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@shomariboulet

3 жыл бұрын

NICK PICK ME

@novennelagua3151

3 жыл бұрын

I hope

@DavidDavid-fp6gv

3 жыл бұрын

Did u script this video? The speaking is really good!

@APBCTechnique

3 жыл бұрын

You was the fastest finisher in this race. I believe you could of run 142.50 that day and got the bronze. 🥇

@kewrysberroa1874

3 жыл бұрын

you liked my Instagram commenttttt!!!! LOVE YOUUU COME TO NYCC

In the history of the WORLD you’re the 35th fastest in this event. You’re a legend!!!

@edomiasmuluget8018

2 жыл бұрын

Insane

@bradcooper5667

2 жыл бұрын

Still not number 1

@craigwheeler4760

2 жыл бұрын

@@bradcooper5667 Never underestimate Kenyans!!! Nick is still the fastest 800M white guy ever.

@necto1879

2 жыл бұрын

@@bradcooper5667 so?

@donaldpump287

2 жыл бұрын

@@craigwheeler4760 No. Nick is NOT the fastest 800M white guy ever. Andre Bucher & Juri Borsakowski were both faster than Symmonds

Nick, you got 5th place in the greatest 800m race of all time. Think about that!

@OttoByOgraffey

2 жыл бұрын

5th place in the whole world! That's some impressive shit, right there!

@chrish8229

Жыл бұрын

All time!

Just watched a clip of the 800 meter final at London Olympics. "The pace was so fast, the last placed athlete would have won gold at the previous three Olympics" Arguably the best footrace ever at an Olympics. You were there. Amazing! Respect.

This race it was the fastest race ever for all positions, 1st was a wr. 2nd ran the fastest ever second place and the same for 3rd to 8th. One hell of a race to be involved in.

Love hearing this unique perspective, Nick. Awesome! "Just Run" - Brilliant advice. Also... that look of disbelief on Osagie's face in the semi 😂

When you said you genuinely didn't believe the 1:42.95 that made me so happy idk why

Man, too bad you can’t post the actual video. KZread’s copyright system is very bad. Using the video is definitely under fair use so I don’t know why they did that.

@NickSymmondsToo

3 жыл бұрын

yeah it's ridiculous imo

@johnsladeharris

3 жыл бұрын

@@NickSymmondsToo is there a place where you could upload a video of you commentating it, maybe somehwere other than KZread? or would the IOC still find it?

@Anon.G

3 жыл бұрын

If it's genuinely fair use once a DMCA takedown is made you can fight it and they'll be forced to take you to court, where a jury will decide whether or not it was fair use. If it's just a content ID takedown then you can deny it with no repercussions.

we all know you would've gotten first if you had some rungum...

@NickSymmondsToo

3 жыл бұрын

so true!! :D. Unfortunately I didn't create it until 2014 :(

@yankaitan8648

3 жыл бұрын

@@NickSymmondsToo imagine rudisha eating run gum...

@simonedwards5564

3 жыл бұрын

If Rudisha chew,d run gum,,,,, how fast would he have run????MMMMMMMMMMMMM????

@ablquality1756

3 жыл бұрын

Ha lol true

@haeven163

3 жыл бұрын

Simon Edwards wouldve done 1:39

13:52 This is so powerful, and I love how he mentions this because so many people gloss over that part. Those small moments are always the best!

Nick, this was such a great story to hear. Thank you for telling it!

@NickSymmondsToo

3 жыл бұрын

my pleasure! thanks for watching

let's go another race recap, loving these videos keep going

Bruh. When I see David Rudisha I just get so jealous. How is he so smooth and how does he run so effortless. I think I heard you say when you look at him you see a Messiah Warrior and I could only dream to be as good as Rudisha or even you, I mean you ran 1.42! Also give Amos credit for equaling the former record of Sebastian Coe.

