Who is Rudolph Ingram? Everything You Need to Know

Quick Facts

Nick Name: Blaze

Age: 13 Years, 13 Year Old Males

Athletes American Male

U.S. State: Florida

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Rise to Fame

Before Rudolph Ingram became a star on the internet, he was just a regular 7-year-old boy who attended Cahoon Elementary School and loved practicing sports. However, in February 2019, his videos went viral over the internet and he became a famous figure overnight. In a video that has since gone viral, Rudolph was seen participating in a 100-meter run and clocking in at 13.48 seconds, which is only a few seconds short of many professional runners. With this race, he earned the nickname, ‘Blaze the Great,’ and was also referred to as the ‘next Usain Bolt’ of the world. He not only won that race but also set a record for his age group in the United States. His father, who also works as his trainer, has been coaching Rudolph since he was a child and has constantly motivated him to push harder. As a result of his father’s determination and Rudolph’s natural talent, he previously won the 100-meter race and came second in the 200 meters competition at the Amateur Athletic Union championships. His success was featured in the Washington Post, The Chicago Tribune, and the New York Times.

Rudolph is also an accomplished footballer and a member of the Tampa Ravens Football Organization. He regularly practices with the team and has scored many touchdowns in their playoff matches. In a match against Sarasota Packers, Rudolph’s 80-yard touchdown in the last 15 seconds helped the team win the match. He was also awarded the Most Valuable Player award at the end of the season. When asked why he plays both track and football, Rudolph mentioned that each sport serves as a training ground for the other. While track increases his speed, body control, and running form; football allows him remain active for track and practice running and speed. His football coach Jimmy Watson said that he continues to be impressed with Rudolph’s abilities every day.

Rudolph’s sporting fame has seemed to rub off on his Instagram account as well, and he is considered a social media influencer now. His videos on Instagram attracted the attention of LeBron James, Tampa Bay Buccanners, and Mike Evans, among other celebrities. A recent video of him playing with NFL heroes Matt Jones, Tarik Cohen, and De’Anthony Thomas was posted in which Rudolph successfully tackled his celebrity opponents several times. After watching the video, Evans predicated that he sees Rudolph ‘cutting it up there’ along with other established stars. On the other hand, LeBron James called his switching and defending skills ‘impressive’. Rudolph currently boasts of a follower count of over 400,000 on Instagram where he regularly posts videos of his training sessions as well as images of his younger brother. In an ode to his nickname ‘Blaze’, Rudolph wears Nike trainer shoes that have an embedded logo of a flame of fire. As he is still very young, his father manages his Instagram account.

Off the field, he continues to be trained by his father, who works professionally as a sports coach and trainer. Rudolph Ingram Sr. has given many interviews about his son, stating that he supervises his workouts and runs and predicts a glorious future for him in the coming years. His dream is to see his son playing for the Florida Gators, whereas Ingram Jr. dreams of joining the NFL and already has his highlight reel ready. He also hopes to participate in the Olympics, bring glory to his country, and make his parents proud.

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Family & Personal Life

Rudolph Ingram was born on August 13, 2011 in Florida, United States of America. His father is a personal trainer and sports coach who currently runs his own company, On Key Performance Training LLC. He has helped his son develop a successful workout regime and practice sports. Rudolph has a younger brother who is often seen practicing with him.

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