Jessica Ennis Wins Heptathlon Gold - London 2012 Olympics

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Team GB's Jessica Ennis wins the gold medal inthe women's heptathlon by winning the 800m at the London 2012 Olympic Games (4 August).
Canada's Jessica Zelinka came second in the 800m heat with Russia's Tatyana Chernova in third.
Canada's Jessica Zelinka came second in the 800m heat with Russia's Tatyana Chernova in third.
Since 1896, athletics has been on the programme of each edition of the Games of the Olympiad. Its presence on the Games programme has allowed its popularity to increase across the world. This popularity was also strengthened by the creation of the IAAF in 1912. Women's events appeared for the first time at the 1928 Olympic Games in Amsterdam, while the men's programme was standardised as of the 1932 Games in Los Angeles. Although at the beginning women were authorised to participate in only some events, today their programme is almost identical to that of the men.
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[@Ryoichi94]

For anyone interested: Lilli Schwarzkopf of Germany took silver in the end. She was disqualified for stepping on the line but this was a mistake as the person actually stepping on the line was Russia's Kristina Savitskaya. So Schwarzkopf received silver in the end. Lydumyla Yosypenko of Ukraine who came in fourth was disqualified after the games for doping.

[@kamikazepiloot100]

Lol did you notice that the crowd cheered for everyone. But when it was Russia's turn, the public went silent hahaha!

[@babalonkie]

I was wondering why, i couldn't see it. Lilli's and Jessica's determinism and found energy at the end was amazing.

[@DanceySteveYNWA]

Schwarzkopf means Blackhead

[@2BAStarrySky]

No home athlete had more pressure on them to deliver than Jessica Ennis & she delivered and more! From the hurdles on the first morning when she set a new Heptathlon Record to winning her heat of the 800m, she won by over 300 points to the silver medallist. THAT's what I'd call a result! :-)

[@jacobfreemans8613]

Is it just me but i think the London games were just better in every way then this one in Rio.

[@JulioGA14]

I agree, maybe it's about money

[@HanzieTay]

The atmosphere doesn't seem as good at Rio, so many empty seats at most of the events

[@JulioGA14]

+Hannah Taylor yeah even when they are finals it's not full at all, like today at the Olympic stadium

[@laurenjauregui9749]

+Hannah Taylor unfortunately money wise their economy is really down. That's why there was Brazilian protesters at the opening ceremony in Rio. Because they spent more money on the Olympics than on education and other stuff. Also many people can't afford tickets. This is also why Rio had a very low budget for their opening ceremony. £10-£20 million less on their budget than London had for their opening ceremony. But I feel as though Tokyo 2020 will be amazing.

[@jacobfreemans8613]

The games should have never gone to a country with so much social injustice.London is a first world city where you would never see children prostituting themselves on the street just to eat and where human beings are worth less than a can of coke.Personally i think the Catholic church and corrupt government have a lot to answer for.Church and state grinding down the poor.Oh well never mind.

[@AlisonLove-c8b]

Just absolutely stunning and I happy birthday 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@sameersingh3282]

WORLD ALL-ROUNDERS PLAYERS IS THIS EVENTS, ALL PARTICIPANTS IS SUPER PRACTICE FULL, ENERGY FULL, STAMINA FULL, ENERGY FULL AND STRONG FULL............. IN THIS SITUATION WINER IS SUPER WONDERFUL.............

[@scrumpymanjack]

Weird "highlights" reel. Why include the other heats instead of the other events???

[@richardbashforth3771]

Sheffield legend 🙌

[@idontsignin]

What a night for gb, 3 golds.

[@pinkbeatle2012]

She was a brilliant athelete

[@MikeVine]

Jessica was superb in EVERY event, not just this one, no ?!? ;-)

[@babalonkie]

You could see the moment where she say's to herself... "i want to win" :)

[@macsmith3628]

Aww congrats

[@hannahjones4969]

Jessica Ennis used to live on my friends road and her little sister got a card from her for Christmas

[@CrooksyFM]

cool story

[@sadieskinner9686]

Omg I seen Dame Jessica Ennis at Walby farm park w/ her son and husband or boyfriend

[@MrAviron]

OMG that 'Dame' thing! These sort of awards should be for people who do something for the country rather than enjoying their fun sport, heavily funded from all my failed goes on the lottery. Much better than working!

