Aries Merritt (USA) Wins 110m Hurdles Gold - London 2012 Olympics

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The USA's Aries Merritt wins the gold medal in the men's 110m hurdles event at the London 2012 Olympic Games (8 August).
Merritt was followed by his compatriot James Richardson taking silver and Jamaica's Hansle Parchment taking bronze at the Olympic Stadium.
Since 1896, athletics has been on the programme of each edition of the Games of the Olympiad. Its presence on the Games programme has allowed its popularity to increase across the world. This popularity was also strengthened by the creation of the IAAF in 1912. Women's events appeared for the first time at the 1928 Olympic Games in Amsterdam, while the men's programme was standardised as of the 1932 Games in Los Angeles. Although at the beginning women were authorised to participate in only some events, today their programme is almost identical to that of the men.
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[@benten6259]

Hansle Parchment remember the name,the guy was in last place and came 3rd now at Tokyo he's an Olympic champion with a awesome story behind it.

[@Luca_._]

I love him.

[@kennethclark1583]

The 110mH final gotta be the most intense event in track and field, imagine 10 hurdles in front of u with a slight misstep between them would cause u from first to last, the pressure at the starting line really off the chart

[@Mrdv904k]

merritt seems nice and down to earth...

[@llamaking1995]

imagine how nervous these guys are before the race.

[@ermackenzieem]

smelly bum I always think about this when watching

[@weiurwei8247]

Love Merritt’s smile

[@breannas3064]

1:51 Merritt got a beautiful smile

[@Chris21Taioalo]

Merritt is the ULTIMATE BOSS!! 👏👏👌👌

[@roymerritt6992]

Yes indeed as is usual for said sur name!!!

[@chanthechan]

Watching Merrit run is so classic. 2012-2013 was truly the best year for america.

[@tosj0298]

Merritt was in such great shape in 2012.

[@efremator]

Merritt a man without arrogance.

[@JohnlasProductions]

My best time for 110m hurdles is DNF :)

[@TheDarThaum]

My best time for the 300m hurdles was 42.6. Not bad but not good.

[@Insert639]

Hahahahaha DNF 😂😂 I see what you did there

[@kwnathan]

+TheDarThaum You must have good stamina!

[@tamicafraser8666]

+Tyson Sprinter no

[@AA-lk7ij]

john Rowland my bes is DNS

[@shan9453]

Big up Parchment, u won the gold lastnight 🥰🥰🥰

[@HackneyShark]

How the HELL do they do this? I would literally fall at the first hurdle.

[@MeilyVEVO]

Same

[@rcaddict72]

the height isnt really the hardest part either..its getting 3 steps between the barriers..thats the hard part. you need to be really fast to do that. being tall helps. and most of these guys have to chop their strides.. at lower levels the athletes are stretching to get 3 strides between the hurdles.

[@antdx316]

technique and flexibility

[@greatestpotatoever907]

HackneyShark years of training

[@socman3988]

LOL. Don't feel bad. It's one of the most difficult track events. Hurdles are pretty high 42 inch (1.07m) so it does help to be tall. At least 6ft . Also it takes a lot of training and hurdle drills. Flexibility, agility, power and speed. You don't become a hurdler over night. Most of them start very young and of course you have to have the talent and athleticism.I did the high Hurdles as a Decathlete and most decathletes dread the hurdles.

[@Dave-lr2wo]

One of the most understated legends of all time. Incredible what he achieved -- and the record that still stands in 2024 -- despite what would setbacks for nearly anyone else. Deserves all the accolades.

[@sugarchristal425]

Welldone Hansel Parchment to run from the back to win bronze medal. Proud of you

[@thekingofgindio]

And now it's the Olympic Champion

[@ena__we4205]

@@thekingofgindio that's God's timing.

[@raysfonexchange]

Wow.....phenomenal technique!

[@Palrath1]

I was rooting for Richardson!!! I love his technique. really fun to watch! Congrats to Merritt thought. He ran for his life!

[@intldawn]

Looked like a clean race for Merritt! Super race.

