I'm 61. when I was young I practiced athletics and ran 80 and 100 meters. I didn't think I could ever see the Italian sprinters win Olympic gold. Thanks guys for this great joy, I would like to hug you all
@@massimobernardo-. Certo. Mennea è stato il nostro idolo, il motore che ha spinto migliaia di giovani di allora a praticare questo meraviglioso sport. L'avevo visto correre all' Arena di Milano , credo nel 1972/73, dove noi dell' AICS Milano ci allenavamo.
That's fairly close to my impression of his run and I've been wondering why that is. I think it is a combination of him extending his arms behind himself slightly more than the other runners, plus the fact that he's white and his arms are more noticeable in contrast to the red track color. It really does give an impression of him grabbing air and throwing it behind him as he takes off in reckless abandon.
IN ITALIAN SQUAD: 1.5 BLACK GUYS 🥇 BRITISH SQUAD: 3 BLACK GUYS ( MEDAL STRIPPED) CANADIAN SQUAD: ALL BLACK GUYS 🥈 CHINA SQUAD: ALL CHINESE GUYS 🥉..ONLY CHINESE ATHLETES ARE PURE ETHNIC ATHLETES
IN ITALIAN SQUAD: 1.5 BLACK GUYS 🥇 BRITISH SQUAD: 3 BLACK GUYS ( MEDAL STRIPPED) CANADIAN SQUAD: ALL BLACK GUYS 🥈 CHINA SQUAD: ALL CHINESE GUYS 🥉..ONLY CHINESE ATHLETES ARE PURE ETHNIC ATHLETES
@@thunder300-v6v , What is 'pure ethnic' about the 4 chinese guys only you know, considering that even in China, over the centuries, there have been massive invasions from the north, from the east, from Japan to the west. If you are saying that the somatic features are oriental I can't argue with you.
This is probably my all-time favorite 4x100 final. Absolutely electrifying. Tortu turned into Secretariat. He was running like a tremendous machine. And that might be the best finish-line lean I've ever seen.
What you wrote is very beautiful and I thank you... as an Italian, if you allow me, I like to think that Tortu was incarnated in Ribot, another legendary horse of the world gallop. Kind regards.
Thank you so much to the commentators having said that the Italian anthem is one of the best in the world. Their commentary is absolutely impartial, but at the same time extremely passionate for the epic victory. Really appreciated all their words from first to last one, thank you indeed
Jacobs' 2nd leg was quite stellar too. Second leg is often expected to run 140 meters at top speed due to the flexibility of passing anywhere within two hand-off zones. This is the leg I always ran.
@@captainamericaamerica8090 My argument has a distance component. I could out-run our anchor, who in reality was a 60m guy, over 200 meters. Jacobs is THE 100 meter Olympic gold medalist and has plans to run the 200m in 2024. I rest my case.
@@binkyxz3 You need to really REST YOUR FAT OVERWORKED FINGERS.😥😥😥😥😥KEYBOARD WARRIOR. STOP CREATING NONSENSE SCENARIOS.! FROM DAYS LONG GONE! GET A REAL LIFE!
Seguo l'atletica dai tempi di Mennea. La ritengo la regina degli sport. Mai avrei pensato che l'Italia vincesse la 4x100 olimpica. Tortu è stato meraviglioso, ma tutti sono stati grandi.
Tortu was already quite famous in Italy way before the Tokyo Olympics and we expected him to be in the 100m final and maybe have a shot at the medals, because he broke the 10s barrier and the national record at a very young age. No one in Italy knew who Marcell Jacobs was before this final or even after this final until we saw him winning. That probably helped him, because all the pressure was on Tortu. So it might be a surprise for the rest of the world but it's not a surprise for Italians that Tortu could run like that.
Jacobs in Italia lo conoscono tutti ! Diciamo che sono due anni che finalmente è riuscito a esprimere il suo talento e le sue qualità. Non dica cose che non sa !!!
@@pvalbertof.5078 Forse è lei che non sa l'inglese... Prima delle olimpiadi Jacobs era sconosciuto ai più (al di fuori del mondo dell'atletica) mentre Tortu era già famoso da anni, per esser stato il primatista nazionale e per essere sceso sotto i 10 secondi da molto giovane, il che faceva ben sperare e tutte le attenzioni mediatiche erano su di lui, infatti faceva vari spot pubblicitari (fastweb ecc.), presenziava in tv e quant'altro... Jacobs no, era un atleta che aveva fatto salto in lungo fino a poco tempo prima.... e prima di quelle Olimpiadi, prima della finale olimpica direi, tutti si aspettavano un qualche risultato da Tortu e non da Jacobs, anche quando si è qualificato per la finale non ci credeva nessuno, ma non per demerito, quanto perché non conoscevano Jacobs, semplicemente, e vedevano favoriti altri atleti... e questo può aver sicuramente influito perché ha liberato Jacobs da qualche pressione mediatica e aspettativa in più che Tortu invece ha dovuto attraversare. All'estero, invece, prima di questa staffetta, tutti sapevano chi era Jacobs, perché evava già vinto la gara individuale, mentre nessuno (parlo sempre di grande pubblico) sapeva chi fosse Tortu. Ecco perché si sono stupiti della vittoria nella staffetta... Stavo semplicemente spiegando questo, usi un traduttore la prossima volta invece che lasciare commenti insensati
The faces say it all. Look at how relaxed Tortu is over the final 30m vs. Mitchell-Blake (9:43-9:53). Tightness vs. relaxation. Relaxation wins every time.
