Heather Dorniden wins the race (HD, no cheesy music or titles)

[@Johntheheadache]

If she had just won, she would've been forgotten a day later. Instead she fell, got up and fought against the odds and won and now she will inspire millions forever.

[@krisnsons5967]

So true🙌

[@EnglishMagic777]

Yep. She sure inspired me! I'm going to use this video with my students.

[@x.kitsune]

Why would she forget it a day later? Lol. This would've been a great accomplishment regardless of the fall.. yes the fall makes it more memorable but I don't think she'd forget the next day when you train your whole life for this

[@megawar108]

​@@x.kitsune he is taking about the people the people would forget her a day or later

[@yujit2203]

@@x.kitsune "she would've BEEN forgotten a day later"

[@DerrickBrinson-vb5th]

It was even more amazing that everyone except her was bent over in exhaustion after the race. She stood straight up, stoic. What a beast.

[@mikeoxlong7390]

Adrenaline is a hell of drug. Impressive indeed tho

[@dgs299]

To be fair, she did get an extra break in between(just kidding, she's an absolute beast no doubt)

[@xdadev]

*She got up and decided to run even faster and take the win.* No regrets, no excuses, no second thoughts, just pure clarity, self-confidence and a winner's mindset.

[@dakotaridge]

And the whole world continued on as if she never existed.

[@kilaz_0]

@@dakotaridge literally everybody still remembers this day. It's still continuously spoken of. I don't get what you were trying to point out, but you are COMPLETELY wrong.

[@bhvillaman4401]

It's almost like it was a race or something 😂

[@musicchannel1980]

@@dakotaridge exactly.. None of these matter more than some days

[@_sneer_]

That means she was lazy before she fell

[@tomgoffnett5624]

Thank you for the "No cheesy music". It was fantastic to watch just as it is.

[@Ivan.A.Churlyuski]

Over a decade later we are still enjoying one of the best races in history!

[@WideII]

I just see it today for the first time

[@schayglover1]

That bc it's more about the effort than the race

[@aro327]

Makes you wonder what we are truly capable of. This is one of the greatest athletic performances of all time.

[@69ug]

100%! She said alot without speaking, even after winning. And for the cheering crowd?❤❤😂. Am literally weeping

[@homersimpson8414]

Exactly! That's what I was thinking: What would be the time if she didn't fall?

[@adipsous]

I take nothing away from her heart and soul, but ADRENALINE, good stuff!

[@broombromden498]

@@homersimpson8414 If we could learn to harness our adrenaline then we’d really bring new meaning to the expression fight or flight; I honestly believe we were meant to fly; in this world and in the next;

[@libertybellz6831]

Actually it speaks to her character and to luck and timing....so ya i guess.

[@eudo1898]

This is emotional for me and a lifetime lesson as well. Though others may have trip you, betray you, forsake you and left you behind to die in your pain, shame and missery, know that there is more inside you to make it to the finish line as a winner. Never give up.

[@jeremybrowne9221]

This is such an amazing sporting moment. I have watched it at least 25 times.

[@Edi_J]

The most "sport" in it was her teammate which didn't "just let her" win but fought to the end. Actually, initially it was Dorniden's mistake during overtaking - but of course her comeback is the most unusual and inspiring aspect and the thing to learn from this race.

[@jootpepet]

Why not 26

[@edwardbonvie6418]

​@@jootpepet That would clearly be 1 too many times

[@androjdemakaveli2010]

really? normal thing when u go out home when youre young...

[@Dragonisable]

only?

[@waynee5603]

Ive used this one several times as a motivational video. Heather was all heart and determination that day. 100% Legend.

[@josephwragg1170]

Great idea!!

[@raezor82]

I remember my pastor using this as a sermon opener.

[@tecnica-de-voz]

This is so applicable to anything in life really

[@alexcordero6672]

This video moves me to tears every time I watch it. Never, ever give up!! Ever!!!

