Hicham El Guerrouj at the 2004 Olympic Games

[@medmyall6634]

فخر العرب وفخر للمغرب . عند كل مرة اشاهده يفوز بالسباق عيناي تدمع ولااستطيع ان أحبس عيناي ,,, روح وقوز واصرار على الفوز ومجاربة النقس اللتي لاترضى بالخسارة هنيئا للمغرب حكومة وشعبأ اخوكم من السعوديه

[@fankouch15]

نفس الاحساس وانا اليو في سنة ٢٠١٨ اشاهد السباق والدمع يجري من عيني لانني الخص حياة الانسان في سباقات هشام من جد وجد

[@thetruth0167]

Med MyAll جزاك الله خيرا أخي السعودي تحياتي لك من المغرب

[@Jqweex]

Sub too pewdiepie

[@asmaemoussaid6937]

@@Jqweex جمهرة

[@abdessamadharbala8834]

كل التقدير لاخواننا في السعودية

[@stonew1927]

I loved how the Kenyan runners hugged and congratulated him in the end. They knew how much it meant to him after his previous failures. Great sportsmanship!

[@carmencazorlamunoz8205]

enorme hicham

[@kaismithley6173]

kenyans in general are just very humble and sportsmanlike from what I've seen

[@mannya4120]

Kenyans are great people Very competitive but great sportsmanship

[@lbshwillin17]

Bernard Legat is an incredible human being. I was lucky enough to meet him on a run several years ago. I will never forget his kindness and humility.

[@robinbauer1975]

he aswell dragged both of them to great pb´s

[@moroccan_patriot8325]

I remember this very very very very well I was very young, I was with my family in Morocco, my father was driving in the motor way and then suddenly everybody stopped there were thousands of Moroccans parking their cars in the motor way, not moving and people outside of their cars standing close to their cars and everybody listening to the radio (it was 2004) The entire country stopped breathing shops closed, empty streets, exactly like during Morocco's matchs in the world cup and I still remember hearing the Moroccan commentator on the radio repeating hysterically "Hicham Lagat Hicham Lagat Hicham Lagat Hicham Lagat Hicham Lagat" in an extremely loud and emotional voice and then said "our hero did it, our legend did it" and burst out in tears like many people in the highway That was one of the moments I will never forget and just few days later, once again, the entire country stopped breathing : it was again Hicham going for the 2nd olympic gold medal at 5000m extremely proud to be Moroccan Long live my country

[@adilos30]

Hicham el Guerrouj: I fell in Atlanta, I lost in Sydney, I had asma. But I will not surrender. "The word lose doesn't exist". What an amazing athlete and iron personality. Legendary champion. machallah.

[@valar_dohaeris7387]

He is the greatest 1500m runner of all time

[@Someone08119]

And he won in athens home of olympics

[@nasserchany3250]

I still don't understand!!!!! Why didn't you continue with the Marathon like most of the Kenyans champions????

[@TheBenny2004]

El Guerrouj was under pressure of all a nation, he had won 32 races without any failure, but the Olympics slipped between his fingers 2 times, he had no chance left but this one. He could die for this medal, and got 2 gold medals. Hicham, you will be always remembered as one of the greatest athletes of all times. From a Morocco citizen 🇲🇦

[@davidofpiano423]

The respect and sportsmanship between these rivals is inspiring

[@athleticshd7477]

tank you

[@saadiaelamari7723]

the thing that will surprise u that lagatt and hicham were training together u know they were close friends

[@Rbouhaddada]

hicham el guerrouj I love you

[@atlacpescador6205]

U said it all ✊🏼

[@alibawazir8056]

Humility is the word. Kenyans are loaded with it. It is part of our DNA, you know.

[@n3aymimhamed599]

أسطورة العاب القوى بلا منازع تحية تقدير واحترام من الجزائر لأسد الأطلس الكروج هشام 💪💪💪

[@Metatron141]

El Gourrej was my hero when I raced. Amazing acceleration and graceful style. The guy has the perfect build and temperament for the 1500. Long live El Gourrejl the greatest middle distance runner of the modern era.

[@kaismithley6173]

how about ever

[@mannya4120]

For sure and yes ever

[@kennethlandau5396]

Coe was the same and he beat his peers twice to win the gold - hicham had three chances and couldn’t match coe

[@mannya4120]

@@kennethlandau5396 guerrouj has olympic medal in 1500 and 5000 and also his record is still unbeaten and it has been 25 years no one could even come close.So what are u talking about. And who the hell is coe.