Yes the Italian was very relaxed as you said I can't wait to see them this summer at the World Championships in Eugene the USA will definitely be in the hunt for the GOLD.
I come back to watch this for the incredible race by the Italians, and especially the Italian anchor's facial expression after crossing the line that is so LOVELY! Awesome race
August 2024 and still rewatching it .... Jacobs was the STAR of the games! And the comeback he made after terrible injury to run 9.85 in 2024 final was superb!! Bravo from SCOTLAND 👏👏👏
IN ITALIAN SQUAD: 1.5 BLACK GUYS 🥇 BRITISH SQUAD: 3 BLACK GUYS ( MEDAL STRIPPED) CANADIAN SQUAD: ALL BLACK GUYS 🥈 CHINA SQUAD: ALL CHINESE GUYS 🥉..ONLY CHINESE ATHLETES ARE PURE ETHNIC ATHLETES
l'Italia non può combattere sempre per la vittoria....ma quando ci mette anche il cuore , non bastono 1000 super eroi per sconfiggerla. Quando si lotta con il cuore....non esiste sconfitta per chi combatte. Viva la mia terra italica e viva il mondo intero
IN ITALIAN SQUAD: 1.5 BLACK GUYS 🥇 BRITISH SQUAD: 3 BLACK GUYS ( MEDAL STRIPPED) CANADIAN SQUAD: ALL BLACK GUYS 🥈 CHINA SQUAD: ALL CHINESE GUYS 🥉..ONLY CHINESE ATHLETES ARE PURE ETHNIC ATHLETES
Don't forget that Britain has been disqualified for doping in this competition. Actually there was not a close victory, there was no race, only Italy!!
Wow now this is interesting how I’m a Brit and didn’t even know this…yet everyone knows about the doping sandal of the Russian girl in the Winter Olympics….wow
11:20 thank you! Mitchell-Blake gave it his best effort, perhaps showing too much tension as he heard Tortu coming in the last few meters. Tortu was relaxed and in perfect form in the greatest race of his life. Sometimes your best just isn’t enough. Props to both men.
I remember watching a video of Tortu racing here at UA-cam many years ago. He runs with an extremely clean form with no wastage of movement. Commenters here were like: he’s not gonna make it to the bigs, he has potential but not enough. Well, guess who just won a gold medal?
in relay the baton passes can be crucial, and Italians have been almost flawless, while faster runners from other countries messed up... Tortu was simply great in this race, but his personal best on 100m is still "only" 9.99 seconds, so indeed not quite on par with "the bigs" (who now include Jacobs!)
His speed is on par with anyone in the world, his start is terrible so his 100m mark is deceptive, if Lemaitre had trained like him and taken the same drugs as all the best sprinters do he could have beaten Bolt in 2012
@@JohnSmith-yn9ie Tortu, Bolt, and Lemaitre are tall runners standing at 6'2, 6'5, and 6'3 respectively. So bad starts are common for them. Asafa Powell who stood at 6'3 with a superior start is one of those rare exceptions
@@eorlsven1241 Not perfect, though: the last change especially was too narrow, so Filippo had to accelerate more after the change and he did a great job. They can definitely improve this performance.
After the retirement of Usain Bolt , most people will expect American team will take back the throne, but unexpectedly, Italian snatched both 100 m and 4x100 meter! 😱
It’s a shame the Japanese team missed the handoff. It happens in track a lot but the Japanese team has always been a strong contending team for gold or silver.
@@captainamericaamerica8090 too bad we won’t find out if they will get gold until the next Olympics but hey, it gets me hyped up anticipating for it :)
@@icefairytf2 Be realistic! They WON'T!! THEY JUST AREN'T SUPER ELITE FAST! SO MANY ETHNIC GROUPS ARE FASTER! IT COMES DOWN TO 1000"S OF YEARS OF THE SPEED POWER GENES. NOW AT TAKING A HARD INTELLIGENCE TEST= THEY WOULD DO GREAT. GENES! IT'S HOW WERE PROGRAMMED
Yes. Jessh. I've watched Italian broadcasts, which are great. But Agree this is the only one I've heard where the announcer even realized Italy was close at the handoff of the final leg. It takes the English I suppose. I was embarrassed by the US announcers.
