BILLY MILLS

The greatest upset in distance running history, was first imagined, planned, and believed...From a Sioux reservation, mother passed when he was nine, received the highest award a citizen can earn from his country..

[@stevefarring3034]

Billy Mills came and spoke at my high school in Anchorage, AK and related speaking with his family the night before the race. He shared with them that he thought he could win. He said his family believed in him and told him that they thought he could win as well and that was what caused him to have more confidence and belief. Truly a remarkable and inspirational man and I am glad to have met him. One of the greatest performances of all time. Thank you Billy Mills!

[@Airbaja]

.kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnW4qXiGq7djbLc When you have time, this is my second fav race of all time. Thanks for you comment, it keeps history alive when such stories are shared! Right On S/F!

[@Airbaja]

Just woke up, this is the second best, Dave Wottle. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3uvpZpuhrRmfKc

[@jorgemaldonado3321]

I was 10 when I saw the race. The Best 10k I've ever watched. I cry ever time I see a video of the race. He was like Bob Hayes in the last 100 meters. I love a d respect Mr. Billy Mills. I ran sub 35 and would still be chasing him. Power to the Native Americans. Love and Peace.

[@macgp44]

His acceleration the last 50 meters was incredible- made the others look like they were standing still.

[@britteach]

Watching Billy Mills sprint to the finish line gives me chills. I was so happy for him. He displayed not just physical toughness, but mental toughness. You need both to be a champion and that is why Billy Mills continues to inspire 57 years later.

[@DJDOGG31]

Agree. The mental toughness to sprint like that at the very end can only happen with dedicated training before hand to make it happen. An American hero who is also a Native American as well. He is an inspiration to so many people.

[@jpsned]

Mills ran the 10K 45 seconds faster than he ever had before in this race. He said that when he was knocked out of the first lane at the beginning of the last lap, it helped him because the track there wasn't eaten up like it was on the inside. He was also so unknown before the race that no reporters even said hello to him.

[@Airbaja]

Go tell the Marine...SEMPER FI!

[@rogerdier867]

Billy was in Mitchell, SD last month. Had we known, we would have driven there to hear him speak. A day’s drive would have been worth to meet this great man.

[@soundking4]

If you haven't listened to Billy Mills talk, you are in for a real treat. He is an extremely wise and together dude.

[@Airbaja]

Word.

[@DA-bp8lf]

I got a chance to meet him back in the late 1990s, at a running event I won. He’s always been a runner I greatly admired. I still have the picture we took together and his signature on my winning tee shirt I wore that day. 😊🤗

[@jogman262]

That would have been awesome!

[@roberteilek7435]

Greatest, most inspirational moment in all of sports history!!!!! Billy Mills overcame so much adversity to become the most respected and admired athlete the world has ever known and its greatest role model. bob eilek temecula, ca.

[@Tiburon876]

Indeed..a magical performance of a human with a god like moment like the his angels surrounded him guided and pushed him to victory and putting the rest of the field on split!!. Just a very strange moment to say the least.. strange burst to victory

[@Tiburon876]

"Split pause " for the rest of the field

[@TigerRose246]

No matter how many times I've seen it, those sportscasters who were calling the race just losing it and screaming at the end always give me chills!

[@Airbaja]

We were screaming in our living rooms, the Olympics captivated the country back in the day..

[@TigerRose246]

@John Myhill Worth it -- for the dream narration of your lifetime.

[@Heavyd103]

Uh, the movie is ‘Running Brave’

[@gdubbya804]

I never tire of watching Billy Mills run for gold. Truly an amazing, inspirational achievement.

[@javipipes5124]

One of the greatest events in history and sports. It deserves more recognition than it has been given.

[@Airbaja]

I became a long distance runner I was so inspired, was honored to put this video together, thanks for the enlightening comment..

[@brianmcdonald6647]

They did make a pretty decent film of it. And hats off to Robbie Benson for the shape he got into to play Billy Mills.

[@normanhowe4938]

he came to our high school ,and got to shake his hand. what a man.

[@ecu8r]

Robbie Benson plays his role very well in the movie. Surprisingly the last lap of the race is very accurate in the movie.

[@reprovoa2408]

Love Running Brave. Really great movie

[@PAN-jo2go]

A true American hero...

[@utdc64]

"Look at Mills!" "Look at Mills!" Man what a flood of emotion when I hear that.

[@Airbaja]

Right? Every time, Dave Waddle the same...Reminds me of that Dingus chick in the Cross Country skiing these games winning the gold...

[@utdc64]

Absolutely!

