1988 Olympic Women's 4x100 - BEST RELAY FINISH EVER!!

One of the best relays of all time - Evelyn Ashford has the anchor of her life with an unbelievable finish!! EPIC USA vs. East Germany vs. Soviet Union Olympic Women's 4x100 Final, Seoul 1988.
USA legs: Alice Brown, Sheila Echols, Florence Griffith-Joyner, Evelyn Ashford.
USA barely made it into the final after confusion as to who would run in the semifinal, they had to scramble at the last minute to find 4 runners. Evelyn Ashford after the semi: “You people just don’t know how lucky we were to get that stick around today, I’m telling you.”

[@prestonwoods8197]

I remember watching that. Evelyn Ashford doesn't get nearly the recognition she deserves.

[@ytcommentsguy]

Flo Jones drowns her recognition.

[@themadamelioness]

Agreed!!!

[@tjones617]

@@ytcommentsguy that's sad. Because Evelyn had the better career

[@gilly4881]

Ashford such a lovely person as well.

[@fatalexception1269]

I love her running style as well - a real pocket rocket.

[@michaeltaylor8166]

Evelyn Ashford saved the day with that legendary run down.shiit she walked it like she talked it.And still the best rundown of all-time in the women's races point-blank.

[@yousexymf]

YESSSS

[@mikerosco4267]

@@yousexymf She is the greatest runner/sprinter by a mile!

[@avisrobinson1150]

Evelyn Ashford is my favorite sprinter of all times🔥🔥

[@thekid8224]

She said we are not coming 3rd today 😄😄

[@rozwilcher]

@@avisrobinson1150 mines too

[@TurnFromWickedness]

Here after the 2024 Olympic women’s 4x100 after Shacarri walked down two girls… someone referenced this race so I had to come check it out and hunny it did not disappoint! 💅🏾

[@w.b.graves7817]

I was there and let me tell it was electrifying WOW!!!, Just watching again today 40 years later, it feels like it happened yesterday. Dr. G

[@johncoleman3953]

Evelyn Ashford's finish was incredible! Magnificent athlete.

[@TheeShelt]

Nobody can tell me anything negative about Evelyn Ashford. She ran every race with heart.

[@stuartmcdonald5172]

Such a classy person too. Love her.

[@anthonyclarke2253]

And from a bad hand off no less.

[@HotMessMemories1]

TheeShelt I think you mean hart

[@dbey7]

Sure did

[@kendallmiller8786]

TheeShelt that was the name to call back then for sprint races

[@randallhunter9880]

The way Evelyn ran her down almost brings me to tears every time I view this. Thanks for posting.

[@anthonycampbell6307]

After 2020 Toko Olympics ? I had 2 go back and watch it. Our Gov needs to $$$$$ Support our teams and young future track. Its alot easy to concentrate when u got backing. Jamaican Gov backs their track and field

[@ONLY1KUDWE]

Same. That was serious.

[@tangahetherington1339]

It still gives me chills 2024

[@voniarichardson7945]

Especially after knowing how doped up the East Germans were back in the day..

[@GlenVanRensburg-lb3uc]

I watch everyday with tears! All 4 of them deserves credit!

[@SnoopySmurf]

Evelyn Ashford....not enough praises for her.

[@T3nnIsBoY]

She is the shit!!!!!!

[@SHAYDEE3]

Not enough at all..

[@thelionheart3562]

@@T3nnIsBoY what ? She ran 100m in 1984 around 10.77 Seconds . Still it is hard to beat that kind of timing. She was one of the greatest athlete . You know nothing about athletes.

[@calvinrnewby]

She was definitely an all-time great

[@evurohardware]

Never heard of Evelyn Ashford till this moment

[@PalaszewskiFamily]

Rest in peace, Flo-Jo. This race is so gorgeous. Thank you for the memories.

[@happinesspeace3028]

Evelyn was a monster! I could watch that a million times and still have my mouth open!

[@tutyfruity196tuty7]

Haha me too n big eyes 👀

[@websurfer1000]

me too. I saw it in 88 and I've seen it many times and for some reason I still think we may lose but Evelyn hawks those girls down for the win every time. whew. One of the best relay finishes ever. Evelyn was a track queen!

