athens men 4x100 relay

[@Shemzinho]

The acceleration from Maurice Greene. DAMN

[@dorothyarrington4345]

Ikr, He was FLYING ✈ 💨💨💨

[@nivan231]

It was just a difference of an inch.. Maurice Greene - what a class acceleration from him.. Really great.. Just loved watching the video..

[@MultiChill13]

Whoever did the commentary for BBC was very good.

[@johnwalters4792]

Britain as won many medals in relays over the years but this and 1991 are the best.

[@HarrisJamesBen]

I love this, one of my favourite sporting moments :) Ironically, as a Brit, I was on holiday in Florida at the time watching this.

[@ibrodinho]

maurice's acceleration was amazing!!

[@MrJagfly]

THIS IS AMAZING! The best part is is how the commentators thought the Americans would win no problem. They even focus so much on the team, what about the other contenders?! There was no pick up on the awful change over during the race - watch the British commentary version and they pick up on it straight away.

[@blacksuperman9891]

Crawford got such a good start. This was the beginning of the USA having issues in baton exchanges at the Olympics

[@LightningBolt700]

2:49 to 3:01= EPIC!!! Mo was running so fast that you can't even see his swaggers, and Mark Lewis Francis was running the leg of his life because he knew that mo could've catched him if he didn't hold him on. Just epic!! Mo Greene= G.O.A.T

[@lraye881]

GB had superb handoffs

[@Mysteike]

WOW!! impressive performance by the Nigerians. I'm all aglow with pride. Our brothers are showing up. Love them Nigerian brothas.

[@keith23uk]

I remember watching this live on the BBC one race that got me cheering! I thought he was gonna catch Lewis on the line but that made it a great race! It was Marlon Devonishes curve that was just awesome!

[@LightningBolt700]

That was a fantastic anchor by Mo Greene!! His legs are like switch blades cutting the track like butter!!! He is the only American sprinter I respect the most, the rest are nothing but cheats.

[@polo-si2rs]

Greene was a beast ni his prime close shave 4 d brits

[@fantastischfish]

What are you wishing to show by having us do that? It's clear that Mo Greene's foot is in front, but it's the chest that counts and Mark Lewis-Francis' chest is further forward.

[@SirMac27]

Agreed with you on that. Crawford took that turn like a beast!

[@ranhill]

I agree. Britain won fairly and did what they were supposed to do: get the baton around the track fastest with the cleanest passes possible. I think the Americans are pointing out WHY we lost. To all my American compatriots, the race is 4x100, not 4x102

[@MidnightH3ro]

dude that was like the best 4x100 ive ever seen holy shit that was good!

[@sluciano8504]

anybody notice the lady at the end trying to get the stick from great Britain lol 😂 she finally just ripped it out of his hands

[@s8567.]

Prior to this the US team “didn’t need” the perfect baton exchange because they were so fast they would make up for it on the straight way.

[@eezenwa]

I cant believe that nigeria did so well. You barely hear of their success. I am just proud of my country. Lets go Nigeria.

[@Aarontlondon]

For you information, it is done by the torso. Mark Lewis Francis' torso was clearly in front of Greene's. It doesn't matter if Mauric stuck his foot out, his torso was second to cross the line and so he and the USA were second.

[@atthemanswag]

those passes by great brittian were perfect

[@fantastischfish]

Quite a number over the years. Currently not too many in the Olympic team, but we've had plenty: Sally Gunnell, Roger Black, Paula Radcliffe, Iwan Thomas, Roger Bannister, Steve Cram, Sebastian Coe....

[@Aarontlondon]

Actually he won because he crossed the line before Greene. Just accept the fact that it wasn't luck that enabled GB to win, they were the best team on the day.

[@ngswtkto]

Japan is 4th.But Japan got a bronze medal in this summer.

[@fantastischfish]

@Chocosizzles No you are wrong. Since the foot can be extended further forwards than the torso, the person with their torso over the line must therefore have taken more steps and got their whole body closer to the finish line. It is more difficult to get the torso over the line than any other body part. Otherwise, everyone would cross the line with their arms stretched forwards.