[@phonkworld7869]

@@kennethlandau5396 bum

[@hamzam.8643]

22 years now and his record is still unbeatable today ! What’s a great runner !

[@matsten]

Jakob Ingebrigsten

[@sergelu]

@@matsten Still waiting....

[@fenrislegacy]

@@matsten Yup

[@MaxGusta]

@@matstenhe did nothing my Friend!

[@fabienric5645]

Still waiting …

[@fayhares]

I will never forget the emotions and shivers that we used to feel every time Hicham was competing, I will never forget how much we cried of joy when he snatched both medals in 2004, and only last year, I will never forget how a classmate from New Zealand said to me "Hicham El Guerrouj" as soon as I said I was Moroccan. YOU ARE A LEGEND. Hicham, ma3emer daz b7alek w ma3emmerna nl9aw bhalek, hezziti lina rassna allah yhezz bik :)

[@mustaphalavage5868]

Fayrouz Hares cv

[@atlacpescador6205]

Truth has been spoken, Un champion de Gros calibre j'ai eu l'occasion de prendre une photo avec lui à rabat ! Il mérite son succès 🇲🇦🥇 lhamdulah chrrafna w haz bl3lam dial lblad. J'avais 6ans à 2004 et jme rappelle parfaitement 😥😃🥇

[@myessines4262]

Oui nichan ana rifi ozayd f 2000 lwalid kan mtb3o o ana hh peace mn barcelona 🇲🇦💪🏻♓️👌😍

[@MassNssen]

Yes, the streets in Morocco were deserted when Hicham was running a big race. I remember my mom crying after he fell down in his first Olympics. A true legend.

[@nissrine_hares_1999]

Well said

[@RobertMaillardet]

This man is inspirational - not only for his running but for the attitude to life that he espouses and represents - a rare combination of true humility and greatness

[@AnthonyMcqueen1987]

Mad respect to El Guerrouj i believe his records are going to be unbeatable for a very long time.

[@礼貌没有]

You can fall once, but you stand up again You’ll be forever unbeaten

[@normalstories8540]

I hope I can beat it soon

[@WithBACON]

@Mr. anonymous He seems a clean athlete.

[@aminecougar6160]

The records are still standing

[@mannya4120]

Already been 25 years Still no one could even come close.

[@Pk31967]

Greatest Olympian. What a will and determination to win an Olympic Gold ! Love you so much #Sir_El_Gurreouj. Salute from India....

[@Izyboy13]

7:50 I like how the commentator stop pretending to be neutral and scream "Come On El Guerrouj". Every fan of this sport wanted him to win this gold medal.

[@chtiouiahmed6925]

It's true

[@atlacpescador6205]

😥🥇 I respect this champ since im 7years . I Saw him winning two gold medals 2004

[@gezzarandom]

I've seen a few different broadcasts of the race, and everyone wanted him to win.

[@ياسينبوشمامة]

Izyboy13 to for French Spanish italien and Arabic commentators because he's the gentleman of athlétisme the greatest

[@Ticoboeren]

The commentator is Steve Cram by the way.

[@sandyacombs]

El Guerrouj is a legend and an amazing person.

[@andreiii204]

True he is !

[@adilos30]

Legendary comeback!! From the best never to greatest of all time. THE GOAT of the 1500m. Hicham El Guerrouj.

[@abusohyb1191]

Proud of these Moroccan legs of steel as a proud Palestinian. Moroccans are our beloved brothers.

[@kazikowski1976]

Great Athlete! Greets from Poland

[@Pk31967]

Love you man...... I Just want to meet you Legend....... One of the Greatest Olympian and great determination not to give up and finally you did it...... A Huge Love from INDIA....

[@atlacpescador6205]

I met him in Morocco and took with him picture he's a champ inside and outside just phenomenal

[@SydneyCarton2085]

My favorite runner of all time: Hicham El Guerrouj

[@aneekaperis5586]

Hicham you are still an inspiration to millions of people. Well done ! And may the legacy you have left behind shine bright !

[@Kingbird66]

the fact that Hicham El Guerrouj's record hasn't been broken since 1998 is freakin AMAZING!

