I think 99% of the people that watch this video share your view on Matt's feat, or understand what true sportsmanship is. The people that spout negative comments about somebody doing something that in most people's eyes they shouldn't be able to just don't have any idea. That's why in my description I mention that I'll delete negative comments. This video has been very inspirational to a lot of folks and it will continue to be. I appreciate your positive comment.

@danielagoll1255

6 жыл бұрын

islandsi rghvyC

@Domingjm2

6 жыл бұрын

3000 likes vs 44 dislikes = 98.5%. So yep, you're right on!

@jxmes4592

6 жыл бұрын

Jan J. I

@Toaster808

6 жыл бұрын

I have it set up to where all comments get held and I have to approve them. I did it that way because there are some extremely hateful people out there that leave very very nasty comments. So instead of giving them a platform to spew their hate, I hold all comments and approve pretty much everything. Even the stuff that's sort of critical of Matt's accomplishments. It's the super negative stuff that won't see the light of day. Which is why I said to not even bother, but those disgusting and hateful people can't be bothered to read that and just have at it anyway.

@imherzenspandauer6468

6 жыл бұрын

Dont get me wrong guys but seriously how did he pass the qualifier? I mean there are hundreds or thousands agegrouper all around the world in every agegroup who want to compete on Hawaii. With around 17 hours he would have never qualified. Pls tell me why he was alloewed to compete bc I dont know his story....

You ain’t out there to impress anyone, you impressed the fuck outta me!

@JobWClips

4 жыл бұрын

Why dont any comments here have comments

insane, with his weight doing all that. Just insane.

@bizdoct

3 жыл бұрын

Yep. He crazy

Wow. I'm in a loss for words. He should be a TED Talker. Hands down to this man! 👏👍

@Toaster808

4 жыл бұрын

He actually DOES do motivational speaking tours now.

Screw the 3 minutes. 99% of the population could never finish a Ironman at all

@JoshNulty

5 жыл бұрын

Ben Kibby how do you know these percentages

Legit teared up, this guy is absolutely amazing! My goal is now to do the Kona Ironman.

I've been doing Triathlons for 6 years and not one of them has been an Ironman distance. This made my bottom lip quiver, because you, my friend, a f***ing legend!

@Dom-nn1kg

6 жыл бұрын

Leighton McLeod +

that's not a loser

@KingDavinci07

4 жыл бұрын

fons _dcks that’s a fucking HERO!!

@dreyko166

4 жыл бұрын

fons _dcks it’s a show for horizontally challenged participants losing pounds

@tomatensohn9032

4 жыл бұрын

Obvious it is

@moritzbernauer1820

4 жыл бұрын

The name is about the lost weight

@nathanjohn367

4 жыл бұрын

fons _dcks 💯

Absolute upmost respect to this guy

@MrThePhotoshopper

5 жыл бұрын

Its OBJ for future reference it is “utmost”

Gave me tears, you go man!

What a guy.

Im gonna get out of my bed and do something now. This truly makes me want to turn my life around

@craigbee

5 жыл бұрын

Benhamin how’s it going so far?

Anyone who can just finish is an Ironman.

You won man ! 3 minutes is nothing. You done an amazing job

if you finish or try your best you're not a loser

Tears in my eyes, 3mins Cut of time, unbelievable

This made me cry! You are a true inspiration!!!!

@RAdek889

7 жыл бұрын

Dave Rush mee too

@skyprogramming2177

7 жыл бұрын

Same hereee

I’ve completed my first Ironman in 11h11min in 2013 and to do so had to go from 180 pounds to 145 pounds on race day so the race wasn’t a constant suffering. Props to you and your joints to manage to complete this gruelling effort. Really a great accomplishment

I don’t think the best triathlon runners care if he made the cut off time, the fact that he finished the race even after his body basically giving up on him multiple times, he still did it. Which is just the most inspiring and admirable thing to anyone.

Damn, the next day must have been the real pain for him..

@ddebenedictis

5 жыл бұрын

Probably a week of pain. But the feeling of accomplishment lasts a lifetime. 😊

@nzscruffy7171

5 жыл бұрын

Yes. But who cares? No level of pain can ever dampen the feeling of knowing you have no limits, that your will is stronger than anything your body or nature throws against you. Pain pleeease, don't waste your time, you don't work on me.

