Erriyon Knighton Actually Did It

[@MrPanggs]

Even if you disregard his 19.49, his resume is insane. Bronze and silver at the senior championships at 19.He owns all 15 of the top 16 times over 200m in the U20 division and his name appears something like 30 times in the all time top 200m times for U20 as well

[@679lone]

Yes faster according to age I.e. the best

[@anthonyanderson9303]

​@TheEarthStoodStillthat alone doesn't prove steroid use. It's much easier to put on muscle at that age than as you get older.

[@howardjones9959]

​@TheEarthStoodStill . Using that logic what does that say about Flojo ??

[@leeantony]

​@TheEarthStoodStillThree years is more than enough time to totally transform a young physique that is full of naturally occuring testosterone. I've managed to do that in my 40s.

[@drakebrown8686]

​@TheEarthStoodStilljust like how your tongue n fingers on steroids

[@ZemosG]

That 19.49 will be the youth 200m record for a long time, he's got crazy potential

[@reddogqb123]

Isn't the African tebogo younger than him and he ran 19.50

[@gamarad]

@@reddogqb123 tebogo is a little older and he wasn't a junior when he ran 19.5

[@pelagiushipbone7968]

@@reddogqb123no he’s a year older than Knighton

[@reddogqb123]

Tebogo only 6 months older and he ran 19.50 at 20 while Knighton ran 19.49 last year at 19 . Knighton can't break 10 seconds in 100 while tebogo already at 9.8

[@primoshe2]

not youth record for under 18yrs old... that's the junior record for under 20... and yes it will stand for a very long time... in fact it may never be broken...

[@User.Joshua]

He only started weight training a few months ago. He’s gonna be an absolute monster next year.

[@brandone.5106]

Newbie gains a should get him a boost in performance.

[@brianwhoreadsobjectiveinfo1122]

Why aren’t weight lifters faster than sprinters, then?

[@User.Joshua]

@@brianwhoreadsobjectiveinfo1122 it doesn’t exactly work that way. Weight lifters are missing many of the fundamentals of sprinting, like: technique, power-to-weight ratio, muscle endurance, maximum output training, and a plethora of other things. If you’ve ever weight trained, I am sure you’ve experienced better performance in relation to when you first started; running faster would be a consequence of stronger legs for example.

[@jonahmays]

I can’t wait to watch this guy progress as he gets older, he’s a beast already

[@dr.jonpatrickanderson]

If Knighton continues to improve on the world stage, and stays healthy, he can possibly surpass the best sprinters in the the world.

[@liberty5069]

Actually, there's only one faster than him right now.

[@pureffm]

Improve? 19.49 in 2022, when has he run even close in 2023?

[@HandsomeJelly]

​@@pureffmIf the only thing you measure improvement on is time, no, he didn't improve. But he's gone from 4th in '21, then won bronze '22, silver '23, all as a teenager. That's improvement you can't argue with.

[@HandsomeJelly]

​@@pureffmUnless you value times over championship success and bringing home medals. You might but world elite athletes value the latter more.

[@yennox5338]

@@HandsomeJelly I agree but as far as I'm concerned his PB is 19.69.

[@MrPanggs]

Diamond league final confirmed their entries. We’ll be seeing Knighton vs Tebogo vs Kenny for the outdoor season finale in Eugene. I hope they get a healthy tailwind to run a fast time

[@victor9]

Yeah Lyles is not in it so all bets are off I think they are going to push each other well

[@02markcal]

When all is said and done after Knighton and Tedogo's running careers have ended, which do you think will accomplish more, and who will be the better runner?

[@sub2me543]

It’s really just knighton vs tebogo and imma say knighton

[@stephentrader9142]

To early to say but I think tebogo will be better 100 runner

[@MrPanggs]

@@02markcalnot sure but I hope both stay healthy and continue to push each other in the future!

[@thedailystride5407]

It’s been pretty crazy to see Knightons seasons unfold since 2021. It’s hard to believe that he’s still a teenager given all of his success. I honestly think that by 2028 this man will not only be the Olympic champion but he’ll have the world record to his name. You heard it here first

[@TheTrailRabbit]

2028? try 2024.