[@TANehls]

The irony of that call is the announcer got in trouble for that by the brass at NBC. In those days even sporting announcers weren't supposed to show that kind of emotion on air. Really sad. That was awesome!

[@Airbaja]

Right?! Greatest call ever after the Hindenburg.....

[@clambroth1923]

The announcer calling "Look at Mills, look at Mills" was one of the more iconic calls in sports history. loved it. He was very quickly unceremoniously fired and sent home by the network

[@FranciscoJMeza-pl7my]

I, too have seen and heard that call a hundred times! Billy Mills won that race long before he actually won it. He is and will always be one of my greatest heroes.

[@dgtwo3724]

You're absolutely right. He did win that race long before he actually won it. It was a race of deatiny.

[@Tinstared]

The best footage of this race I have ever seen.

[@Airbaja]

Thanks Man!

[@elwoodblues6663]

god bless you billy

[@runcaz7802]

These commentators did everything wrong and broke all the rules and as a result produced the most famous and priceless distance running call in history! Gives me goosebumps every time I hear it!

[@Airbaja]

Being caught up in the moment, produces true human emotion.

[@elwoodblues6663]

And the announcer was fired

[@hollies65]

Gives me chills. Every time.

[@TANehls]

Great story! I have always loved the movie "Running Brave" about Mills as well.

[@marcoathayde42]

A true hero!!!

[@clevelandcbi]

Im looking at my comments from years ago. I STILL come back often for this awesome video. Makes me smile every time. Well done, my friend. Never gets old.

[@Airbaja]

Same here, once a year whether I need it or not!

[@MrCabimero]

Reminds me of the comment they made about Secretariat in the Belmont- " He is a moving like a tremendous machine". Greatest kick in the history of track.

[@carlosgarcia8770]

GOD Bless.

[@thomasmckenzie4584]

This is the best footage of this race that I have seen yet. The other footage looks like it's from 1645 and the announcer's call is wayyyy off. This was AWESOME!!

[@Airbaja]

Thank TM means alot..I ran back then and these races were unreal inspiration, I wanted to do them justice so I dug and dug so we could dig it whenever we wanted...You might dig this one with Dave Wottle.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3uvpZpuhrRmfKc

[@John-wx3zn]

Billy Mills win is so exciting. It gives me such good feelings. To improve your time by over two minutes, Wow.

[@Airbaja]

#lumpinthroat

[@John-wx3zn]

@@Airbaja It made me cry a little. I was so happy for him. It did something to help his future and that made me happy thinking about that.

[@donaldjoy4023]

Just so amazing how he suddenly EXPLODED in those final meters....gives me goosebumps

[@RichardIILionheart]

I still get tingles when watch video of the last lap of the 10000 meters from Tokyo.

[@roustabout4fun]

Always an inspiration! Running Brave~

[@pilgrimhere652]

This is a special moment in History, I keep watching it , There he goes , They pushed him away , He go back on track, he is watching close, suddenly see the opportunity , he hits the turbo , make way , Im coming through , Zoom , who was him,? Billy Mills?? Yess, He is U.S.A best, , He sure is, Gold for him, Cheers , The euphoria shakes the stadium , It is in History, Moments like that have many rejoicing still in this days. Salute, God bless Billy Mills, Hold on, I forgot, I have a Son and his name is Billy H.Serrano, Graduates from Air force to become 2nd Lieutenant . I'll have to tell him about this event, Brand name Billy 🌪👍🙏

[@clevelandcbi]

Pisses me off that Jenner monster is more recognized. Watched this in school as a youngster in Arizona over a rainy week in place for recess. I was sick as a dog on Friday but toughed it out to see the ending.

[@grl9917]

But Jenner’s feat was quite spectacular as well. The Decathlon is one of the greatest tests of all-around athleticism. Just because you disagree with him on how he wants to run his own life doesn’t make him a monster. He has done nothing to you personally or has hurt anyone. Mills is a great speaker though and that race was just pure awesome.

[@22424]

​​@@grl9917Mills is wholesome and while his feat was spectacular , Jenner is a degenerate and living life as a degenerate does hurt others whether you acknowledge or not. By your own logic, anyone who disagrees with me doesn't not make me a bigot

[@clevelandcbi]

​@@grl9917Jenner is famous for being a tabloid celebrity is all I meant, and recognized worldwide. Billy probably goes unrecognized for months on end. Did NOT mean to say Jenner wasn't an awesome runner.

[@bbeloveth53bahtgad37]

​@@grl9917 no one cares how Jenner runs his life. Ppl are expressing rather hearing Billy Mill's inspiring and spiritual life story: than confusion.