@yeknom626

5 жыл бұрын

Ali Baba me doing tennis hurts the next day

@theboyscout0156

5 жыл бұрын

You probably don’t do anything the next day

Amazing story ❤️😇🙏🏽

8:40 is a pretty good mile after 25.2

@hidde44

4 жыл бұрын

And all the swimming and running he did, amazing effort!

@nathank817

4 жыл бұрын

John Barrick after 25.2 and a 100 mile bike ride and 2 mile swim. That’s a crazy boost of adrenaline and willpower to run an 8:40

@Jo-hq4zt

4 жыл бұрын

John Barrick bro that’s a great mile look how heavy he is

@stankyleg7094

4 жыл бұрын

I couldn't run an 8:40

@1023Endurance

4 жыл бұрын

8:40 is a good mile any time lol

Wait a sec, he was only off by 3 mins... that’s insane. Great job dude, you’ll def shave off those 3 mins and be an iron man if u do it again.

i cried.

@Dennis4523

4 жыл бұрын

Ndamn'19 ok

@Gigandy1

4 жыл бұрын

Me to, he is an Ironman, and a real Champion

@colin1444

4 жыл бұрын

Ndamn'19 that’s (:

@AB-gz9yb

4 жыл бұрын

Ndamn'19 me 2

Who cares if he isn't an "official finisher" He did the race and killed it :) Well done man.

Made me cry. Amazing respect for you, that was the most inspiring!!

Fucking hell mate, I'm not worthy to shake your hand. But I'd like to.

A full Ironman is literally for the elite fittest of the fit and I’ve only ever done a HALF ironman and I almost gave up on the swimming part... I’m 18 and play for state football and run a half marathon in 1.5hrs. MASSIVE respect to this guy for finishing a FULL Ironman... a true Ironman with an Iron will.👏👍

Who cares that he missed the cut off, it was only by 3 minutes, there where people thiner than him that didn't make it at all. Respect to you sir.

When you look at this guy you know it's time to get your but off of couch and get with the program no how big you, he did a beautiful job 💯💯💯💯.

This is amazing. Way to go Matt Hoover, I am truly inspired!!!

@netanimomo2229

5 жыл бұрын

Its a movie

Imagine all the fish in the water thinking what the fuck is going on

Frigging awesome.... brought me to tears! Well done that man!!!👏👏👏👏👏👏

Why is this in my recommended 10 years later???

This story is incredible I’m 17 and I dream of doing an Ironman when I’m older and this has motivated me to believe there is nothing that can stop me doing one only my own mind

It doesnt matter if you miss by three minutes. YOU DID IRONMAN

Such an inspiration. I used to do IronKid triathlons when I was little and I think I want to go back and do some IronMan’s.

Make a grown man cry... Thanks a lot for this inspiration.

This guy is my hero. Anybody should be proud if doing what Matt did. Hes awesome

I think the marathon alone would make me puke my guts out. What an impressive human being

You are an Ironman in my book

Dude u didn't even having to finish in time seeing u do that final sprint was crazy

I have no more reason anymore....

Fuck yeah Matt. Amazing. I think it’s more amazing that you never gave up even AFTER you missed the cutoff. You never quit!

Mad respect. Absolutely incredible

you never lost friend .you won . you done something that should have been impossible . massive respect to you .

Well done fella, tears in my eyes at the end of the video. I’m an 18st man who completed Ironman Distance Triathlon in Co. Westmeath Ireland in 2012. The support I got was amazing, I was last man to finish 15:12:31. The crowd was spectacular, my family and friends will never forget it.🏊‍♂️🚴🏃

I am only seeing this video now and I must say I haven't been so inspired in a long time! Thank you so much for this, for giving people hope and igniting determination that is sometimes lost when things don't go the way we planned. You brought me to tears and even though I didn't do an ironman I can totally relate. I ran an ultra marathon and also just missed the cut-off but I crossed the finish line when everyone said I will never make it and I'll get injured so I shouldn't even try, especially after going through physio from a knee injury 5 months prior. Sometimes there are things you know you just need to do for yourself and you just gave me so much inspiration. I wish you all the best in life!

