Bahamas Win Men's 4 x 400m Relay Gold - London 2012 Olympics

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The Bahamas team wins the 4x400m relay event, beating USA to take the gold medal at the London 2012 Olympic Games (10 August).
With Bahamas taking gold and USA taking Silver, the bronze medal went to the team from Trinidad & Tobago.
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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[@averywilliams8147]

man.. its gotta be every runners dream to run in front of a crowd like that

[@jokerman19]

It’s amazing!!

[@idkkk1825]

Not gonna lie, it’s 50/50 for me. All the yelling can psych me out, but sometimes it pumps me up.

[@user-um9vo6ui7e]

London 2012 was fantastic tournament

[@Hensley_Jb]

It’s my dream to run faster than ever it’s my nightmare to run in front of crowds😆

[@kinbruno7524]

Just the crowd roaring and me remembering my little island would gas me up. God I'd be absolutely tearing in down that track. I wouldn't be intimidated because I don't not saying I'd win but boy I'd me moving them legs for a medal

[@Clemsonshawty]

I'm actually happy for Chris Brown of Bahamas...he's been running the 400 for years and always comes up short, but he finally got his Gold medal.. He's been a strong 400m guy for years

[@VicioRay]

I woke up chris breezy

[@user-ye9bc7nw2c]

@@VicioRay lol

[@kyraweech9117]

Always comes 4th fr! Just misses the podium every time

[@dl1niu]

Bahamas' population is only 321k

[@fransonferguson2979]

thats correct .. we punch above our weight lol

[@Jergs18]

+Franson Ferguson 242 to da world!

[@ranhill]

+Franson Ferguson yeah, but yaw got KTFO in Rio 2016

[@redlion1720]

ranhill thats cool....but Shaunae still represented with that gold tho 😊

[@muserbattles7865]

ranhill we're happy with our gold from Shaune and we appreciate and respect her.😗💖

[@magicolivier]

6:29 you can see Renaud Lavillenie wining the gold medal of pole vault :)

[@levanwilkinson8209]

Everytime i watch this race i cry even 10years later am a proud bahamian

[@ladyt.r.1763]

It's impossible not to be touched with national pride seeing our country succeed in such a gigantic arena. .242 to the world!!🇧🇸🇧🇸🇧🇸

[@jackward9901]

I lost my voice screaming the Bahamas home, and I'm sure many others all over the world did the same. UK crowds were amazing in 2012 - What an atmosphere.

[@shawngordon6626]

🇧🇸🇧🇸🇧🇸🇧🇸 THE GOLDEN GIRLS SWEETIE 2000 WE WON GOLD

[@keithsmith4780]

Straw hats off to the Bahamas. The U.S. men in the 4 x 400 are usually the safest bet in track & field. I believe that this was the Bahamas' only medal in London. Quality over quantity

[@nick5422]

Indeed, a very respectable performance

[@HONORTONUMERIC123]

@@nick5422 yup.... That's beautiful....

[@errolprinceton9567]

Hey Keith Smith have a look at 2017 and 2019 world championships and give me your opinion

[@destineesmith1673]

not true

[@gopher3737]

Cheers to the Bahamas, they ran a great race. I ran into the Bahamas team in the Heathrow Airport the day after the closing ceremonies, they stood in the terminal for an hour letting anyone who wanted to, to take a picture with them. Class guys.

[@JalalKhan-of3um]

AZAN

[@Iplayblackops876]

As someone who's been running the 400m for years now i can tell you that he lost the race at 6:38.. when he glanced behind him he started to doubt himself

[@TheBoss-ey1li]

Merk Mode he was allready overexauhsted so he was like ohh well

[@aChristian4RonPaul]

Yep, and he tightened up because of it. Contrast that with the runner behind him.

[@zorp7934]

Or wanted to see his position to box him out...

[@aChristian4RonPaul]

@@zorp7934 He didn't attempt to box him out.

[@Burntrice747]

that is also very true. The 400 and 4X400 are both mind games which means that it's all mental when it comes down to the last 200 or 100 meters

[@TL....]

Bahamians are some of the nicest people you could ever meet i lived there for 6 years from 2002-2008 on a construction contract doing floor & wall tiles for new developments

[@sharontaylor5782]

❤❤❤❤

[@cinnamonswann]

I'm Jamaican. We weren''t even in this race, but I enjoyed it thoroughly. I loved watching the mental strength of the Bahamian athlete who ran his race despite seeing someone else in front of him. He did not panic in the face of only possible (not certain) defeat, and so he prevailed for his team. It was a joy to watch, and I take great inspiration from it. I will not give up on any cause before it really is over. Hopefully, at that time, at the end, I will be collecting the green leaves, just as this team has done.