[@santiagocontreras7968]

In my mind Billy Mills is the greatest American distance runner of all time. Love the movie running brave, I can't count how many times I have seen that movie. I ran CC & Track in high school and Billy Mills was my idol. I wanted to be just like him.

[@Airbaja]

Jim Ryan, Billy Mills, Dave Wottle, and Steve Prefontaine. my Mt Runmore. I ran sprints, hurdles, High Jumped, (the most fun) and Cross Country in the off season to stay in shape..Funny thing was I finished 9th in State Finals, shocked me and coach, lol.

[@santiagocontreras7968]

@@Airbaja I totally agree on that Mt Runmore, and I would have to add Galan Rupp. He has come along way since his days at Oregon.

[@Airbaja]

@@santiagocontreras7968 Ok, but remember, we only get four candidates for Mt. Runmore, who do we bump? Aye there's the rub! He might be on the bench dunno...

[@santiagocontreras7968]

@@Airbaja I personally would bump dave waddle.

[@Airbaja]

@@santiagocontreras7968 Here would be my exhibit A .. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3uvpZpuhrRmfKc

[@AHC63]

When you have one chance to win an Olympic Gold medal, you take it.

[@jogman262]

Little unknown FYI. A couple days later he ran in the Olympic Marathon. Came in 14th place with a 2:22 and something seconds time. Outstanding representation of our country in those games.

[@jamesjarrettjr.5974]

My Hero, I had the great honor of meeting him at a 10 k race for charity. I will never forget it. He was so warm and humble to those of us who knew who he was and wanted so badly to meet him.

[@cmt51597]

Sir, you are a true inspiration, warrior, athlete, philosopher, and competitor. Such an inspiring story. It seems it was the mental focus that made the difference.

[@playbones4964]

This level of effort is phenomenal!!

[@Airbaja]

I saw this as a 14 year old, I was so inspired, I became a long distance runner, cross country and track..

[@johnconner3672]

The announcers going wild was great lol oh my God 😂

[@Airbaja]

We all went wild watching it live!

[@jogman262]

NBC fired him for that. How pathetic of NBC. That would have been like ABC firing Al Michaels for exclaiming "Do you believe in miracles?!!" After the US upset the Soviets in the 1980 Winter Games in ice hockey.

[@clevelandcbi]

LOVE for the guy that saw Mills charging and got out of the way. Sportsmanship at it's absolute finest.

[@danielroberson5421]

Running Brave is one of my favorite Movies. It makes me cry every time I see it. Billy Mills will always be a Hero to me.

[@Airbaja]

Right?!

[@OrganHymnal]

"What a Tremendous Surprise！！！ Billy Miills, the United States wins the ten thousand meter！！！！！"

[@littleo353]

About 20 years ago, when my son was in middle school and enjoying running more than soccer, I told him the story of Billy Mills at the Olympics. Years later he was at college on the east coast and he called to tell me that Billy Mills had given a speech at that college and my son attended it. He was so thrilled as a young man to have met and heard the story of Bill Mills, once again, but from Billy Mills himself. As his Dad it was a thrilling "closure" to his childhood and my attempt to put the story of a running hero into his heart. I learned to tell other young runners not to set limits on oneself and of course the Billy Mills story was THE prime example of why. God Bless Billy Mills for doing what heroes do - rise to the occasion and fulfill a dream.

[@sergiobaez3610]

The Kansas Miracle man *(A True David and Goliath)Story ❤❤

[@Airbaja]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3uvpZpuhrRmfKc

[@flip110119]

One of my favorite memories of any summer or winter Olympic Games! His story is so inspirational..

[@Airbaja]

Then I know you'll remember this one. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3uvpZpuhrRmfKc

[@patrickwilson4902]

You're my favorite hero♡♡♡

[@edithfinley4491]

Very Inspirational. We can all believe like him.

[@jogman262]

Greatest upset in the history of the Summer Games. He was so unknown he didn't even get the new pair of shoes that the known athletes got. My running hero!!

[@Airbaja]

Same here, along with this other ditty-kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3uvpZpuhrRmfKc

[@albertoneri7992]

Wonderfull video for the most Amazing history 🌅🙌😁

[@Airbaja]

Gartzi! Alberto

[@Tiburon876]

AWESOME.. AWESOME.. FUCKING AWESOME! . something appreciate and be thankful..to your dying last breath..a gift from sub conscious mind convincing the brain ..to ignore it pain and JUST CROSSING The line first. Nothing more nothing less the time is now.. congratulations.. billy America RARE GOLD METAL.. close to impossible if you will

[@Airbaja]

Damn Straight D/G!