Jacobs is not a transferee and he is not just "proud of his Italian heritage". The guy lived in Italy his whole life, doesn't speak English and never competed for the US
@@domenicocicchetti7107 No doubt. Just telling the op why his Italian heritage was referred to. Especially if an American commentator said it. USA one drop rule.
Indeed as the commentator pointed out about Italy national anthem being as one of the greatest in the world. It is. Gotta acknowledge it as an Indian. Got me goosebumps. Forza Azzuri.
IN ITALIAN SQUAD: 1.5 BLACK GUYS 🥇 BRITISH SQUAD: 3 BLACK GUYS ( MEDAL STRIPPED) CANADIAN SQUAD: ALL BLACK GUYS 🥈 CHINA SQUAD: ALL CHINESE GUYS 🥉..ONLY CHINESE ATHLETES ARE PURE ETHNIC ATHLETES
IN ITALIAN SQUAD: 1.5 BLACK GUYS 🥇 BRITISH SQUAD: 3 BLACK GUYS ( MEDAL STRIPPED) CANADIAN SQUAD: ALL BLACK GUYS 🥈 CHINA SQUAD: ALL CHINESE GUYS 🥉..ONLY CHINESE ATHLETES ARE PURE ETHNIC ATHLETES
I can't imagine the amount of energy Tortu must have felt when he got that baton. Anchor leg, in the Olympics, already in medal position and only a step behind first place, with a chance to run down the leader and claim eternal glory. Dang
Jacobs season of his life (still not repeated in 2 years) Tortu race of his life (still not repeated in 2 years) Desalu ran a magnificent bend and Patta lead as a few Italians have ever done. That was THE RACE. And they won by 1/100th just to remind how difficult is this sport. All your youth given in trainings for 1/100th which can decide a gold or a silver… wow what a sport!
Trust me. Filippo's run will be teaching material. It was simply one of the best run down of a lead in the history of sports. His head lean in that final surge at the line against Great Britain was just magnificent. If Tortu never does anything again in sports he will be remembered for this Great Great win for Italy. This will inspire future Italian (and other sprinters) for generations to come.
IN ITALIAN SQUAD: 1.5 BLACK GUYS 🥇 BRITISH SQUAD: 3 BLACK GUYS ( MEDAL STRIPPED) CANADIAN SQUAD: ALL BLACK GUYS 🥈 CHINA SQUAD: ALL CHINESE GUYS 🥉..ONLY CHINESE ATHLETES ARE PURE ETHNIC ATHLETES
I'm 61. when I was young I practiced athletics and ran 80 and 100 meters. I didn't think I could ever see the Italian sprinters win Olympic gold. Thanks guys for this great joy, I would like to hug you all
Ahahaha wow
hai visto Mennea a Mosca 1980 nei 200m
@@massimobernardo-. Certo. Mennea è stato il nostro idolo, il motore che ha spinto migliaia di giovani di allora a praticare questo meraviglioso sport. L'avevo visto correre all' Arena di Milano , credo nel 1972/73, dove noi dell' AICS Milano ci allenavamo.
@@jonathang.tedesco5254 hey can you speak English language?
Not only Mennea. Also Livio Berruti.
Watching that Italian guy run the last leg was like watching an eagle fly. Really stunning victory and well deserved
That's fairly close to my impression of his run and I've been wondering why that is. I think it is a combination of him extending his arms behind himself slightly more than the other runners, plus the fact that he's white and his arms are more noticeable in contrast to the red track color. It really does give an impression of him grabbing air and throwing it behind him as he takes off in reckless abandon.
No it’s not
IN ITALIAN SQUAD: 1.5 BLACK GUYS 🥇
BRITISH SQUAD: 3 BLACK GUYS ( MEDAL STRIPPED)
CANADIAN SQUAD: ALL BLACK GUYS 🥈
CHINA SQUAD: ALL CHINESE GUYS 🥉..ONLY CHINESE ATHLETES ARE PURE ETHNIC ATHLETES
@@thunder300-v6v in fact you Lost
@@piter6076 loosers are using black to win race
The last Italian guy ran for his life! Amazing victory, greetings from Brazil 🇧🇷🤝🏻🇮🇹
Italy would have won GOLD even if they had finished second, because Great Britain were later disqualified for doping (runner Chijindu Ujah)
@@cremisiketchup Wow, what a shame for them
Grazie amico 😗
@@cremisiketchup true, but they would have been stripped of the emotion of winning in the stadium and getting crowned. Better this way
@@alexwtf80 Concordo.
