Erriyon Knighton SHOCKS THE WORLD!! || The 2022 LSU Invitational 200 Meters

[@deckerdoering]

People have no idea how insane this is. The kid is top 5 in history - at 18 . . .

[@larrytrevino7119]

Top 4

[@bqube8901]

@@larrytrevino7119 top 5 sounds cooler tbh

[@jmoney0480]

@@bqube8901 😂😂😂

[@heyitsbroski]

@@bqube8901 It doesn't.

[@Muristacks]

@@bqube8901 we can just say Mt Rushmore or something 😂😂

[@jeffwads]

19.49 is nuts. Dude will be a gold medal 200M for sure.

[@matthewkaram9615]

Only one I can see beating him is Kenny this year

[@alexisbutler4239]

That will make Lyles go harder. Lyles have ran 19.50 so this will push him even more!

[@alexanderwilliams1178]

And he is only 18 :o

[@stephenwilliams7200]

He will win gold in the 100 and 200 m in the future. By the end of his career he will have both the records

[@juanpuga1603]

@@stephenwilliams7200 Those were my thoughts exactly. We’re seeing our future champion in the sprints

[@synchronium24]

Holy crap! I didn't think anyone could approach Bolt's time. This guy has legitimate world record potential, even if will take a few seasons to really go for that goal.

[@stevewise1656]

That was my comment before I'd seen yours, "Holy crap!":)

[@BlueHopi144]

he is among this phenomenal crop of your talented US athletes on the rise ;;; THIS SUMMER is promising in terms of amazing races in Eugens ,specially from. those young guns .

[@Satoshi-Sin_Shinichi]

Why I am not seeing Erriyon Knighton’s 19.49 PB in the 200m list on the World Athletics website, every time I refresh the website???

[@ewiramavida5086]

@@Satoshi-Sin_Shinichi lol

[@Satoshi-Sin_Shinichi]

@@ewiramavida5086 I can see Letsile TEBOGO’s 9.96 (+1.9) on the 100m list, but I can not see Erriyon Knighton’s 19.49 (+1.4) on the 200m list. So what’s going on???

[@warriorsin5532]

It’s crazy to think he’s only 18 and already has the #4 fastest time ever

[@tahiribnmohammad5410]

4th fastest athlete but not time :)

[@djpetruofficial8340]

@@tahiribnmohammad5410 on 200m... ;))

[@jermaineayivoh8263]

@@tahiribnmohammad5410 8th fastest time ever overall. 1) Usain Bolt 19.19 2)Yohan Blake 19.26 3)Usain Bolt 19.30 4=)Usain Bolt 19.32 4=)Michael Johnson 19.32 6)Usain Bolt 19.40 7)Yohan Blake 19.44 8)Erriyon Knighton 19.49 9)Noah Lyles 19.50 10)Noah Lyles 19.52

[@rexparent8502]

@@jermaineayivoh8263 he the 4th fastest athlete of all time in this event u know what they meant

[@jermaineayivoh8263]

@@rexparent8502 Yeah I know.

[@kemybolt]

I didn’t think I would say this: until 2013, I believed it was Yohan Blake, but for the first time I think a man has appeared who can knock down Bolt 19.19, we are witnessing the beginning of a new era of world sprint

[@certifiedchaos4643]

Think about this Johnson broke the record at 26 bolt broke it at 21 & 22. He’s 18 running a 19.49

[@nathankalonji1898]

That’s what I’m saying

[@ABLQuality]

@@certifiedchaos4643 exactly I hope he doesn't get injured

[@minichikimakubex]

@@certifiedchaos4643 well see but ive seen many “wonder kids” that doesnt improve at all, of course i hope knighton to beat the wr, but lets just see if he improves or just stays there

[@1yd311]

I though bolt record would be like a flo jo and last 30 something year but now I don’t think so if this kid stays health he’s beating bolt 200 and I can’t believe I’m saying that

[@Thegardener87]

This is the most rediculous achievement in sprinting for a long time. This athlete is unbelievable. Words cannot do this justice. TRP working overtime today 💪🏻👏🏻

[@chiriu75]

In few years' time, he could be the first man to run the 200m under the 19s. That will be insane !

[@bigt9818]

I will bet anybody who thinks this kid will run under 19.19 bet

[@sirrz1267]

ONE RACE and you all start talking. Lol.

[@chiriu75]

@@sirrz1267 Do you know how old he is ?

[@wilhelmw3455]

Erriyon Knighton is something special not a term I use lightly because there are so many promising young sprinters, but if he remains injury free he could go on to be one the all time greats of sprinting.

[@BlueHopi144]

He is the New Golden treisure for Team Usa ( can't wait to see him what he could do one of those Us relays 4 by100 +. 4BY400 Meters )

[@phillipmayes963]

Wow it's nice to see the US has a sprinter with world record potential because it's been a long time

[@ddnc1983]

The dude literally already is an all time great. He could become the greatest sprinter of all time full stop, with only a slight improvement which is very reasonable to expect considering he's 18. Absolutely amazing to watch, hope he breaks the record.

[@DanMars27]

Considering that only one American has ever run faster, and even that American - Michael Johnson - only ran faster once … he’s already an all-time great.