[@Wordalways]

Everyone's talking about Evelyn, who I love, but don't forget about Alice's first leg.

[@granvillewalkerjr.8394]

You got that right! Alice set the tone from the start. She smoked that opening leg like nobody's business!

[@ronaldjackson7541]

The first , second and flo jo were all super fast and then Evelyn finished it off like only she can do..a great race.

[@Geotubest]

Definitely notable.

[@arsenioseslpodcast3143]

and she smashed some steroid-using nazis. hahahahha

[@joshb23]

Straight up BEAST mode!

[@chimao215]

Evelyn Ashford the real MVP. The way she ran the E German down. WOW!! Gives me chills.

[@ranhill]

Chima Odogwu and not just any E. German, that was former world record holder (10.81) Marlies Göhr

[@alumbo]

Chima Odogwu good point, that was no 'lane filler' she dusted, but a bona fide champion.

[@michelmpoyi7378]

+222mozart yeah right don't you see others dying too! :)

[@ryderwashington4199]

+Chima Odogwu I know right? It's like Ashford put it into 3rd gear and took off.

[@ranhill]

True, but she was still formidable, evidenced by her running anchor.

[@websurfer1000]

Best anchor leg ever. The first 2 legs were fine but the FloJo to Evelyn hand off was a mess. Thats what added to the drama, what made Evelyn's anchor so insane as she overcomes the struggles with the messy handoff and still hawks down those two in front of her. You can watch this many times and it makes your heart race.

[@cooper482011]

I agree with your comment

[@JPiddle]

Huh

[@lesamccoy8373]

Flo Jo handoff was " a mess"? I did not see that at all nor them being "behind" as the announcer said. It just did not come across like that, at all.

[@websurfer1000]

@@lesamccoy8373 Look at the first pass - from the starting leg to #2 that was perfection. Dont just focus on the hand off....the hand off + the position of the two runners at hand off + how quickly the next runner takes off. Leg 2 to flojo was also good/clean. Flojo to Evelyn - there was too much play in the hand off, wasnt clean, the spot she is holding is a bit odd as we can see the way the stick is being carried, Evelyn seemed to slow up to make sure she had the stick which made flojo almost bump into her (thats also part of the exchange)...it could have been FloJo came in too hot for Evelyn because they almost bumped into each other. the best pass of this relay was the leadoff to the second leg. That was perfection. chefs kiss....that is a coaches dream handoff. The next one to flojo was also good. there was no delay or playing around....hand goes out...boom...stick right in hand and secured with no delays next runner bursts away.. clean. Thats why if you see how Evelyn is holding the stick...not a clean spot... took too long to get the stick secured...wasted time which is why we were behind and which is what made the race one of the most exciting ever. For Evelyn to roar back and hawk those two runners down and win like that..... This relay is rated one of the most exciting of all time for a reason. Thats why relays are exciting. It takes a lot of things going right to win. So we had a messy handoff but still one of the best relays ever.

[@Lashonette1976]

No it was not it was a good pass they were behind after the second leg

[@chriswhite3150]

At 45 years old I’ve seen a lot of great relays and individual races. Evelyn Ashford’s anchor leg in this relay is still my favorite track moment of all time.

[@hc94]

I mean of ALLLLLLLL time!!! 😂🤣😂🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🤯🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@samueljeffers5565]

Everytime I watch this race it bring tears to my eyes. Well done Evelyn the best relay finish of all times for me.

[@moreknow8904]

MY GOD. I keep re-watching & am blown away by E. Ashford

[@gatormark]

I'm 55...It's the GOAT anchor leg.

[@royalqcryptofxuniversity2668]

I am 45cyears old and it just became mine too

[@ks-jr5nb]

Evelyn Ashford with her "Not Today, SATAN! Not Today!" leg.

[@queend3577]

I now read your comment it’s so true

[@ks-jr5nb]

@@queend3577 It continues to be true. LOL.