I can't count how many time do i watch this... Filippo Tortu made me even cry from S. Korea...
Me too
I am not an Italian but I cried watching this. Haha. Congrats Italia
Thanks 🙂
No you didnt
We play sports like a drama. At the end of the show we give you tears of joy
@@thunder300-v6v nationality is not ethnicity, it's about culture and identity
@@daniele5057 I'm sure he didn't see French football team
I still watched and admired this remarkable win of The Azzuri Team from time to time. Tortu was the breathtaking sprinter. Congratulations to Italia.
2022 waiting for Beijing Olympics reliving this.
AZZURRI*
IN ITALIAN SQUAD: 1.5 BLACK GUYS 🥇
BRITISH SQUAD: 3 BLACK GUYS ( MEDAL STRIPPED)
CANADIAN SQUAD: ALL BLACK GUYS 🥈
CHINA SQUAD: ALL CHINESE GUYS 🥉..ONLY CHINESE ATHLETES ARE PURE ETHNIC ATHLETES
@@thunder300-v6v , What is 'pure ethnic' about the 4 chinese guys only you know, considering that even in China, over the centuries, there have been massive invasions from the north, from the east, from Japan to the west. If you are saying that the somatic features are oriental I can't argue with you.
@@thunder300-v6v yeah they are so 'ethnically pure' that china only recognizes 56 different ethnicities in their country... stop that fascist bullshit
The number of times I've watched that Italian last leg is abnormal 🤯
I get goosebumps every time. TORTU what....
great!
yes
YES !! Me too. What a fantastic run!
Me to he so fast
i hear ya there
The most beautiful medal of these Olympic Games. A fantastic performance accomplished with heart and soul.
I cry every time I watch this. Filippo Tortu was beyond amazing. So proud to be Italian.
Regards from China 🙏❤️
Crying for the Italian team now. Well well done!!!!
12:37 the dude from Italy running that turn was incredible.
Yep, he's a 200 mt runner, that's why he was assigned that leg
That was a clean bend the other guys caught up only because of their lane too
12:49 His cheers are so underrated
I want him mmmmm
This is probably my all-time favorite 4x100 final. Absolutely electrifying. Tortu turned into Secretariat. He was running like a tremendous machine. And that might be the best finish-line lean I've ever seen.
What you wrote is very beautiful and I thank you... as an Italian, if you allow me, I like to think that Tortu was incarnated in Ribot, another legendary horse of the world gallop. Kind regards.
2012?
Everyone knows 2012 is Forever the Greatest & Unbeatable.
Nah 2012 was the best. This was cool tho
2012 was peak anyone who thinks otherwise is an opp
Thank you so much to the commentators having said that the Italian anthem is one of the best in the world. Their commentary is absolutely impartial, but at the same time extremely passionate for the epic victory. Really appreciated all their words from first to last one, thank you indeed
Well said!
@@1923gino sempre forza Samp, io l'anno dello scudetto c'ero...
Es que eso es indiscutible el Himno Italiano es el mas Bonito y hermoso del mundo provoca oirlo y lo digo yo que soy venezolano viv
@@karinaisea-qs3rh
you can clearly see Tortu putting everything his body and his mind could provide in those final 100 metres
As an Italian, this is my weekly rewatch of this beauty
reminder per riguardartela di nuovo
and again
I'm not Italian and I rewatch it weekly also 😂
@@customname4680 that is enough for Italian citizenship. I'll talk to my major 😂
The Italian last leg did it for me😁😁😁 incredible performance 🙌🙌
Jacobs' 2nd leg was quite stellar too. Second leg is often expected to run 140 meters at top speed due to the flexibility of passing anywhere within two hand-off zones. This is the leg I always ran.
@@binkyxz3 Most important LEG= ALWAYS THE ANCHOR LEG= YOUR BEST RUNNER IS ALMOST ALWAYS THE ANCHOR🔨🔨🔨🏆🏆🏆
@@captainamericaamerica8090 My argument has a distance component. I could out-run our anchor, who in reality was a 60m guy, over 200 meters. Jacobs is THE 100 meter Olympic gold medalist and has plans to run the 200m in 2024. I rest my case.
@@binkyxz3 You need to really REST YOUR FAT OVERWORKED FINGERS.😥😥😥😥😥KEYBOARD WARRIOR. STOP CREATING NONSENSE SCENARIOS.! FROM DAYS LONG GONE! GET A REAL LIFE!
