surprise appearance at football practice for the Georgia Bulldogs as the third-ranked team in the nation prepares for the upcoming season.

As the team lined up for post-practice conditioning, head coach Kirby Smart offered his players a friendly wager a 4x100 relay against the coaches with their sprints on the line. The players eagerly took their coaches up on the offer and put together a team.

Unfortunately for the players, they were unaware that Smart had pulled in Boling to run the anchor leg for the coaches.

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Boling caught the attention of sports fans this past year after breaking 10 seconds in the 100-meter dash and pulling off a stunning comeback for his relay team at Houston Strake Jesuit.

He's likely the fastest man on campus at Georgia, and his appearance came as something of a shock to the Bulldogs players, who immediately recognized Boling.

After Boling tagged in for Smart for the final leg of the race, he erased a massive lead the Georgia football players had built. It was in a strikingly similar fashion to his performance earlier this year.

When Boling ultimately overtook the players' relay team, all they could do was celebrate his impressive speed.

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You can watch the scene play out below.

Boling is a freshman at Georgia this year, where he will continue to hone his craft and likely work towards a potential spot on the 2020 Olympic team.

Until his track practice begins in full, it's nice to know the Bulldogs football team is open to him getting a few reps in to keep in shape.

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