Boys 1 Mile Garmin Championship Final Section 4 - Nike Outdoor Nationals

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[@kevinkasp]

Leo ran it right. Positioned himself well then timed his kick correctly. And didn’t fade, his kick was solid. Birnbaum just has leg speed at a different level.

[@ItsCyclonic]

True, but he potentially could have won if he didn’t look back and down so much.

[@jazandriz]

I think he would have been better off taking it from the front. Birnbaum was counting on a tactical race where he could outkick them and he got it.

[@Mike-cs9jr]

​@@isitrachelorj3953yes, yes, yes, and yes!

[@joshualee1595]

Leo definitely looked more tense and less smooth than birnbaum in the final 80m.

[@rodjohnson2632]

i think Birnbaum's longer stride was the decider more than leg turnover. Leo's leg turnover was faster than Birnbaum's in the early part of the home stretch, and matched Birnbaum's the last few strides.

[@RDKing-rb4hp]

Honestly such an incredible race. I've never been so much on the edge of my seat. Congratulations to all the runners and to Simeon for his incredible performance.

[@deadinaclick2406]

Edge

[@Epicxz]

Edge

[@Corey25]

That tanline on Gorze’s wrist tells me all I need to know about why he has the 10K record

[@ed_gaa6289]

He’s number 3 all time, doesn’t have the record

[@davidanderson6817]

Yeah but still, you could see that tan line from across a football field😭💀

[@eric_scully49]

haha that tan line was blinding lol. Shows the work he puts in

[@judahweesner2651]

Yo I think the announcer might kinda like Simeon Birnbaum

[@unnypn]

That 'shh' gesture at the end of the race was what Cole Hocker did as he won the Olympic trials two years ago, passing up Matthew Centrowitz in the final stretch. It was a symbolic gesture to shush the online skeptics. Simeon Birnbaum was imitating Cole Hocker.

[@taylormeeks4948]

Pretty cool celly but I didn’t know there was any skeptics on him because he was the favorite to win I thought

[@hueyissanta9205]

or he just shushed them

[@maxwang2562]

Except cole hocker shushed the sky, as a way of pointing it to the internet. Birnbaum shushed leo, directly to his opponent.

[@andrewpulsipher2062]

This seemed directed at Leo, he did it to his side. No one has been skeptical of Simeon and I don't believe the Young's have either.

[@apullo7576]

I think he definitely shushed Leo, and Leo reacted to it too with his hands up... not sure why he shushed him like that tho

[@1iqasian12]

“The kid I was talking about with the thighs” 😂

[@flips220]

The way this announcer's been talking about all the boys makes me think they shouldn't let him near any of these kids. Especially Birnbaum.

[@andrewyankowsky7832]

I was looking for this comment 😂 i was dying

[@jameschaves5723]

So inappropriate!! Someone pull him aside!!

[@RocketSauce666]

Came to comments for this. In addition to admiring the thighs, he's announcing this race like it's the Kentucky Derby... settle down man. Words like "wow" and "amazing" can communicate better than screaming into the microphone.

[@BurntBac0n]

​@@RocketSauce666me when the commentator starts getting excited 🤬🤬🤬😡😡

[@Tr1Dylan]

Unfortunate the weather turned out bad but it was still amazing to watch. Edge of my seat, I don’t know how Simeon beat Leo, it looked like Leo was actually full sprinting a 100 at the end. It honestly played out in Simeons favor bc of the conditions causing the race to be slower till the end. He definitely has the best high school distance kick in the game.

[@DylpiqkleSTier]

Wdym the weather was perfect!!! I loved sitting in the seats and having to stand up and move every 3 minutes because of a torrential downpour that randomly started

[@dennissvitak148]

If Leo had that much left in the tank, he should have started his kick sooner. My old track coach used to yell at me for that.

[@Tr1Dylan]

@@dennissvitak148Not that easy to say. It was raining, possibly changing some plans. Also he did already start it early, at 250 left. Simeon is just a beast

[@braydenwhited5707]

Can we get a commentator check on bro saying a HS’s thighs are incredible???