Italy's relay team disqualified
Seguo l'atletica dai tempi di Mennea. La ritengo la regina degli sport. Mai avrei pensato che l'Italia vincesse la 4x100 olimpica. Tortu è stato meraviglioso, ma tutti sono stati grandi.
siamo in due
Tortu was already quite famous in Italy way before the Tokyo Olympics and we expected him to be in the 100m final and maybe have a shot at the medals, because he broke the 10s barrier and the national record at a very young age. No one in Italy knew who Marcell Jacobs was before this final or even after this final until we saw him winning. That probably helped him, because all the pressure was on Tortu. So it might be a surprise for the rest of the world but it's not a surprise for Italians that Tortu could run like that.
Jacobs in Italia lo conoscono tutti ! Diciamo che sono due anni che finalmente è riuscito a esprimere il suo talento e le sue qualità. Non dica cose che non sa !!!
@@pvalbertof.5078 Forse è lei che non sa l'inglese... Prima delle olimpiadi Jacobs era sconosciuto ai più (al di fuori del mondo dell'atletica) mentre Tortu era già famoso da anni, per esser stato il primatista nazionale e per essere sceso sotto i 10 secondi da molto giovane, il che faceva ben sperare e tutte le attenzioni mediatiche erano su di lui, infatti faceva vari spot pubblicitari (fastweb ecc.), presenziava in tv e quant'altro... Jacobs no, era un atleta che aveva fatto salto in lungo fino a poco tempo prima.... e prima di quelle Olimpiadi, prima della finale olimpica direi, tutti si aspettavano un qualche risultato da Tortu e non da Jacobs, anche quando si è qualificato per la finale non ci credeva nessuno, ma non per demerito, quanto perché non conoscevano Jacobs, semplicemente, e vedevano favoriti altri atleti... e questo può aver sicuramente influito perché ha liberato Jacobs da qualche pressione mediatica e aspettativa in più che Tortu invece ha dovuto attraversare. All'estero, invece, prima di questa staffetta, tutti sapevano chi era Jacobs, perché evava già vinto la gara individuale, mentre nessuno (parlo sempre di grande pubblico) sapeva chi fosse Tortu. Ecco perché si sono stupiti della vittoria nella staffetta... Stavo semplicemente spiegando questo, usi un traduttore la prossima volta invece che lasciare commenti insensati
I don't know why, but i cried out. I'm enormously glad for the Italians. Great job!
thank you
The faces say it all. Look at how relaxed Tortu is over the final 30m vs. Mitchell-Blake (9:43-9:53). Tightness vs. relaxation. Relaxation wins every time.
Yes the Italian was very relaxed as you said I can't wait to see them this summer at the World Championships in Eugene the USA will definitely be in the hunt for the GOLD.
It's interesting how everyone is starting to learn sprint mechanics.
@@JT-km6th Yeah the philosophy really shifted the last decade or two
True when I use to wrestle I was always relaxed always even up against strong opponents I just thought about form and tech and I always pull through
Italy's Gold was stunning...really amazing...congratulations!
I come back to watch this for the incredible race by the Italians, and especially the Italian anchor's facial expression after crossing the line that is so LOVELY! Awesome race
How could it possible not to love team Italia Azzuri? Impossible!♥
7:03 tremendous effort from De Grasse, who took the baton far away at 5th to finish on the podium !
Ants can lift 5,000 times their body weight, Andre carried more 💪🏼
@@tkt3006 Andre always delivers.
Bro always carries the Canadian team
Props to China too. Although they didn't make it on the podium, they placed 4th beating the Jamaican team.
@@jaidenjovan28 China won subsequently were on the podium after the British returned their medals
I will keep watching this relay over and over. This is history and I hope they are really appreciated by Italy as I do of them.
thank you
It's July 2022 and I'm still enjoying it. What a legendary day for 🇮🇹
August 2024 and still rewatching it .... Jacobs was the STAR of the games! And the comeback he made after terrible injury to run 9.85 in 2024 final was superb!! Bravo from SCOTLAND 👏👏👏
Italy🔥 Respect from Russia❤
Spasibo grazie mille
Those kids fly!
Much respect for the Italians..
WOW!!!i never knew italians can fly
Lots of parties tonight in italy
Unbelievable run. Love u guys
Il rispetto non lo si chiede ma lo si acquisisce, e direi anche che lo si impone con i propri comportamenti.
No say they are fast.. Only jamaicans fly, and the usa attempt flying.. No other country flys
@@josephpaul2347 your obesity index in the US sure is flying. 🇮🇹
@@josephpaul2347 🇯🇲🦥😂
This was amazing finish from the Italians
Compliments for the commentary. Very balanced... the very opposite of English Eurosport who didn't considered italy till the last 50 cm...
No, it's Italy!😂
His name is Rob Walker. When he gets REALLY excited, his voice breaks like a load of china facing up to a wrecking-ball...!
@@donroberts2126 Is he from Canada?