[@pieboyjr]

Well done GBR!!!

[@DanEccles]

Proud to be Biritsh! I don't think we'll have the same success in 2012 in the running events but it's brilliant to see new athletes like Tom Daley coming through in events like Diving. America and China will dominate as per. But I can't wait for the Olympics to be in my city and down the road. It's going to be amazing

[@andersport]

People, we shouldn't be arguing about which football is better. I'm a freelanc sports writer and I've interviwed both American football and international football players. Both are decicated, committed and hard working athletes. Very few can do what they can do. Enough said.

[@dorothyarrington4345]

FOOTBALL 🤔🤔🤔🤔😁

[@RealDefentertainment]

5seconds Maurice would have taken over that GB dude

[@sniper120mm]

If the circumstances were different then a different outcome may have been possible? Thanks for your input, all is welcome no matter how pointless it is.

[@brobj]

You're right about that one. My wife is Jamaican and she loves to talk trash about this. I'm really hoping my boys and girls will bring the gold back home. Look out Jamaica. USA, Tyson Gay especially, is coming back with a vengence.

[@fantastischfish]

@myblock It has to be your shoulders across the line, that's why sprints always dip their bodies forwards as the cross the line.

[@hahah4500]

Hello, do you have the NBC version of the men's 200m semifinals at the London Olympics

[@dorothyarrington4345]

Greene was flying ✈...that acceleration was Fye...... Baton exchanges always be the default of TeamUSA winning 🥇...buttttttt, We're getting better at it now.... Way2Go TeamUSA🇺🇲 Silver 🥈

[@D3zii1]

Maurice Was a Beast in his Prime.. The way he almost caught back up to GB was Nice..I know for sure if they would of had smooth Handoffs no doubt tehy win

[@keithsmd1948]

On the bright side (from the US perspective) we made the final. A couple of times screwed up baton exchanges in the semis (passing outside the zone, etc.) have gotten us eliminated. This was the case in the 2010 World Championships. I believe the same thing happened in the Beijing Olympics. In the Seoul Olympics we got DQed in the semis because one of our guys ran a few steps in the adjacent lane. What's the problem, poor coaching?

[@jimmyuk007]

GB rules!! I was so nervous to watch but hugh relief at end.....

[@Blactor]

It's gonna be an INCREDIBLE race. Is it confirmed that Tyson Gay is running?? I think he's our best short sprinter, an exciting athlete. Hasn't he been sidelined with injuries? I've been outta the loop...

[@kvocalist]

dem guys can fly...love side view cam. so close for usa.

[@beardfacee]

Any predictions for this year's Olympics? My heart says GB although I have to admit that, with Bolt and Powell, Jamaica will have to have catastrophic exchanges to lose the title.

[@JamaicanTrackStar11]

Wow this race looked fast! could you believe that Jamaica in Beijing went almost a second faster..37.10 Asafa would be like 5 meters ahead of them.

[@Antrizzle2009]

@kvocalist What are you talking about? They had the 100m Olympic champ and the 200m champ running the first two legs. It was bad handoffs that killed them.

[@TheCjlp]

as a briton, this was the most surprising and best result I have ever seen on the track or field. GGGGGGWwwwwwwwwaaaaannnnnnn MLF

[@FordMiller22]

i love the beatles-hard days night in the background

[@ronzy5779]

......... GUTTED LOL. I loved watching that again thanks

[@j0wled]

Definitely true. Nigeria get a mention at 300, Britain finally get a mention at 350. Until then the commentator was focussing mainly on the US handovers as if the only thing that could prevent a US victory was them dropping the baton.

[@andrewjenkinson8948]

I'm looking forward to seeing Powell and Bolt in the 4x100. I wonder if the WR could be broken?

[@maureenOWW]

The americans comment at the finish line - 'Tight!'. Well THANKS, that was very informative!

