University of Georgia Athletics
Matthew Boling Named National, SEC Athlete Of The Week
January 17, 2023 | Track & Field
ATHENS, Ga. --- Georgia senior Matthew Boling has been named the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) National Men's Athlete of the Week as well as the Southeastern Conference Men's Co-Runner of the Week, according to separate announcements Tuesday.
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Boling, a native of Houston, Texas, ran his first career 300-meter dash and won with a facility record time of 32.40.  This ranks No. 2 in school history behind the late great Torrin Lawrence, who set a then all-time collegiate best of 32.32 in 2010.  Boling's finish makes him the No. 3 all-time collegiate performer with the No. 4 all-time collegiate performance and it is No. 1 in the world in 2023.
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This marks the second year in a row Boling has garnered National Athlete of the Week honors in January.  His accolade last year was the first for a Bulldog male since Kendal Williams garnered the honor on Feb. 21, 2017.
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Up Next: Members of the Bulldogs travel to Albuquerque, N.M., later this week for the Dr. MLK Jr. Collegiate Invitational on Saturday.  Albuquerque is also the site of this year's NCAA Indoor Championships.
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