USA wins the Men's 4x400m Final

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  • Опубліковано 5 жов 2011
  • athletics.channel4.com/ IAAF World Championships 2011, Daegu, South Korea.
    South Africa controversially leave out Oscar Pistorius, as LaShawn Merritt of USA takes to the front on the home straight and win gold.

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  • @andrewfolts250
    @andrewfolts250 10 років тому +54

    That kick by Merritt was UNREAL.

    • @aaronkoeppe9057
      @aaronkoeppe9057 3 роки тому +1

      He was holding back he ran low 45

    • @larryyeadeke2953
      @larryyeadeke2953 2 роки тому +1

      @@aaronkoeppe9057 Yep. You could see he was just coasting in third place down the back stretch. You knew the big kick was coming the last 50.

    • @jesseguerra1442
      @jesseguerra1442 2 роки тому +1

      There was a slight pause just so that he could get to the outside lane, and then his kick to the finish line was amazing. What a beautiful stride.

  • @circuitsword
    @circuitsword 7 років тому +47

    I love how Merrit on the last 100m is like nah I don't have time for these guys and does a full hope into lane 3 and pulls away by like a second.

    • @chrispettus2532
      @chrispettus2532 3 роки тому +6

      That was pretty badass to be able to pull away from everyone like that in the last 100m on an anchor leg of a world class field.

    • @esterwillis7582
      @esterwillis7582 2 роки тому +1

      American Champions great job men I love it! USA In Da House!!!

  • @mrtracyrandall
    @mrtracyrandall 7 років тому +53

    I don't care how many times I see this race it is like I have seen it for the first time in my life. Merritt's form is unmatched.

  • @farrellhonda7180
    @farrellhonda7180 2 роки тому +12

    Merritt did a phenomenal job. He kept his cool and moved strategically as the situation developed. The entire team worked together to make things happen. Good job.

  • @bakrin23
    @bakrin23 7 років тому +46

    Beautiful high knees at the end. Merritt is truly a world class athlete.

  • @acefalcons4903
    @acefalcons4903 2 роки тому +11

    Looks like there’s a 6th gear LaShawn Merritt had that he shifted to in the last second or two that was incredible and well-timed! He saved the whole U.S. team on that 400m in the last act alone!! Wtg, Merritt! 🤗

  • @tessmartinez1459
    @tessmartinez1459 Рік тому +5

    Congratulations USA! Proud of you guys!
    😍😍😍😍😍😍
    From Chicago, USA

  • @TheLinkMedic
    @TheLinkMedic 12 років тому +15

    Wow that was a kick ass finish for Merritt.

  • @pamela7651
    @pamela7651 3 роки тому +11

    Excellent run by Merritt

  • @bensexton7350
    @bensexton7350 8 років тому +10

    i always get a smile on my face when i heat " and here comes Lashawn Merritt"

  • @redfishgreyfish4842
    @redfishgreyfish4842 2 роки тому +3

    LaShawn...so smooth, perfectly timed peak of preparation, skill, strategy...and tactics, what a kick.

  • @bongarozani272
    @bongarozani272 8 років тому +20

    I am so proud of my country, South Africa

    • @hukilauzy
      @hukilauzy 8 років тому +2

      +Bonga Rozani i am too! they did good

    • @kabysummit5801
      @kabysummit5801 Рік тому +1

      Me too
      And I'm American

    • @siphopere-zs7qz
      @siphopere-zs7qz Рік тому +1

      They did well, honestly 🙌 even without Wayde

  • @olgastrydom9837
    @olgastrydom9837 Рік тому +1

    Wow South Africa, soooooo proud, I Salute you.
    Fellow South African.

  • @stevenreichertart
    @stevenreichertart 2 роки тому +6

    This is so exciting, I can’t stand it! Thrilling move by Merritt to move out in the final straightaway.

  • @jacquelinerussell8530
    @jacquelinerussell8530 3 роки тому +11

    LaShawn barely broke a sweat 🤣🤪🤔 in that race

  • @king-solomon5263
    @king-solomon5263 4 роки тому +2

    I do not care how people react to this, USA are well experienced athletes. They are the best in the world. They are so clever and tactical when it comes to all angles in a track thing. I believe in them, I am proud of my second home, South Africa Team is as well great work. I sincerely congratulates both Teams are amazing.

  • @rdloer
    @rdloer 2 роки тому +2

    A stunning run by USA. I AM PROUD OF THESE MEN.

  • @randallhill6423
    @randallhill6423 9 років тому +11

    3:52 = goosebumps every time.

  • @markortiz1506
    @markortiz1506 Рік тому +1

    Great final kick. Practically walked across the finish line.

  • @iayyam
    @iayyam 11 років тому +2

    I'm an American and I am very proud of SA...kudos

  • @solete100
    @solete100 8 років тому +6

    WAY TO GO USA

  • @siphopere-zs7qz
    @siphopere-zs7qz Рік тому +1

    Well done South Africa 🙌🙌🙌

  • @wendell6468
    @wendell6468 3 роки тому +8

    That's how u do it!! Ride their shoulders until the last 100 n then blow by everyone. Just a walk in the park for Merritt...