[@Tiburon876]

There was no way he would lose he programmed conditioned his mind and body to do just it's called entering the pain threshold where things goes silent and numbness the pain does not exist your mind is now in flotation mode ALL that comes to mind is crossing the tape first.. Americans cannot beat the European in the long distances. As a general rule..he shocked the world with that burst of energy.. pretty. Crazy..I mean take a look at prefontaine..he talked up American cocky "SMACK ". He did not get the European dominance..I personally knew they would spank him .and did not medal..sad to say. I honestly believe the defeat was too much to handle.. what drove his car into the mountains..was my observation of the story...on the other hand Billy had another agenda burning 🥵 from with in..

[@Airbaja]

@@Tiburon876 kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3uvpZpuhrRmfKc Almost equal D/G. and Pre... kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnW4qXiGq7djbLc I ran 67-74.

[@Airbaja]

IF YOU LIKED THIS ONE HERE IS ANOTHER TRACK GREAT..kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnW4qXiGq7djbLc

[@markdesantos7392]

Bill mills inspired me a lot

[@Airbaja]

The greatest gift, other than life, you can give a person. That's a man to be! Happy Holidaze!

[@musik102]

I remember this race- I probably heard on BBC radio - and when Billy won, I was convinced that there must have been a mix up with his laps and that he was in fact a lap behind leaders.

[@Airbaja]

We all were surprised and overjoyed here in the states!

[@MrWrite1]

1 Secretariat at Belmont 2 Billy Mills 10 k.

[@jogman262]

Both so inspirational.

[@frednesvet5046]

The last 30 meters is the greatest finish I have ever seen in running. He was superhuman that day. Unbelievable

[@Airbaja]

I submit for your review a possible rival, I saw both live on TV and I still get a lump in my throat. Thanks for watching Fred. 1972 800 meters kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3uvpZpuhrRmfKc

[@frednesvet5046]

@@Airbaja yes Wottle was great that day, but the 10K is a much more grueling race IMO. 😊

[@Airbaja]

I thought you might dig my newest offering. 'PRE' kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnW4qXiGq7djbLc

[@clevelandcbi]

Never noticed a barefoot guy til now.

[@Airbaja]

Right?, hopefully by choice..

[@cagdassazan942]

Çok iyi atak

[@johncontreras4060]

Why is the video not available??

[@Airbaja]

Try again and let me know John, it has not been pulled.

[@joelwillems4081]

Gammoudi should have been disqualified. He's a good runner but it's illegal to shove others aside.

[@thomasmckenzie4584]

Clarke's push was even worse.

[@mikev4621]

Tail-enders should have been removed from the track

[@grl9917]

I think he was just sort of reprimanding Clarke for elbowing Mills. He was saying, “I saw that and it was a cheap shot”

[@charlesporter1148]

@@grl9917 that was not a cheap shot....nothing wrong with being aggressive in a race without overdoing it....clarke was boxed in and had nowhere to go but straight ahead...mills was just a bit in the way...i liked gammoudis move as well....its part of the game if your being held back...

[@KienTrinh-oh1kd]

Boo hung weet je.. . See you again some.. . Ik ben het niet een .. .

[@Ricciotrance9842]

Inspiring. (Bad music though for this video)

[@Airbaja]

Dude, It's 'Chariots of Fire' google it, Won an Academy Award for best song. The film was about the first Olympics. There is no more iconic song about running.

[@Airbaja]

This is an equal feat in my humble opinion. 1972 800 meters kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3uvpZpuhrRmfKc

[@archieself4945]

AN ABSOLUTELY AMAZING MAN!

[@Airbaja]

IF YOU LIKED THIS ONE HERE IS ANOTHER INSPIRATIONAL TRACK GREAT kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnW4qXiGq7djbLc

[@jeffreybayles1162]

Great Olympics,the USA also won the 5k. Mills is a hero. Have to remember that Lindgren beat him at the trials by 50 seconds

[@charlesporter1148]

Your overlooking something Mr bayles.....lindgren sprained his ankle the day before the race and despite that still ran 29 minutes.....lindgren had a chance to place otherwise...as a high Schooler...that might have been a bigger deal than mills upset..

[@jeffreybayles1162]

@@charlesporter1148 true,Lindgren was a huge talent.... Mills also run the marathon on the last day and I believe placed sixth

[@handsome526]

Never give up, the only one that can tell you no is yourself 🦸

[@Airbaja]

Dead on!!!

[@charlesporter1148]

People misunderstood Clarke....he in fact was no more experienced than mills or lindgren...he happened to run 28:15 before the Olympics on an unusually good day but he was in fact still new to making a comeback from being a miler several years before upping to the distances...as usual the slopping reporting of his improvement was way overrated..