Allyson Felix: Two-Faced or Ambitious?

[@IAA20HWPO]

I watched this live and called it as it happened and knew exactly what was going on. They did that Woman dirty and am glad to see her finally speak out. Felix used her entitlement.

[@MsFuckYoLife1]

Yall all sound dumb blaming felix , she don't make the decisions . They took Lee medal few wks ago for a mistake, it's not up to the athletes. Instead of talking shit , learn something. They disputed the times because the line goes across an area of both women that can be called the torso. Felix upper right and Tamron midline. That's why it was called a dead heat. Yall don't know shit about track

[@acetofresh1]

We need this level of track journalism. Sports journalism has basically become idol worship of the establishment athletes. Allyson Felix, Lebron James, Megan Rapinoe, Shacarri Richardson etc. People need to be willing to tell it how it is

[@TheErinBrownTV]

Facts

[@severtone263]

The US T&F trials coming down to a coin toss. What a joke!

[@TheErinBrownTV]

Literally

[@judithsmith2584]

I always remembered this and therefore when Felix criticizing Nike and advocating about mothers who are athletes I felt Felix was a phony. Felix just trying to keep herself relevant and profitable. My perception of Felix is she’s quite ruthless. Tarmoh never came back after this.

[@rasher331]

I wouldnt have thought of it like that, i think Allyson was on the same end of the stick as Tarmoh in regards to fairness so it was karma in a way. Ultimately though, the blame lies with Nike and governing bodies and this video should be about blaming them instead of making it about Allyson.

[@danbotez1307]

She is a phony alright. The Tarmoh incident, and then not congratulating Shaunae Miller after Shaunae edged her for the gold in the Rio 400 m final.

[@hebrewlioness8590]

@@danbotez1307Allyson is a nasty brat and poor sport.

[@ewest8638]

Once they made the result official, it should have never changed.

[@jakemccoy]

Humans make mistakes. If a mistake is confirmed, the result should be changed. People just want the correct result, not an incorrect result that must stay merely because a human made the result "official".

[@Track.Monkey]

@ewest8638 Are you really saying that the original decision should have stood even though it was clearly a tie down to the 1/1000 of a second from the photo finish? That's like saying if you make a mistake, you shouldn't correct it, and that's absurd.

[@TheErinBrownTV]

If it was anyone else it would've stayed

[@billbandoh5818]

@@Track.Monkey if it was 1/1000 with Felix in the lead. Would there have been a convo ?

[@TheCyclesport]

@ewest8638 I agree here 👍. Once it's done ✔️ stick with what was the verdict. Any changes thereafter can be considered malicious from any and all parties involved. This is fact and fair.

[@foeshizzel]

This dude never stops.

[@apbtherb4198]

From a moral perspective and rule perspective, Allyson Felix and all involved parties were dead wrong. From a business perspective, I'm not surprised this was done. I have always liked Felix, but she chose her desire to run in the 100 and stole an Olympic opportunity from someone. To add insult to injury, Felix knew she was locked in for the 4x100 & 4x400 and likely the 200m at the time. This shows the organization and Felix's selfish desire in this case and Tarmoh became an immediate victim. I have always liked Allyson's image, brand and public expression in the sport, but this makes me hot. I followed Tarmoh at the time and she wasn't a nobody to me. If Allyson would have just told all involved parties "Tarmoh won fair and square and you announced as much - now were going to go represent USA and get it done." She didn't though, she told Tarmoh "I worked really hard and don't want this opportunity taken from me either." Tarmoh - "I was sitting there shocked, blown away." Knowing she collected all those medals and did so well in London, did Felix walk away less than purely jubilant on the inside knowing how this played out? That's a pretty heavy medal to carry besides the ones won in London. Hopefully, we learn from this immoral and selfish behavior. Dam Erin, this was a fire post and sad news at the same time. Just Wow

[@TheErinBrownTV]

Yea I been spreading the truth about the game for a minute but people hate the truth

[@rocjackson5975]

Seeing it from that perspective, I agree that Allison Felix had three other events already locked up. The right thing to do was to accept that Tarmoh was the third place finisher in that race and prepare for her 3 Olympic events. But I’m sure business dynamics played a big role in how Allison played this, and unfortunately it puts a stain on her reputation. I had always rooted for Allison Felix, but her decision cost Tarmoh a chance to go to the Olympics. But..if Tarmoh had ran a little faster than Allison Felix, this would all be a moot point..

[@jakemccoy]

Look again. 1:30 Felix is very slightly ahead. Both torsos are touching the line at the same spot, but Felix's overall torso is angled closer.

[@jakemccoy]

1:30 Felix is very slightly ahead. Both torsos are touching the line at the same spot, but Felix's overall torso is angled closer. What I am saying is also evident at 2:58. Does everybody here have bad eyes?

[@Track.Monkey]

@rocjackson5975 Tarmoh still went to the Olympics and won a Gold Medal as part of the 4x100m team.

[@BhayekaTshazi]

Oooh and btw you're doing an amazing job on keeping it 100% about the behind the scenes track life - I'm enjoying your content ❤

[@billbandoh5818]

Damn I never knew this happened smh

[@TheErinBrownTV]

Yea there's a lot of crazy things

[@sprintcritic8639]

It didn’t happen. Based on 1:30 of this video, it does look like a tie. Both women’s chests are at the line. Therefore, it was a tie. What follows is the rule: Q: In track, it is the chest that determines the winner of a race? A: “Yes, the torso, which includes the chest, abdomen, pelvis, and back, determines the winner of a track and field race. The first athlete to cross the finish line with their torso is the winner, not the athlete who crosses first with their head, limbs, or feet.” (Answer from Google AI) Since the officials called the race accurately, Allyson Felix should have rightly accepted their decision. Wouldn’t you? I would. Allyson Felix is a champion, and she is a kind and professional African-American woman (retired) athlete, who should not be blamed for this. I would have run against Allyson Felix to settle the issue, regardless of what was said, so that is Tarmoh’s fault, and she’ll have to live with her (nonsensical) decision. STOP THE COLORISM! That’s what this video is all about. Allyson Felix is light skinned and Jeneba Tarmoh is dark skinned, so this content creator, who is probably dark skinned, sides with Tarmoh, but the truth is, it was a tie. I will now block his videos.

