Well, there was the trio of Sebastian Coe, Steve Ovett and Steve Cram. All multiple Olympic medalists and multiple World Record holders all racing each other at the same time. Constantly swopping world records. Even more crazy was the fact they were all from the same country. Cheers.
tbh the heat and rivarly between Coe Ovett and Cram was on an another level due to fact they were all exchanging their world records across 4 distances literally within days during their prime time so I have to agree with @John Wilson on this one. They gathered huge crowds, for example during clash of Ovett and Coe at the Moscow Olympics for the 800m 10 milion britons behind had watched the single race. Thats why I am kinda disapointed by Total Running Productions. He should cover this golden era of middle distance runners much more.
@HB Net Ovetts 3 year streak at the 1500 wasn't dominant? Coe being ranked every year as top 800m performer wasn't dominant? Cram for example had every title to his name (except the Olympic. They were dominant as much as they could during that era. Have you ever witnessed 2 folks exchanging world records and titles as Coe and Ovett did from 80-81? Imagine if something like that happened these days. It would literally boost our sport so much. They were dominant in different aspects, the ones people cant see on paper
It’s unfair to compare greats from one generation to the next. Makes no sense in doing so. Nutrition, tracks, spikes, science. Even the great el gerrouj in an interview in regards to roger bannister said something to the effect of, had he had the same track and spikes he woulda been right with me. A humble statement from the greatest ever.
The start of that finishing 800 was a running start, compared to the standing start of a regular 800. Just like the final 100 of a 200m race is always faster than a standalone 100m race.
If El Guerrouj spent more time on the 800m, he definitely would have run a 1.43 at least. But just like Wilson Kipketer in the 800m, Hicham El Guerrouj was a true specialist in the 1500m/Mile distances.
@@Oni1One yeah I get that I'm just saying that his pr is slower than one of his 1500m 800 splits, not saying that he's a slow 800 runner or anything, he probably could have run low 1;42
@@andrewryan9087 You have to consider that the longer you go the less a running start matters. For example, if you’re doing a marathon and your second half is faster than your half marathon personal best, it’s not because of the running start
The great El G, had to drag Lagat, Ngeny, and many others to their best times. They sat in the rocking chair while the gutsy Moroccan did the work............that's the very definition of GOAT
Fun fact: I heard Hicham in a french interview on TV said that at his prime he has been able to run the 1500 meters in 3:25:-- minutes in his training. When he got the 1500 meters record, he was expecting to be under 3:26:00.
@@aminesheridi995 WRONG- Sebastian Coe is the ONLY man to ever win two Olympic 1500 meter titles- yes the 1500 / 5000 double is impressive but he’s not the only one like Coe
@@kennethlandau5396Coe wasn't able to set three world records that stand over than 25 years nor win four outdoor world titles ( two were enough ) in 1500m...no body see him as the goat except his fans...
Watching El Guerrouj run is so mesmerizing, the power he's generating and how efficient he is makes it look like he's gliding. You notice how steady he keeps his head?!
This goes to show the important of having an important racing partner who's going for the win as well. It really drives the mind to push harder and harder. This is why Hicham El Guerroj broke the mile wr in the same race as Noah Ngeny, both of whom broke the previous WR that day.
El Guerrouj possessed the ability to successfully race in a pack, as a chaser, and as a front runner. He was, without a doubt, the greatest 1500m/ mile runner in history. As of 2021 there are an increasing number of extremely fast middle distance runners that has proven to be more than ever in the past. El Guerrouj’s world records are on the verge of being beaten and I am very excited to witness that, but at the same time, I will be sad to see the crown removed from his head. One thing that I believe will never be matched is the fact that El Guerrouj owns the world records in both the 1500 meters and the mile, which absolutely makes him the king of that distance, give or take a meter or a yard. Also, the length of time that his records have stood also contributes to the validity of how amazing his performances were. Having said that, we are at a very exciting time in Athletics or Track and Field.
THIS WAs the greatest video on your channel the sad but motivational music at the end the fact these two rivals are friends, your research just perfect
You missed a very important info to mention. Hicham is the only athlete in history to average under 55s per lap in a 1500m race. He did it twice, in this race and his world record race. Lagat averaged over 55s in this race.
