Leo ran it right. Positioned himself well then timed his kick correctly. And didn’t fade, his kick was solid. Birnbaum just has leg speed at a different level.

@ItsCyclonic

11 ай бұрын

True, but he potentially could have won if he didn’t look back and down so much.

@jazandriz

11 ай бұрын

I think he would have been better off taking it from the front. Birnbaum was counting on a tactical race where he could outkick them and he got it.

@Mike-cs9jr

11 ай бұрын

​@@isitrachelorj3953yes, yes, yes, and yes!

@joshualee1595

11 ай бұрын

Leo definitely looked more tense and less smooth than birnbaum in the final 80m.

@rodjohnson2632

11 ай бұрын

i think Birnbaum's longer stride was the decider more than leg turnover. Leo's leg turnover was faster than Birnbaum's in the early part of the home stretch, and matched Birnbaum's the last few strides.

That tanline on Gorze’s wrist tells me all I need to know about why he has the 10K record

@ed_gaa6289

11 ай бұрын

He’s number 3 all time, doesn’t have the record

@davidanderson6817

11 ай бұрын

Yeah but still, you could see that tan line from across a football field😭💀

@eric_scully49

11 ай бұрын

haha that tan line was blinding lol. Shows the work he puts in

Honestly such an incredible race. I've never been so much on the edge of my seat. Congratulations to all the runners and to Simeon for his incredible performance.

@deadinaclick2406

3 ай бұрын

Edge

That 'shh' gesture at the end of the race was what Cole Hocker did as he won the Olympic trials two years ago, passing up Matthew Centrowitz in the final stretch. It was a symbolic gesture to shush the online skeptics. Simeon Birnbaum was imitating Cole Hocker.

@taylormeeks4948

11 ай бұрын

Pretty cool celly but I didn’t know there was any skeptics on him because he was the favorite to win I thought

@hueyissanta9205

11 ай бұрын

or he just shushed them

@maxwang2562

11 ай бұрын

Except cole hocker shushed the sky, as a way of pointing it to the internet. Birnbaum shushed leo, directly to his opponent.

@andrewpulsipher2062

11 ай бұрын

This seemed directed at Leo, he did it to his side. No one has been skeptical of Simeon and I don't believe the Young's have either.

@apullo7576

11 ай бұрын

I think he definitely shushed Leo, and Leo reacted to it too with his hands up... not sure why he shushed him like that tho

“The kid I was talking about with the thighs” 😂

@flips220

11 ай бұрын

The way this announcer's been talking about all the boys makes me think they shouldn't let him near any of these kids. Especially Birnbaum.

@andrewyankowsky7832

11 ай бұрын

I was looking for this comment 😂 i was dying

@jameschaves5723

11 ай бұрын

So inappropriate!! Someone pull him aside!!

@RocketSauce666

11 ай бұрын

Came to comments for this. In addition to admiring the thighs, he's announcing this race like it's the Kentucky Derby... settle down man. Words like "wow" and "amazing" can communicate better than screaming into the microphone.

@BurntBac0n

11 ай бұрын

​@@RocketSauce666me when the commentator starts getting excited 🤬🤬🤬😡😡

Yo I think the announcer might kinda like Simeon Birnbaum

Unfortunate the weather turned out bad but it was still amazing to watch. Edge of my seat, I don’t know how Simeon beat Leo, it looked like Leo was actually full sprinting a 100 at the end. It honestly played out in Simeons favor bc of the conditions causing the race to be slower till the end. He definitely has the best high school distance kick in the game.

@DylpiqkleSTier

11 ай бұрын

Wdym the weather was perfect!!! I loved sitting in the seats and having to stand up and move every 3 minutes because of a torrential downpour that randomly started

@dennissvitak148

11 ай бұрын

If Leo had that much left in the tank, he should have started his kick sooner. My old track coach used to yell at me for that.

@Tr1Dylan

11 ай бұрын

@@dennissvitak148Not that easy to say. It was raining, possibly changing some plans. Also he did already start it early, at 250 left. Simeon is just a beast

Wow Simeon is on such a streak. I’m honestly surprised he won he raced soo much this year

@mcwiffin7618

11 ай бұрын

Broo spoiler💀

@kenwabb

11 ай бұрын

fr why is this the top comment

@alexjackson1614

11 ай бұрын

@@mcwiffin7618 dont check the comments b4 u watch bruh

@mcwiffin7618

11 ай бұрын

@@alexjackson1614 it was top comment

@alexjackson1614

11 ай бұрын

@@mcwiffin7618 oh. I see what you mean

Phenomenal race... The verdict is in: Leo did everything right and crushed everyone except Simeon. He beat two double sub 4 HS milers in Hansen and Burns. Difference is that while Leo does have a national champion level kick, Simeon's kick is World Class. He has potential to develop into a 1500m World/Olympic medalist. Leo has 3:39 1500m speed and Simeon has 3:37 speed, all time great in US. Nevertheless, do not be surprised if Leo becomes the better Cross Country Runner at 10K distance. Lex will be in the mix for Cross Country as well.

