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[@nicksymmonds]

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[@danielbgaming3101]

Ricky should of won he’s the definition of hard work and motivation . How is it that everyone is seeing his back and his butt straight but the other boy in the red his back was all bent and he was basically just holding his upper body 😡 poor Ricky lol does everything right and is stronger but everyone was so focused on him no one cared about how the other guy posture was 😡 Ricky won that 100 he fought hard and right for it 😪 good guys always come in last lol example

[@damaribrackett1159]

10:29 those men in the blue on the right been waiting to race I definitely want to see you 1v1 them

[@BeardOfPower7]

@@damaribrackett1159 Yeah cause they're the only ones there that could beat them. Lol "those men in the blue"

[@damaribrackett1159]

@@BeardOfPower7 😂😂😂did u want me to say there names or something...jkjj

[@radoslavradev1655]

Let's go!!!

[@jarodt5000]

Nah man Ricky won that by a mile the form was perfect the whole time

[@brittneywoods08]

bro I was saying the same thing...

[@nofood1]

That's why he lost, form was better.

[@vedantkaran1853]

Felt bad for him man

[@cole3053]

I totally agree!

[@fatcat3679]

@wondie Nonsense dude

[@estout324]

Everyone knows Ricky won that shit, red shirt was cheating the whole time

[@shangrila73eldorado]

?

[@ferguzas9144]

indeed

[@AT-om5db]

Bro was bowing his back crazy hard

[@nikolairose2739]

Lmaoo REd shirt was doing yoga.

[@frankenstein1091]

How was he cheating? He followed the rules exactly as Nick said them

[@spinobolt7322]

Ricky is a real champ, kept a perfect form even after 40 minutes, the red shirt guy literally had his hips almost touching the ground

[@xinhatcher5402]

Not to mention him jus coming off a 800m run too

[@tonybarfridge4369]

so?

[@lawwinglam9755]

@@tonybarfridge4369if u don’t say anything we won’t pretend that your mute😂

[@JamesDick293]

Ricky, if your reading this, just know you're the true winner, because you kept your form honest!

[@shyers3667]

@Yellow_Flame_Piece Bro you're literally commenting on everyone's post with this. You commented on mine as well. Keep your dumbass 'different and quirky' opinions to yourself.

[@mehulsingh9935]

@Yellow_Flame_Piece alr do a 40 mins plank nah ur too weak do a 4 mins plank

[@qinyima5693]

@@mehulsingh9935 Haha well said

[@starryypop]

​@@mehulsingh99354mins itself for a plank is not bad, I can barely do a minute 😂

[@MistuhRay]

Ricky the real winner, form was actually real compared to “first place” walrus form

[@Sfaegbe]

He’s like 30 something

[@MistuhRay]

@@Sfaegbe talking about the plank challenge

[@Sfaegbe]

@@MistuhRay I just got to that. Mans a fucking elephant seal

[@WeakyRepz-]

Yeah it was annoying no body corrected his horrible form.

[@chinglong143]

💀💀Fr

[@shyers3667]

I'm actually so mad at this red shirt dude. Ricky deserved that 100%, Not even a question. Being 14 and being able to hold a perfect form plank for over 40 minutes is amazing! Huge props to Ricky.

[@bunato2023]

You shouldn't be - The rules were "only your feet and hands can touch the ground" - no rule was in place about having the perfect form.

[@shyers3667]

@@bunato2023 What he did was not a plant though. It was a plank competition. He should of been disqualified.

[@Scotty-vs4lf]

Ricky did a proper plank for 40 minutes... damn I gotta get in shape

[@goofy7135]

@Yellow_Flame_Piece there are different kind of planks lol that was a push-up plank so yes perfect form

[@schofrenzy3444]

He’s like 50 pounds and I’m not kidding that’s gotta help

[@sawsy3863]

@@schofrenzy3444 planks are proportional bro

[@JimmyKim-fb1ji]

@@schofrenzy3444nah if your an untrained person then being light does help but if you are trained then having some muscle and lean that should help more than being skinny

[@lichin11]

Nick, you really need to take care of Ricky! He earned, and will earn, everything he gets in life the right way. People like Ricky deserve all the support possible!