[@kristenjersey7250]

I thought only I cried!

[@dann5480]

I literally cried for hours after watching this, even my roommates cried and now we're sat around in a circle wiping each others tears.

[@IvenSimon]

Me too.. found a new star

[@rageshgr]

Me too. Tears. Every time !

[@aldomauricioable]

@@dann5480 hahaha

[@lilw1123]

This was used today as a visual representation in our Sunday Sermon “even though she fell, she accelerated and WON the race” to God be the Glory! I love this so much

[@ChatGPTsportslist]

This gave me chills! DORNIDEN COMING DOWN THE STRETCH FROM THE OUTSIDE! DORNIDEN COMING ON STRONG! DORNIDEN FROM ALL THE WAY! DORNIDEN! YES! YES! SHE DID IT!WOW! UNBELIEVABLE!

[@marylim381]

Me too, why is that?

[@shivamsrivastav969]

Specially that's a gutsy effort

[@tchrisou812]

This is what heroism and humility look like, no mocking, no celebration, no "showboating". It reminds me of an old saying "It's better to be a warrior in a garden than to be a gardener in a war." This woman should be held up as a role model for all of us.

[@jeffreyyoungblood7438]

This is what getting pissed and getting a shot of adrenaline look like 😂

[@user-sl1fv8ym6g]

Bad f##k'n a$$!!

[@ApexImportExport]

I hadn't heard that saying in more than 40 years...you're on spot...although, it also depends on who that gardener is. But this race is as cool as it gets.

[@doccock100]

@@jeffreyyoungblood7438 If you were angry could you run that fast?

[@jootpepet]

You just got that from Rogan 😄

[@k-isfor-kristina]

It's the announcer's excitement for me. Perfectly encapsulates how I was feeling watching this

[@yippydippy6589]

Wow thanks for the HD clean video. It is almost beyond belief that she was on her face with one lap left and fought back to win. Just incredible.

[@D.heARTist]

I’m sorry but I LOVE the fact that the girl she tripped on came in dead last. 🤷🏽‍♂️ Sue me 😂 and that crowd roar just makes it 10x better!

[@buckfuddy5561]

Would’ve been real hard for me not to run up and tackle her!! Notice how she stayed way back away?? Shame she was from PSU in my hometown.. Mmm mmm!! That was satisfying to watch!!

[@TheonlyLarsNelson]

Oh my god dear Heather Dorniden you made my heart explode with joy, bless you!!

[@adamelam6385]

And she was barely winded. What a machine.

[@Heart2HeartBooks]

That is the power of Adrenaline.

[@pianissimo7121]

​@@Heart2HeartBooks and good lungs. Adrenaline dies out once the race is over and immediately fatigue takes its place. But she looked somewhat fine for doing such an amazing feat

[@brownie3454]

well she did take a little break

[@bigchungasbigchungas]

@@pianissimo7121 womens adrenaline takes a moment longer to kick in than a man then shes got a burst of speed for a minute. It's science

[@michaeldevaney5728]

@@pianissimo7121 unbelievable shees not even out of breath unbelievable

[@funfactory2139]

I show this to ALL my physics students each year for motivation in class and with life. I actually have a hard time showing it every year because I am so touched by this performance. I agree... tear inducing when you frame this performance to the broader lens of life in general.

[@MickeysCorner]

Run against losers and you will easily win, even if you f up.

[@viasevenvai]

physics has no inspiration to offer? No offense but when I was in school I needed a reason to be there.

[@chuckHart70]

Teachers like you change the world! Thank you!

[@chuckHart70]

​@@viasevenvai That's what she is doing. Giving her kids THE reason.

[@augenmaugen]

The absence of music and dramatization makes this so much more powerful. Thank you!

[@carlbernsen1290]

Thinks: “Oh crap, now I’ve got to show everyone how fast I really am.”

[@SaintD382]

I will never get tired of watching this. One of the greatest comebacks of all time!

