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@@marfu1119 For both 2021 Olympics & 2023 World Championships the winning times (9.80 & 9.83) wouldn't even medal in London 2012. Tyson Gay ran 9.80 to get 4th place, you needed a 9.79 for Bronze, crazy.
Yea but in 2021 the wind was +0.1m/s and Jacobs ran a 9.80. And in 2023 the wind was 0.0m/s and Lyles ran a 9.83. The wind in London was +1.5m/s which makes a huge difference. Yea that race was probably one of the greatest 100m final but when adjusted for wind, both Jacobs and Lyles both ran time around what Blake did in London to win sliver. Still not good enough to compete with Bolt though.@@richardgallimore5976
We will never ever seen an era of sprinting like this again. The 5 fastest men of all time competing at the same time. That 2007-2013ish era was SPECIAL. The golden era of sprinting culminating with the London 2012 final. I absolutely LOVED this segment. Great podcast.
I remember gatlin said that a bunch of sprinters quit when they saw what bolt did in 2008 Olympics and more quit again in 2009 championships. But I feel like the once with that hungry mentally stayed and wanted to beat bolt, it made them faster. Sprinting needs someone like usain to inspire great athletes. It’s just like how Jordan and Muhammad Ali inspired so many hungry athletes
@@GladwinAbelthis is true. I had just started running in Div I sprinting and had met a few people that could have gone pro but decided not to after Bolts crushing victories. We all joked about the rest of the world is training for second place. It was the truth.
Thank you Justin Gatlin for being such a fierce competitor, I don't think Usain would have pushed himself as hard without strong competitor like you, thanks again
@@jerrellholder8382 wrong. Gatlin was Bolt main competitor from 2013-2017 (4 major championships). In fact Gatlin is Bolt's longest main rivalry. Gay was his main rival from 2007-2009( 3 major championships), and Blake from 2011-2012 (2 major championships)
@@jerrellholder8382 Jerrell in your last comment, you use tactic known as “shifting the goalposts.” This occurs when someone changes the criteria for success or the basis of their argument after their initial point is challenged. Initially, you argued that Gatlin only competed with Bolt in the last year. After being corrected with details about Gatlin’s consistent competition with Bolt over several years, you shift the argument to emphasize that you meant competing, not necessarily in the same race, thus altering the terms of the debate to maintain your stance.
Gatlin has always been portrayed at the villain (on British TV anyway). But he’s actually a really humble, nice guy. He knows he’s one of the best of all time but he can also concede that Bolt was another step up from him and everyone else.
Brits don't take well to people who have violated rules. Whether it be from other countries (like Gatlin) or their own (Linford Christie). Its always been this way and will continue.
Gatlin was loved in some countries and hated in others the thing is he had the title of a 2 times drug chest so people weren’t accepting of him. People said it’s because he was a threat to bolt but nobody hated Tyson gay who also beat bolt once, he was also caught and came back but people still respected him.
As a Jamaican, I really have a newfound respect for Jason #Gaitlin, with the way he spoke about this race as well as his feelings after his semi. He's a good sportsman. He didn't sound bitter, just glad to be apart of that historic race👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
It's an act. He was the one leading the headlines going into Rio claiming that Usain got special treatment for being allowed to participate in the 2016 Olympics. A double doper allowed back on the tracks after a permanent suspension actually had the nerve to claim someone else got special attention. He can act all nice and decent in interviews but his actions have ALWAYS given away his true character. There's a reason he got booed in Rio.
@diegogeneral1217 he was a grown ass man both times he got busted. His "time" was a permanent ban from sprinting, but it got reduced to 4 years after he agreed to rat out his coach on the doping. If he did his time he would never have been in that lineup.
I remember it too. I knew it would be a top tier final when I learned Asafa Powell finished 3rd in his semi final and was not an auto qualifier for the final. I knew we had an epic final coming up then.
I played basketball with Justin once. Just a pickup game at the rec. I can't explain to y'all how fast that man is. We're all athletes out there, and we get on a fast break, and we're trucking as fast as we can, and Justin comes FLYING past us, and the dude was f*cking jogging. Zero effort, zero strain, literally jogged past us sprinting. I had a classmate who played WR for the Seahawks for several years, and we thought he was blazing fast. Justin makes NFL wide receivers look slow.
Imagine the fastest line up in history. Now what’s amazing is that Bolt comes from behind to overtake the fastest men in history to win easy all in the space of under 10 seconds. It’s amazing
That race had the top all time fastest men in history Indeed. Usain Bolt 9.58, Yohan Blake 9.69, Tyson Gay 9.69, Asafa Powell 9.72, Justin Gatlin 9.74. To think Asafa Powell is at number 4, he was the world record holder 2005-2008.
@@NEVERANGRYBUTIRIEThe best final ever. The fastest runners ever. The 5th fastest man in that race 9.74 by Justin Gatlin is still the fastest time because it cannot be matched by any printer on Earth.
Man I’m telling you! These guys are not even running 9.80 consistently. That time would’ve won the last two World Championships and tie the Tokyo Olympic champion or probably win it depending on the milliseconds.