[@cerbero905]

Is the weight in shot put 4 kg for women and 7 kg for men in Eptathlon and decathlon?

[@surajkumaryadav5793]

Beautiful😍💓💃

[@willielavender9576]

I...LLOVE...WATCHING...FEMALE...RACING..AND..LONG...JUMP......THESE...ARE..SOME..GORGEOUS...WOMEN....I....LOVE....JESSICA...ENNIS...AND...JOHNSON-THOMPSON....PURE....KNOCKOUTS.

[@jeffblimsfalcetto3748]

That's not creepy af

[@aurora_2754]

YAHOOO GREAT BRITAIN!!!!! 😁 😁 😁 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@FaceJabber]

these commentators that are talking did it years later so obvious, just use the original bbc stuff much better

[@NikoliBarashnikov]

*Where is Ched Evans' apology?*

[@jjwong6541]

0 09

[@fantastischfish]

This is a true champion...doesn't need to win the race to get the medal, but her professionalism and determination shines through, she gets herself out wide and sprints for the line for 1st place and to win it in style. Go Jess!!!

[@efisgpr]

Just like she did in '09 in Berlin!

[@Harz77]

I’d be the exact same, I wouldn’t be able to win whilst not giving it my all. I’d sprint even if I didn’t have to.

[@theonlycontessa8771]

Yes Abigail Williams, she ran faster than my very fast Ziggy and China. What a great day for Dame Jessica ! November 2021

[@dtrjones]

Nice one Abigail, rewatching this after the 2022 euros and Jessica did this magnificently, finding the will to win the 800 meters in great style even though she didn't have to, so proud of her! great victory!

[@user-zu1pk7lv6h]

I can't wait till 2020 and 2024 when we see the athletes who have been inspired by the athletes like jess mo and usain it could be a truly wonderful era for athletics

[@tianna215]

1234 5678 eeeek were nearly here!

[@mahamedabdi8226]

1 more year

[@ranggapanca6406]

unfortunately the Tokyo summer Olympics games is held in 2021 😂

[@malenaarciniega4113]

Who’s here in 2020??✌🏼

[@mpaine]

Bet you didn't expect anything like this to happen

[@ForestKicks]

19:18 for Jess' heat and the gold

[@tanishaparamba5806]

Thanks!

[@anikokoren3417]

@@tanishaparamba5806 thank you!

[@caitlinwilliams5228]

Thank you

[@caernavon]

American here, had never heard of Jessica Ennis before, had somehow managed to watch this live in the US, and still 10 years later it's one of the most incredible sports moments I've ever seen. Just the noise as she came down the final straight; and most of the time you can't say this without it being complete BS, but she literally DECIDED TO WIN. An all-time Olympic moment.

[@matthewlond6308]

Super saturday. Still get such a feeling seeing jess, mo and greg Rutherford winning on the same night

[@Benswan187]

An Amazing night

[@201081hero]

Me too - 4th August 2012 was the best night.

[@Amethyst_Friend]

I was only watching in the pub at home, but yes, what a night!

[@beccabellcampbell4682]

Isn't Greg doing something different like a winter Olympic event ( I maybe wrong but just have a look on Google).

[@paiges3709]

Every time I see this it makes me want to cry. She is 100% my idol :)

[@davidkeenan5642]

Thatsright Murs IDOLITOR! On a serious level, Jessica is a lady worthy of the highest respect. I too cried watching this.

[@hearttopercieve123]

+Paige S One of the sins that God really is offended about is IDOLATRY! He hates it. He is Maker ,Creator, Ruler. M

[@suoo8i49]

j Kelly not everyone’s religious

[@HP_5auc3]

j Kelly shut up.

[@horridhenry1805]

Makes me want to cry that it was 8 years ago Where's all that gone

[@samanthabell9363]

I adore Jess, she epitomes everything an athlete should be, she is a great role model for kids, she works hard and is such a great competitor, athletics people will miss her dearly when she retires.