[@San47di]

Robles was behind even before the pulled hamstring. I think he knew it too. :-)

[@pondguard22]

Still remember watching this final in Hyde Park. The place exploded when Clarke got announced. Absolutely devastated he missed out on a medal but I'm never going to forget that day as long as I live.

[@LesbianVampireLover]

Superb quality in the presentation. I just discovered these links from Wikipedia. Here in the US, it is nice to hear the call from the always excellent UK perspective.

[@deolihp]

Merrit is amazing !

[@xavierchurch6237]

Aries Merritt motivates me do run 110 hurdles. My best time is 17.33 seconds. I am only in middle school.

[@mavila1368]

Yup you have lots if time to grow and learn. I started hurdles last year my freshman year, but im getting better and good

[@xavierchurch6237]

Thanks

[@emanndmann392]

that's slow stop

[@madeofmelancholy]

You doing good now?? 6 years after this comment

[@xavierchurch6237]

@@madeofmelancholy Hahahaha wow. Sadly I never ran hurdles again after that comment but I am now a sprinter/jumper for my college team so at least I stuck with the sport lol

[@somazwolf5714]

Race starts at 3:14 if that’s what you came for

[@rositapam5010]

goshh they make it look so easy! try even stepping over those things. I run track and i admire these guys

[@oFlashoPoetryo]

I find it funny how Robles magically pulls a hammy when Merritt starts to pass him...Looks like someone has been watching that Michael Johnson vs Donovan Bailey video lol

[@JxmyHighroller]

Really? So you think he gave up a medal at the olympics cause he wasn't going to get first? Come on now, use your head.

[@oFlashoPoetryo]

I love how I NEVER said ANY of that.....but great that you can think on your own :)

[@JxmyHighroller]

Haha thank you Cliff

[@cliffbartlett5799]

No problem, but kenneth might try to make a comeback so stay tuned ;)

[@oFlashoPoetryo]

Don't try to make any assumptions on what you THINK I implied. Don't insult me because I did no harm to you, This is an public website where people can post how they feel. And personally I felt that it was funny how as soon as Merritt was passing him how he all of a sudden pulled up with an injury. Track & Field athletes do it all of the time. And this is the same guy who sabotaged Xiang in a Championship final because Xiang was beating him. And there is video proof and professional analyst who proved that it was true. I'm not saying im some genius know it all but dont attack me because I posted my personal opinion, that's mean.

[@jaime2658780]

6.26 the girl on the right: What a beauty !!!

[@Nate-nm7em]

FYI people lean at the finish because the time is when your SHOULDERS cross the line. When they show the picture where the runners look all goofy and warped the red lines are used to determine who's shoulders crossed first

[@wss33]

Nathan Mark Isn't it the chest not the shoulders?

[@alexchelo]

felicidades merrit

[@christianjackson9000]

This is my motivation, my best is 14.76 and I'm a junior.

[@dwightlove3704]

Christian are there any Division 1 schools showing interest in you????

[@anthonymann3413]

I do feel proud watch j Richardson I was his hurdle coach all thru club track from a novice to world youth champ,Track Dallas,Coach Mann

[@tmoney4380]

America is glad to have black people win the Olympics for us

[@BuhLayr]

where would you guys be without us :)

[@joshsutton6648]

+DaYogiBear lol. I know. The only event white people win is swimming for the US. Everything else is mostly black dominated

[@emperater]

+Xentanon USA!

[@carlmorrow1600]

This is An alias not true. Whites dominate sprinting too

[@gabeisgabe3352]

Sure they do buddy

[@chriscollins4054]

We got it guys in the comment section saying their probably fake time online, you guys are studs

[@SirGlostikz]

Proud of you

[@dwightbrown2808]

The gentleman who called this race should do all races, everywhere , all the time! He makes it sound so wonderful.