[@michaelr.martinez1032]

+Cinnamon Swann Why weren't you guys in it? i forgot

[@squareboy33]

+Michael Martinez Purely because they didn't qualify. They are getting stronger tho

[@fantastischfish]

+squareboy33 I believe the Jamaicans DNF in the heat due to an athlete pulling up with an injury.

[@sherwood9917]

+Cinnamon Swann I am Team Jamaica everyday. However, during this race, no one supported this Bahamian team more than me. This victory was one of my most memorable moments of those Games. Besides, I have been a fan of Chris Brown for ages.

[@safiyatreasure9271]

+Cinnamon Swann hello fellow Jamaican

[@darioarmbrister7872]

Everytime I watch this It makes me PROUD to call myself a BAHAMIAN. Harbour Island, Bahamas.

[@pnutbutrncrackers]

Not a bad job announcing, except it was a BIG gaffe not to even mention Tony McQuay by name (during the race), who ran the fastest split of any runner in this race (43.41) and put the Americans in the lead on the third leg.

[@thomasmckenzie4584]

Yes. McQuay was a man among boys in this race. He made that backstretch look so effortless.

[@truth8508]

@@thomasmckenzie4584 Few saw that.

[@robespie2517]

Demetrius Pinder ran 43.3. It’s in the record books. Something like 9th fastest ever.

[@neft16]

USA lost get over it.

[@pnutbutrncrackers]

@@robespie2517 You are ABSOLUTELY RIGHT! I stand corrected, thank you! As of this comment, Pinder's is the 7th fastest split all-time, and McQuay's is 10th fastest!

[@alexandershakib2790]

6:39 I will beat you I will beat you I will beat you I will beat you I will beat you I will beat you I will beat you

[@vivalafelix681]

I've been in the position Angelo has been in, being anchor in the 4x400 and having someone right on your tail in the last 100m. It's terrifying

[@shawngordon6626]

Conch salad all night 🕊✝️🇧🇸🇧🇸🇧🇸 love my 700 islands rocks and keys thank you ABBA for allowing me to be born here thank you Jesus for praying for us and HOLY SPIRIT I'm glad you here Sr amen

[@malonchirara813]

i think he made the mistake of not going all out from take off, it puts pressure and exhausts the guy hot on your heels and you both will suffer the last 30 or so metres and may take away the speed advantage of your opp onent

[@ojoarewajr7508]

You have to give the anchor leg for the Bahamas the ultimate credit, that was a Rundown!!

[@raghu.r6841]

Bahamas brave run boys. Love you Bahama. Support from India.

[@firstlady6530]

The London olympics were, for me, the absolute pinnacle of athletics. Simply superb, from start to finish.

[@MsIslandHoney]

Every time I watch this video I'm overwhelmed that our little "dot of a country" on the worlds map is shining GOLDEN at such an epic moment in history! The best is yet to come BAHAMAS! Watch us in BRAZIL 2016!

[@FitwithAdrian]

USA won in 2016 LOL

[@pnutbutrncrackers]

Congratulations, Bahamas. Great race! Happy for you. (American here)

[@truthunfolded1300]

It is great that Chris Brown 🇧🇸🇧🇸❤ was able to close this chapter of his career with an Olympic gold.

[@trinibwoy27]

Congratulations to my home country Trinidad & Tobago winning the bronze medal. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@melaninrose6974]

Trini massive!

[@TheBeanas12]

Trini dem!!!

[@RobertHosein]

Proud trini here🇹🇹🇹🇹

[@kinbruno7524]

Yes trinidad hold up strong big up from Dominica

[@wi_aviation1543]

868 to d world!! 🇹🇹♥️🇹🇹

[@jacquesmesrine3244]

Bahamas got that gold!!! One of the smallest nations in the world to come up big with a win against the whole world.🇧🇸🇧🇸🇧🇸

[@delanojohnson6653]

Every now and then I watch this video for motivation. Let’s go Bahamas! 🇧🇸You still have much to accomplish.

[@lindsaydt66]

As a PROUD Bahamian; I just watched this race again and the common thing is - no matter who you are pulling for at the beginning - EVERYONE screams for the one out front. Sports is a beautiful way of bringing everyone together!