[@ProfessorKennethMLevin]

Phenomenal race... The verdict is in: Leo did everything right and crushed everyone except Simeon. He beat two double sub 4 HS milers in Hansen and Burns. Difference is that while Leo does have a national champion level kick, Simeon's kick is World Class. He has potential to develop into a 1500m World/Olympic medalist. Leo has 3:39 1500m speed and Simeon has 3:37 speed, all time great in US. Nevertheless, do not be surprised if Leo becomes the better Cross Country Runner at 10K distance. Lex will be in the mix for Cross Country as well.

[@Hunkonly6678]

This race was boring we all expected better though like I wanted to see a couple of sub 4s but hopefully this year it’s better

[@willis4799]

Wow Simeon is on such a streak. I’m honestly surprised he won he raced soo much this year

[@mcwiffin7618]

Broo spoiler💀

[@kenwabb]

fr why is this the top comment

[@alexjackson1614]

@@mcwiffin7618 dont check the comments b4 u watch bruh

[@mcwiffin7618]

@@alexjackson1614 it was top comment

[@alexjackson1614]

@@mcwiffin7618 oh. I see what you mean

[@marcweeks9178]

Congratulations to the announcer for giving birth to a new baby cow.

[@michaelmcdow2506]

Lmao 😂😂

[@user-mg2oq1od2t]

Someone tell this guy to take a class on announcing. The ridiculous superlatives. OMG, and the Prefontaine comment showed his complete ignorance of T&F history. Pre was ALWAYS a frint runner. Birnbaum would never be described that way. And his surprise at the pace was foolish. Enough with the adjectives. Less is more moron.

[@jameschaves5723]

This announcer was so bloody inappropriate

[@ChrisGotDeleted]

Birnbaum is quite literally in another universe rn

[@danieljones8658]

Jesus. Birnbaum has the race strategy of a seasoned Olympian.

[@lanagorgeous9485]

Simeon Birnbaum is just incredible. This young man is scary good! Just a few days ago he ran 3:37 which is equivalent to a 3:54 mile. That would make him the third best western high school level miler not from east africa behind Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Alen Webb, and the best western 1500m runner ever after Jakob and Hobbs Kessler . Although Jakob ran his times as a 17 year old not an 18 year old. But the great thing is these young American distance runners has more depth than ever before which makes for a wonderfully bright future. Also this year unlike other years these kids all raced each other and no one avoided anyone. This has to be the greatest year ever in terms of depth of talent in the history of high school distance running.

[@giannygalindo6730]

Best T&F HS race of the year!!!❤ Birnbaum, Burns, Hansen, Gorze, Youngs

[@jacobcockerham8034]

Unbelievable race. I thought Leo had it. I wanted to see Simeon go down so bad after this win streak 😭. Also shout-out to Rocky, he’s super cool in person and a great runner.

[@mikes7654]

Even won without his signature sunglasses 😎🙂🏃‍♂️👍 !

[@chicoman-yq3rp]

Well, it was cloudy so he could see fine.

[@booklover3959]

I was like "There is no way this Simeon guy can go from last place and win this race when he has waited so long to make his move." I guess I did not understand Simeon. Wow. This guy is serious as a heart attack. And to win against such great runners that way. Gotta give props.

[@tylerginther8613]

Lived up to the hype

[@rogerrrrrrrrrrr]

After running 3:37 he does this. Simeon is next level. 👑

[@sontrinh2966]

I can't believe my glorious kings Lex and Leo lost to Simeon

[@ChamberlainEli]

The glazing is crazy

[@biguzivert]

Just “too good for high school races”

[@mikephalen3162]

I guess Newbury Park couldn't nab every great runner.

[@smokey5708]

What Leo beat him in the 1500 lol

[@mr.t1417]

@@smokey5708 Buddy this race just proved the fraud brothers should've dropped their egos and focused on being the best high school runners in these races rather than hiding away from the deepest high school distance track field ever to go run "pro meets".