[@sprintcritic8639]

It didn’t happen. Based on 1:30 of this video, it does look like a tie. Both women’s chests are at the line. Therefore, it was a tie. What follows is the rule: Q: In track, it is the chest that determines the winner of a race? A: “Yes, the torso, which includes the chest, abdomen, pelvis, and back, determines the winner of a track and field race. The first athlete to cross the finish line with their torso is the winner, not the athlete who crosses first with their head, limbs, or feet.” (Answer from Google AI) Since the officials called the race accurately, Allyson Felix should have rightly accepted their decision. Wouldn’t you? I would. Allyson Felix is a champion, and she is a kind and professional African-American woman (retired) athlete, who should not be blamed for this. I would have run against Allyson Felix to settle the issue, regardless of what was said, so that is Tarmoh’s fault, and she’ll have to live with her (nonsensical) decision. STOP THE COLORISM! That’s what this video is all about. Allyson Felix is light skinned and Jeneba Tarmoh is dark skinned, so this content creator, who is probably dark skinned, sides with Tarmoh, but the truth is, it was a tie. I will now block his videos.

[@sprintcritic8639]

@@TheErinBrownTV Do research before you believe everything that is presented to you.

[@sprintcritic8639]

It didn’t happen. Based on 1:30 of this video, it does look like a tie. Both women’s chests are at the line. Therefore, it was a tie. What follows is the rule: Q: In track, it is the chest that determines the winner of a race? A: “Yes, the torso, which includes the chest, abdomen, pelvis, and back, determines the winner of a track and field race. The first athlete to cross the finish line with their torso is the winner, not the athlete who crosses first with their head, limbs, or feet.” (Answer from Google AI) Since the officials called the race accurately, Allyson Felix should have rightly accepted their decision. Wouldn’t you? I would. Allyson Felix is a champion, and she is a kind and professional African-American woman (retired) athlete, who should not be blamed for this. I would have run against Allyson Felix to settle the issue, regardless of what was said, so that is Tarmoh’s fault, and she’ll have to live with her (nonsensical) decision. STOP THE COLORISM! That’s what this video is all about. Allyson Felix is light skinned and Jeneba Tarmoh is dark skinned, so this content creator, who is probably dark skinned, sides with Tarmoh, but the truth is, it was a tie. I will now block his videos.

[@marciaharris8983]

Why should the girl do a run off when she was already declared the winner.

[@b2ko5820]

Why not? Humans make mistakes which can be corrected by a run off, why did Tarmoh refused it? People like to complain about little things.

[@sir3958]

Because higher ups said so🤧🤧🤧

[@theinvestmentcorner4914]

Jamaica track federation tried to do a similar thing with VCB and shelly in Shelly first national trials, VCB was the queen of Jamaica sprinting at the time and shelly was no name younger athlete, eventually and rightfully selected Shelly and went on to win yhe Olympic gold.

[@trudykroll7429]

It was not shelly first national trials it was her second. Jamaica did it with merlene ottey and peter gay dowdie in 2000. JAAA never chose Shelly it was us the fans lobby for her online and even had a vote on tvj sports. So the more it advertise the more they couldnt deny Shelly the clear 2nd place winner

[@WheeJones]

That was different because Shelly obviously won and VCB obviously got 4th. Unlike that, this race was an actual tie.

[@pearlbernard7999]

Shelley won 🏆 in the 100, and VCB won 🏆 in the 200

[@trudykroll7429]

@@WheeJones she never won she came second , kerron stewart won, sherone simpson came 3rd at that trial.

[@trudykroll7429]

@@pearlbernard7999 the person talking about the trials. Shelly came 2nd at the 2008 ja trials kerron was the winner.

[@Andropov-l2w]

an athlete that competes on that level would have the ambitions and tenacity and the grind mentality to match.

[@TryingToBeKind]

Photo sure looks like a perfect tie to me! The fact that the track-side officials made different calls is irrelevant, as the human eye is unreliable and that’s the entire reason for reviewing PHOTO finishes. My eyes thought Noah got second in this Olympics 100M because my eyes tended to focus on the person in the lead until I could perceive a change in position…which never happened before the line because the eyes can’t perceive thousandths of a second differences in rapidly moving people/objects. This is manufactured controversy and misplaced outrage (otherwise known as conspiracy theories based on feelings).

[@jakemccoy]

Agreed. The companies who design the cameras must be pretty pissed at the officials here. The tech is solid, but the officials messed up by certifying the result too soon, instead of relying on the tech.

[@ashiasnow8749]

Exactly and the person who made the video obviously didn't like your comment because he's team jenaba and I guess since your not knocking Allyson Felix it's not worth a like lmao he a D.R

[@claudettebrooks3211]

It was a tie remember it the body. They can't blame AF and the conversation between the athletes is only one sided

[@Jarro21]

Great video my guy. Firstly, you were like 10 years old so great research. I had forgotten about this but remember how I felt. As a huge Allison Felix fan, I must say I lost some respect for her after this situation. Even then I knew exactly what was going on. This has Nike written all over it. I think both Allison and USATF were pressured by Nike and no one had the backbone to do the right thing. I even remember the press conference and the USATF lady kept touching the laptop and fidgeting. This situation has parallels to what just happened with USA Basketball and Nike blackballing Jalen Brown and Grant Hill losing ALL the credibility he had because he had to do Nike's bidding and lying about why Jalen Brown was not selected. In both cases neither Allison, USATF, Grant Hill and USA Basketball stood up for what was right. Humans can be bought.