[@elyeyo2724]

All records are meant to be broken

[@justforlaugh8824]

@@elyeyo2724 2 athlets run under 3.27 in history Lagat and el guerrouj

[@mr98athletics]

I wonder if El Guerrouj still watches his successes? And he will forever be in the history books of athletics! LEGAND!

[@topbizniz]

What a legend Bernard Lagat is. 16 year career. Still holds the 3rd fastest 1500 time. The only man to run quicker is El G. Double world champion and 13 major championship medals. He must have been dissapointed at the end of this race and instead of sulking he went and gave genuine congratulations. Total mark of respect and an indication even the other athletes wanted El G to win an Olympic title. You dont see that too often in sport.

[@amargeorge]

Greatest 1500 m runner of all time for me personally. I followed his career over 3 Olympics and seeing him win in Athens 2004 was simply fantastic

[@Thesajlem]

5 years later and he is still the best, forever

[@ATauba]

Big Respect for Hicham El Guerrouj the beste atleet ever on this earth! and it is a great honor for Moroccans.

[@gezzarandom]

Never was anyone more deserving to win an Olympic gold medal than him, I was so happy for him when he did it. Also in Sydney, there was almost another long distance upset, Paul Tergat almost held off Haile Gebrselassie in the 10k, what an upset that would've been.

[@firstbornjordan]

Perhaps only Ron Clarke, the Australian ...

[@gezzarandom]

Jesus I forgot about him, yes him as well.

[@firstbornjordan]

All good, but check this out bro: "On 29 September 1951, Emil Zatopek became the first person to run 20 kilometres in under one hour and broke four world records in one breathtaking race. By the end of 1953 he held eight world running records-the only man in history to hold so many records at the same time. In total he set 18 world records. In 1952, Emil Zatopek achieved one of the greatest Olympic feats of all time - something that will probably never be reproduced. He won gold in the 5km, 10km and then at the last moment decided to run his first ever marathon. Despite no previous experience at the distance he won the race [slicing six minutes off the world record]. This triple gold remains an unprecedented achievement. The amazing feature of this Olympics was that two months before the Olympics, doctors advised him not to race because of an infected gland. Zatopek ignored the doctors’ advice." TIME FOR A CONTRAST: "At one stage in the 1960s, Ron Clarke, the Australian, held every world record from two miles to 20 kilometres - an achievement surpassing that of the great distance runner Paavo Nurmi. In 1965, at the peak of Clarke’s career, he competed 18 times in eight countries during a 44-day tour of Europe - and set 12 world records, nine of which were established within 21 days. FACT: After being invited to an athletics meeting in Prague by Emil Zatopek, on his way home on the plane ... "He determined that under no circumstances would he open the small package given to him by zatopek, until he was back on the ground in London, at least on friendly, familiar territory, where he would be able to cope with whatever it was. But somewhere over the English Channel he could resist no longer. Looking surreptitiously over his left and right shoulder to see no one was watching, he fished the package out of his pocket and opened the little box inside. It gleamed back at him. It was an Olympic gold medal, the very same that Zatopek had won in the 10,000m at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics. It was even newly inscribed, To Ron Clarke, July 19, 1966, with Zatopek's final words on the plane steps coming to him, "Not out of friendship, but because you deserve it". Clarke never won Olympic gold. [Jesus: Never forget Him]

[@amygal1000]

Brilliant, Ron is true legend.

[@iliasseelmesnaoui5140]

Remembring my first time watching the olympics in 1996 (10 yo) staying late at night to explore the world of athletism, it was a delight to see many peoples from all countries and races compete. But what was truly awesome, from my perspective as moroccan, was to witness that "fresh name on the scene" called Hicham El Guerrouj glued to Morsli and another famousspanish racer. To watch him fall, 400 M before the end of the race, and to watch him getting back in the race, with a godly might, and continue the last lap like his baskets were burning.. He finished 8th, but who cared.. I didn't see at the time the need for a medal to respect him, or to feel myself proud as a moroccan.. I just saw a very inspiring performance ofa humain being that didn't give up, no mater what were his chances of victory.... Since 96, i watched every performance of hicham, at every meeting and world championship. He always starts by kissing his medallion, taking place in the 3rd or4th position by midrace, and unleaching every fucking bit of his soul in the last 200m... And i had the luck to witness greatness in progress till the very last epic fight with Lagat (whom i acknowledge as an epic runner too, even that he fought fiercely El Guerrouj when he scored the 3:26:00, Bernard Lagat was behind with... 3:26:13! ). God I like you Hicham, and would've liked you if you were moroccan, Kenyan or whatsoever... You are a true fighter, growing watching you over the years mademe the man whoi am, a man that doesn't knowwhen to give up :D