Hey TRP!! I have 2 video ideas!!! The class of 2020 for high school and seeing how good they were. Then maybe rank your top ten college runners, I think both of these are good ideas, I hope you do them in the future
Yes please do the class of 2020. The boys and girls class was both so deep and talented it would be a shame to not make a video. You could also include what colleges they went to and major head to head battles like nico young and cole sprout at Arcadia
Thank you TRP. Yet another great video. The year 2020 will, I think, be remembered not only for the spate of World Track and Road Records but for the emergence of TRP as the number ONE ranked producer of QUALITY Track and Road Videos. Thank you again. Cheers.
Yes, you should do a video on El Guerrouj's 1999 mile world record - one of the few times that two runners broke the previous mile world record (Elliot and Delaney in '58 was another)- and the record still stands 21 years later, the longest unbroken mile record since the IAAF started ratifying records in 1912. For me, one of the greatest 1500 performances was when El Guerrouj won the 1999 world championships in Sevilla - beating former WR holder Morcelli and Olympic champ Cacho - and running 3:27 with no pacemakers, taking it out after 800 m. It's still the Championship record - and also is faster than the Olympic Record. It's one thing to run a fast time with pacemakers with nothing at stake except your pride (and a fat cheque), it's quite another to do it for the gold medal!
How many times between 3.26.00 to 3.26.99 🇲🇦Hicham = 5 times 🇳🇴Ingebrigsten = 1 once 🇰🇪Lagat = 1 once 🇰🇪Aspel = 1 once 3.27.00 to 3.27.99 🇲🇦Hicham = 5 times 🇳🇴Ingebrigsten = 3 times 🇰🇪Lagat = 2 twice 🇰🇪Aspel = 1 once Total 🇲🇦Hicham = 10 🇳🇴Ingebrigsten = 4 🇰🇪Lagat = 3 🇰🇪Aspel = 2
An excellent, well researched and edited production, as always. Only glitch was the headline at 1.00 minute, showing '2004' Olympic finals, when clearly the video was the 2000 Olympic final in Sydney. El Guerrouj trained in a similar manner to Kiwi greats, Peter Snell or John Walker. His methods of stamina and progressive speed endurance conditioning were similar to those developed by the great coaches Arthur Lydiard and Arch Jelley.
Bernard Lagat was the one responsible for him not breaking that record that day. He could sense Lagat was on his heels, and because of this he didn't hug the turns well. He didn't do this so that it would be slightly more difficult for Lagat to pass him. He knew it was going to be a close race, so psychologically when you sense someone right behind you you aren't going to be way on the inside lane so that they have a harder time passing you if they choose.
I realize records are there to be broken and much has been made of all the world records broke this year however there was just something about El Guerrouj that was different and I believe his mile and 1500 WR's will stand for another 20 years at a minimum. Hicham = GOAT.
good thing about high caliber and legendary runners, they dont talk thrash to each other before and after the race. .their sportsmanship are highly commendable. .unlike in boxing or basketball, lots of them are garbage. .
El guerrouj is great as a moroccan i cant be more proud. However, we used to have agreat runner in the 80s who has done unbelievable things, he used to hold thec1500 m 2000m 5000 m, this guy dominated all middle distances from 800 to 10000. U cant find onecwhi does that. His bame is said aouita
@@cakej1 El g had one shot at it and got the second fastest time,..Komen has never beaten El g in any race(1500,mile 2000 and 3000). when El g broke the 1500m and the 2000m record Komen was in those race too. El guerrouj is on another stratosphere then Komen. Don't get me wrong the 3000m record is an impressive record but I am more impressed with the 1500m,mile and the 2000m
People in this comment section have much greater running knowledge than me so I'd like to ask the question: What is it with Asbel Kiprop's 3:26:69 time? Wasn't he caught on doping at that time? Why is this time valid and official? Or am I overlooking something?
Мировой рекорд Эль Герруж установил без Оплата,а вот Лагат без Эль Герружа ,так быстро, точно не бежал.Его лучший показатель в забегах без Хишама 3.29.21
We will probably never again see a trio of distance running legends racing at the same time like El Geurrouj, Lagat and Ngeny. 3 All time greats.
