1988 Olympics - Women's 4x100 Meter Relay

1988 Olympics - Women's 4x100 Meter Relay

[@quadbravo]

Ashford was unbelievable. The difference maker that day for sure. It is very rare to see that much distance made up in 100m. Stunning.

[@dannymorgan7252]

We can agree Ashford should be more of a legend and have much more recognition

[@dennisrobinson8008]

We all know her

[@keitherickson9058]

YOU ARE CORRECT SIR!

[@Biscayroad1503]

Absolutely, she was like tiny dynamo....... true class

[@morespinach9832]

@@dennisrobinson8008 many people don’t.

[@dennisrobinson8008]

@@morespinach9832 Non track fans WONT know her name because it didn't go over to "celeb" status. An athelete does not have to be "celeb" status, no disrespect to her, she just didn't get that audience.

[@joshb23]

That Brown to Echols pass was poetry in motion. I love this team so much!

[@wadehodges5740]

I agree, one of the sweetest passes I’ve ever seen. No loss of speed, beautiful extension!

[@SGMGTimHughes]

Fam I thought so too!! Gorgeous pass!! Maybe my favorite ever!!

[@djtblizzle]

Evelyn was a BEAST!!!! This race is what solidified my love (and participation in) for track!

[@jhecht424]

You've gotta love how Evelyn Ashford was beaming with pride during the post-race interview. She was the heroine of this race and she new it. All these years later I still get an adrenaline rush watching this race.

[@sisimmonds1472]

Me Too! 😁😁😁

[@kevinlang7510]

I remember watching real time my sophomore year of college and VHS taping at a friends house and we were all screaming for Evelyn!!!!!.... It was amazing and I think the crowning jewel on her MAGNIFICENT career

[@erodigie]

I love her

[@hamdanjantan399]

Evelyn Ashford won it for the USA relay team. Period

[@sharonrhodes8997]

I agree 💯 they all did their part but Evelyn did that

[@KianaG1280]

Yes. All of them did their thing but she killed it.

[@craigk621]

@@KianaG1280 she nearly lost it actually the handover was abysmal. Only won because of her great speed. The previous exchanges were good so to my mind Evelyn nearly lost it for the USA.

[@MrLoaded2012]

She is also the rightful 1988 100 meters Olympic champion.

[@brokl26]

⁠@@MrLoaded2012FloJo passed all the same tests Evelyn passed. Assumption is not proof. Proof is necessary and there is none.

[@badalkazi3781]

Ashford's performance was absolutely outstanding.

[@kennethharlan9747]

Alice was a jet, Sheila had just enough speed, Flo so fast ran her down on the outside curve and anchor Evelyn gave you chills walking them down like that, just beautiful.

[@keiththomas478]

The greatest anchor run ever🔥🔥🔥

[@whatdidyousay3038]

Evelyn Ashford was a real MVP here

[@rocjackson5975]

Wow! I’ve watched this a million times...And I still get pumped watching Evelyn Ashford run the E German runner down!

[@jamesgoines7663]

You are not alone. Brings tears of joy each time.

[@vanlendl1]

The eastern germans were all doped. But there are rumours about FloJo.

[@carlkontermann5637]

Best dope ever

[@lincolnhtschick]

She BAAAAAAAAD! 😍

[@Brian-qn7fn]

The Soviets had four teams in this race. Steroids are amazing drugs.

[@tonjad7350]

By today's standard Evelyn Asford is "A STRAIGHT BEAST"!!!!!!

[@blfchanner1958]

Just imagine Evelyn running in today's spikes.

[@pamelaonduso9480]

Watched this live in 1988. Still gives me the chills. Awesome stuff. Go USA.

[@lincolnhtschick]

Me too! Was just thinking the exact same thing! 👍🏽

[@ontherunjg]

The East German women have bulges in their shorts. Juiced to the gills.

[@chaazyasharal7037]

It's the end of 2019 and this is just as exciting as it was in 1988! They were flying!

[@bandigowtham5512]

In 2021 also !!

[@dtmifti2247]

Evelyn was surely a hero here, but it was a great team effort. All these ladies did a tremendous job.