[@sub2me543]

@@TheTrailRabbit no 2028 it’s logical you’re unrealistic that’s what y’all said last year

[@djjorge87]

​@TheTrailRabbit he said by!

[@freeflow4]

I agree. Very likely 2028. It would be wild if his full potential started getting realized next year though.

[@OakQueso]

@@TheTrailRabbit no lol

[@anthonnybrownnn9760]

Who agree whit me that erriyon knighton is the youth goat's of the 200m? i think the great man's Usain bold boots is a very hard 1 for erriyon to match. bolt super successes in the 100m and 200m is very hard to match. But erriyon really have a great potential . We just want to see more growth from erriyon in the 100m. If he start to master the 100m and start to run some fast times .then we will start to see real true greatness from erriyon knighton across the board. I think he will definitely do well at Olympic nextyear. and step up his game against Noah lyles .

[@02markcal]

I like how Knighton and Lyles push each other to their full potential.

[@dannymorgan7252]

Truth, after Noah posterized him at nationals, I think it humbled him and lit a fire, but both men respect one another

[@REPEAT63]

It is no surprise that Knighton started working on his 100m this year. Not only will it make his 200m faster by working on the start, but because of his great skills in the 200m, once he learns to get a good start, he'll look world's better because of his stamina and top end speed. I definitely see sub 9.8 in his season next year.

[@sub2me543]

Needs to get sub 10 before sub 9.8 keep dreaming

[@pureffm]

mah, not convinced. He lost .3 sec since last year. 19.49 was an outlier, since then his technique has regressed, his times have regressed and stagnated despite having a shorter season without indoor! I think with his current coach and nutrition, we won't see 9.9 from him any time soon.

[@BossofBosses111]

​@@pureffmThats not true whatsoever. He was consistently running 19.8 but then has started running 19.7. By this time next year he will cut another tenth off of his time

[@headshot9611]

He’s still 19 he’s body is not fully mature yet, he will gain little bit more muscles and bone density which will Help him significantly.

[@TheoOJamaloO1]

sub 9.8? He hasn't even broke 10 legally lol. Let him first do that and then we can talk about sub 9.9 and after that we can talk about sub 9.8. Slow down.

[@66fredo99]

Omg..I didn't know Bolt went from a 2007 PB of 10.04 to 9.58 in 2009. That's an other-worldly improvement...wtf

[@luffytaro-jg5ow]

He also got the world record of 9.72 in 2008

[@Hizov]

He literally turned into a grown man at that age... Knighton will do the same...

[@calvinshannon4361]

@mrpassive976yup agree

[@marshallwilloughby7796]

Definitely sounds like steroids. But maybe he was just a little lazy before.

[@klooger28]

His coach didn't want him to run 100m, his first ever 100m was that 10.03 which convinced his coach to let him run and train for it, so it was just a lot of unrealized potential.

[@MichaelJohnson-wk8tk]

It's next to impossible to predict future outcomes in track and field. What's evident is that Erriyon is an absolute phenom. I'm highly anticipating seeing what he is capable of doing in the future while also being awed by what he has already done. Good luck Knighton.........you have made many proud.

[@AmbassadorAusar]

Erriyon needs to start racing more 100m races to get faster at the 200m like Lyles did. He still is very young so his career is just beginning. 2024 will be the Olympics where the world will be on full notice.

[@cortlinedgerly23]

I think Knighton has a serious chance at the 200 meter world record in the future, I think in five to ten years he could obtain a time faster than 19.19.

[@DavidPaulandBillT]

Next year

[@reddogqb123]

No way he gets it before tebogo. Tebogo already ran 9.8 and 19.50 and he younger than Knighton

[@callumbush1]

No

[@JacobStcyr]

@@reddogqb123 Knighton is younger

[@rayflaherty3441]

@@reddogqb123 Knighton is 7 months younger

[@stevie586]

I have been saying for a year now, Knighton is gonna eventually be unbeatable. This man is simply next level!