@billydaniel7661

3 жыл бұрын

...it was also a world junior record for Amos.🏃‍

@ivanonchuru1891

3 жыл бұрын

*Maasai Warrior. Maasai is a warrior tribe from kenya, pretty popular, known for chasing lions. Rudisha is from that tribe.

@waterproof4403

2 жыл бұрын

David has a insane form. Watch Kenensia bekele perhaps the most incredible form I've seen. 2008 Beijing Olympics and 2013 North run are one of the most memorable performances

Nick, this was an important watch for me. In highschool, I missed my school record 5k by 0.9 seconds and missed my dream 3200 time by 0.3 seconds. It's tough to grapple with, but I love your perspective. It's about the journey, not the outcome. We're not defined by times or places, and I truly believe I did everything in my power to run as fast as I could in those days, so I can't have any regrets or hard feelings, the same way you shouldn't about not winning an Olympic medal. Thanks for being an inspiration, keep up the awesome vids ✌️

@anthonyjoshua1603

3 жыл бұрын

The olympics is a lot bigger than your school event nobody cares or remembers about other than you

@Tuindwergje

3 жыл бұрын

@@anthonyjoshua1603 You like pissing on someone else's parade yea?

@zaynes5094

3 жыл бұрын

@@Tuindwergje I thought it was funny. Someone doesn’t know how hard it is to win or not break the record or even just PR. PRing in XC (running a season best 19:42) was one of my favorite moments in high school. I didn’t care that I took 29th place and just missed out on a medal, didn’t care, I cared about the record I set. The

Didn’t realize how much I needed this. Thank you so much Nick ❤️

“You can always run another race, but you can never relive a party” - Nick Symmonds (kinda)

I love the way you can still conjure up the joy, excitement, and nervous energy of your Olympics. We can see it in your face and hear it in your voice. I forgot this wasn't a video, you told your story so well. I found myself feeling nervous for you eventhough I knew the ending. Thanks for sharing.

Really enjoyed the break down Nick! Awesome to live this moment through your eyes with such detail, thank you I’m very happy for you. I remember watching that race live and I was like wow look at that guy sneaking through at the end. I was like he gave it his all!

Man I'm hooked on these recaps and the way you commentate them, this is pure wisdom like a father leaving a video to his son about life

I like how you didn’t make excuses when you got 5th place it really shows how good and how humble of a athlete you are👍🏼. You just earned a new subscriber.

This is such a wonderful exposition. Your blog is very good as well. Everyone appreciates all you have done, from great, great races right up until today's commentary.

Thanks for sharing those personal moments with us. As a 49 years old veteran athlete, it's inspiring to see other passionate people talking about their passion and it's additional motivation to continue training hard.

Thank you for the upload and taking us behind the scenes for the greatest 800 meter race in history. Imagine the stories all the competitors will share over time about that one amazing experience.

Loved this video! Always loved to rewatch that amazing 2012 race. Great review of your race. You’re truly an inspiration Nick 🤘🏻 As a 400m/800m runner, it’s always nice to learn from guys like you, that know their stuff and also show that every athlete has its highs and lows. Keep up the videos man, always great 🔥

Nick, I'm two years late on this comment, but you're an inspiration and a legend. Thanks for sharing this story, and it's been a pleasure following your post-Olympic exploits on the ol' Tube.

Been waiting for this video!. It's my favourite ever race, great stories Nick

Thank You! I am a young 800 runner and I love watching you and this race!

This was a pleasure to watch, Nick! Getting your personal perspective on such a great race and experience and how you felt as an elite athlete is a fascinating insight. You are awesome. Much respect.

"You're not going to win this" LOL

A philosopher athlete. Thanks, Nick.

i ran and i follow track since 1977. Listen to Nick telling his stories brings me so much joy. What an amazing person & extraordinary runner. Thanks Nick

I like very much your fun/fit videos but these ones where you share your experiences are the best ones. I love this one!