[@Beast_Mode_Jones]

@@DanMars27 knighton is a special athlete no doubt, but what about Matt Boling. He’s the only athlete besides Carl Lewis to sub 10 100m, sub 20 200m and 8m+ long jump. They will be neck and neck rivals for many years to come

[@shamcam1]

Knighton is a once in lifetime athlete. I can’t wait to see what he does in the future. God bless this young man

[@sirrz1267]

its ONE RACE. Yikes. He gotta win gold medals if he want recognition lol. Probably a fast track. You actually think people gonna know him from 1 race? I bet he will never r un PR again. He is in his youth where its easy to train. Just wait until he turns 25+ and its over. Body getting more stiff. Gotta exersice and stretch way more. He will be the next noah lyles and bromell. Never breaking their PR again. Been several years. Sad but true.

[@sethbaylus7784]

@@sirrz1267 even if he never pr’d again he will still have smashed bolts u18 and u20 records and become the 4th fastest person over 200m in history as a teenager. Pretty insane resume even if he retired right now.

[@AZBOOZER]

@@sirrz1267 a "fast track" to make him run 4 tenths faster? Man obliterated the field.

[@Loveamericasave]

@@sirrz1267 you got to be a Jamaican trying to crush this boy's dreams scared somebody coming for your king

[@SDesWriter]

He is closer to Bolt's world record then he is to his fastest time last year. That's just jaw-dropping. What exactly are the other world leaders going to do the counter that?

[@johnortan1890]

Well yeah, he's almost a year older, of course the time will be faster than he was at 17.

[@chigwesibanyama1148]

@@johnortan1890 Come on, the improvement is massive and very impressive. Definitely worthy of awe.

[@samueltullis806]

@@chigwesibanyama1148 Yes! Lots of Tough competition in all The Sprints has arrived on The Track and Field Scene, so the work by the athletes has to be consistent!

[@johnortan1890]

@@chigwesibanyama1148 for sure impressive especially at 18, and i don't get in awe about stuff. But still that's not what the guy said. The guy stated that he's closer to the record than he was last year. Lol that was a funny way of putting it.

[@RobertLoeder]

@@johnortan1890 That's not what he said at all!!! Read it again, but carefully.... Another way to say the same thing was offered below... Knighton, at the age of 18, is now closer to the world record than his previous PB... which he set last year.

[@Normandy1944]

His strides are amazing, he's in full stride in the first 10 meters and already overtaking the others...WOW!! He's a very powerful corner runner.

[@yvonnefarrington8706]

How can he do that?

[@AlousThoughts]

@@yvonnefarrington8706 good get off and patience

[@ewiramavida5086]

@@yvonnefarrington8706 is very serious, i have never seen anyone do that but bolt...

[@ewiramavida5086]

was like he was running with children.....

[@jermaineayivoh8263]

@@ewiramavida5086 I commented the same on a video in which Knighton ran a 10.04 100m a couple of weeks ago. In that race Knighton just completely separates from the field 30 to 40m into the race in a way that only Usain used to be able to do when he was on top shape. Just a crazy level of acceleration that other world class athletes can’t match.

[@MrPanggs]

Lyles has to be shook right now! In his physical prime of 24 an 18 year old just surpassed him. Regardless I think that these 2 competing alongside kerley and norman will drive them to reaching a special time

[@johnjay6370]

Lyle's can never be underestimated. Last year he got better every race in the trials... Lyle's has a way of digging deep and finding a way...saying that our 200m is stacked and so many fast guys this year...just think a 19.8 might not get you a place on the team...just amazing.

[@yennox5338]

Only by 0.01 of a second, and Lyles' 19.50 was into a headwind.

[@sethjohnson4367]

@@johnjay6370 isn’t that crazy? Running a 19.8 won’t get you in the team. People are flying these days.

[@cavaleer]

I was thinking the same think about Lyles. Like DAMN! I'm just getting into form. lol. But it will only push him to get faster. I think he's going to snatch WRs in the 200, 100 and 400. They are all within reach for him.

[@richardgallimore5976]

@@cavaleer Idk about the 100, I think Bolt's 100 is a decent amount harder to beat than the 200m.

[@amphicyon4359]

This man is insane! Pretty clearly the best junior performance ever and he's still 18 years old. As a Jamaican, I just hope he wont be plagued by injury, greatness is clearly in his future otherwise

[@eamparbeng]

I love how even though there's the whole USA vs Jamaica rivalry in the sprints, you show class and respect to greatness

[@apostle100]

Question. Why didn't you just start your second sentence by saying "I just hope he won't be plagued by injury..."? Why did you start it by saying "As a Jamaican I just hope he won't be plagued by injury..."? Do Jamaicans usually hope others get plagued by injury and as one you're hoping otherwise?

[@kalomboC]

I agree, being only 18 he needs to be managed carefully. He can't be pulling full professional seasons till he's 21. He should only run half the meets in a season

[@conradbrolykke8651]

@@apostle100 I think he's referring to Jamaican athletes like Blake that had a tough time with injuries at their peak

[@amphicyon4359]

@@apostle100 Lets just say nationalism and haters exist everywhere, speaking from experience

[@Elliottklassen]

This is absolutely stunning. Knighton, at the age of 18, is now closer to the world record than his previous PB. The sky is the limit for this athlete who still has another year as a junior after this! There is a very real possibility that the world senior record and the world U20 record are the very same.

[@bqube8901]

That would be crazy...

[@fender1000100]

I don't think he will do it until his early to mid 20s. I have no doubt he is the man to push Bolt into second place on the alltime list. But it's gonna take another 5 to 7 years to happen.