[@samanthabell9363]

***** ***** you guys are so stupid, how many people get away with a crime ? thousands, just because a he was found not guilty it doesn't mean to say he is innocent, as they say, there's no smoke without fire

[@samanthabell9363]

***** oh I agree, I never said he was guilty, just there's no smoke without fire, I know some girls go looking for footballers and stars, maybe she felt disgusted with herself and decided to cry rape, we will never know the truth

[@samanthabell9363]

***** I'm kind of familiar with the case, but not all the facts, see this is where I think the lines are blurred when it comes to this type of rape case, if you are drunk how can you consent ? well from what your saying this girl should be charged with making false claims, his life will never be the same again now

[@zeekhi747]

I am your biggest fan. RIDA

[@zeekhi747]

My name is Rida i am 5 years old

[@StephanieL180]

Jessica Ennis is such a badass. :D So much skill in so many events.

[@pb123451508]

Still brings a tear to my eye watching this. The British media had hyped her up so much as the favourite and I was so happy she won. What an atmosphere in the stadium and the noise when she came round that final bend and pulled ahead was amazing!

[@pigstrotters4198]

As far as I'm concerned, this was the most moving end to any race ever in athletic history.

[@edozieukaegbu3286]

She broke her ankle in 2008 and 4 yrs later shes a champion this inspires me to never give up

[@gamingdayz8843]

YES JESS YES....I'm a nine year old girl and I'm a runner I've competed in mini athletes competitions and I am in many running clubs I want to be like you one day and got the olympics

[@Azmoslam]

I used to be a runner, don't know why I stopped. If you've got passion for it, you can do anything.

[@samanthabell9363]

@ Jessica Ennis hill, you can achieve your dream with hard work and dedication, and never let anybody tell you that you can't do it, good luck in your quest 😊

[@matthew-ox5zx]

DarklordDaUnicorn DaThird good luck

[@efisgpr]

Aww

[@tanishaparamba5806]

All the best!

[@pb123451508]

My favourite moment of the Olympics. I was jumping up and down in my living room as she sprinted down the home straight. Well done Jess.

[@katiepalomafaith]

I'm not gonna lie - cried watching this ..

[@jamesknox64]

Yeah it was fantastic. Got to admit I have a bit of a crush for Jessica Ennis as well!

[@ShoaibKhan-bz5qm]

@@jamesknox64 She’s fit af

[@hod2116]

@@ShoaibKhan-bz5qm she was an Olympic athlete of cos she was fit duhhh

[@thenewlc]

It’s so crazy watching this in 2020 with Ennis-Hill and Thiesen-Eaton retired, Daphne Schippers now exclusively a sprinter (and one of The Greats, at that!), and hopefully 🤞🏼 a HUGE battle brewing beetween Johnson-Thompson and Nafi Thiam for the postponed games in 2021. The London games were maybe my favorites of all times. We got both breadth AND depth of coverage here in the States. There were so many good sportsmanship moments. It really was a Games for the ages.

[@marthaxo9443]

I love watching these because I am a heptathlon athlete and I am 13 years old. My personal best in 800m is 2.19 minutes 💘

[@ezzibbes]

How much I would have given to have been in the crowd that night. It would have been such an amazing atmosphere!

[@Dad-fu9gt]

Don't know why, but I had to come back and look at this again in 2020. Remarkable performance. Digging deep to win a race she didn't have to win. Great stuff.

[@rdt6234]

It was said at the time that in the dressing room prior to this race; Jess overheard two of the other girls discussing her. 'she'll win the gold, but she won't win this race'. Gritting her teeth Jess said to herself 'oh yes I f-ing will'. 10years on, I still love her.

[@1989NickyD]

Good Luck to Jessica & Katarina at Rio 2016.

[@candyxox4468]

They did well Jess came second and katarina 5th or 6th

[@geoff172]

Great memories of 04/08/2012 ...Super Saturday...We were there from Sheffield at the end of the 100m straight next to the Olympic flame to support a "Great Sheffielder" Hardly remember the race but the atmosphere will stay with us... FOREVER.

