Contest poll: Did this 405 pound man run the 100m dash under 22 sec.?
 

A local sports radio station had a contest. One of the interns at the radio station is a 405 pound man.

They are hooking the intern up with some nice suits and a diet/exercise plan at a local health club, but in return he agreed to be a prt of a radio contest today.

Basically, the running bet was this: In international news, there was a 95-year old Japanese man who ran the 100m dash in 22 seconds, a record for a man his age. Could this 405-pound individual run the 100m dash under 22 seconds?

The run took place below the station's headquarters on the sidewalk outside the local train/tram station (MARTA).

So, did he beat the time, or no?

Re: Contest poll: Did this 405 pound man run the 100m dash under 22 se
 

Well, is he a fit fat man or just a fat fat man (complete blob)? I highly doubt that the latter could even finish a 100m dash.

Re: Contest poll: Did this 405 pound man run the 100m dash under 22 se
 

He is 24, just out of college, was 250 in high school, he has let himself go at McDonald's.

When a picture is uploaded on the site, I will post his picture.

Re: Contest poll: Did this 405 pound man run the 100m dash under 22 se
 

I doubt it. I remember back in highschool ~300 pound football player was barely able to run the 40 meter dash in 12 seconds. Add 100 pounds and 60 meters and 22 seconds seems like an impossibility.

Re: Contest poll: Did this 405 pound man run the 100m dash under 22 se
 

I think he can do it. 100M is short enough its all anarobic, and since hes young, I think he can get it done. (assuming he doesnt fall, heh)

Re: Contest poll: Did this 405 pound man run the 100m dash under 22 se
 

Case,

12 seconds?? 40 meters?? Are you sure you have that right?? I think I could bear crawl and clock a 40 time better than 12 seconds.

Re: Contest poll: Did this 405 pound man run the 100m dash under 22 sec.?
 

I voted no but I think it is close and I am intrigued. I looked at whether I could do it carrying another guy my weight piggyback. Im not sure.

Re: Contest poll: Did this 405 pound man run the 100m dash under 22 se
 

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I think he can do it. 100M is short enough its all anarobic, and since hes young, I think he can get it done. (assuming he doesnt fall, heh)

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the mental image i have of this fall is quite humorous.
nice avatar btw. it almost looks familiar...

Re: Contest poll: Did this 405 pound man run the 100m dash under 22 sec.?
 

I think he probably did it but I bet he didn't have much time to spare.

Re: Contest poll: Did this 405 pound man run the 100m dash under 22 sec.?
 

I voted yes, but he'll be sucking serious wind at the end.