[@TheErinBrownTV]

Yea I never even watched a track meet until 2016

[@khumokwezimashapa2245]

Nah dawg. This break my heart 😢. Hearing something like this about your favorite athlete is not nice.

[@TheErinBrownTV]

Same😔

[@mssha1980]

Y’all need to stop falling in love with these people you don’t know

[@lareinelester685]

2012 was 12 years ago. She proved herself time and time again in the years following that she was an exceptional athlete. Why bring this up now when it doesn't change a thing?

[@kyte2000]

@@lareinelester685 SHE ONLY WON ONE INDIVIDUAL OLYMPIC MEDAL

[@Legalcurls]

@@kyte2000this is blatantly false. A simple Google search will show you the amount of individual medals that Allyson won, starting with a silver medial in the 200 in her very first Olympics as a teenager. Please stop the nonsense.

[@brit7522]

I never knew this story, but it's not surprising. I see the same thing going on now with the favoritism and a certain American athlete being put on relays for races she didnt run. People think she is pretty and respectable just like Alison so they get furious if you even suggest the girls that run the race should have the opportunity. Nike and USATF are obviously giving people what they want and fairness only matters so much.

[@angelicac5543]

Sydney?

[@brit7522]

@@angelicac5543 no Sydney runs the 400 hurdles so it makes sense for her to be in 4x400 pool. I mean the other athlete that was on relays for races she didn't run at trials or at any other time so other girls didn't get the opportunity to run at all in the Olympics. Reminds me of this situation.

[@adaobioguchi5123]

Gabby Thomas I presume, given her race in the 4x400 despite the lack of experience. Also, America's track darling with her Harvard-educated background and perceived humility.

[@jideajibola5074]

Gabby Thomas easy!

[@beth1321]

Both Sydney and Gabby deserved their spot on the relay teams. They brought GOLD to the USA in their respective events and in my opinion deserved the reward of extra gold. At the same time, I understand that there is favoritism in track and field.

[@lisablackman4658]

The part that tripped me out she celebrated and i remember the press conference. Nasty work. Sha'Carri feels some type of way about her too.

[@raymond282]

It's unfortunate situation but Alyson didn't do anything wrong. As she said, she also worked hard to get there and the hell with giving up a spot to be on the team even if she made the 200, which hadn't be even happend yet. With all respect, what kind of person gives up like that, Tarmo should have tossed a coin or something. There is a time to fight for what you want and what you deserve. I wonder if she has any regrets about just laying down and conceding. I would

[@TheErinBrownTV]

She was threatened out of running by Nike and USATF. They spent millions on marketing Allyson so she was running no matter what they had to do.

[@raymond282]

@@TheErinBrownTV okay, if that's the case that's unfortunate for tarmo but it's still not on Allyson. Doesn't matter if it was high profile athlete or not, I would expect everyone there to fight to make it. So it's funny to me that ppl think Allyson shouldn't be advocating for herself to go as well. The ustfa stuff isn't really in Allysons control, she is just a runner who wants to go.

[@melvinkelly1604]

You can tell Felix was 4th. That’s the way Noah won♊️

[@shanky7974]

noah did win lil bro

[@TheOneWillFocus]

noah ACTUALLY won though and we have better technology today to actually show it. Even the person he beat admitted it. These aren't the same.

[@ghadman1061]

Times are decided in hundreds of a second, not thousandth. The official rules haven't been changed.

[@Taeallday802]

No matter what nonsense you all say. His torso crossed first. I don’t even care for Lyle’s but, he won the race. Stop beating a dead horse.

[@TheoOJamaloO1]

Noah 9.784 vs Kishane 9.789

[@tahkihill6764]

Katt Williams said this was the year of truth

[@BarronBarca]

Yes and the truth is all your heroes you look up to are fake bro same with the singers most of them don’t even write their own music

[@bowtieprofessor2182]

Erin, your content is excellent and you present the information very well. Great job. The Bowtie Professor!

[@DereckDean-yp7hh]

I was criticised for speaking out about Allison Felix years ago. It's all about the bag. This is why Shaccarri and Noah will remain the faces of USATF, regardless if they win or lose horribly. Every nation deals with 'the politics of sports' .

[@MikePBabbyy]

I was 100 percent a AB disliker but seeing u on RSG/seeing u still give credit where due plus finally (in my opinion) with this video showing content growth I gotta say I hope whatever you are thinking off that you want to do next works out well for you brother ✊🏽

[@andyteechannel3634]

Why are we blaming Allyson Felix for something that both 2 ladies have faught tools & nails for? We hear from athletes always that they train all year/years for that faithful day. And so, in a situation like that, especially when 2 athletes finish at the same time to qualify for the Olympics, then I can see why, as ALLEGED, Allyson had wanted to fight for her spot on the Women 100M race. Let us also try & put our shows in Allison's place or let see it from Nike's place for her being their ambassador. Sometimes, some of the athletes who are representing all these sports shoes/apparel companies can be 2Faced to their own athletes ambassadors without them 💯%ly knowing all intricacies/in & outs of how their dealings. And I strongly understand Tarmoh's feelings & hurts as well. It's quite unfortunate.

[@mertholomy8414]

“quite unfortunate” You don’t care, lol

[@jahlion9488]

Damn! This game is dirty 🫤

[@AbbyTVY]

That's crazy. She should have done the run off. Thats the only way to prove fair and square. I highly doubt it would have been a tie again

[@TheErinBrownTV]

It wasn't a tie to begin with

[@vilmaduke7799]

Why would she? She already got the 3rd spot.