[@LaDMalliah-tb2bq]

Get thee behind me satan! ... evelyn was awesome. ❤

[@robertturner2770]

I wonder if Sha Carrie watches these old vids!?😊

[@civiltheoryCEO]

That was a thing of beauty!! Loved it in 88 and love it now. Flowers to all of those women and to the anchor leg of all anchor legs - Evelyn Ashford!! RIP FloJo

[@tonysaunders2137]

No matter how many times I watch this, i get emotional...but Evelyn so much heart!

[@ashonpar3]

Come back to watch this because I enjoyed the grace and class of Evelyn Ashford

[@DM-uz7lf]

This team should definitely be honored, Evelyn Ashford that anchor leg was in words, Perfection🇺🇲

[@waynewalton8798]

It won't because of the steroid use that was found by the East Germans and American Olympians. There not going to praise cheats. Lol . 😆 it gets buried by media. Especially USA media.

[@reallifehack4790]

@@waynewalton8798 US?? the Soviets and East germans were roided by their government.....where are they today????

[@litgamer6205]

I admire Flo Jo for not taking the glamour of the final Leg though that would of brought the house down!

[@marjorjorietillman856]

@@litgamer6205 AMEN! She was very humble! Some do Flo Jo the same way they do Serena Williams. If you’re a little better than the rest, you must be taking drugs. If they like you or not jealous of you, they let you slide like they do Usain Bolt. He was way better than the rest, but he’s just great, as they say. But they can’t honor Flo Jo in death, nor Serena! But I like the way you honored her, because she was very humble. Flo Jo is still the fastest, and jealousy won’t change the record books!

[@BroCoolFire]

​@@marjorjorietillman856Flojinwas not faster then Evelyn

[@Plum9085]

This was a flawless performance by team USA.

[@justincartwright252]

THAT is how you run someone down.

[@Алзариеримараев]

и вы вправду гатлин? не верю. за сколько пробегаетет 100метров?

[@wellsincewerehere773]

Down to the grown she wasn’t no joke #tellmemore #evelynashford

[@degreesandchucktsshow3692]

You had me crack up!! Like someone stole from her!

[@castro7381]

@@Алзариеримараев nnnnn

[@aaronbarlow4376]

Flo Jo was used to not having anyone ahead of her lol

[@lawrencefelix3206]

Evelyn Ashford is one of my favorite female sprinters all time.

[@mimalikalia]

the best, clean female sprinter!!

[@dondee8214]

@QTee oh she is definitely the greatest. Just wasn't too marketable .

[@ronaldjackson7541]

Evelyn is my favorite of all time.then Flojo and Jeter .

[@AJ-id2qf]

Yes I remember this race, Evelyn Ashford was also a great sprinter.

[@debeekness7034]

Flo-jo Ashford Otti

[@peachesb-georgia1125]

I never get tired of seeing this...

[@revpgesqredux]

How much respect for Evelyn that even with the fastest woman ever flojo on the team they let her run the anchor

[@lhaire]

I'm starting to learn more and more that these placements are strategic because some folks are great turn runners while others are great starters. They typically put really good 200 runners on 3rd leg because of their familiarity with running turns.

[@AllinGold2]

@@lhaire Yes, some run turns better than others. Betty Cuthbert was one of the best on the turn.

[@BroCoolFire]

No they had Evelynon the anchor because she was the fastest.. Period

[@tysons.scratch.out4209]

​@@BroCoolFire Dude, Flo Jo was faster. She had the world record then.

[@TaiAkinz]

​@@tysons.scratch.out4209 the world record in the US trials in Indianapolis was run in a illegal tail wind.

[@chanj1950]

What a race! Alice Brown also ran a killer first leg.

[@yvettebenjamin8683]

Evelyn Ashford was amazing. I remember screaming at my TV watching Evelyn run down the other women. Still gives me chills.

[@Midvagur]

That pas between Flo Jo and Evelyn, just that look on the Face of Evelyn, and that movement of her body, you just new, there is only gona be one winner. Seen this video 43 times now, still gives me the chills down my spine.

[@marymorgan285]

To this day, I still get goosebumps watching that race. It’s one of my favorite Olympic moments of all time. I,m an okd 67 year old gal, and I will never forget those talented ladies!!!