[@etherandbones2773]

This has always been, and will continue to be, my favorite video on KZbin. Just to add something that isn't mentioned much in all of these awesome comments. .She didn't just fall, get up, come back and win. She fell AT THE START OF THE FINAL LAP, got up, came back and won, making it even more unbelievable.

[@king3828]

how there are better motivational vids

[@angelodavid4282]

Finally, a video, with phenomal quality of said race. Kudos to the uploader. Just to give a measure, of difference, up to seing this, I had the impression, the star painted on her left cheek, was a bruise caused by her fall. As for the race itslef, the achievement is, as many times mentioned, UNBELIEVABLE!

[@sahithreddygadila8841]

Fine example of 'never give up attitude'. Very inspiring and emotional. The feeling that you get by succeeding after crossing an extreme obstruction with determination is amazing.

[@mulumbamatia1555]

She got me crying all the way

[@Jaqen_Hghar]

Why would you cry?

[@kristenjersey7250]

Makes me want to cry every time, even though I've seen it a hundred times!

[@theguyfromwalgreens]

Moved to tears. This warrior’s spirit was never broken. That fall was like Ms pac-Man chopping a power pellet. This is one of my favorite races.

[@nirvana5158]

Magnificent !! Heather was so composed , especially after she crossed the line. Music is perfect, too !

[@IRex-wm9pd]

and the greatest thing about this astonishing performance is the look on her face right after shes come back and won it. 1:41. as if shes saying "knock me down and I'll still win. no big deal..."

[@kay3-q8d]

This is the most empowering thing Iv seen in a very long time. When you fall in life, you get up and run even harder !!!! Give it all you got and you WILL make it just like Heather!

[@mattresscoolkidsuper4914]

One of the most classic videos on youtube.

[@buckfuddy5561]

Just came from the clip of the fall.. this gave me chills watching!! Great job ladies!! She wasn’t even breathing heavy or anything!! Amazing!! Just goes to show ya when ya want it, sometimes ya gotta get up and take it!!

[@R.I.P.]

Damn, I felt the energy of the crowd through my screen !!

[@vjp724]

This is a true champion of champions..my 11 yr old is so inspired by this athlete...I hope this young lady continues to achieve greatness...we are her #1 fans ❤

[@Dr.HarshTruth]

I always think she would not have won without falling. This is what truly inspires me.

[@davidkeller2208]

I get all the feels every time I watch this video and then the video in which Heather talks about what happen. Heather performance is why I love sports.

[@joanmacdonald6346]

it shows true grit that nothing will keep her down and she wasn't going to stop until she actually finished, then she grew wings I swear and blew past everyone, a real champ

[@dans9228]

“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” Thomas A. Edison

[@Turnpost2552]

Ummm, no its let go and proceeding further. Doing the samething over and over is a one way expecting different results leads to failure. Tomas edison stole most of his ideas so gtfo.

[@sheepherder911]

This is probably his most poignant quote

[@patriciaolowney4910]

Thanks, Dan. Well spoken.

[@vegandogs]

Love how shes not even out of breath like her teammate after that power sprint, I bet she got some adrenaline after the fall and felt like she was flying.

[@DanDan-yy8sf]

One of the greatest acts of athleticism I've ever witnessed.

[@BLASTING_CONSCIOUS_BIAS]

Heather Dorniden’s race is possibly the most prolific race of all times. Historically, it doesn’t get any more inspirational that this.

[@cryo9216]

Actually, there are many races more inspirational. Check out Dave Wottle in the 1972 Olympic 800 final, or Lasse Viren falling in the 10,000m final, but winning in world record time. These girls ran a pedestrian :32 for the last 200, so catching them wasn't that hard.

[@serendiptyi]

Thanks so much for posting this high quality video. I don't recall having seen it! The race is still going viral over 14 years later, but usually without acknowledging the amazing athlete's name. Now I can re-post and give credit where it's due: Heather Dorniden is inspirational.