Kipchoge (from 2003) Bekele and Gabrselassie (until 2009) also ran with them though...
Well, there was the trio of Sebastian Coe, Steve Ovett and Steve Cram. All multiple Olympic medalists and multiple World Record holders all racing each other at the same time. Constantly swopping world records. Even more crazy was the fact they were all from the same country. Cheers.
tbh the heat and rivarly between Coe Ovett and Cram was on an another level due to fact they were all exchanging their world records across 4 distances literally within days during their prime time so I have to agree with @John Wilson on this one. They gathered huge crowds, for example during clash of Ovett and Coe at the Moscow Olympics for the 800m 10 milion britons behind had watched the single race. Thats why I am kinda disapointed by Total Running Productions. He should cover this golden era of middle distance runners much more.
@HB Net Ovetts 3 year streak at the 1500 wasn't dominant? Coe being ranked every year as top 800m performer wasn't dominant? Cram for example had every title to his name (except the Olympic. They were dominant as much as they could during that era. Have you ever witnessed 2 folks exchanging world records and titles as Coe and Ovett did from 80-81? Imagine if something like that happened these days. It would literally boost our sport so much. They were dominant in different aspects, the ones people cant see on paper
It’s unfair to compare greats from one generation to the next. Makes no sense in doing so. Nutrition, tracks, spikes, science. Even the great el gerrouj in an interview in regards to roger bannister said something to the effect of, had he had the same track and spikes he woulda been right with me. A humble statement from the greatest ever.
This race is almost exactly like the mile race with El Guerrouj and Noah Ngeny
Indeed.
Always pride to see my fellow Moroccan champions's records almost impossible to beat even after he retired 15 years ago.
funnily enough, that 1:46.89 finishing 800 is faster than el guerrouj'sactual 800 pb of 1:47.18
The start of that finishing 800 was a running start, compared to the standing start of a regular 800. Just like the final 100 of a 200m race is always faster than a standalone 100m race.
If El Guerrouj spent more time on the 800m, he definitely would have run a 1.43 at least. But just like Wilson Kipketer in the 800m, Hicham El Guerrouj was a true specialist in the 1500m/Mile distances.
He is not a 800m specialist that personal best was when he was youth of course in his prime he could run much faster
@@Oni1One yeah I get that I'm just saying that his pr is slower than one of his 1500m 800 splits, not saying that he's a slow 800 runner or anything, he probably could have run low 1;42
@@andrewryan9087 You have to consider that the longer you go the less a running start matters.
For example, if you’re doing a marathon and your second half is faster than your half marathon personal best, it’s not because of the running start
I look forward to these videos whenever they're released
I really enjoyed the outro to this video showing the 2 as old friends, felt like watching the conclusion of a really good movie lol
The great El G, had to drag Lagat, Ngeny, and many others to their best times. They sat in the rocking chair while the gutsy Moroccan did the work............that's the very definition of GOAT
That's exactly what the runners do today when competing against Jacob
@@ZATHURAKEYif EL G was from this era . He would break his own world records for sure and Jacob wouldn’t stand a chance against the Goat
@@khalidchahboune6047 El G wouldn't get away with EPO violations , my responce is incorrect
@@ZATHURAKEY is this your response that’s weak you’re just a hater
@@khalidchahboune6047 sometimes the truth hurts , have a nice day
And the most amazing thing in this is when Bernard Lagat congrats Hicham in the Athens Olympics ❤️
Fun fact: I heard Hicham in a french interview on TV said that at his prime he has been able to run the 1500 meters in 3:25:-- minutes in his training. When he got the 1500 meters record, he was expecting to be under 3:26:00.
He just couldn’t beat his peers in the Olympic Games, unlike Sebastian Coe the GOAT
@@kennethlandau5396 bruh. he could. sebastian coe is not the goat.