  • @weebelo1
    @weebelo1 12 років тому +2

    Merritt wasn't even trying on the back stretch. What a good run by him....just bide his time and sit back and take it at the end. That's all he needed to do!

  • @imreallytiredofthis
    @imreallytiredofthis 11 років тому +4

    Wow, Oscar Pistorius gets a silver for his qualifying round effort.
    Does anyone realize how significant that is, he's the first paralympian to win a World Track Championship medal.

  • @bryn545
    @bryn545 11 років тому +5

    AMAZING!! beautiful finish usa!

  • @redstar12345
    @redstar12345 11 років тому +2

    what a race! It's the first time I watch a 4x400 so close until the finish!

  • @miguelalvarez7057
    @miguelalvarez7057 2 роки тому +2

    Magnífica carrera, creí que ganaría Jamaica, pero Estados Unidos y sudáfrica los superaron. Emocionante!!!

  • @mikeroberts8609
    @mikeroberts8609 2 роки тому +1

    Merritt was just playing with these guys like they thought they had a chance. We’ve got 20+ guys that can do the same thing. He ate their lunch when it was lunchtime.

  • @ruthjones8743
    @ruthjones8743 Рік тому

    I Love watching the relays !!

  • @timperks
    @timperks 11 років тому

    Good on the safa's! Looking forward to the olympics now!

  • @emileighmoliforter7077
    @emileighmoliforter7077 11 років тому +1

    What an amazing comeback

  • @sbtbfanatic
    @sbtbfanatic 9 років тому +4

    The second leg for the U.S. appeared to cut over to the rail far too sharply, which cost him

  • @TV-fv1ih
    @TV-fv1ih 8 років тому +13

    In retrospect, leaving Pistorius out, turned out to be a good call!

    • @armv7-m603
      @armv7-m603 8 років тому +5

      +T V He might've killed this though.

  • @erneliaoquickel547
    @erneliaoquickel547 Рік тому

    Never stop watching 🥰

  • @JohnHoulgate
    @JohnHoulgate 7 років тому +4

    Lashawn Merritt, game over.

  • @CrittyWitty
    @CrittyWitty 11 років тому +5

    Holy shit, Merritt...

  • @DCFunBud
    @DCFunBud 3 роки тому +5

    Now, that was exciting!

  • @SparkyChannel
    @SparkyChannel 2 роки тому +15

    Awesome kick by Merritt!

  • @jake-inspired101
    @jake-inspired101 2 роки тому +1

    Strolled in for gold, what an effort all the way to end!

  • @naomi8529
    @naomi8529 2 роки тому +2

    Congratulations American ✌🏻🙏🏻🇺🇸🥇

  • @stefgiorgio
    @stefgiorgio 11 років тому +6

    LaShawn has all the Merrit on this one!

  • @AmitKumar-jf3wt
    @AmitKumar-jf3wt Рік тому

    I just love USA and Jamaica healthy rivalry

  • @sharonvizcarrondo5847
    @sharonvizcarrondo5847 Рік тому

    I miss those guys.

  • @marklayne818
    @marklayne818 3 роки тому +2

    That was the smartest win ever. Once he ran by the South African runner, it was A B C you later, right to the finish line for the "Gold".

  • @MrJUGGERNAU7
    @MrJUGGERNAU7 12 років тому +10

    i dont care what anyone says but USA has the best track team

  • @revans1961
    @revans1961 5 років тому +1

    S Africa should have included Pistorius. The way he loves his team he'd at least have given them a shot.

  • @mrkkanesan4595
    @mrkkanesan4595 7 місяців тому

    🎉🎉congratulation USA

  • @MrSexyPickles
    @MrSexyPickles 12 років тому

    that was a sick final sprint

  • @pennylovesgreece
    @pennylovesgreece 12 років тому

    what a race..wow great job

  • @josieyoung2262
    @josieyoung2262 2 роки тому

    Wow 1st time seeing this. After all this time, proud to be a South African.

  • @fatoomgierdien110
    @fatoomgierdien110 Рік тому

    South Africa!!!!!
    Brilliant and Phenomenal!!!!
    Fantastic!!!
    Cape Town.

  • @veronicakey2379
    @veronicakey2379 2 роки тому

    Yessss America

  • @rolliebaker9963
    @rolliebaker9963 8 місяців тому

    Yes

  • @StoryGordon
    @StoryGordon 3 роки тому +4

    Cruise control on the backstretch and overdrive to the finish.

  • @casshendry7162
    @casshendry7162 3 роки тому +1

    Easy Peasy lemon squeezy for Merritt. Awesome runner.

  • @kevinkavanaugh9845
    @kevinkavanaugh9845 2 роки тому +2

    Right on men with the USA Flag.

  • @miamiorlando1
    @miamiorlando1 10 років тому +1

    Merritt was smart and patient. Great race.

  • @edgardoramos7926
    @edgardoramos7926 2 роки тому

    Congratulations owesome americans

  • @MrAznFattieable
    @MrAznFattieable 12 років тому +1

    What happened to Wariner?

