Sam Blaskowski - D3 speedster -- 9.89!

[The Hock]

Jeez the guy's built like a running back. So he's the first white man to break the 9.90 barrier.

One good thing is that he just didn't come out of nowhere. He's been working at it and making some noise for a few years now.

He's worked hard for this moment in the sun.

 

[Jimmy Chitwood]

I was a huge John Teeters Fan. He gave up sprinting far too soon. Sam Blaskowski reminds me of Teeters. They are both powerhouse sprinters that just explode out of the blocks. Very fun to watch. So happy for Sam B. and I hope he tears it up this summer!

i have spoken with Teeters at length about his early retirement from sprinting, and (not to put words in his mouth) i am confident in saying he left the sport because of the rampant, unchecked use of peds by the WGAs. he ran clean, but history has shown that many of the sprinters he was up against were using “supplements” that were outside the legal bounds of competition.

 

[Freethinker]

This is incredible and came as a total surprise to me!!

So Sam never even went sub 10 and then blows everyone away going sub 9.9! Nuts. I want to say this came totally out of nowhere, but I’m sure the young man works incredibly hard. Either way, I am pleasantly shocked.

 

[LucasBryant]

Just saw this video a few minutes ago. Shocked. It's stunning. Never in my lifetime did I think a man of European descent would run a 9.89. It's just amazing. But it's not just the speed. It's a physical barrier that's been broken and I think, most importantly, it's a psychological breakthrough. The next generation of young White sprinters now knows it's possible. Christophe Lemaitre(9.92) wasn't just a one off.

I always appreciate your opinions, perspective, and insights! You're so right about the next generations!

We disagree on one point within your reply. I expect and have always expected whites to do everything better than all other people groups.

Whether it be of a physical or intellectual nature, whites are capable of accomplishing anything at a level above all others...no doubt we agree on this.

 

[LucasBryant]

i have spoken with Teeters at length about his early retirement from sprinting, and (not to put words in his mouth) i am confident in saying he left the sport because of the rampant, unchecked use of peds by the WGAs. he ran clean, but history has shown that many of the sprinters he was up against were using “supplements” that were outside the legal bounds of competition.

You're absolutely, correct. I have a close friend that officiating in the big ten for many years. He had a conversation with JT and his paraphrase of JT's comments were almost word for word the same as yours.

 

[NWsoccerfan]

While I didn't think Blaskowski would be the first to do it, I could see the trends developing over the past few years and knew at some point 9.9 would fall. Remember guys Lachlan Kennedy may very well go under 9.9 this year too. I'm excited to see what Blaskowski can do over the rest of the year. Is a 9.7 possible at some point for him?

 

[White Lightning]

While I didn't think Blaskowski would be the first to do it, I could see the trends developing over the past few years and knew at some point 9.9 would fall. Remember guys Lachlan Kennedy may very well go under 9.9 this year too. I'm excited to see what Blaskowski can do over the rest of the year. Is a 9.7 possible at some point for him?

I think if he can improve his start a little more he can go faster. Blaskowski only has a p.b. of 6.60 in the 60 meters. Good but far from
great. Being a shorter guy he should be able to get down to around a 6.55 or lower which would help his 100 meters. HIs spped endurance is very good as he as a 20.33 p.b. in the 200 meters. So if I was his coaching I would work on his start & drive phase more. Aside from that there is not much I can see that needs fixing. He is a phenomenal talent!

 

[jacknyc]

Sam Blaskowski at the top of the American Men's 100m.