[@lylederden7630]

Holy cow. This is INSANE. When I first saw the time I thought "no way that was wind legal..." Like words don't do justice to how crazy 19.49 is for an 18 year old! Knighton is on track to be the greatest 200m runner of all time. That's not an overstatement at all. I could see him becoming the first athlete to going sub-19 for the 200m. He has the potential to be a league above even Usain Bolt. Curious what he'll run in the 100m this season as well.

[@alexreid2365]

Peak early

[@ewaf88]

@@alexreid2365 Very possible - I'd have liked to have seen him brought along slowly to say peak at 25

[@krinkov7629]

I agree. He'll have a shot to crack 19 seconds and it might happen later this year or next year. WOW!

[@Austin-ep2yl]

@@alexreid2365 at 18? hell nah, sprinters prime is around the mid 20s, nothing indicates he peaked and no reason to think that except to hate

[@jaywyte7218]

@@alexreid2365 even if he does peak early he still has the 4th fastest time in history. Stop the foolishness.

[@ptyten9718]

Dude's the 4th fastest ever and still most people don't know who he is. You deadass do a better job at making a big deal out of this stuff than the actual World Athletics organization. Shit's insane.

[@mahalkita7351]

if ppl dont know who he iz itz cauz they've been willfully ignint....he haz been a known quantity since at least 2020

[@jermaineayivoh8263]

@@mahalkita7351 Only to those who actually follow track outside of the Olympics/World Championships. Many people don’t and since 2020 was the height of the pandemic, Knighton didn’t get to compete much so the 20.33 he ran that year was missed by many people. The general public only started to take notice of him last year leading up to Olympics. Heck when he first broke Usain Bolt’s u18 20.13 record with his 20.11 run, the commentators mistook him for someone else at first. That’s how little he was known.

[@HovaSwerve]

World Athletics definitely don't make a big enough deal, for sure

[@mahalkita7351]

@@jermaineayivoh8263 thatz becauz the commentatorz r BAD at their jobz… they r terribly unprepared & should b replaced by ppl who really love the sport research it & know what they are doing,,I definitely knew who he was & I live thouzandz uv milez away… therz no exyuse 4 mediocrity..if u r gonna do sumthin dedic8 yor time 2 it or leave…period!!!!

[@sdhsn774]

Most people don't know who Lyles is. I submit Vince McMahon as the new CEO and Roger Goodell as president. Let's throw in the Jake Paul's for promo and put a Trump in there somewhere. Track and field would be glorious again

[@ericschroeder8932]

That is mind boggling. I remember when the Italian sprinter held the 200m record from the mid-70's until Michael John broke it in Atlanta. This guy has unbelievable upside.

[@robertspies4695]

Pietro Mennea--19.72

[@ericschroeder8932]

@@robertspies4695 that’s it! Good call.

[@pepsiman9840]

that performance was so cool because Pietro did it in the same stadium as Tommie Smith. those guys were legendary

[@DanMars27]

That race by Johnson in the 1996 Olympics is the one and only time an American has run the 200m faster.

[@jermaineayivoh8263]

What’s also crazy to think about is that Johnson broke Pieter Mennea’s world record at the 1996 US trials by running a 19.66, before he ran that 19.32 at the Olympics that same year. So Knighton at 18 years of age, would have beaten Johnson in every 200m he ever entered except the 19.32 run at the 1996 Olympics. That’s completely crazy.

[@AwesomeDSS]

I'm almost convinced that Knighton will break usain bolts world record in the 200. With speed like that at only 18 years of age, he is almost garunteed an Olympic gold in the near future.

[@notyouraveragejoe2777]

He can win right know 🥇

[@jermaineayivoh8263]

Not just the 200m. Also the 100m. Knighton beat Lyles twice so far this year over the 100m and Lyles has a PB of 9.86. Not only that but there was a technique breakdown video that I watched last year where a guy looked at and analyzed Knighton’s windy 9.9 100m run in May of last year. He pointed out several eras in which Knighton had room for improvement and that although it would take hard work and time, if these eras were addressed, that Knighton would drop his time from a 9.9 to a 9.6.

[@wilhelmw3455]

Knighton has so much talent he could be successful at the 400 metres.

[@EGbean2]

Nothing in sports is guaranteed. But I sure wouldn't bet against it

[@NoorKhanNY]

I hope he doesn't burn out

[@theerictalbert2841]

Honestly speechless. Words can’t describe how amazing that performance is, especially for an 18 year old. We might be witnessing the next great at the 200m

[@christopherhamill525]

This and Amos’ 800 Junior records look literally untouchable. Well Knighton could still break this further, but no one else is touching within 3 tenths of this

[@jermaineayivoh8263]

The really crazy thing is Knighton will STILL be a junior athlete next year. He will remain 19 for the entire calendar of 2023, so he will have all of next year to break his junior records further before he is considered a senior athlete for good.

[@midwestnagyfa]

@@jermaineayivoh8263 Nobody's ever going to break the junior record after him. (Okay someone might), but He could break the world record as a junior athlete.

[@jermaineayivoh8263]

@@midwestnagyfa This is as far I can see the best ever world junior record in track and field history. I mean running 19.49 as a junior is just completely mental. Bolts 19.93 in 2004 as a junior was amazing at the time, but this completely blows Usain’s time as a teen out of the water. And to be honest it wouldn’t even surprise me anymore if Knighton broke Usain’s senior world records by next year.