MATT you have truly proved the spirit of this race "Its not about when you finish, its about why". Respect from India.

Wow!!! He should be an ambassador for sports and meet kids in school! Very nice video.

Everytime I need motivation I come back to this video. Absolutley incredible

Good friend of mine is big guy but can put swim and outrun the majority of people. We served together and he would fail weigh in but would go out and dust the instructor who just failed him.

As a runner and cyclist I know what it takes to keep pushing you to that finish line. It's not a race with others but a fight with yourself. Truly inspired!! Full Ironman is one of the most difficult challenges in the world!

I’m crying my eyes out and I never cry. Well done buddy.

@jackglossop4859

4 жыл бұрын

Lovely words, Bloody Tampon

He is not a loser

@Toaster808

4 жыл бұрын

He's called the "Biggest Loser" because he was on a game show where the object was for people to go and lose weight to get healthy. The person at the end of the show who had lost the most was given the title of "The Biggest Loser", as in they had lost the most. I'm sure that the title of the show was cleverly selected on purpose because people generally don't consider the term "loser" something positive. Clever marketing on the show producers' part.

@lennypettitt975

4 жыл бұрын

@@Toaster808 okay thank you for the explanation

This is like the best inspirational video I’ve ever seen

This video literally made me cry. I don’t cry easily, but this made me cry cause it brought me back to the first race I had in track my freshman year. I ran a 9:01 mile. I remember running that last lap by myself, but I cried when I crossed the finish line because I finished the race. Now I’m a junior and I believed that I can become a great runner, now I run a 5:38 mile. I hope this inspires you all to work hard and never give up. 🏃

Here is 3 of my feel good stories from last year: i ran my very first 10km race (i ran previous 5km races several years before that), i did it in 1:41:38, 200 metres from the finish line i collapsed from heat, (nothing like what this guy ran thru but it was 28 degrees outside) i got up before the medics showed up, they asked if i was ok, i told them it was just cramps, it really wasnt, i had heat stroke, 2 police officers walked over to me as well to see if i was ok, said the same thing to them, then of the officers asked me if i would like it if he ran with me to the finish line, my words to the officer was, if you can keep up go right ahead, i never looked back to see if he was with me, as i just took off, when i crossed that finish line i just collapsed again, breathing heavily and not sweating eyes closed, they took my external temperature at just under 104 degrees, they rushed me to the medic tent, where they laid me in a stretcher and put bags of ice around me to cool me off, it took them 2.5 hours to get my temperature back to normal, they told me 10 minutes before it was normal, that if its not normal in 10 minutes that they are sending me to the hospital by ambulance, well thankfully i got lucky in the next 10 minutes and didnt need to go and got to go home. about 3 weeks after my 1st 10km race, i ran my 2nd 10km race, this time it wasnt flat like the first one, it was called my citys fastest 10km race, as it was 90% downhill, about 5.5 km into my race running down the road heading into downtown (last hill of the race) i kicked my legs out from underneath me, i face planted in the middle of the street, i looked down at my legs as i was in severe pain, under one of my knee braces i noticed my knee was out of place, there was no one nearby to get for help, i didnt have my phone, and the water station was about 500 metres from me but they couldnt see me, so stupidly i popped my knee back in myself, gave myself a minute stood up, and finished the rest of the 4.5km of the race, i finished this race in 1:20:03 even with a bad knee, beating the hell out of my PB. i never went into emergency room until late that night, i thought i was fine, until i started walking up the stairs, then my knee just gave out and even more severe pain ensued. i got lucky the doctor told me, both doctors and nurses gave me alot of shit, for finishing that race, but my reply was, it was for the kids, as the race was for Kids Cancer Care, and didnt want to fail the kids, but i was lucky didnt tear anything or break anything, just dislocated, was put in a knee brace for the next 2 months. i ran my first 10km race after that injury in september 2 months after it happened, when i crossed the line i was in tears, literally balling my eyes out, as i just finished my 3rd 10km race after a bad injury like that in 39:07 and coming in 12th place out of 900+ runners. i posted this, because he never gave up, and i feel like i never gave up either, never ran an ironman before but i have biked and swam and ran before and know they are all hard