[@matthewmcleod7064]

this has been gym motivation for me for years. it is the ultimate and will always push me no matter how depressed or hopeless tired or sad I am ... the buildup is beautiful and the payoff is inspiring

[@TheMaure]

He's like a dear, the greatest runner of all time, i took a picture with him :D

[@abdelilahbahmouch007]

good .. dont give it to anyone

[@cristianramos4908]

What an inspiration to never give up.

[@dgavia3248]

the soul and spirit of runners like hicham and prefontaine...their races are everlasting works of art

[@harritacosalad9929]

As a runner, I am so inspired by this guy. He is truly the best runner to ever live.

[@martinjaketrevino461]

Greatest 1500 and mile runner of all time

[@martinjaketrevino461]

Aymane Studio I'm sorry. I must have forgotten. Thank you for reminding me

[@tprmccarthyrt]

I remember watching this in 2004 as a young kid and even I shed tears of joy when he won 🙂✌🏽️ true inspiration

[@tarnon586]

I was 21 and I could not contain my emotions, and whenever I watch this clip I get emotional ...great run OF ALL TIME

[@mams2000]

Thank you Hicham, you really make us moroccan proud. I watched this video several times and also watched the race with French and Arabic commentators, and everytime, I had tears in my eyes... Thanks

[@MorTvShow]

I wish they could make a big movie about this living legend

[@chihabcherkaoui5646]

the music and the commentators. Just a perfect mix ! great documentary

[@Thesajlem]

legend, the boss the best running technique i have ever seen

[@amygal1000]

All natural baby. Best mid distance athlete even seen on screen.

[@Thesajlem]

@@amygal1000 yep

[@rachid3234]

Each time I watch this race I feel as is if I am watching it live. Hard work always pays off!

[@cgsather3309]

I was there for his Athens Olympic gold. It was a magical evening, with Hicham E.G. and Yelena Isinbayeva (you can see her twice in this video). The stadium went nuts for Hicham and he went around thanking the crowd after his win, he was so ecstatic and gracious, the people loved him like no other athlete in my experience.

[@Bryce-rx1fz]

I'm so proud of this man. From usa...

[@ymenhaddadi2046]

the Greatest runner of all times

[@MrWilder1708]

Un grand...un géant de l'athlétisme mondial de tous les temps .....Un honneur ...mon préféré ....Longue et heureuse vie à Hicham...Mitch Oujda Maroc.

[@adilmarsli4502]

We are proud of you Hicham 🇲🇦❤️

[@SirPeter6464]

This is a superb video. An amazing man. Just amazing running efficiency ... The most talented of them all...

[@Morocco1999]

The best in history he makes me proud to be moroccan

[@PolkiSaMalutkie]

Why? They are his achievements, not yours. He makes me proud to have brown hair.

[@MrBossmedia]

Polki Sa Zawsze Kieszonkowsze Exactly lol he makes me proud to have legs

[@ah.1190]

Polki Sa Zawsze Kieszonkowsze Except that Morocco was what was written on his shirt, not "brown hair". At the end of the race, he carried the Morocco's flag. When he stepped on the podium, they played Morocco's national anthem. It's the Olympic games, he represented and ran for Morocco. Therefore, us Moroccans can be proud of the fact that we have such an incredible athlete as our countryman.

[@aaronholmgren5497]

ya, but he was wearing brown hair. He does it out of honor toward brown haired people.

[@hdidane00]

Hicham El Guerrouj is the Greatest long distance runner of all Time.

[@SunsetNova]

El G is a living Legend and an inspiration to me.

[@kylor8026]

and me

[@outsiders4951]

At 8.10 mins Silva and El Guerrouj both have exactly the same facial expression, an expression of pure ecstasy running through their bodies in response to the enormity of what they have just achieved. It must be awesome to be at the pinnacle of athletic success and experience what they did, something only very few people on earth can accomplish, legends.