[@stephentrader9142]

@@jermaineayivoh8263 he might get it this year

[@RJ12347]

Records are meant to be broken

[@NobleTheThinkingOne678]

This is the greatest track time I’ve seen in my life. His age is just making it hard to believe. Been rooting for him and still rooting for him to go under 19 seconds. He can do it. He’s an absolute beastttt😎😎.

[@cavaleer]

He only has to do it once, like Bolt. But I think Knighton is going to set a lot of records and extremely fast times. Not just a few perfect races. Bolt's size was a definite double-edged sword. Knighton OTOH looks effortless, like a gazelle.

[@NobleTheThinkingOne678]

@@cavaleer So true, Usain had a back condition but Erriyon is Usain without the disability. He is a Usain Bolt 2.0. They called Usain a cheat code, I don't know what to call Erriyon Knighton. It's like comparing the intelligence of a worm to a normal person and then comparing those to Einstein. The gap is just so insane it makes it hard to believe that he is running that fast.

[@sirrz1267]

You guys said that about noah lyles. What happend? nothing is secured with track n field. I doubt he will run that fast again.

[@stephentrader9142]

True many thought Allyson Felix could get Flo jo record over the 200 but it never happened. Hopefully he keeps improving like Broly

[@sarge420]

Phenomenal run, Holy crap! Congratulations young man.

[@ThePhobiaCrew]

I’m still in doubts that 19.19 will ever be touched in my lifetime but I can’t say never when this young man exists. Can’t wait to see his 20s

[@paulf9487]

I didn't think Johnson's 19.32 would be beaten in my lifetime, then along came Bolt........

[@seanwilson5516]

@@paulf9487 Exactly. I thought that record would outlive me. That's mainly because 19.72 stood way longer than it should have. 19.32 only lasted 12 years. 19.19 is at 12+ and is now "on the clock." That's the reason why Bolt winning the medals were important. When the records go (and they inevitably will), the medals remain.

[@vaderetro264]

Unless you are 80yo or older, I believe both the 100 and 200m records will be beaten by several people in your life time.

[@Ryan-ys2bq]

@@vaderetro264 I think the 100m is safer than the 200m but you never know

[@vaderetro264]

@@Ryan-ys2bq Nobody knows, but I would be very surprised if any of Bolt's records was not broken in the next 10 years.

[@samueltullis806]

Congratulations to Errion Knighton On His Victory! Nice Work By Total Running Productions As Well! Keep Putting In The Work, Knighton! The Competition In all the Running Events Is Tough!

[@kevinmunz]

Wow. I did not see that coming so soon. The current field of up and coming sprinters is probably the most promising we've ever seen and honestly it's not even close. So many incredible athletes, but they're all completely outshined by Erriyon Knighton. And Knighton would be a senior in highschool this year if he didn't go pro. I thought it would be decades before we had someone who could take down Bolt's world records. The 100m record is still safe for now, but I think Knighton is on track to be the first ever to break the 19 second barrier is the 200m. Breaking 43 seconds in the 400m is also in the realm of possibility for him IMO. Excited to see how fast he can go, statistically he has another 6-8 years before he peaks...

[@ryanantonellis1335]

USA track fans have been waiting for this moment! He clearly has the most Bolt potential. Not to take anything away from young studs like Coleman lyles boling or any of the other amazing young sprinters. But Knighton’s ceiling has always been much higher and I was hoping he would have a big year this year - especially in the 200

[@MHiggs-rx5zz]

It's been a while since we've had a legit sprinter emerge from the U.S. If he can stay injury free and committed to his craft, this young man has an opportunity to have a stellar career.

[@chikebunch3119]

Hope he will be as clean as Bolt.

[@jeffitachi2589]

One of Bolt record is coming down,mark my words either in 100m or 200m.Greetings from Nairobi Kenya and congrats to Knighton and Tebogo from Bostwana for the great 100m performance.

[@tkk3852]

Nobody is touching the 100m record in 1 billion years. Knighton wil, break the 200m for sure.

[@bladimirribeaux8300]

200m maybe, 100m sounds like imposible.

[@estvescalders6597]

not hating but there's an extremely SLIM chance he breaks Usain Bolts record... if we saw them running side by side at 19.49 vs 19.19, it would look like Usain Bolt destroyed him. Congrats to Knighton though on the performance though

[@shanewilliams9076]

@@estvescalders6597 well yea because it’s April and hes 18

[@stephenwilliams7200]

@@estvescalders6597 yeah maybe because he's still a teen. Bolt was a full grown man when he broke the records. Bolts has only ran 4 times faster than this time his whole career

[@NathanEall]

To improve your 200m PB by 0.35s in a year is insane! I’d expect that type of improvement to happen over the course of 2-3 years. God knows what we can do if he stays fit and carries on this progression!

[@adu11]

There were ppl who were doubting he could reach Usain bolt's level when he was already surpassing bolts achievements as a junior sprinter last year. Wonder what they're thinking now. If he's as ambitious as he is talented, this guy could become the Michael Phelps of sprinting. He could set unassailable records in the 100, 200 and 400m events and lap the field in world and Olympic gold medal counts... I'm not predicting, what I'm saying is what he's showcasing at his age is phenomenally phenomenal. If he ran this time in the same race bolt ran his best ever age 18 time, he would be lengths ahead of Bolt, the greatest sprinter ever, who was lengths ahead of the rest of the field. The potential here is immeasurable

[@jeffjeff8562]

Does anyone realize the greatness of this race? What this kid just did? It's probably one of the greatest sprinting feats in history. Probably one of the greatest feats in running, period! Up there with Usain Bolts 9.58 or Wayde van Niekerk's 43.03. Due to Erriyon's age, this run is probably greater.