  • @Metallicgld12
    @Metallicgld12 12 років тому +1

    Go USA USA USA!

  • @goodstuff1449
    @goodstuff1449 2 роки тому +1

    Merrit was the secret weapon!

  • @jbieberboy06
    @jbieberboy06 10 років тому

    nice video

  • @sky2315
    @sky2315 11 років тому

    Did the US team take out Jeremy Wariner? What happened to him?

  • @dougduncan6089
    @dougduncan6089 3 роки тому

    He wasn't worried about winning in last 200. Seems like he was watching the clock. Great timing going away!

  • @progressenergo4244
    @progressenergo4244 Рік тому +1

    Сильнейшая команда спринтеров США как всегда побеждает, - это правило спорта сегодня.

  • @HeyHey9027
    @HeyHey9027 11 років тому

    Ha I love how the top comments answered each other

  • @kiranrai2018
    @kiranrai2018 2 роки тому

    Congts USA

  • @Praben
    @Praben 3 роки тому +3

    USA second leg was too slow

  • @rajiv005
    @rajiv005 11 років тому

    I'm a Wariner fan and I am sickened that he did not make the (individual) 400m team for London. But he's been included in the relay squad. Minor consolation I guess.

  • @vernrobinson3732
    @vernrobinson3732 2 роки тому

    SUPER!!!!

  • @markfox3083
    @markfox3083 2 роки тому +1

    We had a better team than this. Were they just trying to make it more exciting? If so, they certainly succeeded.

  • @user-bv3sz5qf2e
    @user-bv3sz5qf2e 4 місяці тому

    Amazing job USA!!

  • @temarjames8901
    @temarjames8901 2 роки тому

    USA keep it up ❤️👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @herbertaloysreinders5883
    @herbertaloysreinders5883 Рік тому

    1A WINNER

  • @BBBoy990
    @BBBoy990 Рік тому

    Lashawn Merritt was subsequently disqualified in 2009 on a doping charge. He agreed to a 2 year suspension. Any medals he won while running individually or on relays was stripped from him and his teammates. No wonder he ran so fast.

  • @goitseoneselabe7773
    @goitseoneselabe7773 Рік тому

    Well done South Africa

  • @PatrickHo1972
    @PatrickHo1972 3 роки тому +3

    The USA,Always the best,the top leading on earth!

  • @Rerp2000
    @Rerp2000 7 років тому +1

    USAAAAAAAAAAAAAA #1

  • @chiefadam605
    @chiefadam605 2 роки тому

    I don't care what anyone says... 🇺🇸🇺🇲America 🇺🇸!

  • @Samuelc1234
    @Samuelc1234 12 років тому

    in the 4x400, yes.

  • @CrypticParad0x
    @CrypticParad0x 7 років тому

    Fucking Lashawn Merritt, such a badass.
    *turning into final stretch
    "k should I start trying now?"
    *blows past everyone like nobodies business

  • @akeelroberts4826
    @akeelroberts4826 11 років тому

    i hope bolt blake and warren run this next Olympics

  • @mimzi247
    @mimzi247 12 років тому

    he was sooo holding back he is awesome, and im british

  • @Samuelc1234
    @Samuelc1234 12 років тому

    Where's the Bahamas? o-o

  • @missi625
    @missi625 11 років тому

    that was great to watch but I hope the U.S. team does a better job of selecting the team for London

  • @mitchumful
    @mitchumful 12 років тому

    wearing sunglasses at night
    just total class

  • @mrkkanesan4595
    @mrkkanesan4595 Рік тому

    Us team the best🎉🎉🎉

  • @mattcook8028
    @mattcook8028 11 років тому

    i was thinking the same thing......

  • @PS3Kid21
    @PS3Kid21 11 років тому

    Kinda makes you wonder what would have happened if LaShawn Merritt had run for us in the 4x400 at the Olympics

  • @MrJUGGERNAU7
    @MrJUGGERNAU7 11 років тому +2

    i like how we the americans won this with our "B" team

  • @RaeSincerely
    @RaeSincerely 10 років тому

    You mean South Africa? I don't know.

  • @TheDahcMan
    @TheDahcMan 11 років тому

    AMERICAAA!!!!!

  • @jeromepinkney3785
    @jeromepinkney3785 2 роки тому

    Like that

  • @miamiorlando1
    @miamiorlando1 10 років тому

    The South African final leg runner tried to box Merritt in..did not work - but it did help him get 2nd.

  • @scottboyd586
    @scottboyd586 2 роки тому

    U.S.A. BABY!!!!

  • @CntrBrdr
    @CntrBrdr 11 років тому

    USA!

  • @RavinderKumar-xw8bw
    @RavinderKumar-xw8bw Рік тому

    Long live US

  • @vinochengai559
    @vinochengai559 Рік тому

    ஸ்டுபிஸ் y change ட்ராக்..... ட்ராக் change panna only running பைக் no way u to read

  • @hugogilvie
    @hugogilvie 11 років тому

    because he's 14