[@cavaleer]

Erriyon's still in his teen body. Bolt at 21 was pretty much fully developed hitting his physical peak in 2008 obviously and slowly declining from there. Erriyon is still about three years away from hitting his grown man body. Just look at Noah and his brother Josephus' physical transformation from their teens- it's a massive difference. When Erriyon hits age 24 or so I don't think anyone will be able to touch him but Noah will still be in his prime and Tebogo is steadily in that class of sprinting, so it should be most interesting.

[@Zephyr653]

Projecting Knighton’s ceiling is impossible but his trajectory is unparalleled. I’m Erriyon’s biggest fan and believe in the kid, but nobody can determine if he is capable of taking the next step. Some guys peak early and never improve. I don’t think that will be the case with prodigy Knighton but making Bolt comparisons only places undue pressure on the kid. If Knighton stays healthy and keeps his mental focus, he can take down Bolt’s 200m record.

[@v8jellu555]

I love your usage of Finland's national TV's footage of Bolt :D

[@GardenChess]

Knighton is going under 19.3 in the next 3 years mark my words

[@sub2me543]

In 4-5 years maybe

[@ashrafjehangirqazi1497]

The difference between 19.19 and 19.49 is much much greater than between 19.5 and 20.0. The closer a sprinter gets to the human potential getting still faster becomes exponentially more difficult. Erryon may do it but it is a massive challenge.

[@brianwhoreadsobjectiveinfo1122]

Potential is what you haven’t done yet.

[@Kopefulfill]

tell us what is human potential? You don`t make any sense

[@ikeikegwuonu2834]

I think next year will be his year. He has officially started lifting weights so i think we will see improvement in his performance from that alone.

[@bcloudy712]

Just found this out but my cousin from the Tampa Bay area went to school with Knighton and was decent friends with him

[@02markcal]

It must feel good to see someone you knew growing up achieve what he has so far in running, and maybe someday the American anthem will be playing while an Olympic gold medal is around his neck.

[@stdm201]

Good interview Sher! You are definitely on the right course....Your focus is sharp and spot on and your team and group are great support. So clearly Individual team and group are crucial aspects of track success. Thanks for confirming this for us both in your performance and interviews! Best wishes and we hope you will continue to fly the flag your way....Its a successful way for sure....Aspiring athletes should take notes here!

[@ronester1]

Between him and Tobago, something big will happen within the next two years over 200m

[@JappaKneads]

There are unseen variables that made Bolt the absolute FREAK 👽 he was...

[@npt5982]

One is Glen mills working on Bolts form. Mills madr a huge difference for Bolt!

[@thomaspadilla6606]

Knighton is crazy good and supper yong! Lots of potential.

[@rayflaherty3441]

Call him anything you want, but just don't call him late for "supper yong".

[@Mhochul]

Countless Bolt parallels have and will continue to be drawn between him and Knighton. Just hope it's not too much undue pressure on the kid being constantly compared to the GOAT

[@sub2me543]

It is way too much pressure I’ve been telling y’all this

[@hagregory3528]

He's definitely on the minds of every world-class runner to include Lyles. He's paying his dues one race at a time. Definitely will be the best ever as he matures.... Bar None!

[@itswade69]

“He actually did it” doesn’t say what he actually did. Ok.

[@Thermolizer]

If Knighton can get his 100m sub 10 then he can start attacking 19.3

[@jaredbowen3527]

i mean it's definetly possible considering Michael Johnson ran a 19.32 and his PB in the 100 is only 10.09

[@sub2me543]

@@jaredbowen3527 then again he’s Michael Johnson a former WR holder in the 400m with insane speed maintenance

[@Thermolizer]

@@jaredbowen3527 Johnson was primarily a 400m runner who's second event was the 200m. Knighton is a 200m/100m runner so it's not realistic to use Johnson as a comparison. Tebogo is a much stronger 400m runner than Knighton and his 100m is 9.88. Knighton being slightly faster than Tebogo in the 200m suggests his 200m is very close to maxed out in relation to his pure speed and endurance.

[@TheoOJamaloO1]

@@jaredbowen3527 Johnson never focused on the 100 so he probably coud have ran faster.