[@Track.Monkey]

​@@TheErinBrownTVYou looked at the photo finish and you're still saying there was no tie to begin with? Wow! I'm beginning to think you're delusional.

[@grzlbr]

@@Track.Monkey Yes, had Felix been declared 3rd, she'd be begging and freaking out, what a hippo krit.

[@jakemccoy]

@@Track.Monkey To me, the pic shows Felix as the slight winner if I must declare a winner from the pic. The officials certified the race too soon. Oh well, humans make mistakes, but people here are acting like God made the first official result.

[@KennasView]

We see the problems Felix later had with Nike.

[@TheErinBrownTV]

Literally

[@VineyardGaden]

What goes around, comes around. Nonetheless, why does NIKE gets into these squabbles with athletes?

[@Track.Monkey]

​@@VineyardGadenNike didn't play any part in this decision. At the time they actually sponsored both Felix and Tarmoh.

[@VineyardGaden]

@@Track.Monkey Okay........so NIKE had zero influence with the Felix-Tarmoh decision!!? However, much to my previous question, there was a contention with Flix and NIKE, and it was publicized if you recalled.

[@datname1939]

​@@Track.Monkeythis a slow take... you dont think they have favourites? Ive im pumping millions into one athlete and thousands into another??? Who you backing?

[@notyme]

"Teammate"? Track is not really a team sport. It's an individual sport with some team events.

[@rkchoka7555]

She should have run again Felix was ready for the smoke, she wasn't.

[@TheErinBrownTV]

Your comprehension skills are low I see...

[@Track.Monkey]

I agree that Tarmoh should have run off against Felix, but she got cold feet and didn't want to subject herself to the possibility of losing to Felix.

[@patrickstar4317]

@@TheErinBrownTVna we see tryna push a narrative that she was robbed when she clearly wasn’t🤷🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️ she was offered a runoff and declined that’s her lost🤷🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️

[@ashiasnow8749]

​@@TheErinBrownTVshut up you just D.R jenaba and know matter what u say this little story is not really a rememberable moment in Allyson career but it's all we know with jenaba Allyson is a millionaire doing big things while lil miss pissy is still upset girl bye!

[@hebrewlioness8590]

Allyson Felix is a whole hot mess. This is Pretty Girl-Dark Girl Politics too. I got big mean replies when I said she was a mean girl on another video.

[@Scanned]

A tie is a tie is a tie. The wrong call was made on the floor immediately. Doesn’t mean it should’ve been upheld. USATF is a mess for not having an established and reasonable resolution to a dead heat. I understand Tarmoh’s feelings and how politics can come into play, but I can’t back her logic throughout all of this other than maybe feeling some way about favoritism.

[@TheErinBrownTV]

Indeed wasn't the wrong call. They literally called in other referees to view the timing results and saw Tarmoh won

[@Track.Monkey]

​@@TheErinBrownTVAre you saying that the photo finish which showed a tie, was fake?

[@tondetanditonny802]

I remember this and i even said why not have the run off even today (the day it happened) because any other day other than that will disadvantage one over the other. Obvious Felix was the peoples darling and huge fan base so the insults were highly likely to come Tarmoh’s way and would even cause emotional harm

[@grzlbr]

@@tondetanditonny802 I call BS on the insults, if she refused to runoff then she deserved all the criticism that came after. Step up or be a loser.

[@rudvy1]

I think it was at least a dead heat! I think Allison head was further along! Stop the video at 2:58 remember it's the head not the arm dead heat and in the other shot Allison's head is further along! Doesn't matter how many times you win you want to lose fairly and those judges made the wrong call for whatever reason.

[@tresha-q1e]

Felix came forth it is clear as day

[@user-ou4zy7ou6n]

Corruption at its finest

[@TheErinBrownTV]

It never fails

[@markpeter4304]

As i said . Same when Kishane Thompson tied with Noah Lyles they gave it to Lyles. To beat the champion you have to knock them out. No doubt. No photo finish. No question. Because if their is ever a shadow of a doubt as to who the winner is they will find a way to give it to the "champion."

[@shirleyhenry-vf5ox]

Felix is indeed deceptive and a SNAKE on the track.

[@ramongrace2343]

How was Felix being manipulative. She did not lobby to be 3rd place. She excepted the results both times. Like any athlete would. And why would she not do the run off? They didn't take anything from her. She chose her fate.. If your a competitor, compete!

[@obatuifeanyidaniel5623]

I think they want to do the same with Gabby Thomas

[@KatieLee0823]

People ruthless but pride always comes before the fall

[@chicnoir29]

I remember when this happened but I had no idea about the polticks behind the scene.

[@mikelarry3835]

Y'all tripping. I'm with Allyson. What did y'all expect her to do? I'm not conceding my spot simply bc you were mistakenly named 3rd place when the official results show it was a tie. They didn't just give the position to Allyson, they offered a run off, which seemed fair. Plus, Tarmoh never performed well post this race and Allyson placed 5th in the fastest Olympic 100m final at that time and broke the world record in the 4x100m.😅

[@mssha1980]

How this was handled could’ve affected her greatly. How would you feel if you were made to give up your spot?

[@mikelarry3835]

@@mssha1980 I would feel like a professional athlete. The video and photo finish shows it was a tie. It's not Allyson's fault a mistake was made calling Tarmoh 3rd place.

[@wendy123.]

There was nothing to concede she came 4th .it's all corruption.

[@elvishaslem1451]

I remember this in real time. And no one made this young lady give up her spot. Just because they made a mistake and she did a victory lap means nothing. Results are changed all the time in track and field. Runners get disqualified people appeal Results corrections are made. She wanted Alyson to hand her something she did not earn. They gave her an opportunity to compete for the spot it was her choice to fold and hand over the spot.