@@ianm8218there were so many goats in most sports playing in the early 2000s-2010s. A special time in history to watch for sure. The only guy I never got to watch I wish I did was Michael Jordan ☹️🥲
That line up of Ryan Bailey, Asafa Powell, Yohan Blake, Tyson Gay, Usain Bolt, Charandy Martina. The greatest line up of all times. Justin's greatness was discounted by many. He was maybe the greatest contributor to Bolt's greatness. He and Blake forced Bolt to run like his life depended on it
Bolt was destined to be great. His work ethic prepared him for the world stage, his coach mentored him to do what he already knew. His competitors made him unstoppable but his spirit in him wanted to run fast and it brought a light to the tracks that made us the spectators love and appreciate track & field even more. Thank God for destiny moments ❤
I have always had so much love and admiration for Justin. Ever since he came to Jamaica at the Douglas Forest track meet. The Jamaica vs. USA is always a vibes.
He wasn’t underrated bro he was competing against the face of the Olympics and the biggest name in world sports. Usain bolt literally was literally a phenomenon everywhere he goes. Everyone else he competed with was underwhelmed. Gatlin even said that the noise the stadium made for bolt introduction was deafening and distracting for him.
I have never dreamed that Gatlin would have given such high level of respect to the Jamaicans. You have contributed tremendously to Bolt’s success, you’ve pushed him to push himself, thanks so much. we salute you brother, and BTW, you are now a part of this great nation.
@@ARL-LifesLessons.-nk4fd Gatlin contributed nothing to bolt. Bolt was already established from his wars with Tyson Gay. Compare justin gatlins times to Tyson. No comparison. Gatlin challenged bolt when he was injured.
I got to say, as a Track and Field fan, I am really glad there is such mediums to meet and hear from athletes. From the way you speak Justin, I almost didn't recognise you. The media at that time kept painting you as a villian to the hero in Bolt, that I find myself despising you. But no more now, you earned my respect. Never judge a person before knowing a person. This is my fault and my learning now.
Our CHURANDY MARTINA from the island of Curaçao 🇨🇼 was part of this historic race in 2012. He is now 38 years old (may 2024) and is doing his best to qualify for his 6th Olympics (Paris 2024). He has been qualifying since the 2004 Olympics 🇨🇼🇨🇼
@Gatlin, that's humbleness, honour and appreciation being illustrated...big up to all y'all in that race! Big up to all a di yawd man dem. We are built and born to go fast
From Jamaica - shout out to Gatlin from an admirer of an overcomer! Keep on doing you, and I hope all the very best for you going forward. Is a book in the works? You have a wonderful story to tell.
I was in Belgium when that race was been run or whatever! Hours glued to the set when the 100m was in focus because I knew during my lifetime I would never see a greatest assemble of champions running this race. It was incredible from the levels of dominance of prepping and the power displayed during those heats till the final. It was great to see. No matter what thank you gentlemen thank you for a great race!
Jamaicans were only ever afraid of two men in the 100s and the 200s Gatlin and Gay. In the years where Gatlin was on suspension, Gay was the only person stopping us from dominance. In the womens we had Jeter, Richards-Ross and Felix that always made us nervous. Wwhat a time to be alive and witness all these great athletes.
Jamaicans were never afraid of anyone during this era of sprinting. You're forgetting that during this period we had the World and Olympic Champion men and women for 100 and 200m, we had the Commonwealth Champions men and women, we had the youth World Champions boys and girls...it was an era when we simply dominated the short sprints at every level and competition. We had the World Indoor Champions men and women. That's one memory I hope never to forget.
@pepiiv5131 sir everyone in jamaica was on the edge of their seat for a reason. Gay and Gatlin were serious contenders that could push usain and the rest of Jamaicans to their limit. If we weren't worried about whether or not they'd win it would have been boring to watch. The men deserve their credit. The women's categories were the same the women won and lost to people like Felix and Jeter all the time. Stop trying to rewrite history.
@@grez367 bolt lost to Gatlin and gay multiple times in his career. What are you talking about. He lost his last race as a professional athlete to Gatlin.
If only Powell was healthy in that final... Don't get me wrong it was great seeing the 5 fastest men of all time in one race but seeing Powell pull up like that hurt
if you go back and watch his start, you'll also see that he tripped coming out the blocks, unfortunate for him. In a race that fast, only the great man can possibly recover from that slight trip
I don’t think you guys know how big the 100 meter in London was, because of what bolt did in Beijing and his rise to literally a god that made sprinters scared of him. Everyone was tuned in to see if bolt can perhaps break the record or even win 4 years later. The fact that he was number 1 in the world of sprinting but got beat by yohan and disqualified also add to the doubts and anticipation. The London Olympics stadium energy was loud as hell, sprinting is extremely difficult to stay consistently good at most less win, because if your nervous you won’t execute your race in good form and spirit. Powell does well in diamond leagues when no other top sprinters in the race, he seems to falter in big races, if you look at some of his race he suddenly slows down for no reason and gets beaten. He claims he had no psychological issue but something was wrong with his mental Then the semi finals had guys causally dropping 9.8s and slowing down before the line. Gatlin said lebron, Kobe and all the other basket team ran into the stadium to see the race. Which just shows how anticipated it was. Bolt became even more ridiculously popular after that feat.