[@nathanmitchell9695]

I believe that he will do similar to what he has done this season. He'll make running sub-20s look casual and will run a faster season average, discounting qualifying races in both years of course. I think he will make it to the top of the sprinting world, including potentially the WR, but it will be a slow grind to consistently get close and one day, the conditions will be borderline perfect and he might finally do it. Knighton has a factor that Bolt didn't have and that is the presence of Letsile Tebogo. They are a similar age, they have similar PBs in the 200m, they've both challenged and lost to Lyles. Having such a strong competitor there should be beneficial as they can push each other to new and greater heights through the years, as long as both stay healthy and hungry.

[@JayB2]

I keep seeing stuff saying Letsile TEBOGO is the next Usain Bolt. REALLY? He's really fast but we got a couple guys ahead of him! And one of them has been breaking Bolts records left & right. Under 19 record, under 20 record. And right now he is only 19 & already run 19.49!!! It's way more logical to say knighton is the next Bolt.

[@AP-wd6dv]

Crazy how Noah Lyles winning in the 200m is not even news worthy lol

[@MrPanggs]

He covered that race last week lol

[@AP-wd6dv]

@@MrPanggs ohhh I see lol. Thanks

[@gsmith4295]

Noah Lyles is an absolute beast on the track. A truly amazing sprinter and I have absolutely nothing against him, but I hope Knighton is the one that breaks the world record in the 200m. whether its still Bolts or Lyles record at the time.

[@all-caps3927]

I don't think he can compete with Lyles at the moment in the 200m and certainly not the 100m, because we can rest assured Lyles won't let that olympic gold slips from his hands. In the future who knows what him and Tobogo can achieve in terms of world records, but these 2 are the most promising sprinting talents since Bolt and Blake.

[@harborwolf22]

Knighton looks like he could fill out just like bolt ended up doing... Should be a fun couple of years.

[@josam4545]

A constant rehashing of the facts. You're a KZbinr genius

[@SlimeFx4L]

Dont sleep on my boy tebogo

[@Magnusfication]

Twothooouuusand. U cant unhear it now

[@ajollypanda4175]

People can be mad if they want but we’ve been hearing this story for a while now. Junior records are great but don’t always translate to WR or dominance later on. People have a way of basically writing things in stone for young talents before they actually achieve it. Bolt never ran 19.49 as a junior and he has a wr record that we may never see fall. The blatant truth is nothing is set in stone and we need to stop putting expectations on these young athletes and pretty much saying they are about to do this and that. Every year fans say that he is coming for lyles and it sounds like a broken record. Maybe in the distant future when lyles is well past his prime he will be the dominant figure in the 200m, but until that happens people will just use the excuse that he is young and not fully developed.

[@stevewise1656]

He's only going to become stronger and understand his recovery cycles how to peak for events.

[@CYMotorsport]

i mean... they don't really resemble eachother at all in terms of their progression. it's an important correction as it manages expectations. you are subtly implying, maybe wondering aloud is better said to be fair to you, if Knighton can continue this trend. bolt found his man strength so to speak at 21. he wasn't really dipping under 20 until 2007. in fact that race you show at worlds is only a tenth off his PB at the time. Knighton has already run nearly HALF A SECOND faster. 3 years earlier. read that again. those two things are not the alike. bolt really developed genuinely around late 2006. His body allowed him to start doubling too hence his speed work that massively improved as you already correctly mentioned he didn't ever run the 100m before this. Knighton I'm curious to see his weights program and how his body develops. that's the key to his speed. bc in reality, if he stopped today, there are only 4 men in the history of track and field to ever compete at 200m faster. we can't expect more than that. Bolt was far from his physical prime or even approaching it in 2004 at the same age as Knighton. I highly disagree with the idea proposed that we can get excited for him to start droppping times. the man has run 19.49. but from what I understand he's started his weights program seriously this year. THAT i'm excited for 2024 results to bear fruit. i honestly think he might grow a couple inches too. he's def the most exciting prospect for US future champions and while i do agree 2024 is his year, i do't think its wise to expect some leap like bolt had shedding 8 tenths. that's not humanly possible in fact

[@denitamiller2542]

Yass..EK w/b a potential force 2024!!

