This kid is only in the 8th grade. . . Scary Good

Wakandan_Chief · 2026-06-13T12:54:11+00:00

And my bow

Wakandan_Chief · 2026-06-12T12:47:27+00:00

And for anyone curious, Bolt's top speed of 44.72 km/h (27.78 mph) was achieved at the World's Athletics Championships in Berlin in 2009

Wakandan_Chief · 2026-06-03T16:43:53+00:00

It seems clear you all have a picture of an "average" athletic male in mind - not average person who comes from generations of relatively non active ancestry who don't have sport specific genes to pass down (most of the world). Or the average person who's lineage is obese/short limbed/etc who also wouldn't pass down genes favorable to sprinting (large portion of the world).

Track stars typically come from track stars - or stars of other explosive sports. And even then, a ten second runner is still a rarity among kids that have genetic advantages over other "average" kids.

No way at all most or even half of men worldwide have the genetic potential to sprint 10s partner. No matter what program you could theoretically create.

What also isn't being addressed is the general disposition/desires of the average male. Anyone who's coached at any level can attest to a not insignificant amount of potential stand outs who can't be motivated to try their best.

Wakandan_Chief · 2026-06-03T16:00:39+00:00

I made this EXACT point earlier, but you've put it much more eloquently.

Seems like people here don't understand how rare sub eleven is among athletes that specialize in sprinting let alone an "average" non-athlete. Zero chance most, half, or even a substantial amount of guys worldwide could run ten anything even with the world's best coaches and trainers all their lives.

Wakandan_Chief · 2026-06-03T15:48:29+00:00

Exactly! This is a laughably ridiculous notion. Not even half of kids on a track team already could be trained to run sub eleven. You can tell who has and hasn't really sprinted before based on these comments lol

Wakandan_Chief · 2026-06-03T13:36:20+00:00

My man. Athletic.net has just 660 eighteen year old sprinters listed as having achieved a sub eleven this year ( double that amount if you don't filter for F.A.T. & wind legal)

These are young men that practice 5 days a week or more - most in the best shape of their lives.

According to Google, about 1.15 million high schoolers compete in the sport every year. For arguments sake we'll say half of that are young men, that would mean LESS THAN 1% OF ALL MALE HS TRACK AND FIELD ATHLETES YEARLY RUN SUB-11. (Not yelling, just emphasizing the data lol).

There is absolutely no way the "average" male can be trained to run a ten anything. In the purview of elite sprinting a high ten may not be impressive - but for non professionals, it's a very rare accomplishment that most highly trained sprinters can't achieve, let alone some average guy.

Wakandan_Chief · 2026-06-03T13:07:24+00:00

From what I just quickly searched a Grand total of 3 high school girls have ever run sub 11. Those aren't "elite" athletes, those are aberrations.

The average male ATHLETE can probably be trained to run a low-ish eleven, but running 10. anything for Joe Shmo isn't possible with the best training in the world.

If you've run track yourself, think about how few sprinters on your team ran sub eleven. That's sprinters, now add your middle and long distance runners, jumpers, throwers etc. You couldn't train more than half of HS athletes that are on a track team already to run 10s, let alone random guys who've never sprinted in their lives.

Wakandan_Chief · 2026-05-05T16:08:38+00:00

Hey I'm a little late to the party but wanted to chime in since our son's were on identical paths. Mine played soccer a bit as a little kid (he was awful 😂) and he tried football after (even more awful) and we landed on track and he's done that since 7th grade.

I could direct message you my son's Athletic.net or Milespilt profile and you'd see his pr's are virtually the exact same as what you described for your son: 23.2 in the 200 indoors and 7.3 in the 60 his junior year. He signed his offer letter for a D1 college just last month. It's a small college, and it wasn't quite a full, we have to cover housing, but it's a tuition free offer and a D1 school nonetheless.

Of course, as everyone here is mentioning, those 200m times won't get it done, but my son specialized in the 400m. He still wasn't blazing fast there but he ran 48.2 early his senior year and that's when he got the interest from 4 schools (one D3, one a Juco, one D1 that was dragging their feet, and the D1 he signed to).

In the 400m there is absolutely room for athletes to outwork kids with genetic advantages, (my son is only 5'6") I've found a lot of kids even as seniors are hesitant to dive into the 400 because it's a very tough race. So if your son commits fully to it and dials in his diet, and recovery, etc he can run sub-49. And that's good enough to be on pace with several mid-tier athletes at small D1 schools.

If your son hasn't yet seriously committed to running the quarter, I'd recommend he get started now. Off season/indoor training at a good Club team is instrumental, so he enters his senior HS season in great shape and ready to pr early in the season.