[@mscofz9368]

I remember watching this. I was hysterical - 3 gold medals for Britain! (I'm from Britain)

[@N17-o2r]

What part of Britain ?

[@ksika91]

i remember i almost cried watching this

[@socrazy9575]

I am a 11 year old athlete and look up to people like this. I try to get 2:30 because my PB is 2:34

[@ExplosiveBasket]

When she kicked off at the end, amazing xx :)

[@nadinebaxter9367]

jessica ennis is my role model she has been through so mjch from bullying amd everything i believ that all jessica enmis fans should read her book as it is the most inspiring book i have ever red and she is trully outstanding xxxxx

[@laurabowden5]

What a beautiful flag xx

[@minato3889]

Laura Bowden Agree! The Union Jack is my favorite flag

[@laurabowden5]

Are you British? :D

[@minato3889]

Laura Bowden Nep! Senegalese (maybe you know the country), living and studying in France. And u?

[@laurabowden5]

Lamine LO More specifically, English, but I'm more or less British :)

[@minato3889]

Laura Bowden More or less British? loool! You are 100% British if you're English

[@201081hero]

Though I hope Jess is there in Rio 2016 winning a 2nd gold medal nothing I suspect will top this moment winning under such enormous pressure and expectation.

[@joshc1981]

Dam jess enis is fit

[@elliswood3643]

imiumki

[@Alexj420]

I normally don't like really athletic girls, but man Jessica Ennis is a gem.

[@justclosing]

She 's beautiful and she shaves her armpits

[@jessaa]

preach!

[@t.purkess9682]

Are you not a fan of six packs on girls? 😅

[@Alexj420]

Ehh like it depends but generally im okay with it unless its super cut

[@sian407]

Why? No hate just wondering whats wrong with us? Lol

[@computertechhelper]

Watching it again makes me feel like i'm watching for the first time again.

[@thehitchrules]

I really hope Ennis wins Sports Personality on Sunday . Phenomenal performance under immense pressure . For me the stand-out performance of the games . What an athlete she is.

[@Echo30Mike]

I remember when she walked into the stadium to pick up her Gold. The crowd went crazy, I thought the roof was gonna come off. I wish there was a clip of it on here. True golden girl of the Olympics. So many of our athletes had the Olympics of their lives, but her medal was my favourite.

[@emilybelcher9398]

Hi, does anyone know who the commentators are here please? Thanks

[@mcfcguvnors]

just watched Kat win her medal so fancied a look back at this

[@Aaron-he3qd]

Me too haha. I was so delighted to see Kat get the medal she finally deserves.

[@rohansrider]

@@Aaron-he3qd Yes, she worked hard on her weakest disciplines and conquered her demons., It will be tough in Tokyo but she should medal but not sure if it will be gold, I hope so but she has two strong rivals.

[@BeakersAreCool]

I vividly remember KJT's 100M hurdles at London 2012, when her name was announced The stadium erupted with such noise and the bewilderment and joy on KJT's face was a sight to behold ( This was about 10:30 on the Friday morning) . I hope she emulates Denise and Jessica and wins gold in Paris

[@Embc03]

Now KJT has silver at the olympics 😊

[@1Molehill]

Feel sorry for the runners in heat 4 with Chernova, having to race a drugs cheat. Everyone knowing she was a doper

[@leisureleaguessheffield8301]

Everybody in Sheffield is so proud! Well done Jess:-)

[@anglowarrior3871]

Wish I could have been there 10 years ago today but I was glued to the telly at home.Incredible 2 days by Jess after all the hype and expectation leading up to the event.

[@JeffersonDinedAlone]

Don't tell us who wins in the video title; simply state the event. Some of us might want to actually watch as though for the first time, discovering who the winner is after the event takes place.

[@TBone1307able]

She's an amazing inspirational woman, Summer 2012, amazing time in London.

[@patrickshenton769]

Jesicca Ennis is one good lookin' chocolate fudge cake.