My respect Gatling you earned it 🇯🇲😀😀💯meter your a legend. Bro you're welcome to Jamaica 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏👍🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲 anytime bro looking forward to meet u in real one day your an inspiration believe me bro u having been through what u been through an have the courage to come back an compete a mean like facing the world 🌍 u have a the heart of a LION bro you're determine person an I respect u for that God bless you an you're family stay safe peace one love🙏💯💯💯💯💯🇯🇲👍
Well said Justin. I think everyone was outstanding. Justin I am a Jamaican, however. you were amazing. The Americans, everyone was a winner. I don't think there will ever be another 100m Finals like this!!!.
Love to see Justin Gatlin, We love this man. Justin's competitiveness, sportsmanship, and excitement brought together "Usain Bolt", Asafa Powel, Tyson Gay, and Yohan Blake. Thank you for what you did for the sprint events. watching from Sri Lanka
Justin you are easily one of my fav track athletes of all time. I love watching your channel and stories. You and Bolt were in a world of your own when you had those race against each other and it was amazing to watch. I get goosebumps every time I see you come out of the outside and winning that last race of his. The respect you showed after is the best part. True sportsman. Keep it up bro thank you for your contributions 🇺🇸. Love from Montana.
The greatest race in human history, with five of the all time fastest humans with world records. I still get goosebumps watching it. One thousand horsepowers in one race
As a Jamaican Justin Gatlin is one of my all time favorite runners so humble Love his technique. He is forgiven in my book’s weather he knowingly or unknowingly took forbidden substances. We all make mistakes 😊🇯🇲
That 100m final was absolutely awesome indeed. I wouldn't exactly say that Blake took off. He was slightly faster than you in the latter part of the race, but not that much faster. Usain absolutely took off. The 5 fastest man ever in that race and 3 of them pretty close to their peak form (you, Usain and Yohan Blake). Gay wasn't as fast as in 2009, otherwise I think he would have got 2nd place. Asafa too wasn't as fast as in 2008 (his peak) but he was still decent, though he chocked in any major event, so nothing new there.
@@TaughtByTech I never said Asafa could have won the 100m in 2009. I said he choked in pretty much any major event, which is a fact. 2007 Osaka, 2008 Beijing, 2012 London, you name it.
@@Yes_I_c4n Indeed but you did not say "pretty much" any major event. You said he choked in any major event pperiod. So I just pointed out that bronze medal in arguably the most historical race to date for clarity. Cheers
Respect to Gatlin. A true competitor. You brought out the best in the Jamaicans and they brought out the best in you. You were the real threat to the Jamaicans. Never knew you were so humble
Its so funny the way he describes it. "It was too late when i realized what happened. Bolt had already won gold and was taking pictures at the podium. Meanwhile me and blake are duking it out for 2nd." Lhh
I guess the rivalry between USA and Jamaica can seem so intense but i for one as a Jamaican appreciate and love athletes from both countries Justin is a freaking inspiration i can't recall anyone coming off a 4 year ban and freaking dominating the sport afterwards.. tyson gay is another one dude needed to run 9.69 which seemed impossible and did it that's just nuts. The two countries keep pushing each other to be at their absolute best and i don't see any other country really dominatibg the sport for the foreseeable future. Big up Mr Gatlin. Respect and love from Jamaica. Such a humble dude too.
They don't talk about it, but Gatlin to over come massive amounts of hatred. Totally villianized by the media, booed by nearly by the whole stadium... Gat Overcame a tremendous amount of negativity, above and beyond the pressure that everyone else had to deal with in a 100m final
It will take many many years before we see another line up like that again. They were and still are amazing athletes who inspired so many people to reach for greatness.
Your point is valid but Ben Johnson smoked the whole field as did Flo Jo in the women's final. But in the 2012 Olympic finals, bolt came from behind in epic fashion
Great memories. I was a volunteer at the wembley arena. There's was Brazil playing and the race was about the start. We all stopped working to watch the race. It was special.
Respect and one love to you brother Gatlin ! I loved to hate you back then 😅. You know what I always imagined…. What would be the time on a 4x100m with these guys on the same team. I hope we will be treated to this intense level of competition again ! Magical ! 🇺🇸 🇯🇲 🇺🇸🇯🇲 🔥🔥🔥
To win like that, against those people, with those times astonishes me!!! I think on that day anybody could’ve won but bolt proved why he is and probably always be the greatest runner ever
When watching the races during this era of track and field, my heart would be in my throat when my Jamaican stars competed against the likes of Justin Gatlin. That man had me nervous, anxious... Just all over the place with emotions because I know we couldn't afford to fumble. Not once or we'd be eating dust. These guys brought their A game🔥🔥🔥and we're forever grateful🫂 What a time to be alive and witness to such Greatness❤ I'll forever celebrate these amazing years💯🇯🇲
This was an iconic race. I’d frame a picture of the start-the drive phase💯. This race is worth mentioning for generations. Team 🇯🇲❤! But,..Love to the 🇺🇸 team❤
Man this race was so legendary the greatest sprinters of all time you run a 9 8 an don't win smfh freaking ridiculous so much respect between both sides usa Jamaica
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Noah Lyle's can't match any of those dudes 😂
These guys were beasts. They pushed Bolt to be the best.
I hope Kishane Thompson can challenge Noah coz he's been too comfortable.