[@elysam5974]

My favorite Olympic 4x100 Relay of all time! That final leg by Ashford thrills to this day!🤗

[@harrison7117]

Man, every time that I see this, Evelyn Ashford...Wow! Seeing this live, even to this day, it's emotional. These women were amazing, Alice, Sheila, Flo Jo, has to be the best, if not one of the best performances of Track and field ever. Flo Jo Rest in Peace Queen..

[@bwiredenis898]

It's one of the relays, I enjoy watching over n over again

[@Gwen3344]

That was thrilling. Actually brought tears to my eyes. Evelyn Ashford ran one hell of race. Very inspiring!

[@hgclarke25]

Evelyn Ashford is the QUEEN of track and Field....her consistency is untouchable....WR...Flo got that..but longevity and consistency and raw pure talent...gimme Auntie Evelyn...inspirational

[@vincentestone5764]

And NO STEROIDS !

[@sinsin1697]

@@vincentestone5764 first off how do you know... Secondly who tested positive for steroids... I'm trying to figure out where are you going with this crazy shit you saying

[@sinsin1697]

I respect your opinion.... And when you talking greatness you know you had to mention flojo... That's just a fact but I respect your opinion..

[@Phillygoat1983]

She do look like a auntie dats fast lol

[@nelliebpink13]

Flos and Eves stick was bad but she didn’t panic she just held on and ran with it! 🙌🏽

[@hellobeayoutifuls8021]

Evelyn brought it home. My favorite all time track star

[@teegleason6345]

The fact that she was in her mid 30s doing that says a whole lot

[@vernejacobs6019]

My favorite too.

[@smoothnubian]

mine too. and she was clean!

[@waynewatkins3643]

That anchor leg by Evelyn Ashford is inspiring !!!!

[@joshb23]

Four Goddesses. That first baton pass was a work of art, makes me tear up for real!

[@patriciathomas9299]

No lie...Sistah Brown's pass was PRISTINE!!!!

[@kingtau]

30 plus years later and I still get a rush every time I see 👀 this!!

[@dolomiteblue1]

Alice Brown ran a hell of a leg too!!

[@joeortiz7715]

dolomiteblue1 Yeah, she had the fastest first leg. 👍

[@nicolasshaw6335]

And did u see that handoff tho

[@mykoniichistorychannel]

She was GONE.

[@stymemcquarn893]

@@nicolasshaw6335 one hitter quiiter pass

[@elysam5974]

Alice Brown's lead off leg was sheer perfection!

[@AirForceFalcons_9922]

Evelyn beat the East German "Women" who it was revealed later on were using testosterone and inhancement drugs during their dominance in Women's track and field. Now THAT'S talent!!! I saw that race and I was in our family room screaming and jumping up and down!! I still get a big grin on my face watching this historic race. I will never get tired of watching these old school track stars.. This video will forever be my number one Olympic Women's 4x4 Relay.

[@sawyersmith5373]

Look at Silke Moller's (East German leadoff) wikipedia picture. She looks like a guy and has armpit hair.

[@Appaddict01]

Evelyn was a clean athlete making it even more impressive.

[@LoveMarie-us2iu]

Wow imagine cheating and still losing to someone with no drugs or additives in their system 😂😂😂😂

[@eIonmusk542]

I’ll read it in Kent Brockman’s voice every time. The quote marks around the women will always slay me. 😂

[@AirForceFalcons_9922]

​@@sawyersmith5373 Probably grew a pair of balls too. All those drugs the East German women were taking is the equivalent of a "trans" woman competition against biological women. Cheating is cheating. That's why Evelyn coming from behind to kick those East German Troglodyte asses is so freaking EPIC!!!

[@Ran4dy]

You know you’re something special when the competition is on performative enhancers and you still beat them

[@KeytoLife745]

❤💯

[@murieljubar8672]

Yessss, she had to beat two athletes on Steroids!!!

[@musicneurons7807]

​@@murieljubar8672I'm sure they were upset 😂

[@jendayiKa]

Oh wow! Was that a normal acceptable thing back then?