[@banderalmohayya]

Hicham holds 5 world records" the mile out and indoor, 1500m outdoor and indoor, 2000m outdoor. This is still not enough for them to call him the greatest? what a justice? but lets just throw more facts. Hicham ran the indoor world record in 1500m and Haile Gebrselassie was gasping behind him in second. Not only that, he also broke the outdoor 1500m world record and Daniel Komen who is ( in my opinion, one of the greatest runners of all time also, who still the current 3000m record holder was also gasping behind Hicham in second. More than that, when Hicham broke the Mile world record, Noah Ngeny (the current 1000m world record holder) was behind him in second. Hicham broke three world records while three world record holders of different distances were finishing second behind him in those races. Go watch the 5000m final race in 2004 Olympics, look at who were there behind Hicham in second and third, and forth. In that race " Zersenay Tadese of Eritrea (the world half marathon record holder), Bekele (the 5000m and 10000m world record holder who just broke his records four months before that race) and as well Eliud kipchoge who is today the dominant figure of most of the major marathon races finishing second and third behind Hicham. Hicham ran the second fastest time of all time in 3000m ( behind the world record time by Koman). Also, 7 of the fastest 10 times of all time in 1500m were run by Hicham. Hicham ran 33 times sub 3:30 in the 1500m races. Think of running 33 times under 3:30 minutes in the 1500m races. Also, 7 of the fastest 10 times of the Mile distance races were run by Hicham, one of them is the world record time that he holds as well as his world record of 1500m..etc..You will not hear those facts from most of athletics commentators who are always referring to Bekele or Haile as the greatest runners of all time which is understandable. But, to overlook Hicham name, records, and greatness is very subjective. It does not convince me to name him only " the greatest runner of middle distances" because he is the best and greatest runner ever. Period.

[@regnummer]

Hello dear warriors, how about paragraphing? So we can read your lovely long comments w/o obtaining permanent eye and brain damage?

[@banderalmohayya]

We are rather fact rationalists. However, you are concentrating on the important of what is not important..But, that's fine. I just edited it. I also, hope those facts that I just stated do not still make more damages to any "organized brain"...

[@regnummer]

Oh, I see you put down some effort there Ben. Thank you. Those two cuts randomly placed to divide the text into three big walls really helped out a lot.

[@mobus1603]

Obviously the 1500m wasn't Gebrselassie's specialty. If Hicham tried to compete with Gebrselassie in the 10,000m or the marathon, it would be Hicham who would have been gasping behind. Both amazing runners in different areas that overlapped. Why can't you just leave it at that?

[@amygal1000]

He is the best plus milers and mid distance is where the real running is at. Speed and endurance by the bucket load.

[@cormuinoraghallaigh1832]

Congrats on your marvellous performances in this Olympics sir. I was so happy - especially when you won the 1500m. It was the best race and the best finish I have ever seen. You deserved it. Best wishes from Ireland.

[@mstrut9510]

Mad respect for Lagat, when you lose by a foot to the GOAT, you are pretty damn good.

[@ismailgrou1667]

In the end of his career. hicham was in his prime in 1998

[@Bonobopantherienbionique]

@@ismailgrou1667 Meh, primes last longer than a year. He was probably at his fittest in 98 for the 1500m, but he shined better in the 5000 later in his career, was still very 1500m fit and was a more experienced racer.

[@ismailgrou1667]

@@Bonobopantherienbionique he was running 5000m at the end of his career because he wanted two olympic gold medals not because he was at his best

[@Bonobopantherienbionique]

@@ismailgrou1667 He only wanted 2 medals towards the end of his career?

[@ismailgrou1667]

@@Bonobopantherienbionique yes cause he never won a gold olympic medal he wanted to achieve something special

[@chiz161190]

Beautiful story of great champion. Person responsible for editing this video should win an Oscar.

[@athloundja7584]

Respect from Algeria 👍

[@socratessocrates6797]

Beautiful sportsman with such a graceful running style with finest determination and persistence that saw him thru as the greatest 1500m runner

[@EElias-ek9mq]

Best Runner Ever

[@willisknapick4405]

Incredible. One of the Olympic greats. Humble as well. Truly a great runner.

[@Alharazi1]

El Guerrouj is the greatest middle-distance runner of all time.