Nope Tyson that guy was all business Gatlin at a point was despised was too talkative
@@SolwazGno. Bolt pushed them to their best.
seeing guys drop casual 9.8s and 9.9s in the prelims and semis was so insane
Yeah true the world championship final in Budapest winning time was 9.83 and Gatlin faster than that in Semi final at 2012 Olympics
@@marfu1119 For both 2021 Olympics & 2023 World Championships the winning times (9.80 & 9.83) wouldn't even medal in London 2012. Tyson Gay ran 9.80 to get 4th place, you needed a 9.79 for Bronze, crazy.
The Bolt Effect
Yea but in 2021 the wind was +0.1m/s and Jacobs ran a 9.80. And in 2023 the wind was 0.0m/s and Lyles ran a 9.83. The wind in London was +1.5m/s which makes a huge difference. Yea that race was probably one of the greatest 100m final but when adjusted for wind, both Jacobs and Lyles both ran time around what Blake did in London to win sliver. Still not good enough to compete with Bolt though.@@richardgallimore5976
...WAS exciting..!
We will never ever seen an era of sprinting like this again. The 5 fastest men of all time competing at the same time. That 2007-2013ish era was SPECIAL. The golden era of sprinting culminating with the London 2012 final.
I absolutely LOVED this segment. Great podcast.
It just stinks Powell had to pull up
I remember gatlin said that a bunch of sprinters quit when they saw what bolt did in 2008 Olympics and more quit again in 2009 championships. But I feel like the once with that hungry mentally stayed and wanted to beat bolt, it made them faster. Sprinting needs someone like usain to inspire great athletes. It’s just like how Jordan and Muhammad Ali inspired so many hungry athletes
@@GladwinAbelthis is true. I had just started running in Div I sprinting and had met a few people that could have gone pro but decided not to after Bolts crushing victories. We all joked about the rest of the world is training for second place. It was the truth.
...Never say NEVER! 'TIME' s unpredictability is the determining factor.
...A B S O L U T E L Y!
Thank you Justin Gatlin for being such a fierce competitor, I don't think Usain would have pushed himself as hard without strong competitor like you, thanks again
Bro😂😂😂..lol Gatlin only compete with bolt in last year
@@jerrellholder8382🤡
@@jerrellholder8382 wrong. Gatlin was Bolt main competitor from 2013-2017 (4 major championships). In fact Gatlin is Bolt's longest main rivalry. Gay was his main rival from 2007-2009( 3 major championships), and Blake from 2011-2012 (2 major championships)
@afrobuddy4801 notice I said compete not running the same race..but hey whatever u said
@@jerrellholder8382 Jerrell in your last comment, you use tactic known as “shifting the goalposts.” This occurs when someone changes the criteria for success or the basis of their argument after their initial point is challenged. Initially, you argued that Gatlin only competed with Bolt in the last year. After being corrected with details about Gatlin’s consistent competition with Bolt over several years, you shift the argument to emphasize that you meant competing, not necessarily in the same race, thus altering the terms of the debate to maintain your stance.
this is the greatest 100 final ever. it’s not even close
Top 5 100m of all time in one race 🏁 which race is better.
One of the greatest. The greatest was Berlin 2009 Worlds final
By far the best.
@@fabiennefertiti3017nah…that one had Bolt’s world record but not the impact this one had. The Semis leading up to the final was main event worthy.
2009 world final was also unbelievable
Gatlin has always been portrayed at the villain (on British TV anyway). But he’s actually a really humble, nice guy. He knows he’s one of the best of all time but he can also concede that Bolt was another step up from him and everyone else.
Brits don't take well to people who have violated rules. Whether it be from other countries (like Gatlin) or their own (Linford Christie). Its always been this way and will continue.
Gatlin was loved in some countries and hated in others the thing is he had the title of a 2 times drug chest so people weren’t accepting of him. People said it’s because he was a threat to bolt but nobody hated Tyson gay who also beat bolt once, he was also caught and came back but people still respected him.
He failed two drug tests. . . Nothing more to be said
@@jamaulwhyte and it wasn't something completely and utterly irrelevant like the nothingburger that ultra conservatives fabricated for Sha'Carri
It's the media that's always on his case. After the 4x100 relay final, he went around the track and shook everyone's hand. No aggro from anyone.
As a Jamaican, I really have a newfound respect for Jason #Gaitlin, with the way he spoke about this race as well as his feelings after his semi. He's a good sportsman. He didn't sound bitter, just glad to be apart of that historic race👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
He took a big ol bite of humble pie 😁
Justin served his time , I like the kid
@@diegogeneral1217kid? The man is 42😂.
It's an act. He was the one leading the headlines going into Rio claiming that Usain got special treatment for being allowed to participate in the 2016 Olympics. A double doper allowed back on the tracks after a permanent suspension actually had the nerve to claim someone else got special attention.
He can act all nice and decent in interviews but his actions have ALWAYS given away his true character. There's a reason he got booed in Rio.
@diegogeneral1217 he was a grown ass man both times he got busted. His "time" was a permanent ban from sprinting, but it got reduced to 4 years after he agreed to rat out his coach on the doping. If he did his time he would never have been in that lineup.
That line up in the final was crazy! Bolt, Blake, Powell, Gay, Gatlin. Literally top 5 fastest men in the world all in one race. Mental.