[@soimsha.]

@@jendayiKait was probably brushed under the rug because they’re white

[@Allhoney33]

If you're reading this and you are a documentary maker, please please do a documentary on Evelyn Ashford. This lady deserves one! Too bad they didn't make a ThunderCats movie back in the 1980s. Evelyn Ashford definitely would have been Cheetara. Slim build, smooth form and of course, speed! In fact, I feel Cheetara should have been based on Ashford and she should have voiced the character!

[@ranhill]

I wouldn't say "BEST RELAY EVER" but best ANCHOR EVER!

[@mothertree]

yeah she looked "relaxed" lol heck she was straight getting it on!

[@ranhill]

+mothertree yes, she was like, "We're behind, it's all on me... I - got - THIS!"

[@ranhill]

Well, what I see is @ 1:21 Flo gets the baton before the east German, then at 1:31 she hands off after the east German.

[@mothertree]

yeah and the commentator says smart move smart move...lol sure flourence did the best she could but at the last baton pass evelyn knew it was time to get it on...right now! and she sure did.everyone gets goosebumps watching her give it all she`s got

[@ranhill]

+mothertree hahahaha, hey man, that "smart move" comment was in the 400 relay. But everything you said was on point.

[@brooklyniron1999]

I have always loved E Ashford. Beautiful runner, balanced and light on her feet - and no doubts or blemishes on her reputation. Poetry in motion.

[@brothercinnamon2479]

🎉🎉🎉facts

[@Appaddict01]

Clean athlete.😎

[@lalib.53]

A statement from FloJo and her husband, Al Joyner: “I know exactly what people say about me,” he said. "And that's just not true." I don't need to use drugs. If they want, they can come for testing every week of the year. I have nothing to hide." Her husband says all the talk boils down to jealousy. He said his wife's astonishing gains are the result of being "trained as a man." He added: “We bought a $150 leg exerciser and he did leg rolls every night. Over 20 pounds every night to add strength to your legs. He worked 12 hours a day.” Only those who have nothing to hide say so. Do 12 hours of leg training a day for months and you'll set the world record.💪

[@TaiAkinz]

​@@lalib.53Yep. "Train like a man" and go from a good sprinter to the fastest ever all in her late 20s, and then retire when random testing came in the next year 🙄. Sounds clean to me 👍🏾

[@lalib.53]

​@@TaiAkinz​"Florence Griffith-Joyner, Tellez and Bob Kersee denied the allegations, but Florence Griffith-Joyner did not pursue legal action. The accuser questioned Robinson's motives, as she received $50,000 for an interview with Stern and $10,000 for an appearance on NBC's Today show . to discuss the matter." Darell Robinson was a frustrated personality with a hint of jealousy, a slight desire for revenge, because he himself could not succeed. Materiality played an additional role in his motivation. He is a completely untrustworthy person with empty words and zero evidence. FloJo's death was caused by an epileptic seizure due to a congenital brain disorder, sadly drowned RIP❤❤

[@giulioproietti5588]

Evelyn Ashford, the strongest and longest-lived American sprinter of all time

[@kantricedorsey8142]

All of the ladies ran excellently, but Miss Evelyn did her thing. She motored down those East Germans!

[@jstrebbing322]

😂😂😂

[@brettmakoviney7120]

Kantrice Dorsey of course she ran them down,,easily may I add!!! And no wonder she had better dope!!!! Don't PISS and Moan everyone knows they all dope!!!!

[@brettmakoviney7120]

@@jstrebbing322 your Yamaka is cutting off blood too your head 🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠🤭🤭🤭🤭🤧🤧🤧🤧🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤪🤪🤪🤪

[@jonhakim5698]

@@brettmakoviney7120 If you think anyone had better dope than the East Germans then you don't know much sports history.

[@carolynl.crudup9103]

Yes and yes

[@bradwil7]

Evelyn Ashord! WOW! I saw this live in 88' and I still get chills watching it!

[@HF1600ie]

Evelyn was soooooo incredible. That start and finish !! One of the most memorable sprints I´ve ever seen in track n field.