[@shernpin2]

i was so happy for the Bahamas Caribbean country to the World

[@spiritonfire7941]

6:43 what a moment. The ROAR and the commentary. Love it so much.

[@certifiedchaos4643]

The Bahamas has some great 400m runners

[@kyraweech9117]

Yes and now we have the best individual male and female 400m runners in the world, shaunae miller uibo and Steven Gardiner

[@certifiedchaos4643]

@@kyraweech9117 if they wanted to they could dominate the mixed relay gardener miller uibo gaithers etc

[@syrus2014]

Not bad for a Nation of 350,000 people! Go Bahamas! Sports power!

[@ivicapavic3381]

6:40 "oh shiet, i'm in trouble now"

[@deadtolive7073]

hahahaha good one !

[@nejijack9865]

I am a Bahamian and I am proud to be one, let me speak for myself, I do not hate American because I have family and friends who are American plus my daughter father is an American, when it comes to Sports they feel they should win EVERYTHING!!!!!!!, there is a season for everyone to shine, God giveth and he taketh away, give credit where credit is due, your going to win some and loose some that's a part of life history.

[@LenaSimmons]

+kelsene kelly And don't forget the Jamaicans - the team is getting stronger and will be coming.

[@eamparbeng]

You can say that again. Americans will put this psychological sentiment that winning at every sport is their royal birthright. When another is superior than them at a single sport, like Jamaica's sprinting dominance for example, Americans will make it seem that their failure to win is a problem and they'll spill it across the media so that everyone knows it.

[@smoothnubian]

+Kwame Amparbeng I guess you hate Americans also. the hate is so real, but we are used to it

[@eamparbeng]

+smooth nubian no hatred. just the truth.

[@smoothnubian]

Kwame Amparbeng its hatred. we get it from everyone

[@tipfertilizer4595]

I saw the balance of running gesture of Bahamas from the first person, and I could guess instantly that this team would win.

[@jermekaneely3410]

The day I was watching this race I jumped, screamed and cried 💕 mad love for them. #242 #GoldenKnights salute 🙌 #myBahamas🌴

[@Jergs18]

We just got bronze. We are still great

[@virginiawelcome2571]

Fantastic last leg and an awesome run. Well done Bahamas!

[@jess28282]

I remember this race so clearly. As a brit obvs wanted GB to do well. But I was cheering Bahamas on so loudly 😅 They did amazing and raced as a team and not individuals

[@tarponmonkey39]

This is one of my favorite races of all time. Also, Bahamas are awesome!

[@petrenavengreen]

I was screaming and so happy for the Bahamas winning this gold medal and Trinidad for the Bronze. Caribbean unity.

[@SilentHorrorX00X]

I'm an American, and I was hoping we would win. So it was sad to see the US lose.However, I have to admit that the Bahamian team ran an amazing race! The battle between the USA and the Bahamas made the race really exciting, even though the USA did lose. I have to say that at full strength, the Bahamas and the USA would have an epic battle. Congratulations Bahamas! The USA wants a rematch in Rio!

[@prechus]

Most people expected the US to win that race,including myself, as they have been since 1972. The excitement of watching our countries go head-to-head was palpable. We will see you in Rio ;)

[@theeastlincolntimes2]

242 man.

[@dereckdean3086]

Thank you Bahamas for providing the perfect training video .Baton exchange , technique and execution were all on point.Way to go 'FIREMAN' and crew🌎

[@gisellelaing4351]

Hello i am a a bahamian and i think that each team did great including the Bahamas did an awesome job

[@4xHeistTP5]

yes they sure did but i hate that the fact that the majority Americains are hating that they lost and blaming thier failure on something else

[@ConcernedCitizen5514]

The look on Angelo Taylor's face while running around the final curve where he looked to the side said it all - he knew he was going to get beat

[@YoungLadyInRed]

He shouldn’t have looked. 👀

[@smitch250]

He looked because he was spent and knew he was in trouble. As a 400m runner myself when you run that last bend you know already if you have what it takes that day to sprint to the finish line or if you’ll fade

[@Mitch-wc9zx]

@@YoungLadyInRedlol you never ran the 400 did you

[@stt5v2002]

Bahamas ran very well and deserved the win. As for the USA, we'll be OK. We have won other gold medals from time to time :)

[@sam24412]

I am Jamaican, but i cant get enough of this race Go Bahamas

[@Bryan_Lion]

The 4x4 is one of the most exciting events in track and field! Great race! :)

[@tanesiamckenzie7964]

I am proud to be a Bahamian

[@sidelainecezard-fouquet3650]

It’s as if I’m watching this for the first time! Amazing !!!!!! Proud Bahamian! 🇧🇸🇧🇸 that’s what you call heart straight to the finish

[@keishaplacide9061]

God bless my small country call the bahamas

[@cedricdean6761]

So proud of the Bahamas 2008 silver 2012 hold it was worth the wait.