[@cornonjacob]

I'm not expecting the same massive jump Bolt had from 07 to 08, more likely consistent improvement over an extra few years; if he ever reaches Bolt's level I'd expect it in '25 or '26

[@pahtar7189]

Given that Knighton is substantially better at 200m than 100m, I'd love to see how he'd perform in the 400m.

[@bensonkurgat2472]

Y'all are ignoring something crucial here, LETSOLE TEBOGO VS ERRIYON KNIGHTON. The next decade rivalry is set and we are in for an entertaining sprints.

[@thelog86]

Knighton is my guy. I like how humble and low key that he is. He will beat Lyles 1 or 2 times in 2024 but rite now Lyles is the man

[@UpNumba4]

I don’t think knighton will ever brake bolts record, same goes for Sherika, and Elaine, reason being the way they train

[@osuk1]

He needs to stay healthy and stay within his abilities. He's is growing into his own.🤗

[@02markcal]

People don't talk much about staying healthy, but it's huge when you are trying to improve, and those runners that do have a big edge.

[@lennyvlaminov9480]

Fantastic kid

[@judsdragon]

needs to be noted that he only started weight training recently too so that will make a difference over time

[@TeeDominique0675]

A monster incoming

[@brandone.5106]

One thing to note about, Bolt, Johnson, and Lyles is muscularity. I’m think Erriyon needs a bit more strength to get where he wants to be.

[@kisorrr]

Knighton and tebogo 🔥

[@actionthraxin]

How are you able to keep so up to date with the news ?

[@anubisathletics]

2028 would be my guess as to when he will be nearing sprinting prime. He should be 24yrs old then. Plenty of sub 19's under his belt. Better confidence, and Tobago pushing him. I think right now Lyles is in his head, and that is a mental barrier to him beating him. Tobago just started running with the big boys, and he is also still learning to run the race. However, Tobago has a top time in the 300m also. I know the popular thing is for Knighton to run the 100m to get faster, but I think he may be better suited to the 400m like Michael Johnson.

[@Alejandro_BoniIIa]

Can someone explain how/why the world championships is not the same as the diamond league final?

[@Lotschi]

The next seasons will be dominated by Lyles and Tebogo!

[@MrLewis-lk8us]

Knighton can compete for Bolt’s records but he’ll have to hit the weight room. You can see the difference in Bolt’s body from his U18 days to his prime at 21 and 22 years old and that’s what put him over the top.

[@planu9031]

all of them steroids injection is wild back in the day

[@BooneeXCdad]

The difference between Bolt and Knighton is cerebral. Bolt was smart and had a genuine level of confidence. Knighton is susceptible to mind games and being outsmarted in his training and during a race.

[@FELIPECSDS01]

This young man could run a 19.45 next year! Now the creator of the video wants to compare him with Bolt, 1.96m tall, who consequently had much longer strides than Erriyon. There's no way to compare

[@Getaway-uu1rn]

I kinda feel like Knighton has already made that step that Bolt made in 2007/08. I think he has just reached his potential earlier that Usain. However, I so hope that he proves me wrong. All the best to this guy, I would love for him to be the next big thing in sprinting and have an amazing rivalry with Tebogo.

[@derekwoodard771]

Wait until Knighton starts hitting a little bit of weights for the 1st time this fall!

[@Brave-828]

Bolt’s PB was run at 24. Crazy of you to assume that a teenager has already peaked

[@sub2me543]

@@Brave-828 not crazy at all many have done that before it’s extremely common in track. And I’d say his logic makes more sense than guaranteeing someone will be faster than bolt bc they’re doing better than he did younger. Speed isn’t always linear

[@khumokwezimashapa2245]

​@Brave-828 23. Well actually 22 just a few days before his birthday.

[@sub2me543]

@@Brave-828 it was run at 22 years old get your facts right before calling someone out. That means knighton has 3 years left…, see how stupid that sounds. keep comparing!! Instead of letting the man shine

[@veemtg]

dont pressure the kid, let him mature at his own pace...he is an amazing sprinter and i feel that if he allows himself to improve gradually when he turns into a man he will be a force to reckon with

[@sub2me543]

Thank You!!!