@@kennethlandau5396 he won 2 gold medals in olympics the second men in history to win 1500 & 5000 in the same olymics
@@aminesheridi995 WRONG- Sebastian Coe is the ONLY man to ever win two Olympic 1500 meter titles- yes the 1500 / 5000 double is impressive but he’s not the only one like Coe
@@kennethlandau5396Coe wasn't able to set three world records that stand over than 25 years nor win four outdoor world titles ( two were enough ) in 1500m...no body see him as the goat except his fans...
Watching El Guerrouj run is so mesmerizing, the power he's generating and how efficient he is makes it look like he's gliding. You notice how steady he keeps his head?!
It was like poetry in motion, the day he retired was a sad day for athletics, I don’t think there will be another like him.
I find it kinda odd, just how much enjoyment I get out of your videos.
It's like every single one is perfect.
👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼
I miss seeing el guerrouj run, I was never a fan of distance running being a high jumper but I would always watch him run.
Every begining has an end bro!
This is the life
Since Asbel Kiprop was tested positive for EPO Lagat and El Guerrouj are actually the only two clean athletes who ran times of sub 3.27 ever!
This goes to show the important of having an important racing partner who's going for the win as well. It really drives the mind to push harder and harder. This is why Hicham El Guerroj broke the mile wr in the same race as Noah Ngeny, both of whom broke the previous WR that day.
This was the day I was born. I feel so honored
El Guerrouj possessed the ability to successfully race in a pack, as a chaser, and as a front runner. He was, without a doubt, the greatest 1500m/ mile runner in history. As of 2021 there are an increasing number of extremely fast middle distance runners that has proven to be more than ever in the past. El Guerrouj’s world records are on the verge of being beaten and I am very excited to witness that, but at the same time, I will be sad to see the crown removed from his head. One thing that I believe will never be matched is the fact that El Guerrouj owns the world records in both the 1500 meters and the mile, which absolutely makes him the king of that distance, give or take a meter or a yard. Also, the length of time that his records have stood also contributes to the validity of how amazing his performances were. Having said that, we are at a very exciting time in Athletics or Track and Field.
Nobody is breaking 3:26:00 anytime soon. Ingebrigsten won't get there
@@jeromepowell1392well he has the potential to do so, we cannot deny that
THIS WAs the greatest video on your channel the sad but motivational music at the end the fact these two rivals are friends, your research just perfect
Bernard is a neighbor of mine........crazy that he is still running Olympic qualifying times in his 40s.
You missed a very important info to mention. Hicham is the only athlete in history to average under 55s per lap in a 1500m race. He did it twice, in this race and his world record race. Lagat averaged over 55s in this race.
Hey great video, my man. That info you dug up is top notch journalism right there. Such a cool mini-doc.
3:08 anybody noticed that he/she just walked on the track without even checking. Not expecting this from a pro athlete
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Quality work....as always, thank you TRP!
Hey TRP!! I have 2 video ideas!!! The class of 2020 for high school and seeing how good they were. Then maybe rank your top ten college runners, I think both of these are good ideas, I hope you do them in the future
Yes please do the class of 2020. The boys and girls class was both so deep and talented it would be a shame to not make a video. You could also include what colleges they went to and major head to head battles like nico young and cole sprout at Arcadia
@@cartersteele Yes!!! Those videos would be huge because I’m sure most of his followers are high school runners
@@loganchurchill715 me being european and not having a single clue how the entire american system exactly works...
Thank you TRP. Yet another great video. The year 2020 will, I think, be remembered not only for the spate of World Track and Road Records but for the emergence of TRP as the number ONE ranked producer of QUALITY Track and Road Videos. Thank you again. Cheers.
I wonder why at 3.09 it seemed a good time for the guy to step onto the track ?
Yes, you should do a video on El Guerrouj's 1999 mile world record - one of the few times that two runners broke the previous mile world record (Elliot and Delaney in '58 was another)- and the record still stands 21 years later, the longest unbroken mile record since the IAAF started ratifying records in 1912.
For me, one of the greatest 1500 performances was when El Guerrouj won the 1999 world championships in Sevilla - beating former WR holder Morcelli and Olympic champ Cacho - and running 3:27 with no pacemakers, taking it out after 800 m. It's still the Championship record - and also is faster than the Olympic Record. It's one thing to run a fast time with pacemakers with nothing at stake except your pride (and a fat cheque), it's quite another to do it for the gold medal!
