In a display of breathtaking speed, Yira Sor has been hailed as one of the fastest players in Europe by Belgian club KRC Genk, showcasing his exceptional talent on the pitch.
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Head of Health and Performance at Genk, Devon Maes, was left astounded when he witnessed Sor’s remarkable sprint during the latter stages of a recent match against KAA Gent. Sor not only scored a crucial third goal, but he also reached a top speed of 39 km/h, although optical tracking measured his sprint at 37.7 km/h.
Maes expressed his admiration for Sor’s sprinting ability.
“We knew Yira was very fast, but this was exceptional. The sprint also caught our attention immediately. Yira was fortunate that he could run very straight and didn’t encounter anyone to hinder him,” he relayed to Sporza.
According to Maes, Sor’s extraordinary speed can be attributed to his physical build.
“He has the perfect muscle composition to reach top speeds, with very strong and elastic tendons,” Maes explained. “In the past, there wasn’t really any training for that. But now, even youth academies specifically focus on it. They’re working on running technique, among other things. Although you can only achieve speeds like Sor’s if nature is kind to you.”
Given Sor’s impressive speed, speculation has arisen about the possibility of him competing in a 100-meter dash. However, Maes quickly dismissed the idea.
“Are we going to let Yira run the 100 meters soon? (laughs) The demands of football are already high enough, so we’re not going to subject him to that,” he said.