[@jahlion9488]

Greatest anchor ever ran

[@vanessa4u4evr]

No doubt one of the greatest races in Olympic history. Evelyn Ashford was a household name. Girlfriend had to dig DEEP to win that race. Not to mention that they had so much class back then.

[@andrew097]

Watching Evelyn run is a thing of beauty, wonderful balance and just floats across the top of the track.

[@docpj72]

Great anchor leg by Ashford-the latter part of her career was overshadowed by Flojo's records, but she had a incredibly long career (from 1976 5th place in Montreal to early 90's-relay gold in Barcelona) for a sprinter and she always came through in the clutch!

[@joeortiz7715]

Paul Johnson Yes She did. 👍

[@BreuckelensFinest]

She was absolutely a beast! Salute.

[@ronaldjackson7541]

Evelyn had the Heart of a Lion.. The goat

[@sinsin1697]

Very classy.. I like your comment.. I am probably flojo biggest fan on planet Earth.. but you're right Evelyn Ashford did have a beautiful and wonderful career.. I mean how many national championships have she won.. Olympic medals.. world championship medals.. former world record holder.. she was awesome.. and very beautiful

[@arsenioseslpodcast3143]

and she smashed some steroid-using nazis. hahahahha

[@Charleybones]

Watching Ashford run against the east german in the last leg really shows you what great form she had at full stride with full leg extension and level shoulders, against the east german whose stride was strained and who seemed to be fighting her upper body the whole way. Ashford really was one of the best runners that ever lived (male or female).

[@giulioproietti5588]

Ashford really was one of the best runners that ever lived (male or female)...natural

[@ЛеонидЗаморов]

Русским девушкам просто не повезло на последней 50-ти метровке ...

[@shamonecooper6341]

I continue to watch this video over and over again. It’s just unbelievable how strong these ladies are. It’s pure strength. Evelyn and Flo Jo are amazing to watch

[@smalltalk.productions9977]

33 years later and still fantastic. thanks for the posting. thumbs up.

[@hucklenginger8827]

i never tire of watching this. i dunno why i keep coming back

[@alvinlo115]

Same as me. 😂

[@Junkman2008]

Makes 3 of us!

[@Scrapluv]

"Here comes Evelyn Ashford!"

[@kalvink100]

I feel the same way, it's a drug...

[@gmnboss]

Me too. Its inspirational and many other things..

[@bryonhenry7489]

Love me some Evelyn Ashford ! She was always about the business !!

[@duroxkilo]

that first US pass was art in motion

[@nanasbabygirl2]

This is how you hand off! Way back in the dark ages, our coach beat it into our heads, to not look back. You start your take off with your hand out! It is the responsibility of the person handing you the baton, to slap it into the receivers hand. You waste time turning around. He also told us to not switch hands. Whichever hand receives the baton, that’s what you run with. Track is still my favorite sport!

[@ayelleefun2620]

I came back just minutes after watching this, I actually cried, I am so proud of our women.

[@mangosandpineapples4301]

Maaan, I am a youngster looking at all these old sprinting videos and getting goosebumps at the same time...EVELYN ASHFORD WOW! What a sprinter..i watched this video over and over and over and over and over and over again BIG RESPECT TO EVELYN ASHFORD...and thank God for KZbin..

[@moreknow8904]

Same here. I used to be a sprinter. Gives me goosebumps every time I watch.

[@granvillewalkerjr.8394]

Some things in life you simply never tire of, like eating your mom's specialty dish, date night with that special one, or a certain song where the magic never fades no matter how much you hear it. This footage continues to thrill every time I watch it.

[@soldierviejo8224]

Who's here watching with me in 2019?? R.I.H FloJo!!

[@swavaszymaniak1815]

soldierviejo I am! 🇵🇱🇵🇱

[@kionyompenzi]

I am. This was magical

[@2KILLAVILLE]

R.I.P Flo Jo but Evelyn Comeback was Epic!!

[@lbu9542]

Me, me, me! That was awesome!

[@soldierviejo8224]

@Kildare Aleksander you dumb ass, there wasn't any doping going on!