[@AmiHoss66]

Ashfield is one of the most underrated sprinters . She had incredible deceptive natural speed

[@LifeOdysseyMotivation]

*And who is Ashfield?*

[@avagates2039]

@@LifeOdysseyMotivation Ashfield was on the invisible relay team. They were awesome!

[@naturalblockade3412]

You mean Ashford?

[@AlvinYeargin]

Evelyn is very fast inher prime in the 80's

[@jamezkpal2361]

You dont just run down Marlies Gohr like that. Evelyn Ashford ran the race of her life.

[@nigelbrown1807]

Yes to be that distance behind at the last change at olympic level and win is a remarkable achievement.

[@Inspirawalker37]

Evelyn Ashford is one of the best sprinters ever. No surprise she “walked down” the competition.

[@josephoneil3093]

Especially when Gohr was as juiced as she was.

[@reneedaughter]

@@josephoneil3093 proof???

[@vanlendl1]

@@reneedaughter All eastern german athletes got pills.

[@granvillewalkerjr4321]

I never get tired of watching this! This gold medal relay anchor is the crowning achievement of Evelyn's fabulous career!

[@SGMGTimHughes]

Never!!!!

[@dennispicone6801]

True, but even as an Aussie, what a bloody shame about Flo-Jo. 😢😊 Such a talented, beautiful, graceful and powerful individual anyway. There was no need for the assistance she used. Just another sporting tragedy. ❤

[@granvillewalkerjr.8394]

@@dennispicone6801the only "tragedy" associated with FloJo was her untimely death. In the absence of hard core proof, that accusation is simply hollow, impotent noise. You may not have heard her husband's televised speech after her death...she passed the last drug she would ever take (done post mortem) and asked the public to leave his family alone to grieve.

[@TheCopper05]

I remember watching this relay live. I was on pins and needles. It was very nerve wrecking relay, and one of the best anchor leg from Ashford. She was and still is one of the best relay runners ever.

[@koolhandduke4087]

My second fave women 4x100 relay. Evelyn Ashford (high 5). Right behind 2012 Olympics. Who can ever forget Jeter pointing to the New WR time as she crossed the finish line.

[@James-akaRhino]

2012 Jeter blasting like a rocket high stepping and then pointing to the WR...Man I watched it a dozen times. Makes you feel proud if you are American or just a fan of track and the Olympics!

[@donlopeaguirre112]

ASHFORD ate them up. Simply scintillating !

[@floridagator1765]

That WAS UNBELIEVABLE! Evelyn KILLED it! The turnover!!😳

[@carolharris8020]

Oct.2020. This race STILL gives me goose bumps!

[@terencedennis3972]

Oct 2023 same here

[@peachesb-georgia1125]

​@@terencedennis3972April 3 2024... same here...I watch it over and over again ☺️...

[@MrGloryglorymanutd18]

Ashford and brown were unbelievable here.

[@glansing69]

That might be the greatest anchor ever run.

[@fredball8240]

Naaah, Carmelita Jeter's runs in 2011 WC and 2012 Olympics were perfect

[@patrickkeenan2515]

Yeah, but that relay exchange in which Flo Jo barely got the baton into a firm enough of a position on Evelyn's left hand, that video clearly shows her saying "shit", realizing she had barely a pinky hold on that baton, yet still kept her composure and concentration. Yes Carmelita ran fast anchors, but times have changed and back them in 88, the US girls team have a very very minimal amount of practice in getting the baton around the track, unlike the much improved training sessions for passing leading up to the relays, and not just one day, not even just one week, but longer now. Evelyn did not have that luxury with Flo Jo, compared with what Carmelita had in 2012 when our #3 lady and Carmelita did their pass, which was so smooth, fast and accurate, that it seriously looks effortless with their timing b/c of lots of practice run throughs.

[@brandonclark1422]

Wilma Rudolph in 1960 fumbled the baton regained control while loosing 4 yards to her competitors and still passed the second place finisher by a yard.