[@_s_l]

This comment should get more likes so that nick will see it.

[@franklin4644]

Ricky"s form was way better at the end

[@toastersman217]

Yep. The other guy should have been disqualified towards the end. His form was not correct.

[@MrJermson]

Agreed. The other guy was not even planking at the end

[@markusspingle2282]

The guy who won wasn’t doing a proper plank this is unfair

[@realhoodsmoker]

Fr tho other guy was humping the ground💀💀

[@gavinsheltra770]

@@toastersman217 yea

[@-Genius]

Ricky defies all properties of physics, the guy is literally made of aerogel.

[@bertvanstaveren3178]

If that boy doesn't blow himself up too young he could win Boston and more one day.

[@stayontrack]

he did a sickening plank with good form for over 40 minutes. To me that is infinitely more impressive than a 2:38 800m

[@westerntools4602]

Ricky should also be awarded the same as he ran and was tired and his posture was in the best as compare to opponent who was relaxing on hand and not using stomach abs!

[@marz9586]

Ricky held great form throughout. The same can't be said for the other kid.

[@A19csd]

The kid that said “I want to suffer” towards the end is going places lol

[@adeelali8417]

That was hilarious!

[@Nick-cj8oc]

@@adeelali8417 I had to pause the video because I couldn't stop laughing

[@XYZ-so8cq]

Hey I don't know where are you From but your English is too poor....baklol

[@externise3777]

@@XYZ-so8cq tf

[@joelallsup1983]

lol the winner of the planch had super bad form thats much easier than what the kid in 2nd was doing

[@braydenanglesey650]

Very true. Ricky has my respect 🙌

[@ravisingh7520]

Its scripted

[@lillazar7641]

@@braydenanglesey650 same

[@ibtihajhussainj4043]

That’s called strategy and being smart

[@user-ch1kk4ud4m]

@@ibtihajhussainj4043 so cheating is being smart lmao

[@albertoaguilar9773]

That's what I call HONOR!! He was not willing to give up, no matter what he was offered to quit or how painful and hard it was. He's quite valuable.

[@monster-monkmovement7303]

The photoshopped abs at 9:38 😂😂

[@DripTac]

“I want to suffer” Nick: Who can hold a 10 minute plank Kid again: “Sure why not!” I’m dead haha

[@Nick-cj8oc]

Hilarious

[@hi-itzflo4012]

PMu

[@xAdamJx]

Kid delivered those lines perfectly. Was cracking up.

[@danielbgaming3101]

Bro wtf lol the kid in the red wasn’t even keeping his back straight u know how hard the kid in the blue was doing his plank! He was doing it correctly and he lost this makes me upset cause back in school I was very athletic and I was competitive and for him to really be strong and doing them right and you obviously see the kid in the red. His knees were all bent !! About to touch the floor this whole time !! Poor Ricky this really upset me I thought Ricky should of won

[@Thomas-wl8dz]

facts, Ricky should've won

[@kierrajohnson9468]

Exactlyyyyyy

[@frickinawacs]

Aw... That's sad :(

[@midekwtnms9533]

fr

[@aidanfriedman6201]

The fact that little kids favorite event in track is the mile at his age is crazy. Everyone at that age just wants to run the 100. He’s 100% going places

[@MrSuicidePace]

Absolutely loving this series. What a great community. Walkers in lane 1 are absolutely TRIGGERING ME though lol

[@elmcraftcsgo6363]

Sad for 2nd place in the last event… when the winner clearly did not do a plank… back straight? Doing what he did is ALOT easier then what the plank is…

[@BeardOfPower7]

Yeah he cheated the whole time. That's why he winked at the camera.