[@kleenup2]

Looks like he let up in the last 20-30 meters

[@Jef3ee]

I think you're overestimating this achievement a bit, though it was a superb run. I wish the young man all the best though, truly amazing potential.

[@kleenup2]

@@Jef3ee 19.49 in his first 200m race of the season definitely isn't overstating the achievement. Didn't even have other top sprinters to push him.

[@Jef3ee]

@@kleenup2 Maybe you're right, I just think TRP would've made more of it, if indeed it was "one of the greatest sorinting feats". Good luck to Knighton, I will be watching him, & returning to this comments section.😃

[@jeffjeff8562]

@@Jef3ee I really don't think I'm overstating it. This might take time to tell, but I think it will go down as one of the greatest running feats in history. And if this kid improves his times this year, he will already be considered as the greatest ever(to be).

[@katelynchristi5125]

Yeah!!! Go! Erryion!!! God's Angel Warrior King of the Winds! We love how humble, yet passionately the greatest You Are! The Commentator got it right. Erryion is blessed to elevate to another dimension; because of his strong faith & ability along with our prayers for Erryion's continued progress-HalleluYah!!!

[@stephenwilliams7200]

I've been telling people for the past 2 years ever since in aau 200m at 16 he ran 20.3 that he's the person that will break both bolts 100m and 200m records

[@felacsvt]

I’ll give him the 200 but the 100 Nahhh that 9.58 is going to be super hard to beat

[@nattyswede]

He certainly has the potential...

[@tlamelokgosimalebe3119]

Not the 100m record That's Letsile Tebogo s Record for the breaking...

[@cavaleer]

He ran a 20.3 at 16? And I'll bet it was one of his first 200s. And he could still play professional football. hahaha. Thank heaven he won't though. I wish Anthony Schwartz had chosen track. He's another FL natural phenom. He still may though. The NFL is ruthless.

[@stephenwilliams7200]

@@cavaleer ya that was his first year running track.. 😳😳 this is his 3rd

[@pigalow2002]

You could argue that this is 1 of the best sprinting performances ever.

[@dannymorgan7252]

Just hoping he doesn’t flame out early in his career from the pressure. Really hope he has a good sports psychologist

[@Andrembramwell]

19.4 pace is a short career he needs to hit this record asap at 28 ten years from now he wont be @ 19.4

[@jamescaricola6439]

He’s running faster then anyone ever has for his age. People this is monumental. Watching this happen at such a young age we may never see again in our lifetime.

[@keyzprogression4539]

I've always thought with the exception of Yohan Blake, no one could be legitimately considered to break Bolts 200m record unless they broke his junior record in 200m given he was the only junior in history to achieve sub 20 and for Erriyon Knighton to achieve the same and even destroy that record is surreal. Hopefully he hasn't peaked and will only improve from here.

[@jenuwinedisneyphiles4927]

Any and all of Blake's races are entirely suspect. The man's heart didn't pump blood so much as a pharmaceutical soup with the occasional red blood cell. He was a cheater whose every accomplishment should be ignored.

[@Tomy-im8zl]

Even if he peak at 18, this is as season opener so I feel he had a legitimate chance to get the record this year, with the time he just did.

[@goatofdeparture]

@@jenuwinedisneyphiles4927 don’t be ignorant…everyone on that track besides maybe Bolt was on something

[@samuelstahl5828]

Now this kid should be getting all the attention. What this kid is doing is simply AMAZING!

[@allanhippolyte5616]

We will definitely be the next fastest man over the 200m if he stays healthy and keep up this momentum.

[@dioscurimas1018]

This is amazing !!!! 2022 is shaping up to be a year of miracles !!!!

[@BloodCover]

Dude is off the chain, Noah Lyles and Fred Curley and Michael Norman must be nervous to get a spot on next Olympic team

[@jermaineayivoh8263]

It’s completely insane. The fastest sprinter in the world right now is in FREAKING HIGH SCHOOL. If you would have predicted this to happen two years ago, you would have been laughed at and locked up in a mental asylum.

[@hanphilnoffz8827]

@@jermaineayivoh8263 damn that crazy

[@Adam-de8yi]

@@jermaineayivoh8263 he's literally three days older than me... i had to take an ice bath after this performance!

[@jaymula6660]

Holy shyt this is crazy wow go get em young fella now we just need consistency at these times. So much time yet such a bright future get that record.

[@Elliottklassen]

Another athlete who’s incredible performance from this meet may go under the radar is the third place finisher in this race, Dorian Camel. In this race he ran an impressive 20.00, but far more impressive was his 43.24 4x400 relay split shortly after this race. Note that for this split he ran the first leg, so his split time should essentially be identical to what he could actually run in the flat 400m. Incredible.

[@mikemowett7401]

That is impressive!

[@Elliottklassen]

@@mikemowett7401 Extraordinarily impressive. Especially for an athlete that nobody’s ever taken particular notice of before.

[@alenajzeli6401]

Do you think that he was conserving energy and didn't go all out on 200 so he could run his best on relay ? Like a warm-up 200m 👍

[@Elliottklassen]

@@alenajzeli6401 Possibly? If that’s the case, his 20.00 is very impressive.