That’s right but I think the 1500 m record of Hicham is older?
Crazy to think that race had FOUR former and future 1500m Olympic gold medalists…. And Hicham destroyed them
Absolutely amazing from an athlete who has asthma attacks!💪
The only times el guerrouj lost , was against himself
I'm proud to be moroccan 🇲🇦❤
It is remarkable and a testimony to his strength that still a few of his WR' s still stand. That is a good measure or true measure of a champion.
in 2004, he won against lagat in 1500m and against Kipchoge and Bekele in 5000. he is the GOAT of the GOATS.
1500 and 5000
@@Jessica-hz3bk yes mb
How many times between
3.26.00 to 3.26.99
🇲🇦Hicham = 5 times
🇳🇴Ingebrigsten = 1 once
🇰🇪Lagat = 1 once
🇰🇪Aspel = 1 once
3.27.00 to 3.27.99
🇲🇦Hicham = 5 times
🇳🇴Ingebrigsten = 3 times
🇰🇪Lagat = 2 twice
🇰🇪Aspel = 1 once
Total
🇲🇦Hicham = 10
🇳🇴Ingebrigsten = 4
🇰🇪Lagat = 3
🇰🇪Aspel = 2
The GOAT
He simply" walks" his legs quickly 😂
Lagat is the nearly man ... No Gold in Olympics ...what a pity for a super great runner like him
yes an absolute elite athlete if he wasnt in el g era he would ve dominate same as hicham did
Great video El Gerrouj is the 1500m goat.
An excellent, well researched and edited production, as always. Only glitch was the headline at 1.00 minute, showing '2004' Olympic finals, when clearly the video was the 2000 Olympic final in Sydney. El Guerrouj trained in a similar manner to Kiwi greats, Peter Snell or John Walker. His methods of stamina and progressive speed endurance conditioning were similar to those developed by the great coaches Arthur Lydiard and Arch Jelley.
Nice video TRP👍👍👏👏👏 I will keep showing support.😀
A motorbike on the track ?!? That feels previous century
Love these 2 amazing athletes!
3:09 someone walks out in front of the runners.
Bernard Lagat was the one responsible for him not breaking that record that day. He could sense Lagat was on his heels, and because of this he didn't hug the turns well. He didn't do this so that it would be slightly more difficult for Lagat to pass him. He knew it was going to be a close race, so psychologically when you sense someone right behind you you aren't going to be way on the inside lane so that they have a harder time passing you if they choose.
love the background info!
Watch the power of the Portuguese athlete on 2004, 1500 finals. He went to 12place to 3place only with one lap to go.
a monster of a last lap from the Portuguese!
Jakob could set a new world record
he has until end 2024/early 2025, after that it will be very unlikely because of age (most racing world records are broken by 22/23 years olds)
Smooth runner, a legend.
great champions and fantastic race events
Thèse 2 are amazing runners
Especially hicham legend
Wr still stand since 98
It’s 2022
That also means that 3:26.34 is the fastest non-winning time in a 1500m race
imagine running 3:26:34 and not winning the race
second fastest on earth so far
clicked the thumbnail faster than these guys ran
3:26:00 in the 1500m is the strongest WR in track and field
I realize records are there to be broken and much has been made of all the world records broke this year however there was just something about El Guerrouj that was different and I believe his mile and 1500 WR's will stand for another 20 years at a minimum. Hicham = GOAT.
Hicham is the king of 1500m, but sometimes I feel TRP has dismissed the influence and significance of Morceli too easily.
Great video and I like the closure of video with writings a d photos
The 11 people’s dislikes El Guerrouj 🤔If you think he is not good.. Why not those 11 people break his World Record ..!!!
El Geurrouj the Legend
who was the first pacer he awell paxced greatly
Absolut goat
2 words,
performance enhancing drugs
lmao just say ur lazy
the losers argument
I remeber ... it was in my country and other Maroccan ran well
208 likes, 0 dislikes. Perfectly balanced.