@@maxros8102 yes. The commentator feels lopsided there.
IN ITALIAN SQUAD: 1.5 BLACK GUYS 🥇
BRITISH SQUAD: 3 BLACK GUYS ( MEDAL STRIPPED)
CANADIAN SQUAD: ALL BLACK GUYS 🥈
CHINA SQUAD: ALL CHINESE GUYS 🥉..ONLY CHINESE ATHLETES ARE PURE ETHNIC ATHLETES
The last runner of Italian team deserves to compete in 100 m, he is a fantastic sprinter.
He competed in 100m, but didn't qualify for the final
Probably he was so hungry after his disappointing performance on the 100s that he let it all out here, phisically and mentally
The thing with single race is starting off the blocks
Not easy gaining the momentum after go
100m need a great start which is the weak part of Filippo Tortu.
Being 4th in relay is launched...
And he's Great.
@@unomeacaso A 100m Olympic semifinal is a 'disappointing performance', for you...? Show us your medals, then 😏
I have watched this many times and still get emotional. This is a great achievement for Italy
Grande Italia, ho 50 anni finalmente vedo la MIA nazione vincere in queste competizioni
What a intense neck to neck competition.
That's what is olympics💙
Congrats Italy
È appena cominciata l'estate, c'è un bel caldo ma sono qua con i brividi a guardare, ancora, questa gara.
Indimenticabile! ☀🇮🇹🥇
l'Italia non può combattere sempre per la vittoria....ma quando ci mette anche il cuore , non bastono 1000 super eroi per sconfiggerla.
Quando si lotta con il cuore....non esiste sconfitta per chi combatte.
Viva la mia terra italica e viva il mondo intero
Tutti bravi , Patta , Jacobs , Desalu, Tortu . Ognuno con le proprie qualità , fisiche e tecniche , grazie ancora
Such a soulful performance from Italy! I come back to watch this from time to time
Bravo Italia!
Superb!
Filippo Tortu’s no joke, consistently one of the fastest in the world.
Absolutely incredible Italian team, Azzuri best👍
My mamma is singing the Italian national anthem again. Viva Italia. ❤
The greatest win in the sports history of Italy
What about Vanessa Ferrari
nothing compares@@letsdothis3332
Well deserved win to the Italian squad 🔥
He was beaten by a guy, who was in his inspired form, riding high on the back of unprecedented Italian momentum!
Well-done Tortu.
IN ITALIAN SQUAD: 1.5 BLACK GUYS 🥇
BRITISH SQUAD: 3 BLACK GUYS ( MEDAL STRIPPED)
CANADIAN SQUAD: ALL BLACK GUYS 🥈
CHINA SQUAD: ALL CHINESE GUYS 🥉..ONLY CHINESE ATHLETES ARE PURE ETHNIC ATHLETES
@@thunder300-v6v Why does their race matter you weirdo
Literally was at that part of the video when the commentator said this as I read the comment lol
@@thunder300-v6vChina is a miltietnical nation. Probably not every runner there is a pure han
Andre De grasse finish is incredible also.
true
Tortu corrió el mejor finish de su vida!!💯🇪🇨
That last Italian turned on the Lambo turbo!
Lol.
Don't forget that Britain has been disqualified for doping in this competition.
Actually there was not a close victory, there was no race, only Italy!!
Wow now this is interesting how I’m a Brit and didn’t even know this…yet everyone knows about the doping sandal of the Russian girl in the Winter Olympics….wow
11:20 thank you! Mitchell-Blake gave it his best effort, perhaps showing too much tension as he heard Tortu coming in the last few meters. Tortu was relaxed and in perfect form in the greatest race of his life. Sometimes your best just isn’t enough. Props to both men.
It's a dream ! Wonderful, absolutely the best italian performance every time ...
Watching Tortu run Mitchell-Blake down was so satisfying lol. I was so happy Italy beat GBR haha 🇮🇹
I want to move to Italy and become Italian watching this. The Tokyo Olympics, the Italians were great in many events.
Thankyou for your kind words...
Italian male athletic team: 4 golds.
USA and few other teams: 2 golds.
...No more words needed.
you're welcome! 🤗
You'll be welcome here.
Welcome!
Tortu was so relaxed running that last leg. He didn't tense up. He stuck to his gameplan and caught his target.
I remember watching a video of Tortu racing here at UA-cam many years ago. He runs with an extremely clean form with no wastage of movement. Commenters here were like: he’s not gonna make it to the bigs, he has potential but not enough. Well, guess who just won a gold medal?
in relay the baton passes can be crucial, and Italians have been almost flawless, while faster runners from other countries messed up...
Tortu was simply great in this race, but his personal best on 100m is still "only" 9.99 seconds, so indeed not quite on par with "the bigs" (who now include Jacobs!)