[@alenajzeli6401]

@@Elliottklassen True, maybe he'll suprise us at WCs like Marcell Jacobs suprised us at the OGs ⚡⚡

[@twainhouson-frederick1847]

Erriyon Knighton & Roger Federer Are Two Athletes That Make Me Wanna Praise Mighty God More Because Of The Talents He Blesses Humanity With, We Just Sometimes Have To Put In The Good Work. Love You, God, & Don't Forget Our Big Brother Jesus Christ!

[@reasonableperson399]

Wow 19.49 and Knighton is only 18yrs old 😳. At this pace he'll challenge the world record soon 😳. Never had a sprinter this fast this young 🙂, Go USA 💪🇺🇸🇺🇲

[@sirrz1267]

He has an advantage with being so young. More flexible and not stiff. Barely has to stretch after training sessions like the others. he trains with the best everyday. Ofcourse he gonna pick up faster than others. Its not science. I dont get how americans can be this delusional. Knighton will be the next lyles and bromell. Hyped up for 1 race and never breaking PR again. been several years.

[@usaskjock]

His bio mechanics in this race are ridiculous. Look how steady his upper body is and the cadence of his stride doesn’t waiver. He really genuinely reminds me of Flo Jo

[@biguzivert]

And to think this was just his season opener! He can attack 19.3 this year.

[@monsterbaby6962]

I notice as he was motoring into the bend, you can visibly see the explosiveness. Bang!! He through the bend and motoring strong to the finish. Impressive!!

[@jellymulder]

only 18, such an amazing performance, maybe could be the next bolt

[@Satoshi-Sin_Shinichi]

*Fun Fact:* *Erriyon Knighton🇺🇸* just ran that *19.49* in Lane 5, which was the same Lane that *Usain Bolt🇯🇲 ran 19.19* in 2009. *Coincidence or nah?*

[@brians3287]

Top seeded guys usually get placed toward the middle... so the logic checks out

[@HONEST-xj4rr]

When you’re the 4th fastest 200m athlete of all time over Noah Lyles at 18 ☕️

[@acemxe8472]

Well not anymore, he got dusted. 😂 Next few years it’s gonna be a battle between Noah AND Knighton. Both might surpass bolts record.

[@fender1000100]

@@acemxe8472 Don't think Lyles can do it. Because his legs aren't long enough. The record was set by a tall man. It will only be broken by a tall man. And Knighton is a tall man with fantastic turnover. He is only 18. And Lyles is 25. I believe Lyles will improve upon 19.31. But not 19.19. That will be Knightons moment over the next 5 to 7 years. Imagine him in his absolute prime by 23 to 25. What Lyles and Knighton are going to do in my opinion is push the Jamaicans Bolt And Blake back to 3rd and 4th alltime. I believe Lyles could go 19.25. And Knighton 19.18. On their best day.

[@acemxe8472]

@@fender1000100 Long legs has nothing to do with capabilities because he just rain 19.31. Usain Bolt only ran under 19.30 one time and he has longer legs. Yohan Blake is the same height as Noah Lyles and he ran a 19.26 with a horrible start, and if he had a good start, he most likely would’ve got the world record. So length of legs cannot be a factor here.

[@Liam-ik6ek]

outstanding performance what a way to show you are the real deal

[@kennethwoods6525]

1. Erriyon Knighton 19.49 (wind 1.4) WJR. WL 2. Joseph Fahnbulleh 19.92 = CL 3. Dorian Camel 20.00 4. Brendon Rodney 20.29 5. E.J. Floreal 20.68 6. Marcellus Moore 20.87 7. Malachi Murray 20.91 8. Jathan Belaire 21.26

[@Jigga713]

This is absolutely CRAZY!!!!!! The potential of this young man is shocking!!

[@haraldkrull2549]

What a beast, just mind blowing 😳😳😳

[@nitrogen3514]

This is badass. I hope he breaks all of Usain's records and brings home the gold for the U.S.!

[@Dave-lr2wo]

Look at the difference between his physique one year ago and in this race. The kid is just growing...like a kid. He's going to fill out like an adult, like Bolt. And then it's LIGHTS OUT.

[@sirrz1267]

Gonna be the next noah lyles and bromell. Never breaking PR again. When he turns 25+ its over. Body getting more stiff and gotta exersice and stretch way more. I doubt he will run this fast again. Probably a fast track. I expect 19.7 next race lol.

[@dennisrobinson8008]

He's solid! Built for speed.

[@fender1000100]

@@sirrz1267 You don't know shit. Michael Johnson was 28 when he ran 19.32. And 31 when he ran 43.18 for the 400m. Everyone doesn't peak at 25 you clown. Look at the Jamaican women. Like Fraser Pryce. Still running fast and winning gold at 35. Get a CLUE man. And Lyles just proved you wrong. Breaking the American record that stood for 26 years by Michael Johnson. With 19.31 the other day. So you are so wrong you can never be right. Now Knighton has 7 to 10 years to run times that will make history. He is already faster than bolt was at 18. Bolt didn't hit the world hard until 22. And thats the age I believe Knighton will start tearing up the records. 22 to 28 he will be the fastest of alltime at 200 metres and become only the second man to run under 9.69 for the 100m. That's by prediction for Knighton by the age of 28. World record holder at 200m and second fastest of alltime at 100m.