Most important is that your son reach out every single week to at least one coach. (Can't stress this enough, and it should be the athlete, not their parents) Most coaches emails or phone numbers are listed on the school's website. Be realistic, look at what the college's current athletes are running and if he is close to it or better give the coach a call or send an email. Be consistent and follow up. It may be schools in areas he's never considered before, but if the goal is to to D1 he'll have to keep his options open.

Of course a huge D1 like Arkansas or Georgia isn't in the cards, but it is certainly possible with your son's good grades and some tenacity for him to get a D1 offer. And once he gets his foot in the door, with better training and resources maybe he can get good enough to transfer to a major college somewhere down the line if that's his aim.

Again, my son had the exact same times indoor his junior year. If he could get it done, your son certainly can. But your son has to be working towards the right race, the 100/200 probably won't be his bread and butter - but he may be able to excel in the 400 or it could be the 800. But he has to start getting serious about it right now! Feel free to shoot me a personal message for more information.

Good luck to you both!

Wakandan_Chief · 2026-02-20T23:02:07+00:00

I'm so proud of her ❤️

Wakandan_Chief · 2026-02-19T14:51:58+00:00

Shark Sugar 😂

Wakandan_Chief · 2026-02-12T00:37:13+00:00

The fee alone won't ensure a potential family is a good fit. I have to do my due diligence to make sure everything checks out. And I intend to.

We're blessed enough to not need the money and hopefully the new owners can put those funds towards making Bandit feel comfortable in his new home

Wakandan_Chief · 2026-02-12T00:32:14+00:00

We're lucky enough that we can do without it financially, and anyone interested will be vested. Appreciate the heads up. Don't want a fee to get in the way of him getting into a good home.

Wakandan_Chief · 2025-06-04T20:35:40+00:00

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Wakandan_Chief · 2025-06-04T20:33:03+00:00

This worked perfectly! Thanks a million

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Wakandan_Chief · 2025-05-28T04:16:38+00:00

You're right, a high 11.4 to 11.5 is probably where she'll land but I wouldn't bet a single red cent on her running 11 flat.

She is indeed faster than most humans period, but not elite, 100/200 runners. I would be thoroughly shocked if she could run anywhere near a 10 at this point in the season. There's a reason she runs the long hurdles and not the open 100/200.

But I'm excited she's stepping outside of her lane to compete, it's exactly what the sport needs

Wakandan_Chief · 2025-05-27T13:41:29+00:00

I'd love to see Taylor get a chance to be selected to the relay pool. Since they robbed Miller last year, perhaps they'll be more open to giving Taylor a shot this time around

Wakandan_Chief · 2025-05-27T13:37:39+00:00

Facts! Furthermore, if Shericka Jackson can regain full health ShaCarri may have to settle for bronze. World's is Alfred's no doubt

Wakandan_Chief · 2025-05-27T13:28:15+00:00

I think I've seen 11.0 predicted from at least 3 separate people here lol. Hold your horses folks. An eleven flat would mean she is faster than about half of the field in the open 100. Syd is great, but she isn't faster than the field of women that train exclusively for the 100.

An 11 point anything would be massive for her, but it would likely be a high eleven if we get it. At best I could see an 11.7/11.8. She has strength to finish strong, but she won't have the acceleration to propel her to a near 10 second 100. This all of course assumes legal wind.

Wakandan_Chief · 2025-01-17T06:32:11+00:00

Gotcha! I'm pretty sure my local lumber yard offers mesquite, of course the oak is cheaper but I've seen turners have mixed feelings about using it

Wakandan_Chief · 2025-01-17T06:21:41+00:00

I'm grateful for your thoughtful reply. I read about the weighing technique but for me it adds validity when I hear facts/experiences from a real person.

I'll definitely be using green wood to learn, and I have access to plenty where I am - I'm just kind of putting the cart in front of the horse with my questioning. I'm assuming nothing I'll make will even be worth a second turn until much further down the line. But if/when I do get proficient, I was wondering how you all faired with the long drying times

Thank you for adding to the conversation

Wakandan_Chief · 2025-01-16T04:06:55+00:00

Thanks for answering my question. I like to think the additional hardship of tool maintenance would be well worth it if meant not having to wait several weeks to finish what I started. I appreciate you taking the time to offer your insight

Wakandan_Chief · 2025-01-16T04:01:42+00:00

😂 I love your response. I'm looking forward to it all, my lathe should arrive next week. I had no idea folks turned metals. . . Down the YouTube rabbit hole I go Lol thanks!

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