I love the humility in Gatlin....A man who is not afraid to admit his highs and lows.
That's true! I liked him, a guy with great humility!
He's a classy brother!
Yeah, you're SO right.
He got ego when he won in 2017 last race against bolt. He looked high and mighty didn’t like his act.
I remember watching this race live. The atmosphere was palpable. The best 100m race ever.
I remember it too. I knew it would be a top tier final when I learned Asafa Powell finished 3rd in his semi final and was not an auto qualifier for the final. I knew we had an epic final coming up then.
These guys pushed eachother to a different level.
I played basketball with Justin once. Just a pickup game at the rec. I can't explain to y'all how fast that man is. We're all athletes out there, and we get on a fast break, and we're trucking as fast as we can, and Justin comes FLYING past us, and the dude was f*cking jogging. Zero effort, zero strain, literally jogged past us sprinting.
I had a classmate who played WR for the Seahawks for several years, and we thought he was blazing fast. Justin makes NFL wide receivers look slow.
That’s cool asf
Dude came 9.80 and came 4th. Unbelievable
Faster than today's winning time 😮
@@kandiekane. last place dude at the 2024 Olympics would have beat Carl Lewis for gold in 1988. We're still evolving out here.
@@kandiekane. this generation is also not using as many drugs.
@kandiekane. This generation isn't slow, they are faster than any other generation but this one! This generation were freaks of nature!
Bolt was not only the greatest, he ran with the greatest.
Ran against
Beat*
He is the greatest
Wow,this powerful, this statement makes the achievement more prolific. #UsainBolt
if you run with the greatest and smoke all of them then you are the greatest
Those five made Ryan Bailey and Richard Thompson look like side characters🤣
😂
Asafa pussied out
Fr tho and any other era they would have been medal threats
Richard Thompson got a silver medal. Don't forget that.
And these two are rapid
Imagine the fastest line up in history. Now what’s amazing is that Bolt comes from behind to overtake the fastest men in history to win easy all in the space of under 10 seconds. It’s amazing
Camera angles are deceptive. Overhead camera show that Bolt lead from like 35m 😂
Wgat do you get from such lies, you're an evil individual, have a great week@nsxperformance
It's called acceleration
@@nsxperformance bolt has the 2nd fastest 30m split of all time so yeah. he has once-in-a-lifetime speed at most points of a 100m
I have watched it so many times.... it's nice to hear Gatlin's perspective. It's funny 😅
"And in that moment... I had a thought. I was like ahhhhh".
Haha he is funny.
That race had the top all time fastest men in history Indeed. Usain Bolt 9.58, Yohan Blake 9.69, Tyson Gay 9.69, Asafa Powell 9.72, Justin Gatlin 9.74. To think Asafa Powell is at number 4, he was the world record holder 2005-2008.
Im saying thats the best final
@@NEVERANGRYBUTIRIEThe best final ever. The fastest runners ever. The 5th fastest man in that race 9.74 by Justin Gatlin is still the fastest time because it cannot be matched by any printer on Earth.
Tyson Gay 9.71
@@Shysta30 9.71 was his time at the Berlin world champs, but he ran 9.69 in Shanghai that same year
Let's not get carried away with the exception of Bolt the others have served suspensions.
Greatest ensemble of sprinters they’ll ever be-5 of the fastest men in history. I was 21 years old, man. Nostalgia 💪🏽
That generation was unreal. A 9.80 only got you fourth place.
I wud be pissed. Lol
Man I’m telling you! These guys are not even running 9.80 consistently. That time would’ve won the last two World Championships and tie the Tokyo Olympic champion or probably win it depending on the milliseconds.
@@petrenavengreen exactly, we’re lucky we were able to witness the bolt era
Lol hella sad
@@ianm8218there were so many goats in most sports playing in the early 2000s-2010s. A special time in history to watch for sure.
The only guy I never got to watch I wish I did was Michael Jordan ☹️🥲
That line up of Ryan Bailey, Asafa Powell, Yohan Blake, Tyson Gay, Usain Bolt, Charandy Martina. The greatest line up of all times. Justin's greatness was discounted by many. He was maybe the greatest contributor to Bolt's greatness. He and Blake forced Bolt to run like his life depended on it
Mostly Tyson Gay and Yohan Blake in Bolts prime Justin a bit later yes.
Bolt was destined to be great. His work ethic prepared him for the world stage, his coach mentored him to do what he already knew. His competitors made him unstoppable but his spirit in him wanted to run fast and it brought a light to the tracks that made us the spectators love and appreciate track & field even more. Thank God for destiny moments ❤
That's not true
Gay forced Bolt to give us 9.58 (WR)
Blake forced Bolt to give us 9.63 (OR)
Yohan Blake
I have always had so much love and admiration for Justin. Ever since he came to Jamaica at the Douglas Forest track meet.
The Jamaica vs. USA is always a vibes.
Justin Gatlin was so underrated, the fan villian
Anybody who know about track gives Gatlin props.
He wasn’t underrated bro he was competing against the face of the Olympics and the biggest name in world sports. Usain bolt literally was literally a phenomenon everywhere he goes. Everyone else he competed with was underwhelmed. Gatlin even said that the noise the stadium made for bolt introduction was deafening and distracting for him.