His speed is on par with anyone in the world, his start is terrible so his 100m mark is deceptive, if Lemaitre had trained like him and taken the same drugs as all the best sprinters do he could have beaten Bolt in 2012
@@JohnSmith-yn9ie Tortu, Bolt, and Lemaitre are tall runners standing at 6'2, 6'5, and 6'3 respectively. So bad starts are common for them. Asafa Powell who stood at 6'3 with a superior start is one of those rare exceptions
@@eamparbeng That is broadly correct, but each sprinter is unique, his split time speaks for itself, one of the fastest in history
@@eorlsven1241 Not perfect, though: the last change especially was too narrow, so Filippo had to accelerate more after the change and he did a great job.
They can definitely improve this performance.
So admiration to the last leg of Italy team.
Amazing isn't it, Vroom?
@@Olympics 👍
The italians were amazing! What a 4X100 final!
Tortu put everything in that last 100m
2022 rewatching this 4x100m relay race.
19:00 of course the Italians have all the style!!! Congratulations Italia!!!
Am I the only one that appreciates the fair play and the competence of the British speaker❓I wish not. Greetings from Italy.
英国人不是打兴奋剂了吗？
After the retirement of Usain Bolt , most people will expect American team will take back the throne, but unexpectedly, Italian snatched both 100 m and 4x100 meter! 😱
GB doping! Grande Italia e formidabile rimonta Tortu!!
It’s a shame the Japanese team missed the handoff. It happens in track a lot but the Japanese team has always been a strong contending team for gold or silver.
NOT REALLY! ONLY GOLD' COUNTS! 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆
@@captainamericaamerica8090 too bad we won’t find out if they will get gold until the next Olympics but hey, it gets me hyped up anticipating for it :)
@@icefairytf2 Be realistic! They WON'T!! THEY JUST AREN'T SUPER ELITE FAST! SO MANY ETHNIC GROUPS ARE FASTER! IT COMES DOWN TO 1000"S OF YEARS OF THE SPEED POWER GENES. NOW AT TAKING A HARD INTELLIGENCE TEST= THEY WOULD DO GREAT. GENES! IT'S HOW WERE PROGRAMMED
@@captainamericaamerica8090 actually. Hbu? Who did you root for?
@@captainamericaamerica8090 how about this upcoming world champs? Who you think will win? I think, the Italians will battle it out with GB
The way de grasse gives Canada a medal everytime from nowhere is commendable
finally... a great video and a nice and honest commentator towards the winners!!!
Yes. Jessh. I've watched Italian broadcasts, which are great. But Agree this is the only one I've heard where the announcer even realized Italy was close at the handoff of the final leg. It takes the English I suppose. I was embarrassed by the US announcers.
No, it's Italy!🤣
Jacobs is not a transferee and he is not just "proud of his Italian heritage". The guy lived in Italy his whole life, doesn't speak English and never competed for the US
I thought he meant transferee from the long jump..
@@nchalp6631 why the reference to the "Italian heritage", then?
@@SoloPerICommenti His dad is Black American mom Italian.
@@JohnDavis-uc1ic....doesn't matter...he is 101% Italian....with AfroAmerican father
@@domenicocicchetti7107 No doubt. Just telling the op why his Italian heritage was referred to. Especially if an American commentator said it. USA one drop rule.
Tortu was just a flash
Love how Tortu just smoked the field down the home stretch.
La mia Italia, la mia Italia sul tetto del mondo!!!❤️🇮🇹✌️
🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹
Italian heritage?? he's just Italian. Don't think that when a US athlete wins something it gets mentioned where his dad came from
He hauled a**
Don't waste your time with Americans dude, they don't know the meaning of "heritage" or "nationality"
Jacob's mother is italian!!
Lasciali perdere sanno solo criticare
he is half italian. does he even speak italian? and u consider the full black guy italian too?
Un paio di volte a settimana me la guardo, mi diverto un sacco 😎
I watch it twice a week, I enjoy so much 😎
E si ...fa bene alla salute...😀
I watch it everyday!!
Don Tortu.. great race.
Andre De Grasse was also amazing..
Two amazing sprinters!
Glory and honour to Italy
He has made the Italy fastest in human speed.
Great dignity and honours
Congratulations, Italia!
Grande! Momento Storico. E viva l' Italia
Indeed as the commentator pointed out about Italy national anthem being as one of the greatest in the world. It is. Gotta acknowledge it as an Indian. Got me goosebumps. Forza Azzuri.
So very kind of you. Both Italy and India may boast of the most ancient cuvilizations in the world.