[@prestonlhouse]

Always loved watching Evelyn Ashford run. She damn near floated on the track.

[@bischnou]

Evelyn Ashford, what a run! Love watching this amazing ladies team.

[@sunofgod480]

Evelyn Ashford...from almost standstill to 1,000,000,000 MPH in 3 seconds flat! What AMAZING acceleration...made the others look like they were standing still...wow!

[@MrJwalker0317]

2023 still the best relay ever, Evelyn Ashford performance was amazing

[@surambaya]

Evelyn Ashford - The Queen of the Sprint. Awesome, awesome, awesome!

[@koklingngoi4694]

just look at her( everyln Ashford) not only she ran a superb sprint but she was behind at 3rd place in anchor leg but ran like hell broke out beating the powerful East German to win .my God we all love you. tq for the memory.

[@davidvaughns4148]

I still get light-headed screaming at Evelyn!!! My favorite sprinter EVER!

[@udaproductions2]

Evelyn Ashford was a pure runner. Loved seeing her run. The first leg (Alice) ran like a man (wow) I'm surprised she wasn't more known.

[@drose7247]

I remember this race and Evelyn Ashford has always been my favorite... I used to run the 4x100 relay, I was the anchor also and seeing this just brings back good times... ALL of these ladies did their thing!!!!

[@ronaldjackson7541]

Yes they did because the young lady that started wasn't playing either...

[@skankingjoe]

Evelyn Ashford is the very best CLEAN sprinter ever

[@intentions666]

skanking joe but she was American. American and clean sprinter?? Is there such a thing?

[@docpj72]

skanking joe yes she had a great career considering it spanned all the way from'76 Olympics to the relay gold in 1992 whereas FloJo's was relatively short in length..

[@NianiNzingha]

intentions666 Yes and apparently you know nothing of EA to ask that. Also, if you really think steroids and T&F is an American phenomena, you're fooling yourself.

[@intentions666]

Never said of Ashford's dope use. In fact she was a rare clean athlete. Just bad hair.

[@DGK284]

I can't prove it, but I would guess that she was clean, based on the progression of times and no suspicious physical changes.

[@Allhoney33]

Evelyn Ashford will always be my girl! I grew up watching her.

[@storiestotell]

Lizzie Beth she is ever very very remarkable

[@2KILLAVILLE]

Flo Jo the Fastest but Evelyn 🐐

[@lalib.53]

Not only is she insanely fast, with perfect technique, but also the results she achieved as a result of a lot of training raised her to an outstanding level, reaching the title of the best athlete in the world. REST IN PEACE. Beautiful queen doing it best ever.❤

[@jamesnunnery2014]

I remember that race at 14 years old. I still get goose bumps watching this.

[@barbie5568]

I don't get tired of watching this race

[@tyndalewashington8457]

Race of the century! That run and baton handover by Alice brown was superb and out of this world! Then Evelyn sealed it with that phenomenal run-down of the east german to get the gold!!! What Amazons these ladies were!

[@livlovsucceed3894]

Evelyn was on a mission.....to GOLD!

[@cocoymangondili6734]

Evelyn Ashford, the first Sprinter whom I consider the Greatest.Alice Brown and Tianna Madison are the best first leg runners I have ever seen.

[@smoothnubian]

No one can touch Tianna Madison on that first leg!

[@angelicashields9706]

It is so great to see this again. We were stationed in Japan then, and saw all the Olympic events live instead of tape delayed. Wow, my sisters, y’all did the damn thing.

[@David-lz5dn]

It look like someone hit the fast-forward button when Evelyn got the Baton.

[@DDylast]

I love watching this. Evelyn Ashford smoked the anchor leg!

[@showmebear]

Ashford! My favorite sprinter of ALL TIME!

[@robertortizjr.953]

Remember watching this almost 40 yrs ago, been a while since I have seen it again, never gets old

[@bobbyshizz2138]

The East Germans 2nd and 3rd legs were brilliant --- got them the lead. Ashford stole it back with an amazing run.