[@RandyCastleberry-rdc12]

Your goofy and blind. It's people like u who cheated in life

[@nerdyafrican1185]

Naw, I thought you were just a Noah Lyles hater, but you be speaking truth to power. Respect!✊🏿

[@TheErinBrownTV]

I never hate. I just call it like I see it

[@ShadowbannedbyYoutube]

@@TheErinBrownTVnaw,….you be hating,….but it’s cool.

[@dcole302]

@@ShadowbannedbyKZbin Big-time hater...

[@nerdyafrican1185]

@@TheErinBrownTV Well, I’ll keep watching your stuff. A track fan, you are definitely filling a niche!

[@Track.Monkey]

@@TheErinBrownTV You probably don't know the meaning of hate because you have said publicly on many occasions that you dislike Noah. el oh el

[@kedeine1]

The whole athletic body favored Felix I remembered when she lost the baton in 2016 4x100 relays and they were allowed to do a rerun that wouldn't have happened for any other team. Now USA can understand why the world celebrates when under dog countries and smaller giants like Jamaica beat them. We are not blind out here.

[@bootneyleefarnsworth7307]

The baton claim is false and no country has benefited more from favoritism than the Jamaicans, they got away without drug testing their athlete a whole era and none of their times were erased and only one of their medals was stripped.

[@richieparker287]

That's an absolute blatant lie and to call Jamaica small shows your lack of knowledge of track. Everyone knows despite the actual size of the country their juggernauts in the track n field world.

[@bootneyleefarnsworth7307]

@@richieparker287 They're drug cheats that fell off after the drug testing got tougher.

[@harrys1813]

They were interfered with ....learn the rules

[@clydefraser7757]

I have spoken personally to a female olympian who had a chance to compete with Allyson. This person said she was so impressed with her genuine love for The Good Lord Jesus and her genuine walk with the Lord. The olympian I spoke to called Allyson a genuine article.

[@BrotherJudahIsrael60]

As much as I love USATF, and follow it yearly, I wasn't aware of this incident. I was a fan of both ladies. This doesn't change how I feel about both ladies either, it's just unfortunate. This doesn't take away the other great things they accomplished in their track careers. Go USA Track! 💯💕👏🙌

[@kwesiwillacy4644]

I will never forget this

[@byranwitherspoon5369]

Funny I remember this situation i knew something was up but I was used to it because it has happened on the HS & College level for me and my wife when we was much younger… I’ve been on both sides of this situation it’s track politics it has no place but when it comes to exposure and $$$ this will continue to happen… so I don’t view AF any different than Ive had tbh… great content btw keep this up 💯

[@E.Z.Walker3693]

I’m glad you brought this out I thought that there was something shady.

[@chillregular2101]

She didn’t show up for the run off and I’m with Allyson it was a tie let’s hit the line. She was scared and trying to campaign

[@TheErinBrownTV]

Sounds like popularity bias to me

[@chillregular2101]

@@TheErinBrownTV if I can beat you once I can beat you twice. And Allyson is not really a 100m runner but Jenna that was her only event

[@mitziejohnson7566]

Oh no this sound like a Tori Bowie saga. Bwoy... that is the reasons why it is said that every cloud have a silver lining.

[@privategirl2]

This video only confirm what many speculated in regards to the Paris Olympics Men's 100, the race was a statistical tie and Kishane and Noah should have shared the gold. Even worse is, Jeter's finish over Felix is very clear; whereas Noah's "win" far more ambiguous. This confirms my suspension, America willingness to instigate outcomes for their very high profiled and chosen athletes at the expense of their own and others.

[@TheErinBrownTV]

Yep

[@alomajaolayemi3920]

You can't compare this to what happened at Paris. Lyles won by five thousandth of a second, while the tie between Felix and tarmoh was because they couldn't be separated by a photo finish. The winner in Paris could be differentiated by a photo finish tho

[@privategirl2]

​@@alomajaolayemi3920You're so missing the point.😂

[@alomajaolayemi3920]

@@privategirl2 There is no point here

[@privategirl2]

@@alomajaolayemi3920 , Tell me you didn't watch the video without telling me. Jeter was originally declared the Bronze winner by photo finish. The results were reverse days later to a statistical tie to giving Felix the opportunity to compete in both 100 and 200 because she was the Olympic Chosen One and Sponsor's money backing her.

[@barrychambers4047]

She definitely got the short end of the stick. It ain't right, but money talks!

[@akataa]

Hmmm, just heard about how unsupportive Allyson Felix was toward Tori Bowie while she was going through her issues with USATF. RIP, Tori Bowie!

[@awestown3455]

Last I checked what you bring on the track is all that really matters

[@Rashadsmith-if6qk]

In my personal opinion we have to take into account when you run to qualify for Olympics, if you make it you then represent USA. And we all know that in this world USA always wants to be the best so they will always send the best. I think that Jeneba telling more of her side of the story made Allyson look shady. But honestly I don’t think jeneba would have been able to do what Allyson did in the 100m that year. Sorry guys. And from the photo finish it does look like a tie. Sorry. But one thing my coach always told me was “ you need to win” never leave it in someone else hands. I felt bad for her at that time but when she started to get so emotional about it and feeling that Allyson should have “gave her the spot” just because Allyson had been before was crazy. I’m sorry guys. I would have been Allyson too.

[@donnaperry4824]

I don't recall this incident, missed it somehow. However, this young lady's family/friends should have taken it to the Internet to expose them ALL, allow the court of public opinion to force what is RIGHT!! If she was/is good and won, no body could deny her if she won/wins. THE TRUTH speaks for itself. Sometimes you have to STAND for something or you will continue to take a loss.