[@arturorodriguez2427]

Many super runners. Leo and Lex will have another day. These two will do great things. And always come back.

[@jeanvaljean1792]

Wow. Congrats to all, and especially Simeon.

[@jamie.lennon1]

9:20 Simeon looks like Cooper Teare with that arm swing

[@resurrectionsunday]

Love these kids

[@alfredherrera8308]

Simeon Birnbaum’s running style reminds me of Sam Worley of Texas a few years back. Long strides, relaxed posture all the while posting amazing times. Congratulations to all the runners. Not sure why Birnbaum had to showboat at the finish. He should let his talent prove his dominance.

[@armandob.castenelli3525]

Let's go Birnbaum. I'd love to see this kid go international.🙏💪

[@nathankoroush7918]

This was unreal to see live, great race.

[@Heloves90s]

Tyrone for a white name is crazzy 😂😂😂😂

[@johnschmidt2818]

Birnbaum is incredible but he is being over raced. Time to let his body mend.

[@nisshokuluv]

i’ve had the pleasure of meeting both Rocky and Hunter, and they both are still giving it their all in Wake Forest, which is so cool in my opinion

[@phillylifer]

Birbaum had a huge fan in this announcer

[@summerlakephotog8239]

Exciting race👏👏👏❗️

[@AidenKoroush32]

Beat race I’ve ever witnessed

[@veins91]

Heroes and Villains!!

[@todallard8791]

Birnbaum was looking tired and when he came off the turn in second I thought he might not have it but he found what he needed and won, which is why after the festival of miles I commented Birnbaum was the only one who really impressed me and he showed again with this race he that something extra you need not many have it.

[@stephendenney7349]

In running form Birnbaum reminds me more of Cooper Teare. In style, he also seems more strategic than Prefontaine, who liked to run from the front. Great runner in any case.

[@user-hh4er7mv7l]

Birnbaum Rocks!!!! He stayed in the back for the first two laps, they breaks way in the third lap, and then floors it for the fourth & final lap, he's not just Fu......ng fast he's SMART!!! Bravo S. Birnbaum. Your the BEST of the BEST!!!! Your gonna be rich!! Because Niki or Adidas or Puma will Sponsor you and have to pay you millions to us your name, go for it!!!! Yeh baby Yeh!!!! 😲🤸🤸🤸🤸😜💪💪👍👍😇😇😎😎😎🥇🇨🇦📸

[@thesoccertrotter1]

Simeon ran most of that race on the outside. Hes impressively strong no matter the circumstances. If he positioned himself better and expended less energy he would have shredded the pack

[@willgoldsmith5462]

I thought Leo had it with 100 to go but birnbaum is just in another league

[@No_One1_Special]

It would have been fun to see the Birnmaum of this year versus the Colin Sahlman of last year.

[@Hunkonly6678]

Who do you think would win ?

[@eduardoestrada8224]

Honestly I feel like Colin

[@taylormeeks4948]

@@Hunkonly6678sahlman probably cause he ran 3:56

[@user-sx3zz2ef2g]

@@taylormeeks4948 nope birnbaum is already faster than freshman college runner colin. He ran 3:37 for the 1500 2 days ago. Colin's PR in the 1500 is 3:38.

[@davidzuk4894]

@@taylormeeks4948 Birnbaum ran 3:37.9 1500 yesterday which converts to 3:55. I have yet to see anyone out kick Birnbaum. Birnbaum takes Colin down. He is one strong kid

[@burrit0s827]

I got to watch this in person!! This along with Mia’s 200 were so fun to see

[@DylpiqkleSTier]

Same man

[@tyboucino6572]

hunter jones thighs 🔥🔥

[@josiahfrazier5197]

That “shhh” was too cold 😮‍💨

[@TopRanky]

Birnbaum’s racing eliteness is really growing on me

[@annachirva7313]

wow that kick

[@hotcoales]

I did not expect that in 2023 I would be watching Nardwuar commentating on an American high school track race on KZbin and absolutely loving it, but here we are

[@aprenderlife]

'the thighs on this young man are incredible' 😂😂😂

[@brandonavila3695]

Yo the commentary blowing Simeon Birnaum

[@gregorypalardy7141]

Birnbaum reminiscent of a young Lasse Viren both in terms of physical appearance and strategic approach. Strategy and kick are deceptive, however, in that someone who is physically superior can generally win off a variety of strategies, and muster a better kick even with less "leg speed." I put leg speed in parenthesis b/c the term is often a misnomer when applied to a kick, where it is as much about how much you have left in your tank as it is about top-end sprint speed.