[@johnKnight-mw8cq]

When Bolt burst onto the scene he literally broke his personal bests every time he ran over two seasons,....when he was peaking which was when he was 22/23 Michael Johnson stated he would have a huge problem maintaining or beating his two world records, 10.69 and 10.58, and then 19.19,.....johnson was peaking at 28/29/30...bolt peaked in his early 20s, he struggled after that to focus in my mind,........Johnson stated he worried that bolt would be able to focus on getting better after breaking all records, at this time every time he ran he knew full good bar a fall he would win by 5 /10 meters. he was 10 meters ahead in the 100 meters and 20 meters ahead of all opposition in the 200,. meters...I think Bolt could have gone sub-19 in the 200 but his heart was not in it.....He was a very poor technician in both, but his side and genetics helped him,......some are destined to do what they do but Bolt could have been a record holder for 50 years, he was happy at 23 to be famous and his results went down after that era.............fame.....

[@paolocastellano343]

@johnknight-8mwcg: I was under the assumption that the doping testing got more strict and that is why Bolt got slower as he got older.i agree with what you say about what his potential could have been if he has addressed the technique like you mentioned ...

[@johnKnight-mw8cq]

@@paolocastellano343Johnson's technique in his events was perfect to watch, he never changed, It was like a well-oiled machine, and that is why he was so fast, or part of the reason.......Bolt was awkward, a poor starter,Arms all over the place not aerodynamic in the least, and each race would see a different bolt technique, but super fast over the last part of the races....the 1st 50 meters was as though he was just getting his legs going, the last 50 meters or of the bend in the 200 was his time in those races.......basically unbeatable in the 200 for the last 50 meters........Once he had broken the world records 9.59 and 19.19, he never got close to them again, and his fame went worldwide, I think he could have dropped these times with ease actually, he was a kid, and most men peak in their late twenties before injuries take over......in his late 20s he was just about holding on to wins by a meter in the 200 and the 100 was up for grabs.......it was a fascinating journey to watch and as you rightly say did doping have an influence on his performances.........I remember Bolt being beaten just before he turned pro, he did not look anything special, and then he started knocking chunks off his times and people started talking about this kid who had knocked a second off his 200 meters in one season as somebody to look out for.........The rest then happened very quickly, maybe too fast to be natural........as you pointed out.

[@Skyfalcon12345]

I think that there was either the god of all doping scandals behind those 2008 and 2009 times for Bolt, or Bolt is just so far ahead that he's an alien. His times are just so much faster than everyone else that it's hard to imagine anyone hitting them. 9.58 is literally over a tenth faster than anyone else in modern history. A tenth. That's...miles in that event. The 19.19, as ridiculous as it is, looks pedestrian in comparison at .07 seconds faster than Blake at 19.26, but then you realize that the only other person is, again, over a tenth behind with Noah Lyles at 19.31. As many times as it's been said before, I don't think those records will fall any time soon. Though, if Knighton is pushed to the brink by Lyles or vice versa, maybe we see those records tumble. Doubt it though.

[@rpsnider85]

If Knighton makes the same kinda leaps Bolt did, he's going to end up breaking both records. He's already been MUCH faster than Bolt was at the same age. So his potential would seem to be even greater than Bolts...which is insane to even contemplate because of how utterly nuts Bolt ended up being. But given the facts that he's even faster than Bolt was at the same ages, it seems like it's actually possible. Is it likely? No. Would I be surprised if he ran 19.30 or lower within the next 6 months? Also no. IF he develops at the same level Bolt did in respects to his own advantages at the ages compared to Bolt, he will be the first person to break the 19 second barrier in the 200m eventually. And if that happens he will likely also break the 100m record and take it into the 9.4s or low 9.5s. Simple math says he has got the talent required to do this. It's just a matter of developing his muscles and technique and pushing himself to be the best. There's something different about this kid, he FEELS special when you watch him. Like he is destined for greatness. So if all goes well, I think he will have the WR in the 200m by age 24. And will at least get close to the 100m by age 28. For me personally, Yohan Blake is the fastest man of all time in the 200m. He actually ran it faster than Bolt did. When he ran that 19.26 he had an abysmal start, and if he'd had an even totally average start he'd have broken Bolts record. Knighton has the goods to do it, it's just a matter of staying healthy and getting a little older for his muscles to mature.