[@LansfordWatson]

The mis - understanding should not have been between the two sisters but to the official of the ruling committee. In the process of the race neither of the two could have seen who was the winner until the footage of the tape has been shown. The sister is no snake . On the other hand the decision could have been given to Felix because of the African sounding last name of the other sister. Hey!

[@johnharris8212]

Please, next race. You have to take the spot, tie goes to the winner.

[@orvinmcconico2937]

In 2012 Allyson Felix should have done the 200M and 400M double instead of the 100/200. I believe she would have beaten Sanya Richards-Ross. And, she still could have been on the 4 x 100M relay.

[@drboyce]

Sports is a business. People forget that.

[@deananthony5248]

Your clickbait title game is strong! You mastering this KZbin hustle .

[@livelife5890]

Lol !!!!

[@michaelelliott289]

A run-off is one of the first options when a tie is in question. The system isn't perfect. I suggest doing a run-off to be as fair as possible. Track and field has rules and regulations like everything else nowadays. I can see both sides of this issue, let the best young lady win the run-off. They both worked hard to get to that point.

[@michaelelliott289]

Just to add, when I was running, I left no question who the true winner was during my races.

[@tembosoundsshow9867]

These insights put a stain on Felix and the corruption pressure the governing agencies put on some athletes.

[@MrBond-km7dq]

Find out what happened to Kendall Ellis in 2024 Olympics. It kinda looks dirty, but we don't know for sure

[@Meechooilka]

same thing that has happened to her at every other major World champs she qualified for?

[@darrellmcjordan714]

So sad how we as black people are so quick to tear each other down. Not too mentioned that we are so quick to believe anything negative. Who neeeds the palm people to assist when we are best at it. Maybe there is truth in that we sold each other out to the Europeans. That is so how we were easily defeated. Someone makes a so called documentary so therefore it must be true. We destroy each other at work, in our neighborhoods, relationships, our own family simply based on hear say. Talk about self distruction. Smdh

[@TheErinBrownTV]

This don't have nothing to do with race, nothing to do with gender, it's about right and wrong. And black people, we allow people to do wrong to others as long as they're popular and we like them ...

[@tolabassist3302]

Bro what ? Everybody here is black. You're probably black I'm black Erin is Black. Felix and Tarmoh are black. It wasn't fair end of story

[@beth1321]

I remember this race and I was not happy with the outcome. I figured out what was going on right there and then. Life isn't always fair!!

[@delvinairish4920]

In actuality, everyone wants this chance and should not give it up. Why should the ladies give up their position. INFACT, THE LEADERS WANTED WHAT THEY WANTED: at the end they choose. HOWEVER, they should pay "LADY T" In this case, as both their chest were at the line. Both should have been allowed to run

[@ianhaughton3924]

And God is good...she did not even medal in the 100m. That event left her & she transitioned to the 400m. Do u know the Jamaican 200m Olympic Gold medalist, Veronica Campbell, was hardly ever invited to the prof.league started b4 the Diamond League, and so Felix won all the races and pocketed the entire US$1M which was on offer at that time. They did not want the competition & Felix just owned the event on that professional circuit. Then, when so many non-Americans started winning, they changed the League with rules that the US$1M would be shared. Yeah....they were building a story around Felix - including the effort to pronounce her as the athlete with most Olympic medals, when so few were individual medals. Most track enthusiasts don't give that much ratings. So unfortunate that Jamaican Usain Bolt overshadowed her - all Gold medals for both individual and relays. And, even so, they tried so hard to deprive him of one of the gold medals - which was taken away due to a team-mate's retroactive test for a substance, which was NOT on the banned list at the time when he took a supplement. Sorry for that US athlete, Jenefa....internationally, others have been suffering like this. Every time JA does not put clear daylight from the US athlete, they come with a photo-finish win. St. Lucian Julien Alfred knew the assignment & put daylight between the declared queen of sprints, Shacarrie, who was already crowned. Yeah, they are building stories around her and Lyles....but we shall see what we shall see bcuz outside of a photo-finish, in track, it is just to gets to the line first, so the results speak for itself. Plus, there is a God! Crazy....demanding dominance even when not deserved. JA wins even being in the final bcuz the numbers in the pool and the preparatory advantages including funding, lie with the US; and plus, y'all have your fingers on the scale!

[@herewegoagain4041]

This is why every time they was in a 4x100. Tarmoh always demanded pass baton to felix. And everytime tarmoh pass tge baton it came with a 💪🏾elbow to felix. Tarmoh say phuck this relay Im movibg to fast and she to slow. Catch this elbow during these accidents 😂

[@healthyhasani246]

If you fold under the pressure of a run off how you gonna succeed at the Olympics??

[@TheErinBrownTV]

Ask Allyson. She was the one who didn't make the 100 final

[@alomajaolayemi3920]

​@@TheErinBrownTVShe did. She placed fifth in the most stacked 100m final ever. So I should be asking you to learn track history.

[@grzlbr]

@@TheErinBrownTV Ouch, you slipping

[@ttexastt]

"I celebrated with joy" but you didn't win. Why would Felix cave to someone that didn't beat her.