He was a drug cheat, so he deserved that villian title, he's a disgrace to athletics
I have never dreamed that Gatlin would have given such high level of respect to the Jamaicans.
You have contributed tremendously to Bolt’s success, you’ve pushed him to push himself, thanks so much. we salute you brother, and BTW, you are now a part of this great nation.
Wrong. Tyson Gay madr Bolt break the record.
@@lastdragonx but I said he contributed listen 👂🏾my friend I chose my words carefully.
@@ARL-LifesLessons.-nk4fd Gatlin contributed nothing to bolt. Bolt was already established from his wars with Tyson Gay. Compare justin gatlins times to Tyson. No comparison. Gatlin challenged bolt when he was injured.
9.8 flat and no medal is insane. So much talent in that race
Gay powell gatlin blake boult all under 9.90
5 best of the best we might never ever see in sprinting again
Now that gets you a Gold or Silver 😂
I have so much respect for Justin Gatlin. Gracious in defeat, humble in victory!
All those Runners are legends.
As a Jamaican, I can safely say that,Gatlin is the one that most Jamaicans give respect to in the track and field
Jamaicans respects Tyson gay alot
No lol
I'd say we respect Tyson Gay the most. I hated Gatlin until he retired 😄
@@Gandrewjm 😂
Allyson Felix is the only that gets respect. Tyson Gay would be next if anything.
These days 9.8 flat you will take all medals you participate in
9.8 semi is bonkers
...???
@@LIVINGSTONE540 What are you confused about? Tyson ran 9.80 and didn't medal. Tokyo 2020, Gold was 9.80.
@@JuiceSaucee yes tell him
@@JuiceSauceehe’s talking about runners today
I got to say, as a Track and Field fan, I am really glad there is such mediums to meet and hear from athletes. From the way you speak Justin, I almost didn't recognise you. The media at that time kept painting you as a villian to the hero in Bolt, that I find myself despising you. But no more now, you earned my respect. Never judge a person before knowing a person. This is my fault and my learning now.
Good ole media...you can always count on them! :)
Our CHURANDY MARTINA from the island of Curaçao 🇨🇼 was part of this historic race in 2012. He is now 38 years old (may 2024) and is doing his best to qualify for his 6th Olympics (Paris 2024). He has been qualifying since the 2004 Olympics 🇨🇼🇨🇼
He made it 🎉🎉
Big respect Gatlin, the way he talked about other athletes is so professional, no insults.
Glad to have watched it at my aunt's house, I'll never forget that Olympics, thank you Sir Gatlin
Justin is a very cool dude.
This is how media can make you a monster on perception of others
@Gatlin, that's humbleness, honour and appreciation being illustrated...big up to all y'all in that race! Big up to all a di yawd man dem. We are built and born to go fast
From Jamaica - shout out to Gatlin from an admirer of an overcomer!
Keep on doing you, and I hope all the very best for you going forward.
Is a book in the works? You have a wonderful story to tell.
I was in Belgium when that race was been run or whatever! Hours glued to the set when the 100m was in focus because I knew during my lifetime I would never see a greatest assemble of champions running this race. It was incredible from the levels of dominance of prepping and the power displayed during those heats till the final. It was great to see. No matter what thank you gentlemen thank you for a great race!
Jamaicans were only ever afraid of two men in the 100s and the 200s Gatlin and Gay. In the years where Gatlin was on suspension, Gay was the only person stopping us from dominance. In the womens we had Jeter, Richards-Ross and Felix that always made us nervous. Wwhat a time to be alive and witness all these great athletes.
Jamaicans were never afraid of anyone during this era of sprinting. You're forgetting that during this period we had the World and Olympic Champion men and women for 100 and 200m, we had the Commonwealth Champions men and women, we had the youth World Champions boys and girls...it was an era when we simply dominated the short sprints at every level and competition. We had the World Indoor Champions men and women. That's one memory I hope never to forget.
@pepiiv5131 sir everyone in jamaica was on the edge of their seat for a reason. Gay and Gatlin were serious contenders that could push usain and the rest of Jamaicans to their limit. If we weren't worried about whether or not they'd win it would have been boring to watch. The men deserve their credit. The women's categories were the same the women won and lost to people like Felix and Jeter all the time. Stop trying to rewrite history.
@@tahmaskenchers1782no history to be written, there was bolt then everyone else few levels below
@@grez367 bolt lost to Gatlin and gay multiple times in his career. What are you talking about. He lost his last race as a professional athlete to Gatlin.
Loved this era. You made Olympics so fun. Love you guys❤
If only Powell was healthy in that final... Don't get me wrong it was great seeing the 5 fastest men of all time in one race but seeing Powell pull up like that hurt
if you go back and watch his start, you'll also see that he tripped coming out the blocks, unfortunate for him. In a race that fast, only the great man can possibly recover from that slight trip
Powell is never healthy in a mega final
I don’t think you guys know how big the 100 meter in London was, because of what bolt did in Beijing and his rise to literally a god that made sprinters scared of him. Everyone was tuned in to see if bolt can perhaps break the record or even win 4 years later. The fact that he was number 1 in the world of sprinting but got beat by yohan and disqualified also add to the doubts and anticipation.