[@Dj_sheniatwen]

Ķroroororoor4

[@_peeyush]

For your kind information, For the 110m hurdles, first hurdle is placed after a run-up of 13.72m from the starting line of 110m Race. With reference to 100m dash, start of 110m hurdles race is 10m back of 100m race. Conclusion: First Hurdle doesn't coincide with 100m dash starting line, instead it's 3.72m forward to the 100m dash start line.

[@anthonymann9889]

I can honestly say I coach one of the best hurdlers in the world as I predicted when Jason was in the 10th grade coach mann/trackdallas

[@paulwilliams2024]

The US own this event

[@mmg-hw4yf]

just recently...

[@beyoncestan101]

Ugh no this was the 20th USA gold medal at the olympics in this event sir

[@paulwilliams2024]

Exactly like I said USA owns this event ! but haters will hate !

[@jacob8949]

***** Stride length.

[@mmg-hw4yf]

beyoncestan101 Doesnt matter im just being realistic recently (being the past 8-12 yrs) the event was dominated by guys like Dyran Robles and Lui Xang just recently the US runners have emerged to dominate

[@Tedsta101]

Thanks

[@will36735]

Merritt looks very upright in the blocks compared to the other athletes on the field, did anyone else notice that?

[@masonthreet13]

My best 110m hurdles were 16.53 but I broke my back and now I can't do them anymore,that was freshman year

[@jaluntaylor4596]

I'm a freshman now my best time right now is 16.48 sorry to hear bout your back

[@BuhLayr]

+Jalun Taylor Yo mines 16.48 too, also a freshman

[@edgarmoreno9250]

+DaYogiBear headed to sophomore year but mine was a 16.41 and I placed 8th in the district. First place was a monster with a 15.78.

[@Alex-ox1fq]

how old are you guys i am 16 and i do 15:16 at 110m

[@masonthreet13]

Alex THC I'm 17 now and do 13.02

[@PrayerCoach]

Merritt rocks!

[@llivva4346]

that crowd wave was good

[@tmoney4380]

AMERICA YAAA

[@ThePrincessMeowMeow]

Yeah, that's good!

[@Jonseyonsey]

Jumped ahead to the a little before the 3:00 minute mark and I thought my sound stopped working

[@dezziliodevellini9533]

Orlando Ortega from Cuba crashed against a hurdle and was visibly in a degree of pain. Yet, I saw neither a medical team nor another competitor offer him a bit of help or the smallest measure of human compassion. That is what I call a brutal inhumane act...a most BRUTAL act of DISGRACE. I hope that that human foible did NOT discourage him from following his dream and the need to polish his craft. I wish the young Ortega the very best.

[@12345doggydiggy]

Actually the first hurdle is on the line for where the 100m dash starts

[@anthonymann3413]

Love it big time hurdling thank you Jason Richardson from coach mann,TrackDallas

[@jumbokevin]

Who's here to watch Parchment?

[@24average40]

whats insane is that they have an extra 10m and theyre still running what would be a "fast" 100m

[@drechamanjon]

I just as (if not more) impressed that he held onto his leg number sticker even though he'd won, rather than just littering it onto the floor like the other athletes.

[@lekhdesai4259]

Awesome

[@ahnguyen1]

Parchment just won Tokyo

[@tooreal813]

He didn't pull a hamstring he knew he lost and tried to play it off like he was hurt

[@biandalaalvine7758]

very good i love it

[@mohammadnurmadayan941]

ONE USA

[@ASMR-XI-ZUI]

cool name and great athlete

[@Nate-nm7em]

MrFilip56, I do believe it's anything below the neck which would include both the head and the chest, but if you look at the pictures and a runner is leaning, it is marked at the shoulders. However, I'm no official so I'm sure you could find it in a USATF or IAAF rule book if you really wanted an official answer. Hope this helped.

[@MrPelletgunguy]

Actually the clock you see is only the tv timers, and the electronic timers (the one they use to detect with exact percision) detect any part of the body when they pass by whether it be your head or your chest, thats why when its gonna be a close one they lean their head for the finish line. Your welcome :)

[@DoverShrock]

does anybody know any good videos of how to shuffle inbetween the hurdles?