[@myzlivinglifetothefullestt5263]

I am Bahamian and I am SOOO Proud of my Bahamian boys they worked hard and waited very longgg for this medal AND its not luck cause we Bahamians don't believe in that its called BLESSED AND HIGHLY FAVOR by God ALMIGHTY !

[@grancrackers4284]

They all running fast cause they being chased by a legless murderer...

[@willykruze]

lmaoooooooooooooo

[@robertjensen1048]

HAHAHHAHAHHAHAH

[@Moneyg73]

Wow that really happened.

[@HughMupfunya]

grancrackers 428 be nice lol

[@wodetiana]

🙊

[@franklinalexanderColmenarez]

6:39 come on man, are you kidding hahaha ...!

[@JonoYaGem]

😂😂😂😂

[@anewzim]

Yep, Angelo Taylor knew he was in trouble, his eyes say the whole story.

[@dominiclenard3668]

Jon Oglesby p

[@_yamasaki_8033]

@@anewzim by

[@deandriataylor7452]

well done Bahamas 🇧🇸🇧🇸🇧🇸🇧my home town💯💯💯💯

[@hugominnis8421]

I'm for the Bahamas it's nice to see my country win😃

[@carolynpinder8222]

Congratulations cousin! Demetrius Pinder. Great job guys. Teamwork makes the Dream work.

[@608sheena]

Michael's comment, 242 all day, that's how you put it down, that's a classic, I love it.

[@dereckdean3086]

One of the greatest track n field relays ever . Every Bahamian athlete ran a perfect leg. Any true track fan could have seen this race was won from the first leg.Thank you Chris(the fireman)Brown n crew. love the final 200 m of the last leg....Ramon Miller showed the world perfect technique form n execution . They probably won't admit, but every t and f coach is using this video as a training clip.

[@DumpedClutch]

30 seconds faster than my high school 4x4 time lol

[@delanojohnson6653]

Just watch this race again dred. Bey these boys was rolling. 242 all day lol

[@i.broots5197]

Who is still watching this in 2019? Great Bahamas!!!

[@CONTERALLY]

6:30 Emotional stress.

[@pasimaenpaa2360]

bahamas win was the best could ever happened in sport and especially on this relay. just great performance.

[@Frosty-mn4in]

After everyone sees this video they comment 'proud to be Bahamian' lol

[@muserbattles7865]

Frosty we've always been proud 😐🤔

[@taurusgangzyzch5175]

We never ran most races in the bahamas of course we are a proud bahamian and i 12 want to be the next shaunae miller

[@gachabunny5133]

@@taurusgangzyzch5175 same

[@AshinayeDickenson]

Taurus Gang Zyzch 🤣 I’m weak I want to be fastest than her.

[@nululung7746]

99990999999 999n99p999999999099

[@gct_101]

this bahama's guy is a true hero

[@cunnikk706]

Can’t believe this is my first time watching the men’s Olympic 4x400 😳😱🔥

[@242boy]

STILL SEND CHILLS UP AND DOWN MY SPINE. 242 REPPIN THATS NASSAU BAHAMAS FOR YALL THAT DIDNT KNOW!

[@4xHeistTP5]

IM PROUD TO BE A BAHAMIAN AND NO ONE CAN TAKE THAT AWAY

[@cedricdean6761]

242 onward upward together the golden knights did it congrats to USA and trnidad.

[@statesecretmusic]

We, the Americans, did not have our strongest 400 runners in this event due to injuries, but still huge props to the Bahamas, it sucks to lose but I'm content with the Bahamas taking it, they ran an excellent race and they beat us fair and square. Hats off

[@DeeTheSwagguy12]

No excuses #242 #BahamasAllDay

[@nejijack9865]

DJ Dirty Jerz, Please don't blame it on the injury of the American athlete, American find every avenue to blame or find a excuse to why they did not win the race, a win is a win, plain and simple.