[@jacobreesmontgomery]

he’s 11 bro chill lmao

[@BeardOfPower7]

@@jacobreesmontgomery No one should be allowed to cheat in any competition regardless of age. The "winner" knew what he was doing, he planned on it. Using deception to win shouldn't be allowed.

[@justynkitchens4890]

@@jacobreesmontgomery lmao!!!!

[@donaldtrumpyt1943]

You really think this kids planked for over 40 minutes without cheating

[@Barbakoa]

All jokes aside running a 57 300m at nine years old is totally nutty

[@osirissk8o]

That kid is talented. Really cool seeing a kid that into running at that age

[@tfin61games98]

He would be sub 1:30 for a 400m that’s like a middle school tjme

[@denismchugh3544]

Sub 1:20 400m! and a heart of gold :)

[@stayontrack]

not if you live in africa

[@mayank.murpani]

Kids are always the fastest runners

[@catcall569]

Ricky held a true plank. The other kid was slumped in the middle lol

[@colleeng7312]

Yasper and Ricky are insane!! Huge well done to the both of them

[@BeardOfPower7]

Need to reach out to Ricky and give him some money and/or more stuff. Since he was in fact robbed. Should've disqualified Jun Hao (probably not how his name is spelled) after five minutes, because it actually wasn't "just for fun".

[@sankhawkulathantille]

Dude, you are too serious! Let the kids compete free of judgment.

[@frankenstein1091]

Chill out dude. He won fair and square.

[@nordicpro9477]

@@frankenstein1091 NO!

[@arthurmorgan466]

@@frankenstein1091 his form is shit stfu

[@coloursarebrighter4719]

@@frankenstein1091 no he didn't are you kidding? If it had been a fair contest Ricky would definitely have won

[@petertoney8963]

The plank "winner" wasn't planking. Ricky got ripped off!

[@IndiWoolley]

Your videos are elite!!!! Love this channel- from Australia 🇦🇺

[@rex-baba]

How humble u r....thanks sir..

[@maheshnaik561]

9:38 I haven't laughed harder in my life ever 😂😂😂😂😂

[@normnielsen]

Ha!! Yeah, that was good.

[@kennethreichelt]

I had to rewind it.

[@jujuloaf755]

So goood XDDD

[@nyabuathtuom7257]

It took me a second😭

[@Marky12344]

Bruhhhh me too😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣😂

[@Esoterik83]

It was so fun racing my first 100 against you! Thanks for the opportunity!

[@Samariking68official]

Hey nick symmons’s just started watching your videos subscribednow you’re a great KZbin channel i’m glad I have found your videos you’re a great runner🏃‍♂️

[@HStacey2011]

Just found your channel and these videos are so engaging and fun to watch!! Keep up the hard work man. :)

[@Rocketttt]

Ricky is such a fighter!

[@croissant9023]

Hah ruined your 69 likes

[@arriack]

you should do a 5k cross country course after XC season is over

[@quint0z693]

I would definitely try and compete. Good idea!

[@owenmacdonald5319]

It’s over now

[@randomwithtitan973]

I love the posts happy there coming in faster

[@stormbreaker9258]

9:38 The most real and natural Abs in this world 🤣🤣🤣

[@carsonmalleet4367]

9:37 is literally the best part of the entire video 😂 good to see them shreds coming along nicely Nick!

[@erikargueta8200]

that shit got me omg

[@brandonm5130]

I was thinking wtf when I first was watching 💀

[@monty510]

😂😂😂idk who’s editing but holy shiiiiiiiieeeeesh lmaooo

[@zacharyramos3173]

Had to rewatch it when I first saw it😂

[@tpkextreme7179]

I always did a plank on my forearms that's just what I was taught but rickys form was way better than the other guys he easily won that

[@frankenstein1091]

He actually lost. Watch the video.