[@ljubopejakovic6408]

look 1976 montreal olympic games 4×100

[@patrickkeenan2515]

for women, yes I would agree. But for men, its REALLY very hard to find ANY relay leg, let alone an anchor than that one Bob Hayes did. I think the US was in something like 4th or 5th when Hayes took the baton, and this is in I believe at the Tokyo Games of '64. I have read that the SLOWEST estimated hand-held stop watch for his anchor split- all those years ago- was an 8.94. Yes, that is NOT a typo. SLOWEST of all documented hand held stopwatches. 8.94 seconds.

[@babuayubu6215]

Evelyn was invincible,, her end speed finish is awesome

[@misina211]

Ashford is the greatest 4x100 anchor leg in U.S. history. Totally ran down the competition.

[@fredball8240]

So...what was Carmelita Jeter doing for 10+ years?? Ashford vs Jeter = not close

[@melvinenos2781]

Fred Ball Evelyn Ashford..... Anchored the 1984 and 1988 4 x 100 Olympic teams to GOLD medals.... Then led off the 1992 4x100 Olympic team relay team to Olympic GOLD as well!!! I don’t know of any other woman who has done that! Quite a feat by Miss Ashford! Carmelita is an amazing sprinter 👍

[@andresuston7692]

Carmelita does not compare.

[@sisimmonds1472]

Truth ✊

[@distanceman8147]

@@melvinenos2781 The previous commenter is absolutely nuts. Ashford ran in 4 Olympics. 1980 was a boycott year! She was favored to win gold. Don't he dare ever mention this legendary and enduring runner with Jetter. How many Olympic appearances does she have? If you want a real discussion lets talk Frasier Price. Performance, longevity and dominance. Jetter lost to her head to head in 2012! Analyze that.

[@sweetsmiles2156]

Brown's start and Ashford's finish was on point.

[@happyamar1]

This is what i call a win against all odds...all is well that ends well. .this vdo sums it up...never get tired of waching this vdo to cheer myself up...tgk u God

[@RosyVilla]

I so remember Evelyn Ashford! She's flippin AWESOME!!! #GOUSA!

[@floytelea2795]

This is the best ever relay team I have ever watch, coming from behind from the one of the best team to win it Congratulations to all you USA ladies team well done

[@ernestsmith3469]

My impression, exactly!! After watching for the umpteenth time, I still get the same sensation. No other race, run to date, matches that relay race!!

[@aldaniels4597]

greatest anchor ever

[@steemdup]

So exciting watching this back in the good ole days :) Evelyn was hauling ass!

[@marvinbritt3493]

Yes all of them was clean l don't think they even needed drug testing with those women straight up natural speed back in that day

[@giorgosantonopoulos4534]

@@marvinbritt3493 Yes it is for that Griffith-joyner was dead very soon. Not because of the dipping :-)

[@metsedudenj]

I was there and yelled my ass off for the US team, Alice brown was a rocket! She was so far ahead of everyone at the end of her leg

[@revpgesqredux]

I saw her in 84. I envy you

[@couch.patati-patata]

She's a guy?

[@supernaturalta6174]

I remember vividly watching this race live. It's still the best anchor leg I've ever seen. It's compelled me to watch as many races of Evelyn Ashford as I can find here, and one thing is extremely obvious. While Evelyn wasn't the best ever out of the blocks, she definitely had...an extra gear...that no one else had, which made her the perfect anchor.

[@gilbertedwards1101]

Poetry in motion wow .greatest run by Ashford.

[@steveturner609]

Indeed, Evelyn Ashford was sheer poetry in motion! And this wasn’t about Flo Jo making a difference, but what a difference that Evelyn Ashford makes!!

[@ernestsmith3469]

I totally agree!

[@alexlevy322]

Damn GAWD DAMN !! Talk about finishing hard..Ashford, natural talent. Simply one of the BEST EVER !!!

[@isaz597]

One of the very few who I would say was 100% clean

[@patrickkeenan2515]

agreed

[@62BillAD]

Yes best ever clean!

[@judrayton]

Yes she is!

[@denesestanley3966]

Yesss

[@carolharris8020]

It is 2020 - still loving this race. When the anouncer says "ah ha",love that part.