[@largesatsuma]

My dad and I were shouting at the TV when this happened. We saw the Americans make a slow change over and then Great Britain was in front.

[@Ahashots1]

darkxiao - you're right. Some countries do test a lot more than others. In the UK you have to provide a location for where you'll be for 1 hour each day. If you're not there, nobody calls you and says "we'd like to do a test, you've got 1 hour to get here". That's in part what went wrong for Christine Ohourougu..... she turned up at the training track to find a school sports day happening so went to a nearby track. Then the testers turn up. That's a missed test then. Nobody calls you. TOUGH

[@sketcherdoodle]

In Track and Field it is the torso that determines the winner. That is why they all lean at the line. It does not matter whose leg crosses first.

[@GeneralRipper18]

Mo Green what amazing run, regardless! i wish the vid was choppy, the camera view at :40 would be fantastic if it wasnt choppy, shows how fast theyre really goin

[@emirraxandriaemirrax9093]

waw, maurice green....like running machine... so amazing

[@havic0327]

Maurice was moving... Its always good to see Maurice running the 4th leg...

[@roguewavex]

I love how the US broadcast is entirely focused on the US Team, its only in the final 100m they pan out a bit. Those Brits did us proud.

[@HarrisJamesBen]

@korea902 Yes, but it's the torso of the sprinter that has to cross the line to count as a finish, if you watch closely GBR do finish first, was a damn close race though :)

[@brynblob]

I couldn't believe it when we won this, what a great sporting moment for us. everyone was so sure yanks were going to win.

[@havic0327]

@Mikez4 It was in the correct hand. It is left, right, left right. Just bad handoffs.

[@furionese]

yes he did indeed! what does the rule book say? is head the part that has to cross the line or what??

[@findusfunk]

First chest across the line is the rule. Love all the moaning from the commentators without bothering to see if Nigeria of Great Britain also had any bad handovers.

[@certifiedchaos4643]

Us hesitated on the the first exchanges no green was legendary tho sheesh

[@187prettyboy]

The USA messed it up in that 2-3 exchange. Maurice Greene showed hes the fastest in that final leg, what a chase by him.

[@187prettyboy]

Relays, a lot of its come down to transition, sometimes having faster runners means higher chance of dropping the baton.

[@speedyslime93]

@northerntrumpeter Top notch analysis, fine sir. Couldn't agree more, Steve Cram & Brendan Foster are the best commentators.

[@Rivelution]

Man I cant wait for the Olympics this year!!Go Tyson Gay, and Jeremy Wariner!!! I hope there is a close 4x100 again this year.

[@fantastischfish]

2.23 shows close up and absolutely impecable baton exchange from the British team. Ironic, since we've always traditionally had problems with that!

[@Blackdudu]

But what tournament was this, when did it take place and where, can somebody please tell me?

[@Droppa.Grogan]

i remember that. i was at my local nightclub off my bloody face & watching greene fly in that last 100mts was like a blur n i thought he got there then seeing GB come up im like WOO HOO!!!

[@CoDWiiPS3Gameplay]

Because if the USA had won then everyone would accuse us with doping, which ALWAYS happens when a US athlete wins a track and field event.

[@kingdaddy8685]

Chubble, thanks for clearing that up for me. I dont understand why it is done that way. If we are racing from point A to point B and a part of my body (no matter head, toe, chest or ass) touches the tape before the other racers? I won. SIlly rule, a race is a race. Big up Usain Bolt an Asafa Powell!! Mo Green, Tyson Gay n Carl Lewis best American sprinters ever!

[@myblock]

if u pause it at the end Mo Green foot crosses first b4 the other guy. does that count or does your head have ta cross first

[@GeneralRipper18]

i wish i could see the whole race like how the camera angle is at 39sec in the vid that was an amazing race! to be that fast geez

[@11578131]

hah well said maxfactor every one has to give glory to jamaica at sprintin- no lie your too good maannn!