IN ITALIAN SQUAD: 1.5 BLACK GUYS 🥇
BRITISH SQUAD: 3 BLACK GUYS ( MEDAL STRIPPED)
CANADIAN SQUAD: ALL BLACK GUYS 🥈
CHINA SQUAD: ALL CHINESE GUYS 🥉..ONLY CHINESE ATHLETES ARE PURE ETHNIC ATHLETES
TORTU WAS FLOATING! THAT WAS A PERFECT HANDOFF AND GETOFF
The Italian last leg is truly inspiring. He gave everything.
Number 1 rule of 2021: Italy wins.
Number 1 rule of sprint finals: De Grasse is on the podium.
Però, Matteo Berrettini ha perso il finale contro Djoković.... sfortunatamente..
@@damianow.6114 non si può vincere sempre.
@@antonelloateloanto sì, è vero...
🤣 it’s the truth about De Grasse.
IN ITALIAN SQUAD: 1.5 BLACK GUYS 🥇
BRITISH SQUAD: 3 BLACK GUYS ( MEDAL STRIPPED)
CANADIAN SQUAD: ALL BLACK GUYS 🥈
CHINA SQUAD: ALL CHINESE GUYS 🥉..ONLY CHINESE ATHLETES ARE PURE ETHNIC ATHLETES
The last leg by italy is such a storming finish.commendable performance by azuris. And withoult bolt, Jamaica can do nothing in relay.
Спорт, это то лучшее, что придумало человечество 😊😊😊😊
That guy from Italy was moving Outstanding.
It's Filippo Tortu 's power 😉😘
Who else returned to this memory after Tortu anchored Italy to Silver in Budapest?
Do you have the link to that race?
DESERVED VICTORY......ITALIA....OUTSTANDING.............................................
You're DOTS are outstanding!
Well done Italy.. at the same time It's sad that everyone ignored how well de grasse ran..
I can't imagine the amount of energy Tortu must have felt when he got that baton. Anchor leg, in the Olympics, already in medal position and only a step behind first place, with a chance to run down the leader and claim eternal glory. Dang
watch the 3rd leg runner, shout some motivation into him. Couldn't let that down, lol. It was a well deserved victory for Italy.
Jacobs season of his life (still not repeated in 2 years)
Tortu race of his life (still not repeated in 2 years)
Desalu ran a magnificent bend and Patta lead as a few Italians have ever done.
That was THE RACE. And they won by 1/100th just to remind how difficult is this sport. All your youth given in trainings for 1/100th which can decide a gold or a silver… wow what a sport!
Filippo Tortu was the first Italian to drop below 10 seconds when he was only 18. why all this clamour?
I'll explain it as simply as I can. That last leg was one of the greatest anchors in Olympic history.
Well, for years he didn't run so fast. Just few days before he ended 7th in his semi with the time of 10"16
@@nicoladc89 really? Why has he not shown progression from an adolescent?
Andre DeGrasse literally put his whole country on his back. Dude CARRIES Canada
Is Canada a majority African nation?
Tortu's run should be teaching material...simply majestic.
Trust me. Filippo's run will be teaching material. It was simply one of the best run down of a lead in the history of sports. His head lean in that final surge at the line against Great Britain was just magnificent. If Tortu never does anything again in sports he will be remembered for this Great Great win for Italy. This will inspire future Italian (and other sprinters) for generations to come.
Italia really stepped up their games in Olympic 2020 Athletics! Well done!
That Italian was FLYING!
Congrets to Italian team, it was bad for British team doping, lost silver, Canadian won silver and China won bronze
Marvelous moment 💪🏽😍 I’m not even Italian💪🏽
I can’t believe it, that was a beautiful Italian victory 😃
We,China, get the bronze medal.✌✌
So proud of China! They get a deserved medal!!!
IN ITALIAN SQUAD: 1.5 BLACK GUYS 🥇
BRITISH SQUAD: 3 BLACK GUYS ( MEDAL STRIPPED)
CANADIAN SQUAD: ALL BLACK GUYS 🥈
CHINA SQUAD: ALL CHINESE GUYS 🥉..ONLY CHINESE ATHLETES ARE PURE ETHNIC ATHLETES
so impressed with team China. SU is one of the fasted guy in the world.
Did he run the 2nd leg? China's 2nd leg was lagging behind.
@@JT-km6th he ran the 3rd leg and had China in 3rd
So impressed with tortu
China got the bronze after GB disqualified later...
Totu made an incredible finish
That was the SMOKE!!! ITALIA❤❤❤❤
Olympic gold medalist + broke the 10 second barrier...Tortu has achieved a lot in his short career.
9.99 is no where near a medal contender
@@dragonsnipero509 Tortu IS a gold medal olympic sprinter... so yeah it is.
but not for the 100m dash
Great Britain was disqualified as one runner not passing the doping test. Thus the China take the bronze!