[@LiveLaughLuvMusic16]

those clocks arent always right, so they have official timers that get transferred to the screen right after the race :)

[@isaiah5494]

I liked the part with long jump

[@fiselfrazel1064]

Lawrence Clarke. A brilliant performance. 4th place at his first olympics when he qualified as a fastest loser beating a bunch of high quality athletes in a time of 13.39 but Aries Merritt almost unbeatable in the hurdles.

[@cliffbartlett5799]

3:15, you're welcome

[@JavierRuiz-ub7rh]

Robles es un descarado un justificador

[@KINGBLINGIT]

Merritt Dominates

[@MrEliteUS]

USA,USA,JAM. I expect more from Jamaica, next time, great run USA, love the competition.

[@efisgpr]

Oral Gordon TWENTIETH gold for the U.S. in this....think you would know better....

[@nowyai11]

สนุกมากกกกกกกกกกก

[@ToastedBuns207]

i do hurdles in track and i get so nervous even for little meets. i couldn't even imagine how nervous i would be if i was in the olympics.

[@charlottecoleman5261]

USA!!!

[@nowyai11]

สนุกมาก

[@c533221]

Liu Xiang :(

[@simon89889]

Richardson's semi-final is much better than his final... He kept jogging after passing the last hurdle in semi-final and with 13.13... If he had kept pushing after that, he would have broken the OR....

[@jaesprint5702]

I'm curious who the fastest 100m runner was to ever become a 110mh specialist

[@pepsiman9840]

mcleod, 9.99

[@moonever]

I wanna be there so bad next olympics!!!!!

[@robertfrazier4609]

I fell on the first hurdle in city finals

[@everettenjeze6276]

Im learning how to do this

[@Diego-kk4xe]

A robles no le gusta perder, Al sentir que iba perdiendo fingio si lesion

[@manforU100]

since his medical operation, Merrit still looking for his best perform, i don't think he will depend the tittle at Rio, Mc Leod from Jamaica is a favourite, He clocked 12,98 sub Worl leading time this year in doha!

[@SighboRK]

However if you're in the US the highs are 39" (4th notch up) for high school whereas these are 42" (5th notch)

[@Tedsta101]

How does one go about 3-stepping hurdles? I'm a sophomore in track, and I'm 5' 6''. I'm not looking to become an elite athlete, but I do want to be able to switch from 4 to 3 because my weak leg is putting me off balance.

[@alexanderkahl2452]

We drew lanes 4 & 6 this time.

[@basketball2081]

um yeah that's pretty damn good

[@wutdufuk619]

I can 3 step as a freshman but only the bunny hop kind. Even though it's fast, I want to learn how to sprint the 3 step. Any tips?

[@michy3075]

USA!USA!USA!

[@lobsterstrange]

Y'all watching the guys upfront but just look at Ortega and the other guy in 7 and 8 that's what I call battle they had they're own thing going on

[@kenneycoleman2964]

@nathanmark it's when your chest crossed the line not your shoulder lol

[@anthonymann3413]

Heydan gentry thats not bad 14.9 in the 8Th grade more training on different things such as getting stronger,speed work and especially techinque u will get even better good luck go get it coach mann trackdallas

[@Timskull_]

nice

[@catley1000]

When does he break the record ?

[@priyankashah2670]

i feel like am the only one in comment who is not from USA . Still i love sports so just watch on youtube :)

[@TheLakeMadness44]

3:29 pause at 12.8? WHAT? WHAT?

[@JoshMcRay]

The clock stops when your waist crosses the finish line, not chest.

[@wip1664]

Can someone do these videos in ultra slow motion??😯

[@Teacher2Polis2XtraRice]

Why Merritt and Richardson did not run in 2016 Rio Olympics?

[@zoellafan701]

I don't get it, they start where the 100m starts and finish where all races finish!! PLEASE HELP ME OUT!

[@ena1rume]

his next second race I believe, after the olympics

[@shams8327]

Great really, what an American performance goodbye to Cuba

[@bensullivan5562]

Why is it 110m?