Just listened to Johnny Steffensen talk about this race and the commitment the Aussie boys made to each other. Had to have another look. Amazing race from the underdog Aussie boys! Steffensens passion for Aussie athletics is so infectious and upbeat…you rock mate!
i seem not to cherish the nigeria's anchor-man b/c he slowed down too much at the initial part of the race allowing aussie n brit to overtake him. nigeria needs to use its younger runners, who surprisingly clock lower times!
Bruce is one of the great commentators. He's a great caller, but he's the most knowledgable of commentators (especially when it comes to athletics) his enthusiasm for the sport just comes through. He's great.
It’s remarkable how used to HD I’ve gotten. That old video was barely watchable. 😂. But I watched it anyway because I love watching these Olympic races.
I'm an American, but just love to hear announcers from other places. This is America's premier event - despite running alone, they came within a second and a half of breaking the WR.
Just found this, still pumps me up. Such an achievement to win the silver medal. I ran a 400 meter race once, yes once. So bloody hard I never went near it again. This is up there with Cathy for me. ✌️🙏🤘
Biased or not, that was great commentary as you could hear the pride and surprise in his voice. Aussies probably ran the smartest race because USA was so dominant that teams might have cooked themselves in the first 200 of the anchor that the Aussie got and draft and then hit them from 175 out. Cheers to the Aussie team on that silver medal.
When it comes to the quarter mile the USA is HUGELY dominant.We could prolly field three whole teams with them and take gold,silver and bronze.Don't believe me go to one of the big relay carnivals in the USA.
Go bother to check the all time 4x400m records, your statement is absolute bullshit. Only the very best US teams have posted times better than GB, Jamaica and Bahamas who hold the 8/9/10/11/12th fastest times ever. In fact given the known dope cheats in the US teams at least five of the fastest times ever should be removed including the fastest due to known dope cheats on the US teams. Steve Lewis, Kevin Young, Butch Reynolds, Quincy Watts is probably a doper, wins the gold at 400m after less than two years doing the event and a nobody. US athletics reeks of doping!
@@baseball0681 Why? For telling the truth! You may not like it but all USA sprinters have been suspect since the late 1960's. Only athletes to have ever run close to USA times usually got caught for doping. Why can't USA runners match it with the world over 3000 and beyond. Juice does not help over distances longer than 800metres that's why. Simple facts.
He is a legend and a great representative to Australia , I am not sure why people have been putting so many nasty comments on this site as the Boys were so happy just to have come second. Americans You have 256 million people if my calculations are correct that is 235 million more people to choose from then Australia . That is why we are so proud
@@stevecrocker6904 The top 5 American college 4x400 teams could definitely compete for Olympic or World Championship silver any given year. The stack is so deep that the USA could bring dozens of alternates and since people have good and bad days, it would only make a few tenths of a second difference in the entire race.
Ingo Schultz of Germany whipped ass in Lane 8 on the first leg! I've never seen someone perform that well in an Olympic final out of Lane 8! Go Ingo! Go Germany! =D
man i'm excited for 2008, obviously the USA is gonna dominate again, but we stand a good chance for getting silver again. Not to mention steffenson has improved immensely since this race and is now 1 of the best in the world.
I just wish America was in to the sport as much as other countries:/ There's not a whole lot of national pride here we really just take it for granted.
I haven’t followed track in years, but it seems like the Americans are always the team to beat in the 4x400 relay. We haven’t always had the best 400m man, but the best group of four?
They were not expected to get past the 1st round, let alone a semi and then Silver in the final. That's worth celebrating no matter which country you are from.
Several good runs in that race. USA was always going to win unless DQ'd for something. Everyone else was running for silver and Bronze and all gave themselves a chance at different stages.
You are right and wrong. There is bias because it is an Australian commentary team and the performance to finish second to an outstanding US relay team was great. However you are wrong to suggest or allude that bias is limited to one country - try listening to the races involving American, British and even NZ commentary and the bias for their own people is present. If you disagree I suggest you listen to the 1984 Olympic Games 200m men's Butterfly final or the Commonwealth Games in NZ for the 4x100m women's relay final. Both of these won by Australia but the commentary in both is almost breathtaking in it lack of objectivity and inaccuracy - particularly the Commonwealth games one.
anyone know where i can find the american coverage of this????? incidentally it has better coverage of the last leg of the australian race.. it actually shows Hill going through to 2nd.... so much for bias huh..