@oguzhansarpkaya9216

6 жыл бұрын

Chris Reddy you impressed me so hard. I have been training for my first triathlon and sometimes i really feel bad and am thinking quit. But people like you always beeing reminder to me that i am in the right way. Thank you

I couldnt even do the running part. Swimming and cycling okay.. But i would never be able to run that distance, even without the swimming or cycling part! I got so much respect for this guy.. What he has done is insane

@Pordon_Jeterson

5 жыл бұрын

You could do it bro

@Toaster808

5 жыл бұрын

You don't just wake up one morning and go knock out 140.6 miles of triathlon torture. Matt and all the ironman competitors started just like you at some point. Every journey, no matter how long, starts with a first step. If you're willing to put in the work, there's nothing you can't do. Even you can do one of these. Baby steps. If you really want a tear jerker, and an awesome story of what people can do if they put their mind to it, search for Rick and Dick Hoyt on youtube.

almost made me cry man

It takes a lot of will power to finish a marathon, let alone a triathlon . It is really inspiring to see this brave man completing it despite the odds against him.

This man is such a huge inspiration - I teared up watching this! Incredible man

Nothing! I repeat - Nothing can be more inspirational and motivational!

i don’t cry easily, but i was bawling i’m a cross country runner, and i’ve always been one of the slowest people on the team, but i’ve never quit. this gives me so much motivation, and helps me realize that no matter how many times i want to quit, i will always improve if i work hard.

That is soooooo awesome!!! I watched them 2 on the biggest loser and its not even about the weight but Im just so happy they are healthier and so happy now! And to also find love in the process!!! What a blessing! What a great man! I love his wife too!!! 😁👍🏼💗 God bless you both!!! Awesome Job Matt!

Why the fuck have 66 people given this amazing dude thumbs down? They Must be Jealous, I am an Ultra runner and have done some Big events, Matt you Inspired me Thank You x

I always come back to this video at least 5 times a year and it brings a tear to my eye every time!!

Real man right here made me tear up never give up

Thx KZread, for this video after 10 years♥️

"look at this fish"😂 1:51

Man this was the most inspirational, motivational thing I’ve ever seen. I never felt so inspired before. I’m so proud of this dude, he proved people wrong that he could finish it! Man I FREAKEN love this man. GOD. BLESS. HIM.!!! PLZ!

this is something that we all need to see .... it is definitely an inspiration for everyone , not only for the ones who are dreaming of it and can't afford for several reason ... but for ALL of us .... no matter what .... I think this video should be shown at school , to inspire kid ... not to quit ... to teach people , all that counts is your determination, to do something good, against all odds ! And if you are asking me ... this is what's all about it in life ... besides everyone laughing at you, trying to tell you that cannot be done .... I wish there were more guys like Matt, Earth would be a much better place to be ! As said ... he truly inspires me ! THANKS MATT !

I have tears in my eyes

"its not about how much you weigh. Its not about you`ve done in your past. Its about what you are doing". amazing, Big lesson today.

@JokerScribe

9 жыл бұрын

Carlos Eduardo Cecy Over the course of a marathon or triathlon bigger runners have it harder, more pressure on joints bigger energy requirements. Being overweight or obese is even worse, it is like carrying suit made of sand while your running. So bigger people are always at a disadvantage, but if there is the fight in the dog then the bigger dog can finish too. Well, this is why we never see very large people winning marathons, they are always skinny, no exceptions.

@Effectivebasketball

7 жыл бұрын

In his case it not result but process mostly. The ultimate goal is just do it regardless of your body shape.

Hi Matt, my deepest respect for you. it´s people like you that get of the couch and prove that everyone can go beyond their limits. You are an inspiration!

Respect ....

Matt represents what the race is: dream and never give up. You have my respect, Matt!

It breaks my heart that he missed the cut by 3m

Wow. Inspiration is flooding me... I am an overweight 16 yo lying on my bed , red bull by my side. Wasting my life. It's about time I do sometimes

@kaabespinoza3245

5 жыл бұрын

I believe you can do it. If he can and 500 pound people can. YOU CAN. Try your best. I believe in you.