[@TheLiketeenspirit]

Hicham is the greatest 1500m runner of all time. Morocco will always be proud of him. 👏 👏 👏

[@animus3328]

Wish i could meet him...i was a 1500 m runner myself...love him...God Bless him

[@arabe007]

amazing athlète and amazing Man i love the way he defeats his fear.

[@_AmishNehra]

This really gave me goosebumps ❤❤.. I was about to cry by seeing him chasing his dream to convert into a reality... Very well talented athlete.. Hats off to him

[@matthewmcleod7064]

I am a Christian man and I feel God inspiring me with this Muslim man. It brings me goosebumps every time I see this.

[@ChessJourneyman]

Matthew McLeod Ignorance fills the gap in knowledge.

[@khafierfrance4249]

stupid what's the relations here with religion

[@day_trader_professional7827]

God is one for every religion We are brothers

[@礼貌没有]

lol everyone is human

[@okantichrist]

khafier France Totally agree

[@arquielmencia8673]

from so far dominican republic love you

[@youssefmahmoud1]

Y nostros en marruecos amamos a felix sanchez saludos 😊

[@hamzaharrami8790]

Goosebumps... Legendary athlete

[@guspleite]

The best in 1500m NUMBER 1 3MIN 26SEC i watched his race in 2004 on a cafeteria....i supported him.. it was amazing

[@tylernoller3126]

greatest runner of all time I hope that one day I will be the greatest 1500m runner of all time

[@Nukity]

Tyler Noller You have a one in a million chance, but I hope you get there someday! Never give up on your dreams dude, and never stop the grind! :)

[@builtforspeed82]

+Hech 1 in a million? more like a billion.

[@icantthinkofaname1483]

+ice_rush 1 in 7 billion

[@firstbornjordan]

You go for it and don't give up. Never miss a training session, rain, hail or shine, and stay humble. Now conquer!

[@andollio1337]

Hech I can tell by your comment that you'll never be anything in life :) Have fun

[@liberty5069]

The amazing thing to me was Guerrouj fighting back after losing the lead to Lagat in the stretch. His willpower pushed back against Lagat's momentum.

[@royalistamaghrib3503]

Dima Maghrib vive le Maroc Allah Al Watan Al Malik!Hicham El guerrouj une fierté national

[@mustaphaelidrissi2625]

هشام البطل في الرياضة ولكنك بالنسبة للمغاربة بطل عالي في العقل والقلوب سباقتك شيقة وتزرع فينا الحماس كلما شاهدناها على اليوتوب...

[@plano11texas]

Absolute chills watching this. Legend!!!

[@kqwertyu]

He looks younger now then he did back then!

[@kaydenc9428]

Yeah he's got a little more meat on his bones now haha

[@dbeltrann]

Kayden C hahahahhaha true!!

[@thewarrior11111]

kqwertyu no ^^'

[@amygal1000]

Satisfaction.

[@gezzarandom]

Maybe not having the stress of training and competing lol.

[@beepbeepimajeep87]

Wow, for the last 800m he ran each 100m faster than the one before, constantly accelerating... Anyone who once ran knows how astonishing, amazing, incredible this performance is!

[@tarnon586]

It's truly astonishing and impressive

[@davidtimms7152]

A great, very great athlete.

[@DemiYasmine]

MOROCCO IS SO PROUD OF YOU HICHAM

[@Justlogically]

هِشام القروج فخر العرب وأعظم عداء أولمبي في التاريخ للمسافات المتوسطة .. تحية لمنجم العدائين العظماء المغرب والجزائر

[@adilos30]

ملك السباقات الأولمبية ١٥٠٠متر ، الاسطورة المغربية هشام الكروج، بعد مرور ٢٥ سنة على رقمه القياسي لم تستطع البشرية إنجاب واحد متله.....الدموع والعرق والسقوط والمرض والخسارة. هذا لم يمنعه. لم يستسلم حتى النهاية. أسطورة هشام.

Hicham won the race with the strategic surge he threw with 400 meters to go. His whole race was masterful, the result of two previous loses at the Olympic level. The thing about Coe vs El Guerroj, both champions - but Hicham beat the Africans! At their prime, it would have been the best race of all time! Coe was fucking amazing too, for those too young to have witnessed him.