[@gu2ru5]

actually, if you pause it at 3:11, you'll see that Green did cross the line before Francis but according to the rules, the lean gave Francis the win. i completely agree that it wasn't luck that GB won. they proved they were the best team on the track that day. i just wanted to point out that Green did a terrific job trying to catch up.

[@bububububak]

GB won rightfully and it was nice to have a break from USA, but you've got to admit, that was some spectacular acceleration by Mo Greene (i never liked that cocky bastard, but he was a joy to watch sometimes)... still, your comment cracked me up :D

[@kgraamd]

in track and field the finish is never judged by the person foot its from waist up

[@maleek34k]

loved that race even tho usa didnt win, these guys are just blazing fast, and i know mo greene was pissed he didnt catch him, but he should be proud of how much ground he caught up, tho again at the end of the day they wanted to win

[@largesatsuma]

It doesn't matter whose foot crosses the line first. It's the shoulders that count. That's why you always see sprinters dip their shoulders across the finish line.

[@BigDoggTheDon]

credit to Green all that gap he covered

[@aznpridehomie]

the angle of viewing from 2:50-3:02 looks awesome.

[@carcrazy1234]

jesus christ that was close props to the us for catching up so fast... damn!!

[@stretchipress]

With Jamaicans Asafa Powell and Usain Bolt healthy and running, USA gotta come good. Jamaica has the two fastest men and fastest woman in the world. USA gotta bring it!

[@smoothnubian]

britain still got hawked down. what have they done sinced then?

[@CycloneRecords113]

Mmmmm, i can smell the bitterness

[@harrymorris1922]

Only beat the USA AGAIN in the 2017 world champs...

[@matt7iron]

+Harry Morris only because we lost Tyson gay to run in that third leg because his daughters death, that's where the USA lost the race.

[@excluyousivite]

Exactly. That's why it's so good.

[@andersport]

I enjoy both games. each one has a degree of difficulty of both games. I have respect for American and international foorbal players. Both of them are tough and require top physical stregnth. An athlete is an athlete.

[@jhim767]

exactly. but as some people feel,its really not the individuals fault

[@description112]

was this sped up or are they super fast

[@auburnmann2464]

This was equivalent to the 92 Dream Team losing. Crawford, Gatlin and Greene were all on this relay squad for the U.S.

[@Pooledogg]

This commentator is hilarious. traditional US. "Handover successful" I laughed. At the last handover "And the US is in front" The US were in 3rd. I cried with laughter.

[@bamhammer]

NIGERIA!! I didn't know my country had good sprinters.

[@Aarontlondon]

no no no, you've misunderstood my point. Of course running the ultimate speed is difficult, but when it comes to the final crucial race, it is more difficult to pass the batton efficiently then it is to the run the speed you've already trained for all season- the speed that your fitness and training has determined prior to the championships. When it comes down to that one final race, the individual speed of the 4 athletes becomes obsolete

[@jimbobdoodah]

that race felt good to watch

[@realistian]

Remember NBC is an american broadcaster so naturally you'd expect some bias towards the United States, this occurs similarly with the BBC.

[@LightningBolt700]

@puljacina Thats very true bro, I agree!!! The man never gaved up, specially when returning from injuries before the Athens olympics, and yet he still performed amazing :)

[@hismajesty2]

I couldn't agree with you more BarnevelDarts. The Americans can't seem to run without drugs. Afraid of loosing.

[@fantastischfish]

I love the lady trying to get the baton back! Poor woman!

[@ShadomanG]

Maurice Green was running down on him! 5 more meters & Green would have caught him. What a race. Nostalgia to freshman yr in high school

[@user-ev7jw4th8j]

4x100 not (4x100)+5

[@Rivelution]

How can you possibly be a sub 11 and not know what body part has to cross the finish line first? Why do you think everyone leans in at the finish?

[@justnotcricket]

We would've been happy with silver, I think this is the distinction that marks us out from you lot and the Australians. As a culture we find it just unfathomably undignified to put so much weight in the success of grown men playing children's sport.