@Hunkonly6678

13 күн бұрын

This race was boring we all expected better though like I wanted to see a couple of sub 4s but hopefully this year it’s better

Congratulations to the announcer for giving birth to a new baby cow.

@michaelmcdow2506

11 ай бұрын

Lmao 😂😂

@user-mg2oq1od2t

11 ай бұрын

Someone tell this guy to take a class on announcing. The ridiculous superlatives. OMG, and the Prefontaine comment showed his complete ignorance of T&F history. Pre was ALWAYS a frint runner. Birnbaum would never be described that way. And his surprise at the pace was foolish. Enough with the adjectives. Less is more moron.

@jameschaves5723

11 ай бұрын

This announcer was so bloody inappropriate

Birnbaum is quite literally in another universe rn

Best T&F HS race of the year!!!❤ Birnbaum, Burns, Hansen, Gorze, Youngs

Unbelievable race. I thought Leo had it. I wanted to see Simeon go down so bad after this win streak 😭. Also shout-out to Rocky, he’s super cool in person and a great runner.

Jesus. Birnbaum has the race strategy of a seasoned Olympian.

Simeon Birnbaum is just incredible. This young man is scary good! Just a few days ago he ran 3:37 which is equivalent to a 3:54 mile. That would make him the third best western high school level miler not from east africa behind Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Alen Webb, and the best western 1500m runner ever after Jakob and Hobbs Kessler . Although Jakob ran his times as a 17 year old not an 18 year old. But the great thing is these young American distance runners has more depth than ever before which makes for a wonderfully bright future. Also this year unlike other years these kids all raced each other and no one avoided anyone. This has to be the greatest year ever in terms of depth of talent in the history of high school distance running.

Even won without his signature sunglasses 😎🙂🏃‍♂️👍 !

@chicoman-yq3rp

11 ай бұрын

Well, it was cloudy so he could see fine.

I can't believe my glorious kings Lex and Leo lost to Simeon

@ChamberlainEli

11 ай бұрын

The glazing is crazy

@biguzivert

11 ай бұрын

Just “too good for high school races”

@mikephalen3162

11 ай бұрын

I guess Newbury Park couldn't nab every great runner.

@smokey5708

11 ай бұрын

What Leo beat him in the 1500 lol

@mr.t1417

11 ай бұрын

@@smokey5708 Buddy this race just proved the fraud brothers should've dropped their egos and focused on being the best high school runners in these races rather than hiding away from the deepest high school distance track field ever to go run "pro meets".

I was like "There is no way this Simeon guy can go from last place and win this race when he has waited so long to make his move." I guess I did not understand Simeon. Wow. This guy is serious as a heart attack. And to win against such great runners that way. Gotta give props.

Many super runners. Leo and Lex will have another day. These two will do great things. And always come back.

Lived up to the hype

Simeon Birnbaum’s running style reminds me of Sam Worley of Texas a few years back. Long strides, relaxed posture all the while posting amazing times. Congratulations to all the runners. Not sure why Birnbaum had to showboat at the finish. He should let his talent prove his dominance.

Wow. Congrats to all, and especially Simeon.

After running 3:37 he does this. Simeon is next level. 👑

Let's go Birnbaum. I'd love to see this kid go international.🙏💪

Tyrone for a white name is crazzy 😂😂😂😂

9:20 Simeon looks like Cooper Teare with that arm swing

Love these kids

Can we get a commentator check on bro saying a HS’s thighs are incredible???

This was unreal to see live, great race.

i’ve had the pleasure of meeting both Rocky and Hunter, and they both are still giving it their all in Wake Forest, which is so cool in my opinion

Beat race I’ve ever witnessed

I thought Leo had it with 100 to go but birnbaum is just in another league

Exciting race👏👏👏❗️

In running form Birnbaum reminds me more of Cooper Teare. In style, he also seems more strategic than Prefontaine, who liked to run from the front. Great runner in any case.

It would have been fun to see the Birnmaum of this year versus the Colin Sahlman of last year.