[@tpkextreme7179]

@@frankenstein1091 I'm saying if they were all holding the same form that he was the guy who "won" Should've been eliminated way before Ricky because his form was so bad

[@BloodSoldierRB]

This editing is surreal, but also setup is god tier. Good stuff nick

[@tymercollins4817]

Am really in love with your contents ...keep it up buddy

[@AmirSayid]

This channel is addicting now! Great contents!⚡🔥

[@stare4539]

Yo

[@fallingoutcast]

A bot asking for subs

[@intafitness5487]

@Amir Sayid you mean content

[@mohaan995]

Wra Amir inte majoogta😂😂✌️

[@andylovesbacon1297]

Ricky got screwed. One in red didn't keep his back straight. Ricky did. Amazing times nonetheless though.

[@bearinternational6951]

After watching your videos I was finally motivated enough to go running... First time in a half a year. Such a great effect of these lmao

[@alizafari976]

Omg I love your videos man keep it up u are the best ❤️❤️

[@cillianhorgan6839]

Lets just appreciate how much Nick does for these kids honestly apsoloute legend ❤

[@plantcityyoga8590]

The truth in this statement

[@canisee3503]

What a apsoloute lehend

[@tacticalveterinarian]

At this pace, Nick you better have armed security watching your back for each video!!! LOL Love your videos!

[@ThejustJeff]

Great videos man!

[@newtonianromance]

The editing in this is first class hey, the little inserts get me every time "he needs some milk" hahaha. Great video as always!

[@superkyleau]

Man, i love these videos! I’ve been a runner for over a year now and these typed of videos give me motivation to never give up! You really do bring the fun back into fitness, even at it’s low points! 😁

[@nicksymmonds]

Thank you for saying that!! I really believe that running, and fitness in general, can and should be FUN!!!

[@superkyleau]

@@nicksymmonds And that’s something i totally agree with! I’ve even gotten some of my friends to go for runs, too! I’ve also began lifting weights a couple months ago, which also helps a lot in the muscle side of things.

[@badrihazra142]

@@nicksymmonds yes

[@broitzmee5605]

Yooooo this guy always comes up with great ideas ❤️ absolutely lovin' this channel

[@BossFinale]

Isn't the etiquette for tracks like these to walk on the outside? Nick is a beast.

[@tymercollins4817]

Love your good work...from 🇬🇭

[@AlbertaEh]

i wish there was a youtuber around my area that would do this. ive stopped doing track but your channel makes me wanna start running again

[@nicksymmonds]

come visit us in Eugene!

[@AlbertaEh]

@@nicksymmondssadly im in Canada haha, also love your content and the longer videos keep up the great work!

[@DEAD_EYE.07]

True

[@cashherrick]

Hey Nick, just wanted to tell you that your content and ideas have been really good lately. Keep up the good work!

[@nicksymmonds]

Thank you!! We have been spending a lot more time, energy, and money in making the BEST videos we can.

[@JideOjo]

@@nicksymmonds and the editing on this video especially. Don't think we didnt notice. It was fire!!

[@briceydagomez4525]

Come to Lakeland fl pleaseee I would love to do one of your awesome challenges

[@MrWonkawonka]

Good stuff nick

[@shangrila73eldorado]

the races were great but the plank competition brought tears to my eyes -- good job, Nick

[@carson1969]

Guy in red resting his dang crotch on the ground blue won.

[@obj_prodz1530]

Congrats on 500k

[@fksflicks5656]

9:38 them abs tho🤣🤣 love your work, keep it up

[@MrEpic300]

The editing on this video is top tier ! Nick is so funny

[@christopherbowick2630]

Starting a petition to get Ricky that autographed singlet.

[@chuksrichard3598]

I just hit the subscribe button because i like the content here. Helping people get fit💪

[@edignelima2441]

Your channel is amazing

[@Exachad]

Great video and damn, those kids had so much heart. They could've made more selling that Olympic singlet, but they were in it to win it. Only thing bothering me was seeing so many people walking in lane 1...

[@thesunstirade3884]

The editing never fails to make me laugh 😂

[@callienix9752]

great race nick symmonds

[@aidanevans5819]

Great editing!!!!!!