[@peters6119]

If he doesn't get a serious injury this guy is for sure going to break Bolt's 200m WR in the next several years. He is 0.44 faster than Bolt as a U-20 athlete, it's only his first race of the year, and he will even be a junior still NEXT year in 2023. He might end up running over half a second faster than Bolt did as a U-20, suggesting that when he reaches the peak of his career he might be able to not just run faster than the WR but run well under 19.00. (18.80? 18.70?!!) He might break Bolt's 19.19 when he is still a JUNIOR athlete!! It's the most amazing thing we've ever seen in the sport. Although we are also seeing some pretty incredible stuff from Mondo, Ingebrigtsen, Crouser, McLaughlin. What a time to be a track and field fan!

[@elijahmccourtney1438]

This dude is a SUPER STAR! 19.49 at age 18? INSANE

[@johnjay6370]

He is the real deal! No questions with him he is already a star! He is amazing and getting faster... Gold medals in his future!!! Our 200m is stacked just stacked in the trials might just have everyone run under 20s...and look at Fab in the last 25m just love it!!!

[@skit7548]

if i want anyone to break bolts record its him , he hasn't been on the media talking smack and trash but training hard im currently 14 and i hope to be like him humble yet promising

[@xctf1230]

I was waiting for TRP to post about this. Truly amazing

[@YoungDannyB]

I think we are witnessing the rise of the next 200m WR holder

[@Clean1-2]

Hope so but people peak at different ages

[@melvin6889]

@@Clean1-2 exactly

[@paolocastellano343]

This is a great video! I have watched it over and over... The thing that strikes me is hour efficient Knighton is. You can see it in regular motion but it becomes even more apparent when you watch at .25 speed. I was watching to see if Fanbulleh was gaining on Knighton in the closing meters and he did not appear to be doing so. What did out to me was Knighton had no wasted movement. From his hips to his shoulders is completely still and his arms and legs have as perfect of stride mechanics as I have ever seen. He looks to have the quality stride of Bob Beamon and Carl Lewis( but different as in his own). In comparison, Fanbulleh looks like a brute, he just pins the ground like he wants to make a 6 foot hole in the ground with every step.... Fanbulleh is great but Knighton is out of this world smooth.

[@domdittyful]

He's been doing this since he started track. I read somewhere that his first 100 meter ever he ran 11 something. By the end of the season he was running low 10s. He just gets ridiculously better in short amounts of time.

[@sirrz1267]

its ONE RACE. Yikes. He gotta win gold medals if he want recognition lol. Probably a fast track. You actually think people gonna know him from 1 race? I bet he will never r un PR again. He is in his youth where its easy to train. Just wait until he turns 25+ and its over. Body getting more stiff. Gotta exersice and stretch way more. He will be the next noah lyles and bromell. Never breaking their PR again. Been several years. Sad but true.

[@domdittyful]

@@sirrz1267 it's actually not true. An if he can run 19.4 this early his chances of improving are high. Usain was running slower than him at his age. An ended up breaking sprinting records. That is how it works. You get better as you get older not the opposite.

[@shanedgington6049]

Yep, best performance of 2022 so far and a mind blowing time as an 18 year old or any sprinter. He's now stepped into a whole new world of elite athletes.

[@jaybee946]

Can't believe it! This is absolutely Usain Bolt levels of sprinting talent. #4 all-time at 18 on a season opener. Give him a couple years and put him in a championship race and Knighton could absolutely challenge the record. Just nuts.

[@tkk3852]

Not a couple of years. This record is going this year or next year.

[@sirrz1267]

Gonna be the next noah lyles and bromell. Never breaking PR again. When he turns 25+ its over. Body getting more stiff and gotta exersice and stretch way more. I doubt he will run this fast again. Probably a fast track. I expect 19.7 next race lol.

[@adu11]

He's 18 which means his musculature is still immature. He's going to get CONSIDERABLY stronger by his early/mid 20s. Yet he runs this time NOW, as a scrawny teenager?? I still can't wrap my mind around it. This is all time sportsman potential

[@JA-jo7bl]

this kid's special man. 19.5 @ 18 years old😭

[@jeremiekuyutoby7627]

Absolutely outrageous

[@Pumpxkin]

19.49*

[@ricardooconnor2362]

To run 19.49 sec at 18 and still in development is scary. I can’t wait to see his full potential.

[@kakakhodenn9128]

this young blood is very focused and determined and will break Usain's 19.19s record someday, in my humble opinion. records are made to be broken, come what may... 🍁🏌🏽‍♂️

[@arushkhan3223]

This is the start of a new era this kid's gonna be the first sub 19

[@expexctopatronum9243]

I want to see him in a 100m now more than ever 💯

[@jryer1]

Many records will fall at the footsteps of this man!

[@mickelethompson9966]

Keep it coming ‼️🔥

[@keithv3767]

That first 100 split mist have been incredibly fast. He blew away everyone on the curve.

[@chicnoir29]

I can’t wait to see the WC this summer. Men’s 100,200, 400mh and 5k are going to be lit.

[@bek2106]

1500 too!

[@chicnoir29]

@@bek2106 - Oh yeah Ingabritzen and young Tim running for 1500 for the WR.

[@GVS]

Normally your titles are a bit over the top but WOW this one is justified.

[@supertal6074]

He looks like he was already slowing down - incredible!

[@darinencallado6003]

This young man is insanely fast and that's putting it mildly. Congratulations to Erriyon Knighton!!👏👏👏👏👏

[@channelperl2144]

Wow! Normally this channel is all overhype but this is amazing. He just ran the 4th fastest 200 of all time at some random podunk track.