[@ramaswamyiyer5008]

Evelyn and flo jo was the greatest combination! Evelyns sudden spurt of speed is unimaginable i think thats she was always in the anchor leg!

[@MrLewis-lk8us]

In that moment Evelyn Ashford ran like the fasted woman on the planet. That leg turnover was insane.

[@wehosrmthink7510]

What beautiful form by the great Ashford!

[@tomsmith5216]

Good lord!! Evelyb Ashford just turned on the jets!! Dhe was incredible!! They ALL were!!! What a team!!

[@jamesgoines7663]

Ashford was not going to be denied that day.

[@user-pb4is3gc2h]

A PERFECT COMBINATION OF SPEED .. TECHNIQUE..AND STRONG NERVE....

[@grumpyoldman336]

Evelyn though.. damn that girl lit it up right there .. sheeeit

[@jshim100]

One of the greatest come from behind in competitive relay and Everlyn the greatest anchor in history.

[@shiftacula_music_3646]

I could watch this a million time 💪🏾👊🏾💯🇺🇸🇯🇲

[@nicholasisaacs6689]

All 4 USA women ran exceptionally well..Ashford ran her heart out in this relay..Flo Jo was magnificent too..

[@sodica81]

flo was on drugs

[@rdkrdk3612]

Ms. Brown this is the best relay ever!!! I cry every time! All of you are bad to the bone!!! Thank you so much! And I know you can still run like that! Evelyn omg!

[@latoniawhite2344]

I never get tired of this

[@ROFusion]

Lol @ 7:13 where Evelyn Ashford is watching a video of the race and saying, "Go, Evelyn, go!" She ran a killer anchor leg so her excitement is more than justified!

[@patrickkeenan2515]

yes and also that moment at the very end of the clip, when the interview of those 3 has ended and in looking up at the video replay screen in the stadium, Evenly pointing and saying to the other two "see where the stick is!", followed by Sheila and Alice's reaction's nearly simultaneous, with Alice saying "oh shit" (same thing that appears Evelyn to say while replaying in super slow motion the baton exchange from Flo Jo to Evelyn) as Sheila is saying an "oh, heavans.", as they look up and see Evelyn literally is barely holding onto that stick with what looks to be two fingers and maybe a bit on her palm at the very end of the part of that baton where Flo Jo placed into Evelyn's hands. I still to this day can't believe how incredibly hard that must have been to maintain composure as she just tears down that track!

[@lornabeckford5419]

Amen to that!

[@andreahunter6052]

I just love watching and rewatching one of the ultimate demonstrations of teamwork. Heart, determination and grit.

[@peters6119]

I had the pleasure once of joining Evelyn Ashford, Renaldo Nehemiah and Dwght Stones for breakfast along with a few other athletes on the European Circuit late in her career. She was such a nice woman as well as being a great runner. She was someone you would always want to cheer for. This was one of her two finest moments along with beating Gohr with a 100m world record after the 1984 Olympics which Gohr missed.

[@Sargebri]

It was fitting that Evelyn Ashford and Marliese Gohr ran the anchor leg. They had one of the greatest rivalries in the 80's.

[@BeautifulMorning-hx4my]

Now that's Humble! She didn't celebrate too early or show boat, she was humble. Love It!

[@josephgail204]

2022 and still my favourite 4×100 relay

[@JJDPROMEDIAPRODUCTION]

Shiiiiiiiiittttt!!! Evelyn Ashford is the GOAT!!! 💯

[@alicebrown6175]

I was so shocked when I looked at the lineup list for the United States and saw my name.

[@gabesegun7966]

Can you tell us more how the whole thing went pls

[@Ryantrev88]

you were amaaaaazing

[@gabesegun7966]

You are crazy. I almost spilled my coffee. Hilarious

[@fosiko123]

Alice Brown , thx for the laugh, you soooo hilarious, 1988 were you even born then 😂

[@rbranxx8]

Alice Brown, the first leg of that team was incredible. It was explosive like someone shot you out of a cannon. Your running form was just beautiful.

