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.
What a kick. Years ago I got beat by a similar kick. The runner who zoomed away from me made me feel as though I had quit the race. Five years later he married my cousin and became a member of the family. A little like, “If you can’t beat em,, let ‘em join you!”
I remember the amazing talent of this USA team. Lashawn Merritt was so fast! his speed was just incredible to get the win for the USA. When he was running you knew he was going to win.
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! 🤗
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Shouldn't britain be dq'ed because the 3rd runner went to the front instead of being in the last spot at the exchange zone? You see at 2:27 Britain is in 7th place so why is the 3rd runner in the #2 spot? The ref has you in the order your team is in at 200m mark and you are suppose to stay in
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.
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.
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.
That kick by Merritt was UNREAL.
He was holding back he ran low 45
@@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.
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.
WOW! THAT'S the way to kick it to win!! Who else can kick it that fast in the final 50 meters!!
What a kick. Years ago I got beat by a similar kick. The runner who zoomed away from me made me feel as though I had quit the race. Five years later he married my cousin and became a member of the family. A little like, “If you can’t beat em,, let ‘em join you!”
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.
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.
American Champions great job men I love it! USA In Da House!!!
Congratulations USA! Proud of you guys!
😍😍😍😍😍😍
From Chicago, USA
Beautiful high knees at the end. Merritt is truly a world class athlete.
Brilliant kick by Merritt
Excellent run by Merritt
I remember the amazing talent of this USA team. Lashawn Merritt was so fast! his speed was just incredible to get the win for the USA. When he was running you knew he was going to win.
Wow that was a kick ass finish for Merritt.
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! 🤗
I am so proud of my country, South Africa
+Bonga Rozani i am too! they did good
Me too
And I'm American
They did well, honestly 🙌 even without Wayde
This is so exciting, I can’t stand it! Thrilling move by Merritt to move out in the final straightaway.
Wow South Africa, soooooo proud, I Salute you.
Fellow South African.
LaShawn...so smooth, perfectly timed peak of preparation, skill, strategy...and tactics, what a kick.
i always get a smile on my face when i heat " and here comes Lashawn Merritt"
3:52 = goosebumps every time.
I'm an American and I am very proud of SA...kudos
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!
AMAZING!! beautiful finish usa!
Well done South Africa 🙌🙌🙌
LaShawn barely broke a sweat 🤣🤪🤔 in that race
WAY TO GO USA
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.
A stunning run by USA. I AM PROUD OF THESE MEN.
Awesome kick by Merritt!
what a race! It's the first time I watch a 4x400 so close until the finish!
Great final kick. Practically walked across the finish line.
I Love watching the relays !!
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...
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.
First murderer too.
Magnífica carrera, creí que ganaría Jamaica, pero Estados Unidos y sudáfrica los superaron. Emocionante!!!
Now, that was exciting!
Congratulation South Africa🎉🎉🎉
Never stop watching 🥰
Holy shit, Merritt...
I miss those guys.
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.
Wow 1st time seeing this. After all this time, proud to be a South African.
In retrospect, leaving Pistorius out, turned out to be a good call!
+T V He might've killed this though.
Congratulations American ✌🏻🙏🏻🇺🇸🥇
Lashawn Merritt, game over.
🎉🎉congratulation USA
i dont care what anyone says but USA has the best track team
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".
Merritt was smart and patient. Great race.
I just love USA and Jamaica healthy rivalry
Strolled in for gold, what an effort all the way to end!
LaShawn has all the Merrit on this one!
Congratulations TEAM USA.
Congratulations USA, 🎉🎉🎉🎉
What an amazing comeback
S Africa should have included Pistorius. The way he loves his team he'd at least have given them a shot.
USA second leg was too slow
The second leg for the U.S. appeared to cut over to the rail far too sharply, which cost him
Congratulations owesome americans
Cruise control on the backstretch and overdrive to the finish.
South Africa!!!!!
Brilliant and Phenomenal!!!!
Fantastic!!!
Cape Town.
Сильнейшая команда спринтеров США как всегда побеждает, - это правило спорта сегодня.
Easy Peasy lemon squeezy for Merritt. Awesome runner.
Yessss America
USA keep it up ❤️👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Yes
Congts USA
He wasn't worried about winning in last 200. Seems like he was watching the clock. Great timing going away!
What happened to Wariner?
Right on men with the USA Flag.
what a race..wow great job
Merrit was the secret weapon!
Good on the safa's! Looking forward to the olympics now!
Us team the best🎉🎉🎉
Well done South Africa
I don't care what anyone says... 🇺🇸🇺🇲America 🇺🇸!
The USA,Always the best,the top leading on earth!
Go USA USA USA!
Amazing job USA!!
SUPER!!!!
that was a sick final sprint
Fucking Lashawn Merritt, such a badass.
*turning into final stretch
"k should I start trying now?"
*blows past everyone like nobodies business
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.
So
Did the US team take out Jeremy Wariner? What happened to him?
he say desean jackson at 1:51 ??
Sounds like it, but the guy's name is Bershawn Jackson
wearing sunglasses at night
just total class
Shouldn't britain be dq'ed because the 3rd runner went to the front instead of being in the last spot at the exchange zone? You see at 2:27 Britain is in 7th place so why is the 3rd runner in the #2 spot? The ref has you in the order your team is in at 200m mark and you are suppose to stay in
Ha I love how the top comments answered each other
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.
USAAAAAAAAAAAAAA #1
We had a better team than this. Were they just trying to make it more exciting? If so, they certainly succeeded.
i like how we the americans won this with our "B" team
You mean South Africa? I don't know.
Where's the Bahamas? o-o
ஸ்டுபிஸ் y change ட்ராக்..... ட்ராக் change panna only running பைக் no way u to read
he was sooo holding back he is awesome, and im british
wow....US the best in the world....fantastic.....👍🇺🇸💪💪💪
1A WINNER
2:59?!? That was slow as hell for the US.
nice video
Marritt performed like McLaren 👍
Kinda makes you wonder what would have happened if LaShawn Merritt had run for us in the 4x400 at the Olympics
I guess we all know now Pistorius was left but we South Africans always knew .
i hope bolt blake and warren run this next Olympics