[@PwntYa]

Please Knighton, stay injury free and good luck to you!

[@elquebi]

I'm so glad he opted to go the track route instead of football. Big ups to Adidas for giving him that financial incentive to plumb the depths of his running talents instead of D1 football. It seems he has a good team supporting him. Erriyon is all about it. Lyles got to get back in the lab. No goofy dances or wild colored hair. We are very fortunate that NIL money was not available before he signed to go pro track as a high school junior. He just might have elected to go full ahead with college football instead if NIL was available then. Who knows. He may have also did well in the NIL sphere in college track, but football is such a strong draw. It was good timing to catch him then.

[@st3wi3D]

I'm happy for him. Hope he stays healthy, relaxed and focused. Still need to do it at the championships.

[@raeferwilson2599]

As I have said elsewhere Knighton reminds me of Bolt. A LOT

[@jamestime8114]

Ya know I dont truly grasp how special this is since I have never ran and only til recently paid attention to sprinting, but just listening to the name sounds like something special. Might be a silly thing to believe but his name alone screams greatness to me. With a name like that, how can he not be great? Like hey what’s up I’m your window washer, name is erriyon knighton. Like no that’s not a thing

[@stevewise1656]

19.49!! Holy crap! He even slowed down near the line. This kid's not juicing like many believe the Jamaicans were/are.

[@gseric4721]

Man I hope this dude can deliver when it matters most. He's got a lot of experience under his belt now though.

[@certifiedchaos4643]

Maybe not this year but by the time he’s 20-22 he will break that record. He’s miles ahead of the three guys ahead. He’s not even in his prime

[@thesnoeylifestyle5213]

I cant believe it, no matter how many times I watch it and how hard I try. Madness!!! 🔥 😱

[@Ryan-wx1bi]

Imagine being 4th all time and still being years away from your athletic prime... Absolutely crazy. This kid will definitely be on a cereal box in the future

[@MrStephenmindo]

Fanbulleh's constant acceleration is a thing of beauty.

[@auburnmann3630]

Noah hasn’t even broken 19.5 yet🤯

[@acemxe8472]

Noah broke 19.4, it’s okay.

[@fender1000100]

@Auburn Mann You said that like 19.50 wasn't fast. AND HE HAS NOW. Heres a lesson dude. NEVER judge an athletes achievements until they have RETIRED. Because you never know when their best day is coming. Michael Johnson didn't peak for the 200m until the age of 28. And the 400m until the age of 31. Think about that for a minute.

[@auburnmann3630]

@@fender1000100 you are putting words in my mouth! I was just giving perspective on Knighton's accomplishment at 18. I was never disrespecting Lyles. He's one of my favorite sprinters. I was just amazed at Erriyon's WJR which, at the time, was superior to the PBs of all of his peers (technically excluding Blake) and nearly all 200m sprinters in history. Here's a lesson, dude: Never come at people online with short-sided outrage (especially 2 months later). I'm glad Lyles is getting closer to his potential.

[@auburnmann3630]

@@acemxe8472 hence the word "yet" I wrote at the end

[@acemxe8472]

@@auburnmann3630 Yeah... that’s why I said he now broke 19.4.

[@avafrancis4532]

I met him about 2 years ago in Florida, JO made him laugh talking about how tall he had gotten. Proud of him and his accomplishment.

[@saucy05]

Dude's speed on the turn is amazing. Is going to be interesting what happens when him and Lyles face off.

[@ronald8792]

The only thing interesting would be how much he beats him by.

[@ronald8792]

@Faustin Dutoy Bouley The time doesn't mean much because of all the factors that play into it. I'm saying that Lyles will get a good look at the back of EK's shirt the next time they race.

[@Brave-828]

@@ronald8792 Lyles is in perfect form to PB this year which makes him a sub 19.50 contender. If only you weren’t blinded by your bigotry

[@ronald8792]

@@Brave-828 LYLES WILL GET WHUPPED BY KNIGHTON.

[@tristmas6458]

Chills !!!! I've been waiting for his 200 since the Olympics. Didn't think he would be running this fast this soon 🤯 wOw and wow

[@Karnex1]

This is INSANE. Fastest 200m in last 10 years and it came from an 18 year old!

[@apollosun2913]

This young man has my full support. Erriyon Knighton for President!

[@dennisdunker8764]

Yeah this is just crazy. I honestly didn't think we'd see anyone seriously challeng bolts records any time soon. And yes he Is still ways off but the fact that he's only 18... damn he just might do it

[@tfmarketing12]

He's grown and developed a lot as a runner in just the past year, and he still won't be at his athletic peak till about 25-26 or so. I can just imagine the 200m times he'll be hitting then. Bolt's record of 19.19 is one I thought would probably never be broken in my lifetime... but now it looks like it could happen in just a few years. This is a great time for fans of track & field.

[@PeteZam]

he actually gained ground on fahnbulleh near the end. that is utterly insane

[@RJ12347]

No he didn't Fahnbulleh was closing

[@PeteZam]

@@RJ12347 not until knighton had pulled up, watch it again and watch fahnbulleh making his usual late charge. when fahnbulleh starts making his late charge and starts gaining ground on every other runner, the gap between him and knighton is still growing.

[@mockinghyena960]

Great video. This world championships will be interesting to watch!