[@jackiejones9961]

They did that!!!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽❤️❤️❤️

[@HF1600ie]

Evelyn.... One of the track n field sprinting best of all times. Very talented sprinter.

[@ramaswamyiyer5008]

Maybe she took the baton alittle slow but the expression in her eyes and body shows she wouldn't lose today and she was like a gazelle!!

[@kenm.3761]

Evelyn Ashford 'Nuff said"

[@geraldinecalindas9868]

What a.run by Ms. Ashford

[@BobSmith-cq9xb]

One of the most underrated and under appreciated athletes in USA Track History! Ashford was simply amazing!

[@WonderWhatHappened]

I remember Evelyn Ashford as a child at the 1976 Olympics, although she didn't medal she was still memorable. She would've been at her prime at the 1980 games but USA boycotted. She won gold in the 100 at the 1984 Olympics and silver at the 1988 . She was even at the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona and won a gold in relay at the age of 35.

[@tinarjackson9844]

EVERYTIME I SEE THIS RACE...I'M JUST IN AWE!!!

[@jackjones3657]

You're world class when after beating the best of the best your facial expression appears to be one of moderate disgust for not having performed better still. True class!

[@richardq5061]

The best anchor and finishing kicker in track history, PERIOD, man or woman.

[@coff2x387]

I’m riding with Ashford she is the greatest female track athlete of all time

[@blfchanner1958]

Agree

[@billydaniel7661]

"Evelyn is a good relay runner" ..??🤔 She's the best!

[@lucky2knight]

I got emotional with this win...

[@fluff2001]

I've seen dozens of relays, and this one especially with Ashford is among the best ......

[@coolyoutuber6237]

Pass from Florence to Ashford slowed down a second may be. But what a anchor run.😃

[@kebrowning4972]

I remember discussing Marlies Gohr and Evelyn Ashford's rivalry with someone and he suggested Marlies was more dominant. Evelyn actually won more of the head to head match ups (was drug free) and this right here shows you who the real star was. Gohr was ahead and should have put this away but Ashford would not and could not be denied!

[@lizzylaronde2234]

12-3 in favour of Ashford and one of the loses was the 1983 world championships where ashford torn her hamstrings.

[@ljubopejakovic6408]

marlies be world record holder 1977-1984 1988 be last year

[@rainyd4293]

Gohr was consistently getting slower by 1987-1988

[@ljubopejakovic6408]

+rainy D yes

[@odesmith1393]

thanks

[@robertjordan9075]

Great sprinting.

[@ranhill]

7:30 You will NEVER hear this statement again. After several baton mishaps at big events, USTAF mandated in order to run on the relay team, you MUST attend mandatory practices. It's paid of pretty well I would say. World Record 2012 in London of 40.82, and the second fastest time ever in Rio of 41.01

[@supapsych191]

this race and the womens 2012 4x100m are my favorite two. USA!!!!!

[@nickenzio1]

Ms Ashford, you done that.

[@TheRealPdro]

Omg that gave me chills and almost brought a tear to my eyes.......God carried her!!!!!! Seriously

[@starburstsolaris6805]

What a race. What handing over the batton precise and breath taking.

[@ivydouglas9881]

Alice was moving...maan!!!

[@MrVpassenheim]

Everybody knows the East Germans were juiced, but this video shows what superior baton passing is all about. The US had a good 0.5s speed advantage on the East Germans, but ended up winning by 0.12s. The last 2 baton passes were not well coordinated and you can see the difference in continuity in the 2nd pass (Echols to Flojo) compared to the East Germans. Thank God for Evelyn! She ran the last split at least 0.3s faster than Gohr.

[@ricomartinez2869]

Flo-Jo is all about Juice too. Her heart simply melted autopsy reveal....

[@mysteriousdoge1298]

Everybody knows that Joyner was juiced.

[@Sungawakan]

There were heavy rumours that Ashford and Griffith-Joyner took forbidden medicine, too.

[@FourSeasons04]

The EG, and later Russians, were proven dopers, but they were great technicians. I find it amusing that some people want to include US runners in that group, but no one has yet provided concrete proof of doping on a national scale. Everything is conjecture and heresay, but no actual evidence.