[@judsonsomerville1767]

Yes, with maturity he will be stronger! Slow down less at the end of the race, faster drive phase and stronger starts!

[@diizzya1343]

I see him running a sub 10 100m barely. Maybe a time around 9.97 then in the 200m I see him slowly approaching his pb by consistently running around sub 19.6 until he breaks his pb at the olympics with a time of 19.38.

[@MrBoboiscool]

Lyles should run 200/400. Honestly think he could beat both of those world records.

[@luisfernandes2522]

Yeah he actually did it... but what was it!? Man, you and your titles 😅

[@Eddybo22]

Righttttttt 😂😂😂😂

[@sub2me543]

YESSS 😭😭

[@theoneaboveall6768]

the next mega track star will have the 100-200-400m record

[@Aboukay80]

The issue is not with Knighton, Lyles is at his prime right now and he is even improving so I don't see Knighton being able to beat him just yet

[@ThomasBridges-k2k]

Man this been a fast year as this was the first Year I was able to keep up with my sport and always will all these track folk's been has been very busy thanks utube

[@johnjones5626]

1:29 I didn’t know Knighton would beat Knighton 😂

[@danniserial3856]

He needs to run more 400m and 100m.

[@ashleydavis9754]

Lyles or Erriyon can break Usain's 200m record given the right legal wind conditions. I've noticed not a lot of races had large positive wind speeds this year, or is that my imagination? All Lyles hot times had slightly negative or positve wind values but nothing entirely in his favor.

[@tommiles5604]

19.39 in the Olympics, beating Lyles!

[@sub2me543]

Too soon. Bro hasn’t ran close to 19.49 since what makes you think that? Maybe next next Olympics definitely not this one. Lyles is on top rn

[@chuckdeuces911]

Comparing Knighton to Bolt is unfair for Bolt. Bolt was almoat 21 before he broke Knighton's time of 19.84 at 16/17 years old. Bolt was 21 when he ran 19.75 at the Jamaican trials. That's around 4 years difference and the next year Bollt broke every record. People keep thinking Bolt is untouchable but he came out of no where compared to Knighton or even Lyles. Bolt was almost 18 when he brokes that 19.93. He ran similar times for the next 3.5 years then just went nuclear like SAFP. If Knighton can make half the progression SAFP and Bolt made in 1.5 years he'll run near 19 flat and 9.5, 100m. I know people think it's crazy but if people really understand how SAFP came from running 11.7s, to 11.3s, to 10.8s and Bolt running 19.9s for 3.5 years and one 10.03 100m to 19.30 and 9.69 both in 2008... anything is possible. Look at Issam Asinga, if he didn't get exposed then what would he be in line for right now? Check progressions people. When they are taking off .5s and full 1.0s in one year or less and they are already the best in the world something isn't right. This comment will be well hated but it just means you don't know what's going on and you're naive. If you go back to the very first Asinga videos I something wasn't right. He's not the only one. There were 30 kids 20 and under running subs 20s and sub 10s. I said wait until real events. All those numbers wil disappear and they did. Orogot, Williams, the Jamaican kids, all 20 of the the African kids. The only one who stayed relevant was FanbulLah and he fell off. Alfred did fine but she also fell off even though she ran sub 11s all season. Guess who was still there getting golds, everyones favorite most hated Boling. If you want to know what it looks like for someone to not take PEDS while everyone else does look no further than Boling. He was an all-time great high-school phenom. Anyone who says it's his genetics that was the cause is delusional. 15 years ago Boling would have dominated college but he only got a couple of indoor championships and a few finals appearances. Knighton can't be stopped. He's bound for the greatest of all time mantelpiece and his will be the one that takes decades to topple. Like Michael Johnson or Carl Lewis.

