http://distractify.com/geek/trivial-facts/12-astonishing-facts-that-will-warp-your-perception-of-timeforever/

The human brain always lives in the past. Averaging 80 milliseconds after an event has happened.

In sport, athletes prove their brain allows them to see/react to events closer to real time, almost perceiving things in slow motion, given their higher perception rate, which puts them at the cutting edge of physical activities.

A mix of training and natural perception talent.