Meet Rudolph Ingram, the American sprinting sensation nicknamed “Blaze” who became an internet phenomenon after running 100 metres in 13.48 seconds at age 7

Rudolph Ingram Jr. was only seven years old when his speed on the track began attracting widespread attention.

In February 2019, the Tampa, Florida, youngster ran the 100 metres in 13.48 seconds. The Washington Post reported that the performance would be a U.S. record for his age group at the time. Videos of the young sprinter were circulating online, and he was being called the “next Usain Bolt.”