[@Kevin_Kennelly]

Can you imagine BEING THERE? Can you imagine SEEING THAT HAPPEN? I am sitting here in my living room, watching it on KZbin....and I am screaming/cheering. Imagine if you were there!!! I seriously don't think I would believe my eyes. I'd be like...What just happened?

[@buckfuddy5561]

I was sitting there like “ahhhh go bish go..woooooh!!”.. 🤣

[@selyts4]

I just love this young lady’s determination to win regardless of what transpired during the race! What an incredible inspiration!

[@AnkitSingh-wt7dh]

This is a pure piece of inspiration. I wish I could develop that never give up attitude in my life.

[@BobbyP5985]

She ran onto her pretty little face and won. She beat the odds like I’ve never seen before. 😮

[@Flowshow88]

Under the circumstances this was the greatest running comeback I've ever seen 🙆🏻‍♂️

[@gmoney2667]

Chariots of Fire moment. Unbelievable. I teared up watching this.

[@mikenaughton4298]

Yes. Chariots Of Fire. Wonderful movie. Amazing race by Heather.

[@kevinbautsch]

I can't believe what I just saw. What an amazing athlete. I hope her future is just as amazing.

[@wanderingmustang2348]

Thanks for putting this in HD and letting this speak for itself without commentary and music; it's something that speaks for itself and universally to us all.

[@paulzarate22369]

I have to tell you girl you have the heart of the champion you deserve everything you get great run

[@dukefellas4252]

I have watched this back ti back and each time with goosebumps

[@villanelle8888]

I watch this video whenever I need inspiration.

[@christinam8779]

Absolutely Amazing. Reminded me to get back up right now and keep fighting.

[@sgzjajsjsi133]

This is so inspirational it moved me to tears.God bless you,Heather.

[@eddd4494]

No complaints, just raw determination. She is my hero

[@mikeholmstrom1899]

HOLY CHARIOTS OF FIRE!! This reminds me of that, where Eric Liddel fell in a race, yet came back to win, real story.

[@Budai85]

This is incredible to watch. I'm grateful you shared this.

[@Rajput_warrior14]

Now that's Really inspiring tbh. She lost all her lead but continued the race and won🎉

[@truthtoldnotsold0129]

I'm reading a book by Dr. Tony Evans titled "Kingdom Prayer", he used this as an analogy, so I stopped where I was at, and came to KZbin to see it for myself! My Lord! ❤

[@armandozuniga72]

She would not be denied, a true athlete.

[@claudiamarie1425]

Talk about perseverance, diligence, being focused, and NOT giving up no matter what!👏🏾👏🏾🔥🔥

[@Shelarpatil]

This is not because of her skills, practice and efforts..... It is her precious will to fight back...

[@kjdnyhmghfvb]

and also the combination of skills, practice and efforts

[@Ynox54321]

@@kjdnyhmghfvb NO THAT IS COMPLETE NONSENSE!!! It's the power of friendship and anime

[@SkippyMC]

dumbass comment

[@justinabraham7291]

Nah it's coz of everything combined dummy 🙄

[@BossFinale]

income back to watch this every once in a while. great run.

[@A.Verdade.Incomoda]

Amazing!!! Unbelievable!!! Power!!! Beautiful Miss Dorninden!!! Love!!! Show!!!

[@sportsdude3388]

Lifelong spots fanatic - and this was one of the most amazing performances I've ever seen. Adrenaline rush? That much better than her opponents to begin with? Pure will? All of the above combined? Congrats Heather Dorniden. The more you think about it, the more inspiring it is.

[@buckfuddy5561]

Wasn’t even winded or anything at the end!! Amazing!! I gotta quit smoking, and go for a walk!!

[@ryderwashington4199]

Thanks for the HD. She really is one of the best athletes I've seen. Fucking wild.

[@maddymanzo2459]

Just came across this video the other day, shared it with my Great Niece who runs track. Thank You Heather for showing us were there's a will there's a way

[@fajeelajabeer3446]

one of the most inspiring video i have seen in my life.