@Hunkonly6678

11 ай бұрын

Who do you think would win ?

@eduardoestrada8224

11 ай бұрын

Honestly I feel like Colin

@taylormeeks4948

11 ай бұрын

@@Hunkonly6678sahlman probably cause he ran 3:56

@user-sx3zz2ef2g

11 ай бұрын

@@taylormeeks4948 nope birnbaum is already faster than freshman college runner colin. He ran 3:37 for the 1500 2 days ago. Colin's PR in the 1500 is 3:38.

@davidzuk4894

11 ай бұрын

@@taylormeeks4948 Birnbaum ran 3:37.9 1500 yesterday which converts to 3:55. I have yet to see anyone out kick Birnbaum. Birnbaum takes Colin down. He is one strong kid

That “shhh” was too cold 😮‍💨

Birnbaum is incredible but he is being over raced. Time to let his body mend.

Birnbaum was looking tired and when he came off the turn in second I thought he might not have it but he found what he needed and won, which is why after the festival of miles I commented Birnbaum was the only one who really impressed me and he showed again with this race he that something extra you need not many have it.

I got to watch this in person!! This along with Mia’s 200 were so fun to see

@DylpiqkleSTier

11 ай бұрын

Same man

Heroes and Villains!!

Lex Young is the one who broke Connor Burns record in the 5K, not Leo, i know you probably just mis-spoke

hunter jones thighs 🔥🔥

Simeon ran most of that race on the outside. Hes impressively strong no matter the circumstances. If he positioned himself better and expended less energy he would have shredded the pack

Awesome race. We really need to give hunter a round of applause for going for it at the beginning

@terraflow__bryanburdo4547

11 ай бұрын

The announcer was applauding his miraculous thighs.

The most important race of the championship and they forgot to put the times up at the end!

@AidenKoroush32

11 ай бұрын

Simeon ran a 4:02

Birnbaum reminiscent of a young Lasse Viren both in terms of physical appearance and strategic approach. Strategy and kick are deceptive, however, in that someone who is physically superior can generally win off a variety of strategies, and muster a better kick even with less "leg speed." I put leg speed in parenthesis b/c the term is often a misnomer when applied to a kick, where it is as much about how much you have left in your tank as it is about top-end sprint speed.

Birnbaum’s racing eliteness is really growing on me

This commentary is on another level during the last 200m 😂😎

I did not expect that in 2023 I would be watching Nardwuar commentating on an American high school track race on KZread and absolutely loving it, but here we are

I love this announcer, he makes it feel so intense and engaging 👏🏿👏🏿 Props Nike

Caster said at the end Birmbaum reminds him of Prefontain.. wasn’t pre a tape to tape machine not a sit and kicker??

Insane 🔥 🔥 🔥

Time wasn't amazing, but an incredible race

I didn't think Birnbaum was going to win this race given that he had just won another race a few days ago. This kid will be a threat in any competition.

I have to be in a region with 2 of these kids next year 😭

I think Simeon is taking notes from Jakob Ingebrigtsen on how to win on strategy alone. Dropping to the back of the pack and then making little bursts up to stay right on the edge of contention should the pace quicken without pushing the pace and then unleashing a brutal kick people can't hang with to seal the deal.

Simeon Birnbaum should be invited to so-called dream or Prefontaine mile that is always in Eugene at the end of the year. They usually invite one high school runner. That is where Alan Webb broke the American record. The race is later in the summer this year, but Jakob and all the best will be there so it will be crazy fast. If Birnbaum is invited to that race this year Alan Webb's mile record may go down 😊

insane finish, big ups to birnbaum and also young

All the kids in this race are basically pros at this point

commentator glazing hard

wow that kick

I was surprised Simeon was not wearing his glasses although great race 👏

@delargealex

11 ай бұрын

No glasses in rain brother

@crosscountry7587

11 ай бұрын

@@delargealex lol I feel like he wears them in every race lol

When Birnbaum saw Cole Hocker at the line he dicided to put up the finger just like Cole did last year when he won the trials. Funny to see that

I think that was kinda dick-ish for burnbaum to do the Shhh remark at the end. Other kids are DQ’d for same unsportsmanlike remarks or gestures.

@DylpiqkleSTier

11 ай бұрын

They thought about dqing him and he said he wouldn’t car e

@jackschluckbier7051

11 ай бұрын

@@DylpiqkleSTier there’s a lot of universities that do care and want to see their recruits behave in a respectful manner that’s conducive to their University’s values. This does not have a good look.