The London Olympics stadium energy was loud as hell, sprinting is extremely difficult to stay consistently good at most less win, because if your nervous you won’t execute your race in good form and spirit. Powell does well in diamond leagues when no other top sprinters in the race, he seems to falter in big races, if you look at some of his race he suddenly slows down for no reason and gets beaten. He claims he had no psychological issue but something was wrong with his mental
Then the semi finals had guys causally dropping 9.8s and slowing down before the line. Gatlin said lebron, Kobe and all the other basket team ran into the stadium to see the race. Which just shows how anticipated it was. Bolt became even more ridiculously popular after that feat.
With you on this one if only.
He was out of his prime. Asafa couldn’t beat Blake and Bolt at that time.
My respect Gatling you earned it 🇯🇲😀😀💯meter your a legend. Bro you're welcome to Jamaica 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏👍🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲 anytime bro looking forward to meet u in real one day your an inspiration believe me bro u having been through what u been through an have the courage to come back an compete a mean like facing the world 🌍 u have a the heart of a LION bro you're determine person an I respect u for that God bless you an you're family stay safe peace one love🙏💯💯💯💯💯🇯🇲👍
Well said Justin. I think everyone was outstanding. Justin I am a Jamaican, however. you were amazing. The Americans, everyone was a winner. I don't think there will ever be another 100m Finals like this!!!.
I agree 100% Justin is an amazing athlete. Coming from a Jamaican aa well
Always loved Gatlin, to overcome that ban & to compete at the top level again after so long out shows how top class he was & always has been
Thanks for sharing these special memories, I was there that day behind the start line. Was incredible to witness 🔥
Love to see Justin Gatlin, We love this man. Justin's competitiveness, sportsmanship, and excitement brought together "Usain Bolt", Asafa Powel, Tyson Gay, and Yohan Blake. Thank you for what you did for the sprint events. watching from Sri Lanka
I’ve seen said race countless times, but it’s so good to hear a firsthand account. I get excited all over again 🤗
Justin you are easily one of my fav track athletes of all time. I love watching your channel and stories. You and Bolt were in a world of your own when you had those race against each other and it was amazing to watch. I get goosebumps every time I see you come out of the outside and winning that last race of his. The respect you showed after is the best part. True sportsman. Keep it up bro thank you for your contributions 🇺🇸. Love from Montana.
I love the competitive nature of this guy.
The greatest race in human history, with five of the all time fastest humans with world records. I still get goosebumps watching it. One thousand horsepowers in one race
Justin Gatlin!!! One of the best to ever do it!
Yo man being from the Caribbean I never cheered for you Justin but now I’m a huge fan listening to you breaking down races. Great work!
THIS RACE GAVE ME MAJOY ANXIETY..
As a Jamaican Justin Gatlin is one of my all time favorite runners so humble Love his technique. He is forgiven in my book’s weather he knowingly or unknowingly took forbidden substances. We all make mistakes 😊🇯🇲
That 100m final was absolutely awesome indeed.
I wouldn't exactly say that Blake took off. He was slightly faster than you in the latter part of the race, but not that much faster. Usain absolutely took off.
The 5 fastest man ever in that race and 3 of them pretty close to their peak form (you, Usain and Yohan Blake). Gay wasn't as fast as in 2009, otherwise I think he would have got 2nd place. Asafa too wasn't as fast as in 2008 (his peak) but he was still decent, though he chocked in any major event, so nothing new there.
Asafa got 3rd when bolt ran 9.58 at world champs. That was not a choke. He certainly could not have won that race
@@TaughtByTech I never said Asafa could have won the 100m in 2009. I said he choked in pretty much any major event, which is a fact. 2007 Osaka, 2008 Beijing, 2012 London, you name it.
@@Yes_I_c4n Indeed but you did not say "pretty much" any major event. You said he choked in any major event pperiod. So I just pointed out that bronze medal in arguably the most historical race to date for clarity. Cheers
Asafa is fast but he is not a competitor thats all. But he has the best technique out of those 5 men
Asafa seemed liked he had a mental problem. He always easing up when persons run up on him in a race. I use to watch him train while at UTECH
Gallin you are good for the sport. You have great commentary skills. Continue being you.
You mean to tell me an old tyson gay did 9:80....man would have wiped the floor with the likes of noah lyles
Respect to Gatlin. A true competitor. You brought out the best in the Jamaicans and they brought out the best in you. You were the real threat to the Jamaicans. Never knew you were so humble
Easily the greatest 100m ever, no doubt! Classic.
Thank you Justin for those wonderful memories. I am team Jamaica, but without your competitiveness, we wouldn't have these moments.
Imagine Bolt, Gatlin, Blake
and Tyson Gay on the same relay team. The world record would have been unbeatable.
That would have been crazy. Those four🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
I would take prime Asafa over Gatlin all due respect. It goes in order of running:- Asafa (Best reaction time) to Tyson to Blake to Bolt
It's so cool to hear from Justin talk about this event, and to reflect and appreciate what a historic race it was
We got to give it to Tyson Gay .
The Olympics is electrifying!
It's the best of the best, and getting to watch it is, THE BEST!