I have probably watched this race probably 100 times. I used to watch it before every race i ran and every time i’m amazed with this one! It’s a great motivational race and probably the most exciting to watch.

Fifth best in the world is incredible. Fifth best in the greatest 800 ever is mind boggling. I’ve always felt it’s unfortunate that more olympians don’t get recognized for results that aren’t winning or medaling. So few people ever can even imagine doing something like this. Congrats, Nick. I always rooted for you when you were racing, and I thank you for the fun, and the videos now. But I did say to a friend that Rudisha was as big a lock as anyone in track, other than maybe Bolt.🙂

Genuinely inspiring, thanks Nick

I've been waiting for this video for months. I love the behind the scenes story to this epic 800m race

Such an awesome video Nick, thank you for this in depth look behind the best 800 race ever.

Thank you Nick. I was expecting this video and it is great

Thanks Nick! I have a huge race Saturday and on my run today I told myself what you said. I said, "just run!" I know it's going to hurt and I hope I hurts the most I've ever hurt. Thanks again for inspiring young athletes and putting our immature minds on the right track!

Nick love these videos, your recounting your experiences and the sports psychology. Ran in grade school through a couple of years in college as a walk-on in the 800m. Thanks for sharing.

Loved hearing your perspective on this! Long awaited. I can definitely relate to similar emotions from my own ncaa track career, and it's crazy to hear that the best in the world go through the same thing. Gets my heart beating haha, thanks for this.

This is such good content. My favorite race ever. Thanks, Nick.

I just love hearing the pros tell their stories. Loved it!

As an upcomming pro-athlete.. hearing your thoughts/feelings before the race and the emotions you had, makes me feel emotional, ngl.. thank you for sharing!

Congrats once again. My favourite race ever.

Thank you nick you got my heart pounding just listening to this! Crazy good!

Nick I've watched this recap so many times. It just gets me amped up for my races as a 600er

This was such an awesome video! Not only was it a race breakdown but it taught some great life lessons.

Awesome video nick, the 2012 men’s final 800 is one of my favourite races for sure.

This reflection’s value is tremendous, thank you for sharing. I just run my first 800m this weekend (2’05 ) and I just loved the distance. Gonna prepare for the outdoor season for it.

My man, you are great. I cannot stress this enough Nick

what a beautiful video! 😭❤️ I wish more professional runners would do what you just did. You are very inspiring ☺️

I’m so glad you did this video! You’re absolutely correct. You can only control what you can’t control.

Nick, you are awesome. Love your racing, and even more these descriptions. Keep it up.

wow just wow nick thanks for that!!! such an inspiration!! so proud of you and lucky we get to this side of things!

I've watched that 800m final dozens of times but had never thought about it from anyone else's perspective except for Rudishas. This was awesome. Thank you

I love your story. So exciting and to hear what goes on in your head is so special.

Thanks for the story, this was one of my favorite races ever, don't know how many times I've watched it. Greatest JV kick of all time!

Great stuff Nick. Very inspirational

Nick, Nick, Nick... BRILLIANT VIDEO, BRILLIANT ADVICE, and quite honestly: a BRILLIANT RACE you ran that day. All in all, you truly had a blessed and BRILLIANT CAREER, and I am confident saying that you gave it your all throughout. You are truly an inspiration to the rest of us, and we appreciate you!

Watched this race and it was a proud moment for my country Kenya...Rudisha took Gold and the world record while Kiptum took bronze. The race was epic and all the athletes outperformed themselves and did really well including you Nick

Great video Nick....thanks for posting!!!

Thank you so much for all your advice. As a freshmen collegiate athlete in this difficult time, it has really helped me to hear all the things you have to say.

Great video Nick. Really inspiring

i love ur content. i met u in 2017 or 2018 in washington state at an xc meet. i was so surprised to meet u. didn’t know u had a youtube channel. i’m in college now but i remember that day meeting you, i PR’ed (16:24). love you man!