5:20 - 5:28 Simeon and Connor are in perfect sync 😂👌

Birbaum had a huge fan in this announcer

The cream of the crop of boy's HS mid distance runners, and the stands are empty. Sigh.

@DylpiqkleSTier

11 ай бұрын

@@jupeter24 accurate. I went anyway

Best commentator I’ve ever seen

@armandob.castenelli3525

11 ай бұрын

Seen or heard?😏

@eduardoestrada8224

11 ай бұрын

heard 😂

@adambricker2719

11 ай бұрын

Best commentator? More like best birnbaum fanboy.

@eduardoestrada8224

11 ай бұрын

@@adambricker2719 he was literally talking bout another dudes thighs 😂

@kiankhorashadi8397

11 ай бұрын

Bro was a max level Birnbaum glazer

Yo the commentary blowing Simeon Birnaum

Great race! Now they need "only" to improve with just over 18 seconds to challenge Nuguse.

Birnbaum will run XC for Oregon this Fall and Young twins will run for Stanford.

i remeber conner burns from the Nick Symmonds videos

I am confused by the title. Is that the final or the selection for the final? Is selection a synonym for series?

@ed_gaa6289

11 ай бұрын

Basically there are four heats, fastest time technically “wins nationals” but the heats are put respectively from slowest to fastest so guaranteed this heat was going to take it, of course this one got posted just for the hype it was carrying

@AlexRochette

11 ай бұрын

Cool. Thank you!

Simeon from my hometown but also went to my rival high school 😂😂😂 but congrats on a great race

'the thighs on this young man are incredible' 😂😂😂

Announcer was electric for the final lap

@jameschaves5723

11 ай бұрын

Well he kept looking at the thighs!!!

I’ve always liked Tyrone Gorze but that watch tan. Ohh man he might have me beat!

damn the commentator better be sure to zip up Siemon's pants when he's done glazing buddy

Birnbaum is our american Jakobing. Hes 6ft tall, and has power to run with the best. Just needs better strategy. Cant wait to see the Stanford, NAU, Oregon battle soon

@themyriad0574

11 ай бұрын

Let's take it easy on the Ingebritsen comparisons. He ran 3:30 at age 18 and was an Olympic gold medalist before he turned 21. Jakob is beyond human at this point.

Props to that announcer. The announcing was almost as good as the race.

Que edad tienen los atletas.

The kid’s good but let’s not pull out the Prefontaine reference

What are the pink shoes 99% of them have on here?

W announcer

Leo should have definitely tried to run a PR and run a 3:58 or 3:56 because he is without a doubt fitter than every other athlete there when running 2 3:39 1500m in 3 weeks in collegiate races. If he would have ran a race and hit his splits to run that, no one would be able to keep up with him and he would have won. Either way, it was a great, tactical, race and was very exciting to watch.

@DylpiqkleSTier

11 ай бұрын

Birnbaum ran a 3:37

@jeranimo.gaming

11 ай бұрын

@@DylpiqkleSTierbirmbaum had to run the mile a day before

@DylpiqkleSTier

11 ай бұрын

@@jeranimo.gaming what are you talki ng about

Thank you for not putting the winner in the title. I hate when others do that. Let me watch the race!

he’s the goat

Ah, the future of women in racing. Heartwarming to see.

Where is the people with amenorrhea race? It looked like it was about to come on next.

simeon just took the hype over the young brothers !!

Simeon toyed with one of the most stacked fields ever. Only Tinoda would have had a chance.

@Hunkonly6678

3 ай бұрын

Simeon already beat tinoda too ?

The kid I was talking about with the thighs is crazyyy

best double 🇺🇸 history 4 min 1600m & 3200m 8:34 with 3 hours rest . None of this guys could do that he always double in events because he want some Competition still no no body would push him to his limits always ran alone in races!

Rip Leo couldn’t do anything bcuz Birnbaum just had longer legs

@rulerofcrazy9989

11 ай бұрын

have u seen nick symmonds my guy

@DylpiqkleSTier

11 ай бұрын

Naw he’s just a better kicker. You can have long legs and not be able to kick for crap. (Like me)

@asmodeus541

11 ай бұрын

Valid lmao

"2:03.96 at 880y. Super tactical race." Well that's not a sentence you hear every day.

the villain😈

Greatest HS Race Ever

Why huntet jones got different bib?

Rocky repping for Nc as always! Sadly not his day

I don’t like that they said Simeon is like pre because pre was never way in the back he didn’t care if he died he would be in the front