[@dr.mohamedaitnouh4501]

The whole world works like this favor someone over someone else. Felix should not go

[@gardenoftwitty]

On the real Felix is one of my top people period. I don’t knock her for trying to ensure she on the 100m team. HOWEVER the whole situation seems to have been out of a nefarious act on Felix team’s side. USATF is always biased and publicity hungry. Sad how lesser known athletes get the brunt end even after the call has been made. Peace N Love

[@jjeditzz4271]

Every truth will be told one fine day

[@ptseti]

@The Erin Brown - Bro, another banger! Honestly, when have we ever seen USTAF act in the best interest of anyone but whoever they want to represent Team USA in track? So, forget them. I’m with you and Tarman-why even suggest a coin toss or runoff? If it’s a so-called tie, which I doubt, because they could’ve used the thousandths of a second to determine the winner, but that’s another story. Even with a tie, Tarman should’ve been chosen since Felix had other events lined up. But no, this is typical of how the US handles things, especially when it comes to Black athletes-pit them against each other, divide, and conquer. It’s sickening to see our own people bending over backwards to comply with this racist system, especially in sports. Makes me want to puke! Great video and insight, by the way-this was definitely kept hush-hush back in 2012.😎

[@TheErinBrownTV]

Indeed

[@anthonyanderson9303]

The honus isn't on the athlete to make the official decisions, that's on USATF. You wouldn't put it on a football or basketball player to make a decision on a controversial call.

[@TheErinBrownTV]

The were teammates who trained together daily. If you can't be honestly with your close friends no still will trust you

[@mssha1980]

Nah Alyson could’ve backed out. She wanted that spot just as much as Nike

[@anthonyanderson9303]

@@TheErinBrownTV At the end of the day, this is an individual sport. No teammates in the 100m dash. They made the decision ultimately, not her.

[@anthonyanderson9303]

@@mssha1980 Of course she wanted the spot, why wouldn't she? That's silly.

[@colleendaly654]

Felix also pushed above Sonya Richards Ross who has world records - Felix the American porter child

[@ifixeditmyself1926]

It looked like a tie.

[@NelleBligh333]

Allyson had a lock on the 200m but the 100m is considered the more prestigious event, that's why Nike wanted her to represent the US in that event, so they could have their poster child synonymous with the premier race. Unfortunately she didn't place in the top 3, coming in 5th behind Shelly-Ann, Carmelita Jeter, VCB and Tianna Bartoletta, which is karma of a sort. I don't believe that Tarmoh would have beaten the top 3 if she'd been in the final, but we know that major championships can result in breakthrough performances.

[@MalingaPeries-no6vy]

Allyson Felix delivered at the 100m finals in the Olympics right after that trials running a pb of 10.89! If Tarmoh couldn’t get herself to run against Allyson in the rerun , how can she be competitive against the likes of Jamaicans!

[@Anzomax2]

Allyson finished 5th that Olympic final. Where did she deliver?

[@BlackLightningLove]

@@Anzomax2FYI: she came in 5th in the fastest Olympic final ever at the time it was ran. Her time of 10.89 (a pb) would’ve medaled in most other Olympics, even winning gold in multiple times. That time would’ve given her bronze right behind Sha’Carri’s 10.87 at this past Olympics.

[@africanamericanamsterdamme9879]

I love it how people are triggered here when they do not know all sides of the story nor either of the 2 outstanding female athletes…

[@drjwashin]

Jeter trusted Knight to carry the relay stick in the world record Olympic Gold. Sorry guys - quality AND character they knew what they were dealing with and its record breaking history.

[@manforU100]

Wow this shocked ! 😢😢 I thought Tarmoh gave the spot to Felix😢😢

[@BeVibing247]

Nah bro, what would you have done if you were Allyson?? And do you think Tarmoh would have medaled, or would have replaced Allyson in the relay? and that they would have made the world record for the same relay? Keep Lyles as your Roman Empire, Allyson is untouchable here

[@TheErinBrownTV]

I would've been a real ninja. That's the problem in track yall selfish and don't stand for anything

[@FkaRon]

Lol thats bogus asl. Tamroh was deprived of her spot after beating Allyson fair and square due to politics.

[@datname1939]

This the same type of behavior the jamaicans had with shelly an fraser pryce when she beat veronica campbell brown to go to her first olympics. She was in no type of form that made her look like she would eventually go on to win gold and the jamaicans were calling for her replacement with vcb... little did we know that she would train herself in preparation and go on to win that time and several other times and become the most decorated 100m athlete of all time. Now imagine if the jamaicans had got their way and crushed the dreams of the young upcoming star. Please stfu fair is fair is fair.

[@eri_cyrus8211]

Did you even watch the London 2012 Olympics? Felix got 5th, and we'll never know how Tarmoh would have placed because she was robbed of the chance to compete in the event.

[@coreypeavy]

Your putting all your focus on Allyson, but you must not be aware of the influence her coach Bobby Kersee has, I’ll let you do your research on that! As for Tarmoh, she may have gotten to the semi finals at best, ( that’s my opinion after observing her over the years that she competed) she wasn’t a top tier 100m sprinter. I’m glad she was able to run in the rounds of the relay.

[@sd247]

That's the reason Nike gave Allyson Felix her payback when she got pregnant and was out on maternity leave. Allyson's brand of sneakers should be 'SNAKEY. Sha'Carri was right about Allyson Felix.

[@Cindyrelisha]

What did Shacarri say ?

[@sd247]

@@Cindyrelisha She appeared to not trust Allyson Felix and she voiced that she smiled in her face and didn't back her along with other athletes and the Olympic Committee. Look up when Allyson Felix was trying to give Sha'Carri plastic supportive advice and Sha'Carri shut it down (alot of people jumped on Sha'Carri in support of Allyson Felix. Now the truth is out and I see that Sha'Carri was right all the long. I've supported Sha'Carri from day one, because she's straight up like my sister who is book and streetwise.)