This was truly inspirational

Thanks Nick! Your wisdom pack words are so true not just for a sportsperson but also in general. Your words just healed a wounded soul. Love from India!

This is the race review I want heard always follow your guidence from last 2 years thanks for the video bro

Honestly, hitting a personal best on the biggest stage is probably all that we can ask for already. good job man.

you are a great storyteller, thrilling listening to every moment of this historic race!

Hey Nick, this was honestly amazing! Thanks for the advice! Today we had our state meet and we won it. It’s been like 9 years since we’ve won states and just like you said, we all gave everything and came out with a win!

Great vid mate. A w.r., two n.r.s, all the other personal bests except just a season best. A world record out of anyone's mind. That was that race. Awesome being a part of it

I think I enjoyed this even more than if you had been able to show the full video. you do such a good job of describing everything that it feels like we are transported there ourselves.

The story made my heart pounding aswell, thanks for the vid. 💪

Really great video! I also get so hyped just listening to stories like this. Nice!

Thank you Nick! I’ve been waiting 8 years for the inside story on the greatest 800 ever... Certainly bittersweet, and I’ve often wondered if Duane felt the same way- if you two have ever discussed that race years later? PS the crowd’s epic roar in london was sorely missed in Rio, and looks like it will be in Tokyo for covid reasons too alas

Finally! I feel like running a personal best is always a success no matter what place you get. And running and racing with people faster than yourself is always a good way to get faster.

I know this is 3 months late.. but running a PB in the greatest 800m of all time!? That's insanely amazing to hear. I'm glad you got to experience that! 😁

Your comeback was amazing.

I’m watching your video before my state XC championship! Thank you, it’s really helpful

Love this kind of content! A true life lesson!!!

Great video, Nick! Thanks! :)

Incredibly inspiring!!! That ending was epic, almost felt like I was watching a movie with a great sequel coming... going to find it now!!!

Phenomenal video and phenomenal message for ALL walks of life

Incredibly inspiring!

Thanks for this vid. Was waiting for it. Interesting to get an inside from an insider.

Love this insight. Proper analysis.

Great video nick !

Nice race recap, always wanted to know more about this race!

You are still the 35th fastest 800 meter runner ever! Always enjoyed watching you and your kicks.

HEY NICH. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO. YOU GAVE IT YOUR ALL ON THAT DAY. THIS STORY WAS SURREAL.,,, THANK YOU

Nick is the goat

Really great narration! Thanks for this...amazing to say very little lost without avtual video of the race.

One of my own fav Life Philosophies period, focus and appreciate all ways forward only on what we can control forward and don’t give any power to those and that which we can’t You’re a true Human Super Hero Mr Symmonds!!

This is outstanding, love hearing the story. Also, it's not just the greatest 800 race of all time, I believe it's the greatest race at any distance of all time. Well done.

Great video and recap of the greatest 800m race of all time. Still remember it vividly to this day. As an 800m guy myself, I know very well the importance of controlling all variables within your control, trust your training and preparation and dont worry too much about the other athletes. David Rudisha was obviously in a league of his own, but you did brilliantly to get 5th and sub 1:43.

Congratulations that was a hard race and it's great to see you happy with what you did was amazing that day

Something tells me this guy has ran a mile or two

@jacksonpope3955

3 жыл бұрын

has run*

@dgsjrext282

3 жыл бұрын

@@jacksonpope3955 it’s ran lol

@jacksonpope3955

3 жыл бұрын

@@dgsjrext282 no you don’t use two past tense words like that one after the other

@dgsjrext282

3 жыл бұрын

@@jacksonpope3955 so it’d be have ran what that’s incorrect it’s has ran man what grade you in?

@jacksonpope3955

3 жыл бұрын

@@dgsjrext282 have ran is for plural pronouns

WOW!!! Really big thank for sharing it for us. Your are amazing! Wish I'll meet you someday.

Too cool! Awesome video!