I bet you’re waiting for someone to say: “as all things should be”
@@benanastasoff8980 You got me
Can you do a video about Taoufik the Olympic gold medallist of the 1500m
GOAT
good thing about high caliber and legendary runners, they dont talk thrash to each other before and after the race. .their sportsmanship are highly commendable. .unlike in boxing or basketball, lots of them are garbage. .
In this race Lagat had the best pacer of all time: El Guerrouj. Which explains his result.
Is this actually how blurry TV was in 2001? How quickly one forgets.
When you can't even run flat out for 400m to pace the first lap of El Guerrouj's World Record pace (54s vs 57s).
Moroccan and Algerian and Kenyan are the best genetics in term of endurance
Add EPO and they are unbeatable
@@steveo3831 If they're on EPO then also your athletes are on EPO and they still lose, so what's your point?
Imagine being in the front of the main pack in this race, only hoping for 3rd
What was the fastest ever split of El G at 1200m? I vaguely remember a 2.44 high somewhere (Zurich?)
Риети 2002 1200 м 2.44.75, Цюрих 2000 246.22
El guerrouj is great as a moroccan i cant be more proud. However, we used to have agreat runner in the 80s who has done unbelievable things, he used to hold thec1500 m 2000m 5000 m, this guy dominated all middle distances from 800 to 10000. U cant find onecwhi does that. His bame is said aouita
Rui Silva (PT) in third :)
I love Lagat.
"Take a look at how relaxed they are"
Me: All I see are pixels.
I think Jacob waches this video with some anger ..
Imagine running a 3:26:12 1500m and still not winning
3:26:34 For lagat El G make 3:26:12
That's so slow, I can easily run it in 3:00 ... for the 1k lol
Oo really 😏 don't joke
Lets start a bruh chain.
Bruh
Bruh
Bruh
Bruh
Brother
The beasts are fast.
1500 and mile outdoor WRs will go down in 2021. Carbon spikes will smash them.
the 3000m will go down before trust me
@@samassek jakob ingebrigtsen has a shot at everything under 3k.
@@cakej1 except the 1500m,the mile and the 2000m. trust me those are more difficult then the 3000m record.
@@samassek 2k is stout. But even EG couldn't get 3k record.
@@cakej1 El g had one shot at it and got the second fastest time,..Komen has never beaten El g in any race(1500,mile 2000 and 3000).
when El g broke the 1500m and the 2000m record Komen was in those race too.
El guerrouj is on another stratosphere then Komen.
Don't get me wrong the 3000m record is an impressive record but I am more impressed with the 1500m,mile and the 2000m
Doper.
Cool! I also make running videos!
0:40.... we are in 2021????
1500m world record was in 1998 and 1-mile world record was in 1999
What do their diets consist of
Huge EPO era
that’s the losers argument … all the records of that era were broken, hicham’s 1500m record is not yet, he was just too good
One day Kerr and Ingebrigtsen could be friends?
See I think it’s the only record still alive
Wow!!!
El Guerrouj the BEST.... 3MIN 43 ON MILE
This record might not ever get brocken
I think jakob will beat it
@@slick7472 yeah I agree... Hicham made it tough but jackob has big potential to do 3.26 at least
@@amasrianouar7523 I doubt it. Ingebrigsten is already 22 and on very high mileage
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People in this comment section have much greater running knowledge than me so I'd like to ask the question:
What is it with Asbel Kiprop's 3:26:69 time? Wasn't he caught on doping at that time? Why is this time valid and official? Or am I overlooking something?
He ran that in 2015, wasn’t caught doping until 2017 so they count that as legit
@@philiple9325 Thanks, that's all I wanted to know
@@Arek152 no problem
7:31
Если бы Лагат ,ЭльГеруж так быстро не бежал бы! 👍
Мировой рекорд Эль Герруж установил без Оплата,а вот Лагат без Эль Герружа ,так быстро, точно не бежал.Его лучший показатель в забегах без Хишама 3.29.21
EL GUERROUJ THE GOAT 💪💪💪
33 1500m times under 3:30 and no#34 was 3:30 on the dot, 7 of the top 10 times ever 5 of which are under 3:27.
Sadly,he had health problems like asthma,when the real events were close.
eatraordinary