[@sir3958]

@@ricomartinez2869 Sus prove it

[@virolo1960]

Evelyn could flat out fly.

[@larciabella]

Ashford blew the field away!

[@dcdddddd1]

That was amazing when Evelyn caught up and passed her.

[@cosmicwarlord2002]

The 3rd leg by Flo Jo was insane .. she was behind at the takeover, running against a world class sprinter in Ingrid Auserwald and Flo was actually coming back at her despite the stagger. Incredible !

[@waynehentley4332]

It was not a good leg!! She got the baton too early in the zone and trailed the East German.

[@reneedaughter]

@@waynehentley4332 correct

[@ALNizhoni]

@@waynehentley4332 And yet, THEY WON. I love all this 35 years later analysis, as if it means anything. These athletes left it ALL* on the track, won and became legends. And you...won't ever do anything of note.

[@bridgettetucker2137]

Beautiful strides ladies. I am so proud of them. We always shine!

[@andrewcampbell1129]

Much respect Miss Ashford

[@Legalcurls]

I can watch this over and over and over. A thing of beauty ❤️❤️❤️

[@GodsView1]

I feel ya

[@oldskoolmusicforever0724]

I'M SO PROUD TO BE BLACK AND GOD BLESS THE USA

[@laughtoohard9655]

The final leg was incredible.

[@apyramidbuilder]

We’re loved and adored when representing this country when abroad; yet when we return home it’s a different story. The hypocrisy is shameful.

[@seanboulderformerlymel3000]

Brotha, I’m trying to understand where you’re coming from. I assume you mean black people are loved and adored when representing this country abroad. What’s the story when they return home? I know Flo Jo, Jackee Joyner Kersee, Serena Williams, Carl Lewis, Simone Biles, Gabby Douglas, Marion Jones, Allyson Felix, Michael Johnson (to name a few) all got endorsements, became household names, and got love from the vast majority of the country when they came back as Olympic champs. As a black man, I’m trying to figure out where this victim mentality is coming from. It’s true that the trump supporting portion of the country is racist and that there is still work to be done, but a significant portion of this country is with us fighting to make that happen. It’s always a shame when I see black people allow racists to make them feel victimized in this country. We just had a black president, black representatives in Congress, and now a black VP. This is our country too. Let NO ONE make you feel otherwise.

[@avagates2039]

@@seanboulderformerlymel3000 Trump supporting portion? What the heck?

[@Ryantrev88]

Ashford was legend

[@kennethredding3622]

Great moment for Evelyn and that team! She was born in ‘57 and we’re the same age. God bless her with good health and Longevity

[@conradsmithlacsina4166]

Epic run by all four runners of the US. And Evelyn, the anchor or last runner, has been cool about it all. She's like, "Ok, I came first." And then, "Here's the baton; take it."

[@keitherickson9058]

Can't get enough of the U.S.A women's sprinters. now in hindsight let's toss Gwen Torrence in there as well. couldn't believe Evelyn's leg turnover in that straightaway

[@RobParksJr]

Evelyn is the best. Wow!!!!

[@lovarstewart3130]

Oh yes, I remember this well. Been watching the Olympics since 1972. Too young to remember the 1968 Olympics as I was only 5 yrs young and parents weren't really into that.

[@thalmus7784]

BEFORE THE JUICE ,HIGH PERFORMANCE TRAINING AND SOPHISTICATED SUPPLEMENTS. MISS ASHFORD THE GREATEST NATURAL SPRINTER OF ALL TIME.

[@Telssa1]

I still rate Evelyn Ashford at number one.

[@chamindujanith6337]

🤣🤣🤣🤣Campbell Brown is way better lol.

[@coreypeavy]

So do I!!

[@antoibeast1]

I meet Evelyn Ashford at the mobile 1 indoor track and field meet held at George Mason university. I’ve met a lot of famous people…but She is one of the nicest humans I’ve ever meet. I don’t think enough is talked about her! Classy Lady

[@markcabantac5839]

"For Evelyn, the anchor of her life!!!" Bravississimo, Miss Evelyn!!!