[@t8tethegr8te]

He’s 6 ‘3, this guy will pass Noah lyles within the next 2 years and while being the only challenger to that infamous 19:19 by bolt

[@Losentetre]

I believe that 19.19 and 9.58 will remain untouched for at least 10 years.

[@gavriel45]

Knighton is no doubt the greatest jr sprinter. Hot take - Fahnbulleh has more potential to surpass Bolt than Knighton does. If Fahnbulleh gets his start right, Fahnbulleh’s ceiling is higher than Knighton

[@sub2me543]

That ain’t a hot take that’s a scorching hot take 😭 what’s makes you think that? Do you know the slow start is what allows him to keep so much energy for the end. Think of the fastest starters in track they are most likely not the fastest finishers, and the fastest finishers usually have average or slow starts. Like 19.26 Blake wasn’t a mistake the slow reaction made him preserve energy. So just giving him a faster start wouldn’t magically keep his finishing speed the same

[@TheoOJamaloO1]

stop the cap

[@Pumpxkin]

Fahnbulleh my guy but 😂😂😂

[@jzwillows]

Should be titled, "What Erriyon Knighton might do in 2024."

[@jimmymaximusace]

Gifted🎉

[@UrbanBDKNY]

Just beating Lyles would be a huge step. No need to break any Usain records. I think he can do it

[@markusreynolds7586]

I hope he get faster and faster because I can't stand Lyles too cocky for me. Run Knight Run

[@wesleycooper5186]

I believe Knighton can and will beat bolts world records by his 22nd bday. Bring them back to the USA!!

[@khalils9023]

Wishing the best for Knighton but remember predictions don’t always work out. Either two paths will happen: 1.Take Nijel Amos for example ran 1:41 as a teenager and then could never beat that again and hasn’t even medalled since. 2. Bolt was normal in 2007 against his competition and then 2008 blew up and completely changed the sport forever. I believe Knighton will fall in Bolts route!!!

[@sub2me543]

I believe he has the potential but it’s not guaranteed till I see it

[@02markcal]

What's your opinion on #2, do you think the coach was the main reason for the improvement or maybe other factors?

[@khalils9023]

@@02markcal probably the coach since when they first met they targeted Beijing 4 or 5 years in advance as the ultimate goal so they were probably working on progression till then and finally things most likely clicked by 2008.

[@SHARKVADERS]

TRP!!!

[@ChristopherIgbomor]

He gonna break the world record by 2026

[@sub2me543]

I’d say more like 2027 or 2028 he’s got a lot of growing to do. And it’s not guaranteed people Peak at different ages

[@ChristopherIgbomor]

@@sub2me543 That is very true but he's got the greatest potential ever In the 200 based off that he could peak earlier

[@ThingsYouMightLike]

1:36 I think you meant Usain Bolt

[@davidcampos6038]

Over a decade you say ...... where am I ¿

[@blaze1148]

There is a glaring omission to the comparison to Bolt and that is the 100m.....Knighton needs to post some top 100m times to get close to Bolts 200m record.

[@apollosun2913]

He ran a 19.49 last year so the next step for him is to run that sort of time again, consistently.

[@kasieobi6895]

Nice

[@MattyS54]

sounds like he's a candidate to take down the 200m WR in the future. 100m remains to be seen if he can improve enough at the shorter distance.

[@Brave-828]

Knighton and Tebogo surely eventually will take down both of Bolt’s records. The tracks are faster, nutrition better, shoes faster, but the talent is the same

[@02markcal]

I never understood when people say the tracks are fast, are you saying the design or materials used... or something else?

[@sub2me543]

Not surely but they have the potential

[@Brave-828]

@@02markcalyes. The material used enables more speed

[@02markcal]

@@Brave-828 OK, Thanks for that info.

[@northernmusicmaker]

He could break the 19 second barrier if he can fix his shoulder mechanics in his final 100 while still remaining relaxed

[@sub2me543]

Delusional

[@codyflowers3243]

I think he's going to break or tie all of Bolt"s records

[@donkamzy6607]

🔥🔥

[@tonyrome068]

I think he needs a strength and conditioning coach or another one. He is still running as a boy also. He is filling out and gaining muscle.