@iimoonlights3155

5 жыл бұрын

you got this, i believe in you!

@tomgarner5965

5 жыл бұрын

How's it going mate!

@doublea9482

5 жыл бұрын

Ώɱεפ̫ƛ it’s been 4 months how’s it been going for you?

@ShaoVideoProduction

5 жыл бұрын

Well, did you?

He might of not changed the world but he changed his world this man is famous to me

Huge respect for a tremendous effort. Real tenacity to keep on going when it must have been so tempting to stop. A fantastic achievement - well done Here's just something to think about for anyone considering similar from someone who's worked with athletes and knows a little bit about how their minds work (or don't work!). This was a tremendous achievement but was also a large risk for a person who had been through rough times and might have been damaged mentally had they not completed the event. With all due respect to a man who finished the event (excellent!) but he wasn't adequately prepared to get anywhere near his potential. This was a huge long shot that maybe 99 times out of 100 wouldn't have worked out. Now it did and I am so thrilled for him but please follow the example of his tenacity and not his approach to the event. Set your goals and then do the groundwork first. The journey will be every bit as fulfilling and your event just as satisfying. Entering these kinds of events in his kind of shape is a big risk and an unnecessary one since the race will happen every year. Take your time then show the World what you can really do - Good Luck!

Man what I beast that last bit gives you chills!

personally, I don't know how they bike that long. I was biking for around 2 1/2 hours on a really hot day. I walked into some bar for water and almost collapsed.

This is the most inspiring video ever to even think that someone could leave a hate comment amazes me, so unfortunate that he didn’t finish Your a hero

Am I the only one crying watching, even after so many years?

@lukasjaros4143

3 жыл бұрын

No, I just watched it for the first time, and I am crying... I am just 10 days before my first Half distance triathlon and I got a similar story like Matt.. super inspirational and emotinal for me...

@antoniovalterno1253

3 жыл бұрын

i’ve been watching this video every day for 9 years

This is by far more impressive than the first one who crossed the finish line.

A 8:40 after all he did is amazing. I don’t think I could’ve beat that. Congrats man

Just completed my first full Ironman in Frankfurt. This video was a great source of motivation for me to keep going. Whenever I doubted myself, I though about Matt. I pushed myself beyond mental and physical limits to finish. Thanks Matt for the motivation!! Hope you went back and finished an Ironman.

This is really making me cry. SO FUCKING WELL DONE MAN. Respect.

This video is inspirational to me every time I watch. success and achievement come from hard work

Respect man. "it's not about how much you weigh, or what you've done in the past, it's abut what you're doing". Printing that and posting it on my wall.

Inspirational, man you deserve all our respect, finisher or not, just doing it and pushing yourself hard is already a victory! I need to inspire myself from people like you in order to achieve my own triathlon quest...🙏🏾💪🏾

Epic epic epic. That man has guts and it changed his life. Not only did he make it, he inspires others to do the same. 👍👍👍

I think the hero’s of the day are not the super fit fast peeps. You expect them to do well. The true hero’s of the day are Matt and all like him who overcome huge odds against them, pay a huge price, and get it done. In the process they change themselves and influence those around them in a positive way. If Matt can do it, so can we! Yay Matt! Your my hero of the day. Maybe week. Ok, of the month!

He isn't the biggest loser, he was the biggest winner out of this story

A winner is just a loser who NEVER GIVES UP!!!

@yvankaramazov77

7 жыл бұрын

Ste Wallis Liberal bullshit. The willpower doesn't make everything.

@ashleygaden1526

5 жыл бұрын

+yvankaramazov77 mate of course it does somebody can be bigger stronger and genetically gifted by as long as you never give up never suurend then youve won your battle! youre mistaking the taken part that counts which liberals preach.

@ashleygaden1526

5 жыл бұрын

+Ashley Gaden surrender

WTF, this gave me chills.

Bro major props to this dude i was eating KFC whilst watching this😂

So so so inspirational. So much respect I have for this guy. Amazing.

You're an inspiration my man! You started the race with courage and motivation. You proved that that's all one needs to accomplish its goals in life. Well done and thank you!