[@Cindyrelisha]

​Thanks for clearing that up, i just always knew something was off with Allyson and i could not put my finger on it . She always came off as well media trained, manufactured and fake. Her karma came by not medalling and the Nike saga. I heard she was difficult to work with and painted herself as a victim with Nike.​@@sd247

[@nacahkeliy]

There seems to be a lot of editorializing on a very important news piece. Please listen to what the speaker is saying. I don't see where Felix did anything wrong. You may not like the decision she made in not giving up her spot, but was it wrong? Two-faced? Ignorance at a youtube high level. Who was bullying Tarmoh? The speaker didn't say, but left us thinking Felix may have had something to do with it. Everyone gets a case of the "ass" when asked to do something that they "feel" they shouldn't have to do. I wouldn't like it either, but a run-off would have given her a spot on the team, or her kept her was she was technically already....home. Just Do It.

[@courtneycook4060]

I believe her too

[@lisablackman4658]

I remember this just didnt know the back story.

[@SR-oj9im]

The brouhaha is a huge waste of time. Tarmoh has never run a sub-11 race in life and would've just been a filler (not making it to the finals) at the Olympics. She had other opportunities to prove herself and NEVER DID! Felix did what was best for her. She trained just as hard or prolly harder than tarmoh. She did not take anything from Tarmoh. If Tarmoh was to pursue the matter legally, USATF would have to answer to that, not Felix. The bottom line of it all, SHE FORFEITED HER CHANCE BY NOT DOING THE RUNOFF. Nobody wanna hear her sob story after that, because she sealed her fate there.

[@TheErinBrownTV]

She threatened behind the scenes by Nike andnUSATF not to run. Act like you got some comprehension skills

[@marcuslouison3998]

Great video, Erin.

[@TheErinBrownTV]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@SR-oj9im]

Yada yada yada! Why should Felix give up a spot that she worked hard for? Tarmoh forfeited her chance by not showing up to run. What did Tarmoh go on to do after that?? Nothingggg.

[@TheErinBrownTV]

She was blackballed. Everything you just said goes to prove you're a casual and everything they wanted you to believe actually worked.

[@SR-oj9im]

@TheErinBrownTV Can you explain how she was blackballed? Did their actions caused cut backs in ways that would have affected her training/performance? Her performances were underwhelming ever since, so unless you can provide facts to substantiate your claim, then it's all a bunch of bologna. Y'all create anything for clicks!

[@TheErinBrownTV]

oh?

[@foeshizzel]

​Facts! Dude seems like a bitter "B" of an athlete. Sports are about entertainment and marketability. He couldn't win so he is grasping at straws in hopes to bring in some revenue.​@@SR-oj9im

[@BlackLightningLove]

@@TheErinBrownTV “oh?”-that’s your response to a legitimate question. You’re trying to do “sports journalism” but seem to be unwilling/unable to respond and reply to legit criticism and challenge. That’s a legit question that you should be able to answer had you done the proper research of this story.

[@danglorules]

Yep I remember this and after what she said about just needing to use the 100 and it wasn’t that important to her; since then I have never liked or rooted for Allison Felix

[@iamsheribrown]

How long ago was this 12 yrs ago come on y'all really the photo finish clearly showed a tie with edge with Felix they gave Turmo an opportunity to do a run off she gave up her spot willfully harassment would not have stop her if she wanted bad enough Felix wanted it so speaking now is crazy when you had a shot to beat Felix 12 yrs ago Felix rep is not stained her legacy is solid lives on forever most decorated in track history

[@zoomnation7483]

Shecarri said Felix was a fraud, and she didn’t even speak to her but commented on her mishaps acting as if she was a friend to her.

[@r.richards1240]

I think that really sucks i didn't know about this situation but i see how the politics work it really sucks this explain why some athletes disappear from the sport

[@Eddybo22]

She should have taken the run off. If you managed to win but it was disputed then run again. To flip a coin is hilarious and dubious at best. If she was nervous with a run off then she can't complain on how things turned out. She wasn't really ready for the world stage.

[@TheErinBrownTV]

Your comprehension skills are low I see

[@Eddybo22]

​​​@@TheErinBrownTVmy comprehension skills are just fine. You have a habit of trying to downplay people and making it seem like your view point is the end all be all when they disagree with you. You gotta stop that. It's actually annoying as much as I appreciate watching your videos. With that said, I get that Tarmoh was announced the winner and went back on it and that really sucks but ultimately if she wanted to prove beyond a shadow of a doubt that she deserved the spot based on this situation, she should have taken the run off to prove herself again. That was what was all within her power. She didn't take that opportunity and unfortunately ended up where she was.

[@TheErinBrownTV]

She was harassed by Nike and USATF out of running, and couldn't talk about it until she retired

[@Eddybo22]

​@@TheErinBrownTV that is all the way messed up. I can agree with that. With that said when you have an opportunity to prove yourself, you do your best and forget the rest.

[@grzlbr]

@@Eddybo22 She had her chance but was too weak to compete, a proven loser.

[@GodsView1]

The report would have been better if the times recorded by both athletes were stated, and the actual Rules determining who gets into 3rd place ultimately. New/old viewers needs such info otherwise its not enough info for a viewer to make a personal judgment 🙏🏼

[@MinnieLavender-yk6fb]

They warned her not to say anything . This comes with the territory. Paris Olympics was tanted. If we're gonna call incidents out call them all out. Everything is politically driven

[@certifiedchaos4643]

Coach Bobby Nike usatf made this happen 🤣🤣🤣

[@TheErinBrownTV]

Exactly

[@certifiedchaos4643]

@@TheErinBrownTV they pretty much just told her to sit right and keep quiet lol oh and oh I wouldn’t be surprised if they didn’t pay ol girl off 🤣🤣🤣

[@TheErinBrownTV]

@certifiedchaos4643 they probably did and signed a nda

[@certifiedchaos4643]

@@TheErinBrownTV bcuz this story went away and tarmoh ran for a long time. The ppl with power put athletes in an awkward position. Lol

[@reasoning2men]

i never knew this

[@juliemartin8610]

It is a very dirty game. Favoritism is a bad thing. This is sad..😢😢