[@TheBoss-ey1li]

kelsene kelly 242 all day

[@mattchoge686]

kelsene kelly The best team or( men ) win 90% of the time, so the Bahamas was this time!

[@mattchoge686]

DJ Dirty Jerz The anchor man ran out of gas that's all.

[@cardigan3000]

ramon miller - what a legend

[@andyjames981]

as an American...I can say, this race was awesome!!!! I was on the edge of my seat!!

[@brianc4056]

What a great race, no matter who your country is, truly great to watch.

[@dereckdean578]

A great training video by the Bahamians !!

[@bahamaslilly]

Yayyy team Bahamas. I just love my little country.

[@Wild29Cat]

Great job to the Bahamas from the United States amazing job!

[@pondguard22]

Behind Greg, Mo, Jess & Rudisha - this is my moment of the whole games! The utter FEAR on Taylor's face at 110m to go was hilarious, he knew he had nothing left & was terrified! Brilliant!

[@dereckdean578]

Almost 4 million views ......one of the greatest 4x4 ever run . Team Bahamas did well.

[@yazching2012]

Every time I watch this I get tears in my eyes like the first time. This feat was absolutely amazing!

[@jonathanng138]

Just look at their faces at 6:38 one was too well determined while the other feared for his life

[@Mitch-wc9zx]

Because he knew he didn’t have it

[@shitcoinfreak713]

gives me chills for some reason

[@Vonte086]

This video gives me encouragement. Proud Bahamian "242 das how we do it GOLD"!

[@fabiangallagjer3993]

I think the Bahamas is the best

[@ChrisCokeRobinson]

242 all day

[@anneokeiffe8258]

Rip Lendore,gone to soon 😢

[@jeddricktaylor3800]

This is one day I made noise like HELL!!! Bigup to Bahamians that was awesome!!

[@dandogamer]

Absolutely crazy how fast these runners are. Sub 45 seconds for 400m ~ 11 seconds per 100 metres.

[@CookieblobRS]

College 400m runner here: Because of momentum it's easier to run a sub 45 by running the first 200 faster than the second. None of them ran 11 sec 100s all the way through, rather that the speed of the first 200 made up for their second 200.

[@user-kw8ff9ne8l]

Its always fascinating when the underdog wins

[@wmackeyjr242]

Beyond proud to be Bahamian!! Excellence!

[@smoothnubian]

+Willis Mackey its only one race

[@natmackey9692]

+smooth nubian we are still proud.

[@smoothnubian]

Nat Mackey fa real doh?

[@lynettesmith3500]

@@smoothnubian its not our only race do ya research

[@daphneporter5176]

It's like watching it for the first time, I still get goosebumps...242 baby!

[@WammFX]

Demetrius Pinder for the Bahamas is my 400m coach now

[@McD5791]

Really happy for Chris Brown. So many fourth places in the individual 400m events... it was good to see him get a medal at long last - and a gold one at that.

[@TheRebellefleur27]

This wasn't his first Olympic medal..

[@aldionarmbrister8113]

A proud Bahamian right here!!! This was only this beginning.

[@akeelt2542]

Great Race Trinidad and Tobago...868

[@theeastlincolntimes2]

242!

[@jamesbentonticer4706]

Coulda sworn I saw a murderer at the back of the pack...

[@SteveGamesFTW]

+James Benton Ticer And you're right..

[@Mrwiseguy101690]

That's fucked up but so funny xD

[@isaz597]

truth spoken

[@s.a.prodigytv3887]

haha The blade runner

[@rjizzlebitch]

omg lmaoooo ur a savage my friend

[@carlosperez4209]

Amasing Bahamas

[@coolkenification]

What a race. What a pressure. Well done, Bahamas.

[@alpheusfinlayson]

This is what sport is all about. London is history which all Bahamians will celebrate for years to come, just like we celebrated Seville and Sydney. This is a different season but we cannot be counted out in Moscow as many counted us out in Sydney for the women's 4x100m!

[@cedricdean6761]

Hooray Bahamas my native land small but powerful in 4x4 men the women it first gold! Gold!.

[@McD5791]

..congrats from Grenada - had heard the story about Chris Brown missing out on individual 400m medals (nicknamed Chris 'Fourth' Brown), so I was glad that he was able to take a gold finally.

[@wycliffefahie607]

Great comment. The sincerity came out.

[@auburnmann3630]

After consecutive silver medals in championship competition, Bahamas finally became champion

[@michellearnett8563]

Lots of great memories go Bahamas