The real contested race in the 4x400 (except for the case in 91 worlds and 2012 Olympics) is always for silver and Bronze. A new Platinum medal should be awarded if the winning team finishes 5 seconds ahead of second place. This way, gold, silver, and bronze can go to the teams really competing for medals.
I never get enough of seeing Jeremy Warnier run. Forever my GOAT.
Jeremy is something else. I almost wished that he'd have run anchor. The U.S. came close to the records.
One of my favorite
Smoothest runner ever
Just listened to Johnny Steffensen talk about this race and the commitment the Aussie boys made to each other. Had to have another look. Amazing race from the underdog Aussie boys! Steffensens passion for Aussie athletics is so infectious and upbeat…you rock mate!
Nigeria's anchor leg drew everything from within him to cross that finish line third. Respect!
the same way he did in Sydney 2000. That was his best race in history.
That was amazing from Nigeria 🇳🇬
He sure did.
i seem not to cherish the nigeria's anchor-man b/c he slowed down too much at the initial part of the race allowing aussie n brit to overtake him. nigeria needs to use its younger runners, who surprisingly clock lower times!
Great Run Bahamas 🇧🇸
The Americans winning was a foregone conclusion by the second leg but fantastic run by the Aussies to get silver. They must have been so proud!
That push from Nigeria at the end lots of respect to pull that out of himself
the us 400 runners are too good for anyone else to come close to
Its 18 yrs later and I still watch this video for motivation.
It's cool to hear how excited the announcers are for the Australians who won the silver!
Bruce is one of the great commentators. He's a great caller, but he's the most knowledgable of commentators (especially when it comes to athletics) his enthusiasm for the sport just comes through. He's great.
Absolutely.
As a Brit i completly agree. I think Bruce's track and field commentarys are excellent.
And T&F isn't even his number one commentary on sport
Steve Crocker - it is actually, it’s his favourite sport
It’s remarkable how used to HD I’ve gotten. That old video was barely watchable. 😂. But I watched it anyway because I love watching these Olympic races.
Excellent anchor leg from the Nigerian... Got his team on the podium with that finish.
Fabulous quality on this video! Each runner got their very own pixel!
Lol! I should report you for being too funny!
Brings tears to my eyes every time...Go AUssies!!!
@@HWEWSWEW it was a shock for Australia in just making the final, getting a medal was a very pleasant surprise for them.
"WE are gonna get a silver medal..." I love how the announcers momentarily lose all objectivity, and are simply fans.
Type in "2004 4x400 Australia Team Footage." Incredible!
Why should they be objective? Surely American announcers are not objective.
christansdad How many times have you heard them say "we" are going to win, or something of that sort?
@@christansdad : he said he loved that. No argument to be found there
You got that right.
I'm an American, but just love to hear announcers from other places. This is America's premier event - despite running alone, they came within a second and a half of breaking the WR.
American 4x400s is a beautiful thing
Hello dear
They are the kings of the 4x4
Us owns this event we have more championships and olympics won. But we have been beat before
@@aaronkoeppe9057 yes . By Great Britain 🇬🇧. There is no Greater 400 meter country than the Great Britain 🇬🇧 men’s 4 by 400
If beautiful is steroid freaks cheating.
Nice running USA team.
Oh this anchor runner for Australia is just awesome to watch....
Just found this, still pumps me up. Such an achievement to win the silver medal. I ran a 400 meter race once, yes once. So bloody hard I never went near it again. This is up there with Cathy for me. ✌️🙏🤘
I ran the 440 then 400 in early 70s. I was only 13 and 14. I threw up every time after the race..
They sprint the 400 , unbelievably difficult .
This is a spectacular run by the Aussies!! Love their guts and determination. Awesome.
Not even close to the run by the USA, unfortunately🙂
@@JamesXiaolu 5th to 2nd in the last lap is an accomplishment nonetheless
Magnífica competencia, me gustó mucho. Ya kiero ver los olímpicos!!!
Amazing run by the Aussie ⚓ leg jerrim my favorite 400m runner congrats to the mates
yes that aussie runner was amazing
from 5th or 6th to second!
how do you do that??!
Fantastic performance so beautiful congratulations watching from Greece ❤❤❤
Clint Hill's anchor leg: 44.61
The announcement was the best I love that energy
Me too ❤
Amazing. Other countries take their individual events seriously!
Yes this and a 2004 men’s 4x100 where the Brits took gold.
Excelent finish from Australia. Very impressive.