Its so funny the way he describes it. "It was too late when i realized what happened. Bolt had already won gold and was taking pictures at the podium. Meanwhile me and blake are duking it out for 2nd." Lhh
Gatlin has been funny if you watch the press conference even when he’s mad he funny as hell, bolt used to be laughing
def one of my favorite races of all time with so much historic talent and showing out. so cool to see justin's insight on it.
BOLT is the reason why they are running so fast at that time. .Nowadays, you can't see that kind of time. .
Greatest 100m line up in history 🔥🔥🔥so glad i lived in that era....
9.79 is 1st place olympics 2024 LOL
I guess the rivalry between USA and Jamaica can seem so intense but i for one as a Jamaican appreciate and love athletes from both countries Justin is a freaking inspiration i can't recall anyone coming off a 4 year ban and freaking dominating the sport afterwards.. tyson gay is another one dude needed to run 9.69 which seemed impossible and did it that's just nuts. The two countries keep pushing each other to be at their absolute best and i don't see any other country really dominatibg the sport for the foreseeable future. Big up Mr Gatlin. Respect and love from Jamaica. Such a humble dude too.
Fucking 9.64 is naaaaaaasty. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Salute to you, Mr. Gatlin for all that you have done and are still doing to advance this great sport.
You're a true winner and a great man!
9.80 and not even on the podium. That's brutal!!!
They don't talk about it, but Gatlin to over come massive amounts of hatred. Totally villianized by the media, booed by nearly by the whole stadium... Gat Overcame a tremendous amount of negativity, above and beyond the pressure that everyone else had to deal with in a 100m final
Noah Lyles can't run this fast
It will take many many years before we see another line up like that again. They were and still are amazing athletes who inspired so many people to reach for greatness.
For me the greatest 100m race ever was the Ben Johnson race. That was epic and even to this day, it’s still being talked about.
Your point is valid but Ben Johnson smoked the whole field as did Flo Jo in the women's final. But in the 2012 Olympic finals, bolt came from behind in epic fashion
You must be crazy!!
@@mariowallace2073 then you must be insane
No way.
@@Yes_I_c4n yes way. That’s why it’s called an opinion. Mine says this is it.
It's so wonderful to see you guys running 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲
Great memories. I was a volunteer at the wembley arena. There's was Brazil playing and the race was about the start. We all stopped working to watch the race. It was special.
9.63 is an incredible time
Real privilege to see the fastest sprinters of all time competing in one race, Respect bro ❤
My favorite Olympic event of all time.
This is an iconic race. I’d frame a picture of the start-the drive phase💯.
Team 🇯🇲❤
Remember the boxing heavy weights Doc Muhammad Ali, Foreman, Norton "When we were Kings"?. This lineup was exactly the same for the sprinters ❤
You did great, Justin. Trust me!!! Your determination is inspiring, boss. You are no ordinary sprinter, either man. Nuff Respect from Jamaica!!!🇯🇲
Yes, all the greats were there; the Pantheon of Track & Field. Love ALL these guys! Love 'em!
Respect and one love to you brother Gatlin !
I loved to hate you back then 😅. You know what I always imagined…. What would be the time on a 4x100m with these guys on the same team.
I hope we will be treated to this intense level of competition again ! Magical !
🇺🇸 🇯🇲 🇺🇸🇯🇲 🔥🔥🔥
To win like that, against those people, with those times astonishes me!!! I think on that day anybody could’ve won but bolt proved why he is and probably always be the greatest runner ever
This was an epic race... Watched all of it from semis. Truly lived up to the hype
When watching the races during this era of track and field, my heart would be in my throat when my Jamaican stars competed against the likes of Justin Gatlin. That man had me nervous, anxious... Just all over the place with emotions because I know we couldn't afford to fumble. Not once or we'd be eating dust. These guys brought their A game🔥🔥🔥and we're forever grateful🫂 What a time to be alive and witness to such Greatness❤ I'll forever celebrate these amazing years💯🇯🇲
Great interview with an all-timer. Thanks for sharing and thanks to Mr. Gatlin for participating.
Justin is an amazing athlete .everyone in that race was absolutely 💯 amazing. From a Ja 🇯🇲
Im glad i watched it live . Mo farah smashed the long distance
What an unbelievable line up of talent. We were spoilt for choice in that era. A once in a lifetime for sure or possibly even many.
Justin Gatlin 🇺🇸 - 1) 2004 Athens 9.85 2) 2005 Helsinki 9.88 3) 2012 London 9.79 4) 2013 Moscow 9.85 5) 2015 Beijing 9.80 6) 2016 Rio 9.89 7) 2017 London 9.92 8) 2019 Doha 9.89 🏃- Gatlin was Incredible for 16 Years
Usain top speed and his stride was just insane. We will never see anything like him again. Imagine being 6'5 and covering so much ground.
This was an iconic race. I’d frame a picture of the start-the drive phase💯. This race is worth mentioning for generations.
Team 🇯🇲❤! But,..Love to the 🇺🇸 team❤
Man this race was so legendary the greatest sprinters of all time you run a 9 8 an don't win smfh freaking ridiculous so much respect between both sides usa Jamaica
Those were great times. Every race was must see TV.
As a Jamaican thank you for this reflection/ commentary. 😂😂😂😂
Gatlin is a very confident guy and he also has respects for all athletes. He’s a good guy.