[@KBlessed69]

East Germany (no longer exists, formerly German Democratic Republic) Team Members: Silke Gladisch, Sabine Rieger, Ingrid Auerswald, and Marlies Göhr Time: 42.09 seconds (*Note: East Germany initially finished in second place, but were later disqualified due to a doping violation, which promoted the Soviet Union team to silver and the French team to bronze.)

[@VibeFly]

Evelyn Ashford the true greatest female sprinter in history...PERIOD!

[@titidiz6343]

Flo was,then her...

[@ronaldjackson7541]

Evelyn beat flojo for years until Flojo got better and Evelyn got older..Both was great but Evelyn was great for a much longer time..

[@bendawson1296]

@@ronaldjackson7541 they were all on the gas, and anyone that says they were clean is clearly delusional

[@deemichelle]

Get chills every time I watch. Talented, classy ladies. 👑

[@ScorpioMojo]

Alice Brown and Evelyn Ashford were the true keys to America's victory and gold medal. Nicely done ladies... U-S-A 😀

[@darrellalston2103]

If the East German runners pissed in a cup today it would still glow in the dark.

[@tluci]

😂😂

[@introuble873]

Why does watching that still gives me chills and brings tears to watch Flojo. All four were brilliant😇

[@cavaleer]

Ran that girl DOWN. haha Greatest 4x100 I've seen.

[@jstrebbing322]

😂😂😂

[@ayelleefun2620]

I think that an argument can be made that she ran down men, look close, there is an Afrikan runner, I think her name is Semenya, she is accused of being a man and honestly it's hard to argue, these Europeans fit that criteria.

[@bunnyaguilar6703]

Ashford executed that beautifully!❤️

[@TheFlyingExperience]

Oh my goodness...what an anchor run..BRAVO!!

[@markgable101]

Evelyn just runs flat out and gets to the line first. That's how u suppose to race. Not the damn technical stuff they do these days.... Lol.

[@ranhill]

Mark Gable haha, she definitely runs flat out, but maintains her technique as well. Possibly the best 4x100 anchor leg of all time.

[@markgable101]

ranhill​ No man don't you understand....?? She just runs as fast as she can.. That's it. 

[@ranhill]

Mark Gable EA was an elite, disciplined, great runner for many yrs, and to say she simply runs fast degrades all the work she put in to BE great. "Wasted motion equals wasted energy." In this race, she maintained her form, and even though running flat out, she didn't overstride, and was still relaxed through the finish. Speed will only take you so far, technique unlocks hidden potential and gets you over the top.

[@alumbo]

Mark Gable NOBODY runs like that without painstaking attention to form. She worked her ass off for years to be that efficient and she deserves credit for that.

[@ONLY1KUDWE]

I loved hearing the crowd cheer roar as Evelyn walked her down. That was a soothing moment for me. At that moment you could say, I'm proud to be an American.

[@jerseybaby100]

Ashford is so underrated is track history

[@jameslein9411]

An avid sports fan since 1950, this is like the most exciting performance I have seen. Evelyn just burned it--with flare and class and grace!

[@jogman262]

The 1988 games in Seoul were the best ever. So many great moments including this race for sure.

[@ernestbrown795]

Evelyn ran that last leg in less than 9 seconds...WOW! NO WAY!

[@rapid13]

Correct - no way. It was closer to 11 seconds.

[@Shaniawallace574]

Are you kidding?! Sub 10s are men ranges. Bolt's record is 9.58...😂 You're definitely right.. there's NO WAY!🤣🤣🤣

[@ernestbrown795]

It's possible. Remember they are not starting out of the blocks they are actually running before they get the baton I just timed it when she received the baton...take a second look

[@DHSICAYAB]

Unlike the normal 100m when they start kneeling, Evelyn was running already when she received the baton. So its possible she's under 9s.

[@akilahsai]

It looked like it was under 10 secs for real..handoff to tape

[@babajidemakinde8605]

I can't stop watching...I love Evelyn ❤. And that first leg was wow...

[@gatormark]

The GREAT Evelyn Ashford. One of the greatest anchor legs ever if not THE GREATEST. I got a little emotional watching this again...in 2021.