[@brettharris2341]

Lex Young is the one who broke Connor Burns record in the 5K, not Leo, i know you probably just mis-spoke

[@agame5998]

Time wasn't amazing, but an incredible race

[@logansmovieoutlet9622]

Awesome race. We really need to give hunter a round of applause for going for it at the beginning

[@terraflow__bryanburdo4547]

The announcer was applauding his miraculous thighs.

[@centeot]

I have to be in a region with 2 of these kids next year 😭

[@kendallvz]

I think Simeon is taking notes from Jakob Ingebrigtsen on how to win on strategy alone. Dropping to the back of the pack and then making little bursts up to stay right on the edge of contention should the pace quicken without pushing the pace and then unleashing a brutal kick people can't hang with to seal the deal.

[@andrewhughes7642]

The most important race of the championship and they forgot to put the times up at the end!

[@AidenKoroush32]

Simeon ran a 4:02

[@chicoman-yq3rp]

I didn't think Birnbaum was going to win this race given that he had just won another race a few days ago. This kid will be a threat in any competition.

[@Zinezey]

This commentary is on another level during the last 200m 😂😎

[@michaelmcdow2506]

Insane 🔥 🔥 🔥

[@lanagorgeous9485]

Simeon Birnbaum should be invited to so-called dream or Prefontaine mile that is always in Eugene at the end of the year. They usually invite one high school runner. That is where Alan Webb broke the American record. The race is later in the summer this year, but Jakob and all the best will be there so it will be crazy fast. If Birnbaum is invited to that race this year Alan Webb's mile record may go down 😊

[@leopaterniti3249]

The kid I was talking about with the thighs is crazyyy

[@jakobskjoldan6935]

Great race! Now they need "only" to improve with just over 18 seconds to challenge Nuguse.

[@frosty150]

i remeber conner burns from the Nick Symmonds videos

[@Charlie-Pop]

Caster said at the end Birmbaum reminds him of Prefontain.. wasn’t pre a tape to tape machine not a sit and kicker??

[@israelogwu7890]

I love this announcer, he makes it feel so intense and engaging 👏🏿👏🏿 Props Nike

[@christianb164]

All the kids in this race are basically pros at this point

[@johnwest7993]

The cream of the crop of boy's HS mid distance runners, and the stands are empty. Sigh.

[@DylpiqkleSTier]

@@jupeter24 accurate. I went anyway

[@jackschluckbier7051]

I think that was kinda dick-ish for burnbaum to do the Shhh remark at the end. Other kids are DQ’d for same unsportsmanlike remarks or gestures.

[@DylpiqkleSTier]

They thought about dqing him and he said he wouldn’t car e

[@jackschluckbier7051]

@@DylpiqkleSTier there’s a lot of universities that do care and want to see their recruits behave in a respectful manner that’s conducive to their University’s values. This does not have a good look.

[@narakrah1892]

lmaoo the commentator glaze kills me every time

[@CT-kl1hw]

commentator glazing hard

[@yashs1999]

insane finish, big ups to birnbaum and also young

[@uncleian0549]

When Birnbaum saw Cole Hocker at the line he dicided to put up the finger just like Cole did last year when he won the trials. Funny to see that

[@uncleian0549]

I’ve always liked Tyrone Gorze but that watch tan. Ohh man he might have me beat!