Sensational run by Hill. 'How about that!' You gotta Love the Aussies
How on earth did we win a medal in men's running. First time I've seen this, thanks lockdown. What a race by the Aussie's. Woooo
Lol I specifically went searching for this video. Was a great moment
Aussie Spirit 👍
When were you ever taught that apostrophes play a part in plurals?
@@markfox1545 who gives a shit... THi$,,,,, is youtUbe and ppl kan komment howEVr the fk they want. Have a nap old timer.
That 2nd leg ran smooth for the USA.. Great finish at the end
He did. His split was faster than Wariner. Brew always was a good relay runner.
cool listening to the Aussie broadcast. They got the silver. Very awesome achievement in the Olympic games.
Awesome for the USA!!!!!❤🏅🇺🇲 Great job for our Aussie friends!!!!😎🥈❤
Likewise, an out of this world run by you guys, our American mates.
🇦🇺🇺🇸
Finally some decent commentary with Bruce McAveney the best there's ever been
Greatest Aussie track performance in the last 40 years
The Americans didn't celebrate. They were disappointed by not breaking the record. They are the best.
im an american, and even i gotta say the way the commentators support their country is pretty entertaining to watch
Thankyou. Same goes to your commentators. It's only natural to be proud of your countrymen/women when they have a win etc on the world stage.
Biased or not, that was great commentary as you could hear the pride and surprise in his voice. Aussies probably ran the smartest race because USA was so dominant that teams might have cooked themselves in the first 200 of the anchor that the Aussie got and draft and then hit them from 175 out. Cheers to the Aussie team on that silver medal.
The Australians surprised everyone in that race. Even the Australian commentators. Great work by all of them 😊
When it comes to the quarter mile the USA is HUGELY dominant.We could prolly field three whole teams with them and take gold,silver and bronze.Don't believe me go to one of the big relay carnivals in the USA.
Go bother to check the all time 4x400m records, your statement is absolute bullshit. Only the very best US teams have posted times better than GB, Jamaica and Bahamas who hold the 8/9/10/11/12th fastest times ever. In fact given the known dope cheats in the US teams at least five of the fastest times ever should be removed including the fastest due to known dope cheats on the US teams. Steve Lewis, Kevin Young, Butch Reynolds, Quincy Watts is probably a doper, wins the gold at 400m after less than two years doing the event and a nobody. US athletics reeks of doping!
@@tonyfranklin8306 STFU
@@baseball0681 Why? For telling the truth! You may not like it but all USA sprinters have been suspect since the late 1960's. Only athletes to have ever run close to USA times usually got caught for doping. Why can't USA runners match it with the world over 3000 and beyond. Juice does not help over distances longer than 800metres that's why. Simple facts.
Wall?.....what wall!!!......yo I’m American but I was geeked up for the Aussies
He is a legend and a great representative to Australia , I am not sure why people have been putting so many nasty comments on this site as the Boys were so happy just to have come second. Americans You have 256 million people if my calculations are correct that is 235 million more people to choose from then Australia . That is why we are so proud
The picture quality is poor..makes me appreciate it now more ..h d ..etc.... doesn't take away from a good race ❤
Congratulations 👏
Who was in Gbr team?
Hey, have you the final 4x400 women?????????????please upload
Nigeria 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬. 3rd isn’t too shabby
good job for AUS.
They should pair this with Secretariat at the Belmont Stakes 1973.
This was a race for silver because gold was unreachable for everyone else
Yes SIR!!
yes we know. 100s of Americans run 400s at college so they have a pedigree for it
How come Europe don't have colleges sports? Or any other country?
@@stevecrocker6904 The top 5 American college 4x400 teams could definitely compete for Olympic or World Championship silver any given year. The stack is so deep that the USA could bring dozens of alternates and since people have good and bad days, it would only make a few tenths of a second difference in the entire race.
There are no colleges in other countries I guess
Hey, at least we have a video of it. It's better than nothing.
who was anchor for the US??
Ingo Schultz of Germany whipped ass in Lane 8 on the first leg! I've never seen someone perform that well in an Olympic final out of Lane 8! Go Ingo! Go Germany! =D
USA run so smooth till d finish. Surprisingly d Aus came 2nd, 3rd were d Nigerians. Nice relay!!
Pre-dope era for Jamaica. (1896-2007)
Jamaica did not start competing internationally til 1948.
sydboski hi
the cameras couldnt zoom out enough to get america in with the rest of the runners
So what...huh
@drakejackson1 yea hes my 7 period athletics coach
“Americans are Bltzing........... running really smooth.