[@kjdnyhmghfvb]

"This is basically a sprint." "This is an extended 400" I understand...and I accept.

[@hazelwood55]

"She's moving like a tremendous machine."

[@SeptaShaenasSapphires]

Nice call out❤

[@tinak9850]

It literally felt like watching a movie. It is remarkable!

[@Educatoruk]

Just wow! What can someone achieve from an impossible situation if you don't give up? YOU NEVER LOSE IF YOU DON'T GIVE UP!!!!

[@souravb89]

When she crossed the first runner after falling, cheering off the crowd is hats off. It's not over until it's over

[@basicprogrammer6147]

Sometimes I wonder if people like her did not fall, if they used the energy to completely pull away to begin with, that they would make unbeatable records. How do you go from a 7 second deficit to winning? Inspirational!

[@Adaephonable]

She had help from the other girls not performing well at all.

[@yaggity]

The few that do that are the ones that put up the records we see now.

[@Dr.HarshTruth]

I always think she would not have won without falling. This is what truly inspires me.

[@Dr.HarshTruth]

​@@AdaephonableIf this were true, we would see a large gap before she followed down.

[@dayzytb9540]

whenever i feel down i come back to watch this. makes me lift myself up everytime

[@dans9228]

Thank you for this high quality video. Heather - thank you for your incredible motivation. Hopefully millions see this video and millions are as motivated as I am right now to get up when I fall down and to give 150%, to get up and finish the race as a winner.

[@nadialexa]

Me every 1-2 years: **remembers this video** *watches it* *cries a little bit* *goes back to my life*

[@nadialexa]

here again

[@wordkyle]

Amazing. A highlight for the history books.

[@Thankful_n_Grateful]

Imagine if she had not fallen. Irony is had she not trip she would have still won but not doing last lap as she did had she not fallen... Amazing... That's Why They Say Never Give Up, Never Quit Thanks for sharing in higher definition...

[@ronburati257]

Every young person should watch this whether or not the play sports. What an inspiring lesson.

[@Moonlightmoonlight39]

Simply inspirational she is 💪❤️ 🏃🏻‍♀️ Heather

[@barrybarry5803]

Iv'e watched various videos of this particular race hundreds of times, and i'll keep watching various videos of this particular race hundreds of times more until the day i die!

[@unohew]

This gives me so much motivation. I wasn't gonna get up and make a sandwich, but I think I will.

[@rigon28]

I still haven't gotten up 😂

[@TheRoyalBavarian]

In that moment this young woman displayed the very best of the human race. Watch it every morning.

[@RiseKeyk]

saving this video.. when the time comes when one of my daughter's are down.. this surely will pick them back up. ❤❤❤

[@HI-RISER]

Hey, I watched because of your 'No cheesy music or titles' tag. Great video, I appreciate it.

[@RickeGnool]

Finally I found a version of this without some annoying music.

[@ConcreteObelisk]

No cheesy music or title We as a community: THANK YOU!

[@jamestaylor6041]

That is the gutsiest move ever , pure determination , most would have given up , big thumbs up Heather .

[@MB-kg7gp]

Thank you so much for the Hd Video quality... I was searching for it since many years.... This video always inspires

[@freshstart8540]

This was a great display of grit and determination! Plus she looks absolutely lovely on the track..🥰

[@WuchtaArt]

thank you for contributing to the normal content that doesnt want me turn off the video

[@mrw1208]

Eric Liddell did this back in the 1920s--then later won gold at the Olympics in Paris in '24.

[@michelekoupai]

this clip gave me inspiration! YOU GO GIRL!! i got teary eyed...proof that no matter how many times you fall (or pushed down), get back up again and GO!!

[@jimwerther]

Her interview about this is amazing too

[@humblehombre9904]

No cheesey music! YOU!…..are my HERO! Nice to set an example. I’m subscribed right now!