[@thesoccertrotter1]

Birnbaum is our american Jakobing. Hes 6ft tall, and has power to run with the best. Just needs better strategy. Cant wait to see the Stanford, NAU, Oregon battle soon

[@themyriad0574]

Let's take it easy on the Ingebritsen comparisons. He ran 3:30 at age 18 and was an Olympic gold medalist before he turned 21. Jakob is beyond human at this point.

[@narakrah1892]

"this young man..... i'm not gonna say what I feel right now..."

[@StanfordFan-jn1dp]

Birnbaum will run XC for Oregon this Fall and Young twins will run for Stanford.

[@Nismo1983]

best double 🇺🇸 history 4 min 1600m & 3200m 8:34 with 3 hours rest . None of this guys could do that he always double in events because he want some Competition still no no body would push him to his limits always ran alone in races!

[@crosscountry7587]

I was surprised Simeon was not wearing his glasses although great race 👏

[@delargealex]

No glasses in rain brother

[@crosscountry7587]

@@delargealex lol I feel like he wears them in every race lol

[@spmarei]

Simeon from my hometown but also went to my rival high school 😂😂😂 but congrats on a great race

[@ybebinchilin2421]

5:20 - 5:28 Simeon and Connor are in perfect sync 😂👌

[@eduardoestrada8224]

Best commentator I’ve ever seen

[@armandob.castenelli3525]

Seen or heard?😏

[@eduardoestrada8224]

heard 😂

[@adambricker2719]

Best commentator? More like best birnbaum fanboy.

[@eduardoestrada8224]

@@adambricker2719 he was literally talking bout another dudes thighs 😂

[@kiankhorashadi8397]

Bro was a max level Birnbaum glazer

[@carternaginey724]

damn the commentator better be sure to zip up Siemon's pants when he's done glazing buddy

[@sub222marathon]

Props to that announcer. The announcing was almost as good as the race.

[@tomhollingsworth4936]

Announcer was electric for the final lap

[@jameschaves5723]

Well he kept looking at the thighs!!!

[@fabianporro5256]

Que edad tienen los atletas.

[@jemrealalcaraz9593]

W announcer

[@JimRiven]

Ah, the future of women in racing. Heartwarming to see.

[@jeffclark6312]

The kid’s good but let’s not pull out the Prefontaine reference

[@justrtist6355]

Leo should have definitely tried to run a PR and run a 3:58 or 3:56 because he is without a doubt fitter than every other athlete there when running 2 3:39 1500m in 3 weeks in collegiate races. If he would have ran a race and hit his splits to run that, no one would be able to keep up with him and he would have won. Either way, it was a great, tactical, race and was very exciting to watch.

[@DylpiqkleSTier]

Birnbaum ran a 3:37

[@jeranimo.gaming]

@@DylpiqkleSTierbirmbaum had to run the mile a day before

[@DylpiqkleSTier]

@@jeranimo.gaming what are you talki ng about

[@jasoncoker3136]

Thank you for not putting the winner in the title. I hate when others do that. Let me watch the race!

[@nova7981]

He reminds me of cooper teare

[@ketanishantvayal2093]

close one

[@JamaisBreaux]

he’s the goat

[@R6Leviathan]

What are the pink shoes 99% of them have on here?

[@jordancarney9325]

I don’t like that they said Simeon is like pre because pre was never way in the back he didn’t care if he died he would be in the front

[@asmodeus541]

Rip Leo couldn’t do anything bcuz Birnbaum just had longer legs

[@rulerofcrazy9989]

have u seen nick symmonds my guy

[@DylpiqkleSTier]

Naw he’s just a better kicker. You can have long legs and not be able to kick for crap. (Like me)

[@asmodeus541]

Valid lmao

[@terraflow__bryanburdo4547]

Simeon toyed with one of the most stacked fields ever. Only Tinoda would have had a chance.

[@Hunkonly6678]

Simeon already beat tinoda too ?

[@delargealex]

Where is the people with amenorrhea race? It looked like it was about to come on next.

[@davidzuk4894]

Time for Simeon to hang up his spikes until CC in the fall

[@atomicskistuntman6754]

The front runners should look at Texas Tech!