I love 💕 it. Go USA ! ! !
That was amazing Australia -- too bad you lost by about 40 meters. :)
Nice but why is the video quality only 240p??!
2018؟
3:48 start
man i'm excited for 2008, obviously the USA is gonna dominate again, but we stand a good chance for getting silver again. Not to mention steffenson has improved immensely since this race and is now 1 of the best in the world.
Hope 2008 works out for you guys!
What was the difference between 1st and 2nd? Drugs vs Clean. A good 40m advantage.
Probably Centrelink payments. Aussies need to do more running around and not just down to the dole office
do you have the womens 2004 4x4 relay?
Maybe YOU could do that video
cant wait for olympics this year now i have an hd tv
usa#1. alas fantastic job for the aussies grabbing 2nd.
I remember the race quite well. Bit of a shock for me when Australia got the silver medal. They went on to become Commonwealth Champions in 2006.
Its true. I've been to Australia so many times before. I am not a stereo type of person. I speak based on my own experience.
I went to school with Pat Dwyer (3rd leg), he was a skinny kid but geez he had some wheels on him.
good to see someone talking sense here
The US just fucking slayed the race. Lol.
@GunnerSlave couldn't agree more
I just wish America was in to the sport as much as other countries:/ There's not a whole lot of national pride here we really just take it for granted.
Can't help it. I'm an American and that Australian last leg was fantastic.
He wont undo Michael Johnson's WR , that was set when he was in his prime , and Warner is nothing but a shadow trailing his greatness
And a lot harder to use drugs and escape tests than it used to be. lol
The Celebration for Silver was LIKE it was for the 🥇
Giving the history and ramifications it was huge
You know it is gonna be a long race when the two weakest legs on the USA team destroyed everybody.
ummmmm, youre talking 4x100m ......right?
I haven’t followed track in years, but it seems like the Americans are always the team to beat in the 4x400 relay. We haven’t always had the best 400m man, but the best group of four?
'cause there's so many of you running it from middle school onwards. Most (much smaller) countries are just pleased to have four sub 46.5 runners
Shame seeing UK go from being world champion in 91 to this
Wow Australia very very inspiring.
Never seen anyone so happy to come in second
You have also never won an Olympic medal (and I doubt you have even won a high school district championship medal).
They were not expected to get past the 1st round, let alone a semi and then Silver in the final. That's worth celebrating no matter which country you are from.
This is my health teacher.
is the womens up?
what happend to darold williamson,I DIDNT SEE HIM IN BEIING
shit USA flew there.
WELL DONE AUSTRALIA!
thanks for the vid.
Amazing to think USA almost lost this race in 2003. Plus imagine the roar from the crowd if this happened in Sydney.
faith
Awesome video.
@lofty677 Thanks for contributing?
USA so dominant in the 4x400. Men and women rain Supreme
reign
And for the record, I think Clinton Hill (Australia) ran a gutsy, superb leg to get the silver. This is the American guy talking again...
Several good runs in that race. USA was always going to win unless DQ'd for something. Everyone else was running for silver and Bronze and all gave themselves a chance at different stages.
Great run by the USA team.
great to see australia win the silver
@drakejackson1 yea
You are right and wrong. There is bias because it is an Australian commentary team and the performance to finish second to an outstanding US relay team was great. However you are wrong to suggest or allude that bias is limited to one country - try listening to the races involving American, British and even NZ commentary and the bias for their own people is present. If you disagree I suggest you listen to the 1984 Olympic Games 200m men's Butterfly final or the Commonwealth Games in NZ for the 4x100m women's relay final. Both of these won by Australia but the commentary in both is almost breathtaking in it lack of objectivity and inaccuracy - particularly the Commonwealth games one.
Those guys are unbelievable. It's the reason US is ahead by 60m. No one even near us.
anyone know where i can find the american coverage of this?????
incidentally it has better coverage of the last leg of the australian race.. it actually shows Hill going through to 2nd.... so much for bias huh..
Aussies really pulled a surprise here
the race starts at 3:45
The real contested race in the 4x400 (except for the case in 91 worlds and 2012 Olympics) is always for silver and Bronze. A new Platinum medal should be awarded if the winning team finishes 5 seconds ahead of second place. This way, gold, silver, and bronze can go to the teams really competing for medals.