[@majalkita100]

You are my idol and one of my happiest moments of my life I had to meet you in Rio returning from the Christ in the company of my daughter. You did not see me, but I cried after saying goodbye

[@saraacheffay8232]

Still waiting on the movie about this legendary guy

[@outsiders4951]

absolute legend, what an awesome athlete.

[@Oni1One]

The late 90s and early 2000s had the best middle and long distance track runners. Best era in my opinion with kings like El Guerrouj, Ngeny, Komen, Tergat and Gebreselassie. Miss those times. ☺

[@ayblgr3202]

Watching this as a Moroccan is profoundly transformative, reshaping my perspective on overcoming the inherent sense of demoralization and despair often associated with belonging to a developing country where people believe the system is a failure. It reinforces the idea that achieving greatness is a choice

[@dima_Maghrib24]

This man is Hicham el Guerrouj from Morocco.

[@Damian-ng5sp]

Hicham, I was born in 2004, I wish I could've watched you run.

[@atlacpescador6205]

I was 6 years old then.. i cryed and watched that run like if it was me. A true champion 🇲🇦🥇

[@MrLuis85698]

The most elegant runner ever to grace the track and the most respected middle distant runner of all time

[@khalidnaitelmouddene3279]

I was 14, i was lucky to watch him and i cried of joy that time when he won.

[@mustaphaouhjoubnaitlhaj6196]

Dear Damian You’re 16 today I believe. Even. Better you start running and become like him He won on his 29th year You can become a legend too, if not in running then in whatever domain you’re focused on. I wish you all the best Sign : Berber /Nomad / from southern Morocco

[@Damian-ng5sp]

Muss Blhaj thank you so much! i am running too, i just don’t believe i have the right training to be an olympian.

[@richardr2362]

I do remember when he won both medal, that was amazing!! I was in High School

[@rcdanger]

The Bruce Mcavaney commentary was much better. "He goes from the greatest never (to win an Olympic gold) to the best of all time)"

[@pyrogian]

i'm so happy for him cos he's a truly nice person and brilliant 1500m runner

[@arsenalforlife8405]

These men are not just atheletes. They r embodiement of passion,sacrifice, hardwork and amazing mental strength . They are superhumans. As average human we can learn so much from them to apply in out daily life

[@mikeikeda1208]

The greatest runner at a great event. I have seen many over the years: Herb Elliot, Peter Snell, Michel Jazy, Jim Ryun, Kipchoge Keino, Steve Ovett, Sebastian Coe, Steve Cram, John Walker, Filbert Bayi, Said Aouita, Steve Scott, Noureddine Morceli and of course, this man, Hicham El Guerrouj. I think Herb Elliot was the most mentally tough of them all. He NEVER lost!

[@radwhack1]

+Mike Ikeda: Actually, Elliott (two "T"s) did lose his very first 1,500 meter race in high school (per his book) but who's counting. He was the best based on never wanting to come second and never did after that first fledglings try. For many years I've held that Elliott was the best, but how can we compare a bloke who ran 3:35.6 to what El Gherrouj did? My two greatest memories of track videos are this 2004 run, and then the black-and-white "Wide World of Sports" coverage of Elliot on the backstretch of the last lap in 1960 with his white Adidas churning like circles on some road-runner cartoon, and Jazy and Rózsavölgyi well out of the picture some 20 - 30 meters back ! Great stuff our memories are! What could Elliott have done if he decided to compete past his very early 20's? What would a race between these to have been like given both the same era for training? What if...is the thing that makes for conversation among us old track statisticians after all.

[@robertogarbelli4170]

All-time best runner!

[@KCran_]

Why do I want to cry while watching this

[@bestintheworId]

Thank you so much for the introduction to high-altitude training! Now I'm going to train everyday at the top of Mt. Everest then come back down as the fastest man in the world!

[@kamelot580]

hicham tes courses m ont toujrs donner des frissons ns avons toujours ete fier de toi tu es la reveleation de notre marox

[@Guidemaster11B]

inspirational

[@mrizigarouiass6474]

I don't remember the exact number 33 or 34 times he ran under 3:30. His record still hold (August 2017). he was loved by all runners, specially in 1500. He was polite and humble.

[@meriemtam4542]

We will never forget you. You mad all Moroccans proud. Great legend of all time

[@beowolf19751]

Very powerful and inspirational documentary!

[@johnathanfagundes515]

still here 2018

[@cheezbag]

Thanks for the upload. What an inspiration!