[@zapkvr]

I just watched Jess interviewed on Graham Norton. What a simply wonderful advertisement for British sport. She is a star in the league of Lord Coe. I sincerely hope she grasps this opportunity and goes on to much bigger things. She obviously has the talent and the wit and the drive. Well done Jess.

[@bpxjisoonewbie.5366]

Winning gold in ur country will never top anything I watch her MOH grey win gold makes me so proud 🇬🇧

[@mickdavis8163]

Jessica's 100 Mts hurdles sprint time would have won her the individual gold in Beijing and no doubt gold

[@Bozpo1]

So glad I went to see this - an amazing day for British sports.

[@leahhart5208]

She's so humble. Good luck in Rio Jessica!❤️

[@patrickshenton769]

She's so not British.

[@slippery-uk7195]

@@patrickshenton769 racist

[@KnoxFootballPoints]

24:49 - 24:54 😂That Finished.

[@AlissaHamilton]

swimming quicker then Michael Phelps there

[@bono2406]

*sigh* if Jess Ennis is not the hottest athlete in the planet I will go jump... and I am an Aussie who loves Steph Rice....

[@scottburke6755]

I wish jess won in rio But sadly she got second and is thinking about retirement

[@josephmonahan6383]

Crazy that schippers switched to sprinting

[@ArchefluxxMusic]

Shame they didn't extend the budget to buy a decent microphone for the commentators..

[@leahgconnolley]

one of the best

[@seanwilson5516]

27:28 Dafne Schippers.

[@kaylalawson2213]

Jessica make me cry every time

[@romulus1957]

Best Games Ever.Thank You London.God Job,Sir Coe!

[@diamondsaf5064]

21;12d 22;20

[@outsidethepyramid]

the commentators are very muffled...

[@carlthompson1247]

Best Olympics ever

[@venturaguerrinovenditacase1312]

grandi campioni

[@michaeldavis1609]

Jess won 100 mtrs hurdles in rio she won 800 metres just 1 pb in the heptathlon she would have won gold 1 Olympic gold 1 silver would have won gold in Beijing 3 World championship golds her 100 mtrs hurdles time in London would have won indevidual gold in Beijing

[@nanka2002]

Love her. Watch it from time to time to have my spirits lifted. love from Tbilisi.

[@nanka2002]

Tokyo 2020 and still watching this clip. What an inspiration.

[@edjeffries1137]

Back when Brits could really feel proud. The feeling around London 2012 was amazing. Then the Brexit chaos came and divided us all, weakened our country and made all our neighbours hate us :/

[@lloyd_r]

EU Bootlicker

[@jakehaymes4438]

The the last FOUR didn't run in the first race.

[@BobTheBlue]

Jess, wow, just wow… even all these years later. 🇬🇧🥰🇬🇧🥰🇬🇧🥰 Our forever poster girl!

[@opticalkingz1936]

+Olympic You need to chill with striking people just for showing Olympics I understand it may be an invasion of privacy but it's not?

[@thenewlc]

The slowest person in the slow heat crossed around 2:41. I ran track/XC in high school but I’m 37 now and just very inconsistent w/ my running. A 2:41 800m would probably kill me 🤣🤣🤣

[@rxhx]

I've noticed that the british tend to say her name as "Jessicorennis". What's up with that?

[@juliemassey563]

they were great games. this one was probably the best and that's why it's my favorite! :D

[@greggyfree]

The title ruined the video for me. I couldn't watch.. I guess she won with zero suspense.

[@johnpritchard1754]

Jessica's 800mtr win was the highlight of the London Olympics. She is a legend.

[@Outland9000]

Listen to that crowd... love that woman.

[@arebrec]

21:00 Thank me later

[@XavierMedina1996]

Her Stomach Is So Beautiful

[@arnoldustwumasi1253]

Congratulations Kat wonderful

[@auburnmann3630]

Jamaica to the world

[@jimipurple123]

Ennis hazel Johnson-Thompson oh yes

[@user-uv6zb2bx7r]

sorry old comments but Tokyo 2020 has been moved to 2021 due to the coronavirus

[@laurenh2988]

Complete inspiration. Well done :)

[@andej1238]

I'm so proud of Jessica.