[@TheDmiester9]

Can't wait for Nick to come back to Huntington Beach. You are a true inspiration Nick. Keep up the amazing work

[@nicksymmonds]

Hopefully this winter!!

[@TheDmiester9]

@@nicksymmonds I sure hope so. You are the only celebrity I wanna meet. I wanna get a pic and everything with you

[@badrihazra142]

@@nicksymmonds beach videos for sure and relay videos

[@caseymercil1111]

It is really wild they lasted that long in the challenge. I can not imagine holding a plank for that long.

[@carsongambaro]

Crazy coming back to this vid when 600K subs was the goal, and you’re already over 1 million!

[@bertvanstaveren3178]

Really loved your race with Jasper.

[@ziahsworld5252]

Love the series keep it up man!

[@nicksymmonds]

Thank you!! This series has been so much fun to shoot

[@ziahsworld5252]

Quick question I'm 13 years old trying to get my 3k xc to 10:30 before the season ends pr is currently 10:46 what should my training look like to achieve that goal in a month?

[@GPR3]

Love your videos Nick :D

[@stare4539]

U 4obb. Bvfrdesolz

[@aestheticallyy]

wtf i watch lonnie and nick lmao

[@albertoaguilar9773]

The will those kids have to not surrender is just amazing.

[@Pyan1]

the editor is doing a fire job. made me laugh at many moments!

[@zzzenglert]

I really appreciate how Nick handled the race and commentary with Yasper. Solid way to cover it!

[@skrtchief9682]

The guy who one the plank cheated so hard😂

[@TheNeonShift]

can't put a price to my will. Let's freaking go Ricky. Do anything you want to in this life with that work ethic. That's what leaders do!

[@stayontrack]

lmaooooo when the guy fell before the line when nick passes him. Loving those sound effects and on screen effects

[@NicksDynasty]

Nick's meet ups are always a blast. Even though I didn't get a chance to run it was fun to be apart of the community. P.S. The shot put vlog I made is still epic

[@kteclipse]

I swear I just saw you and was like, "is that Nick Dynasty?" I better check the comments lol

[@NicksDynasty]

@@kteclipse oh yeah! that was me! I popped up in NYC thought a out going to Boston too

[@Bocaj.]

Nick really wanted this challenge to end 🤣. He was trying to go eat and rest but those kids would not give up.

[@hohaiawhiu4647]

aotearoa proud mah brother💯

[@damianvaldez88]

It was the abs shot at 9:37 that made me sub.

[@sanchez2892]

Ricky is an absolute machine! Most of us can't hold a 90 second plank. I think red shirt was cheating.

[@martlukasmarran4065]

the kid that won the plank challenge had the worst form ever. no hate but in my opinion he should have been dsq d

[@xszexify5292]

Ikr he cheated it makes me so mad

[@cutrunarmy1858]

Nicework dude

[@arhaan487gaming9]

I love your videos Nick🙂

[@GuyMichaely]

The winner's form was deplorable

[@wilsonaguiar4646]

That CG 6 pack got me dead 🤣🤣

[@monty510]

Nick u a certified homie!!! 💯

[@MichaelDavis-uu9zh]

Kind of glad the series isn’t over, kind of addictive.

[@npijchiaify]

Nick you gotta give Ricky something lol. He held his own after that race with you. Good job Ricky!

[@ricardo_valadez]

Ricky actually had good form unlike red shirt guy

[@efloof9314]

Yeah ricky is a beast

[@makayasmr9751]

Just subbed!

[@stayontrack]

lol at the red shirt and shorts guy doing the plank with 0 ab engagement

[@sliceofpay]

The abs at 9:38 had me weak 😂

[@Empridon]

9:38 I thought that was real until I rewinded I was like wow he's been on his game lately

[@leokashian8846]

I had to go back to check it out too. Can you say, PHOTOSHOPED.

[@cmpremlap]

😆

[@just.a.anime.girl1]

Hey, I’m in Ny! I was born/from here! Finally, a video with New York people