Marble League Showdown Event 1 - Sand Rally

The first event of the Marble League (former MarbleLympics) showdown! This sand marble race has the same course as the ML2019 final event, but now 12 individual marbles will compete to get to the finish as fast as possible.
NOTE: The name MarbleLympics has been changed to Marble League! This is to avoid trademark issues.
=== Credits: ===
Commentary: Greg Woods
Music: Minos Fylaktos
Logo design: www.hookstone.be
=== Marble League GAME ===
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and Quinton Franks
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[@JellesMarbleRuns]

Fans from Jelle’s Marble Runs can get a special discount at SeatGeek! Just use promocode ‘JMR’ and get $20 dollars off on your first SeatGeek purchase! 🤩

[@redschafer7804]

I don't understand why you changed the name but it was a good start a least looking forward to the next video

[@JellesMarbleRuns]

We are not allowed to use the old one, IOC explained us why. We have no choice and need to change the name, because we don’t want lawsuits/strikes or other problems.

[@redschafer7804]

Really?? man that sucks. what a bunch of meanies i understand now but it's really sad

[@muajkoobyang8415]

So is this the B league? Or the A league?

[@speedothefox5748]

Jelle, im struggling to think of marble names (since I'm a marble racer, inspired by you) so can. Your reply of some

[@andi-qe1qp]

"Next event, collision" Momomomo: *nervious sweating*

[@matthewmiller7207]

Not to worry. The fidget spinners were banned after the incident.

[@Ranakel]

@@matthewmiller7207 You underestimate team Momo's power.

[@eurovisioncyan9550]

*collision lol

[@andi-qe1qp]

@@eurovisioncyan9550 fixted

[@eurovisioncyan9550]

@@andi-qe1qp collision lol you still spelt it wrong

[@imariaprime]

If SeatGeek can get my marble a seat to the next full Marble League championship, hit me up.

[@MrE_]

Lol same

[@domin0s141]

+1

[@veryok4828]

SAME

[@Bianka3889]

. (Tactical dot) just in case they add the feature in the future

[@alaeriia01]

Same.

[@gogobnr3291]

Underrated, imagine the hard work behind this 4 min video

[@xoxderyckxox]

I want a 30430 Documentary!!!!!!

[@ParanormalNewsToday]

I don't have to imagine... most people wouldn't believe the amount of work that goes into a channel. Scripting, shooting, re-shooting, editing, re-editing, exporting, re-exporting.... and that's just the video. There's always the audio... but yeah, props to JMR for certain.

[@theshinyskuntank5955]

Is it just me, or are sand races satisfying?

[@DGRIFF]

Apparently a half million others feel the same way.

[@arrowghost]

Just to see the marbles rolling is like seeing tiny marathon runners in a race. It gets better with the Sports Commentary.

[@readisgooddewaterkant7890]

yea

[@readisgooddewaterkant7890]

it reminds me of 2017

[@Nevir202]

Very. The league/Olympics are great, but I miss when there was more sand racing than anything else.

[@jackkaczmarski]

“Mom, how old is Grandpa?” “He watched the Marblelympics.” “Okay...” “When they were called the Marblelympics.” “He’s old.”

[@banan9247]

Whats the difference

[@ThunderBOLT.92]

now it's called Marble League, before it was marblelympics

[@TrailsVonMudder]

That start tells the story of every season for the Rojo Rollers since 2017

[@Rhexyn]

#betterDeadthanRed

[@TheBetterGame]

Absolutely Robbed! They worked hard though, never gave up hope. Started 12th, got trapped behind people a number of times, and still managed to pull up to 7th!

[@gustavomuller2228]

@@TheBetterGame At some point they were fourth. Unfortunately they had another problem :(

[@uxuxuvividly7252]

Always hard times to be a rojo Roller Fan to be honest

[@ajplaze8001]

Uxuxu Vividly Definitey, I fall on Momo and the Pinkies as my backup team

[@Erredupizer]

> Momomomo is back with a good result Yesss!!! >Next event: COLLISION NOOOOOOOO

[@Undrave]

Hope they did some endurence and strength training!

[@amethystseaeggos5510]

benedyktsiedemnasty Momomomo survived a near-fatal injury, do you think he can’t survive the survive the collision a second time? There aren’t even spinners this time

[@Hale-pq8yd]

They will come back strong. No spinners so it should be fine. Just as long as they are all healthy and strong!

[@TakaComics]

The Hornets are super aggressive wow! I want to see more from them!

[@arrowghost]

Looks like it bite its way through the Bubblebees and won 2nd.

[@domin0s141]

My fav team at this championship

[@genuinesterling3306]

It's so great to finally see them in action

[@orekihoutarou9553]

Bruh they are basically midnight wisps, they just changed the names I guess

[@genuinesterling3306]

@@orekihoutarou9553 and? The midnight wisp was a great wild card team they deserved that win

[@TheSpodeification]

How we holding up, Oceanics fans? It still hurts.

[@pencil_girl12]

pretty painful, yup

[@fatahmusawer442]

I know

[@kuru4833]

I still can not belive that we were last

[@RoopeRontu1999]

I hope you'll do better next time.

[@MatsLindgrenMusic]

I think I'm starting to heal, but there might be a scar after the winter games. #TidePride

[@Tidalstream]

Good job in ESPN8 the Ocho

[@TComms05]

Excellent recovery by Momomomo who I'm happy to see again! Let's make the qualifiers! GO TEAM MOMO! #GoGoMoMo #MomoStrong #MoMomentum

[@amethystseaeggos5510]

Gaming Commander YEE, MOMO ALL THE WAY

[@Undrave]

#MomoStrong ! I hope we see them qualify this time around. I'd love to see Momo, Orangers and Green Ducks all in the competition...

[@TComms05]

@@amethystseaeggos5510 To the Marble League All The Way!

[@TComms05]

@@Undrave I hope so too! Love to compete with all the other teams!

[@tekguru8]

I missed seeing Team Momo in the Games...

[@macklee6837]

This channel makes me want to buy marbles.

[@Undrave]

Iknowrite?

[@warhawk3972]

On the Marble League subreddit, theres a link to where you can buy marbles very similar to these!

[@EmpanadaDoggo]

And legos

[@storywala88]

Jawbreakers took the race by a lead. So engaging. Great work.

[@lindseymarez8188]

Saw this on twitter due to quarantine, now I need more, also this is really entertaining 😂😂

[@hewhoamareismyself]

The Jawbreakers celebration was a really nice new detail there.

[@jsb36]

Good showing for Kobalts! They had to fight their way back after some trouble with the course, but a fast run all the way that was a fraction of a second behind a podium spot. Optimistic about our Marble League qualification chances this year!

[@donnytheflow]

Really strong showing from the jawbreakers in this heat. Color me impressed. Definitely a team to watch!

[@jraptor96]

These Jawbreakers are really promising! What a jump start! And GG Jelle's Team for another great series incoming

[@kwayke9]

Wow, the Jawbreakers dominated this one! And the Hornets are looking like a pretty serious contender, looking forward to what's next coming from them

[@offroadoverlords]

The great part about Marbles is that they are immune to covid-19. The show goes on.

[@spider5600]

First time as a Jawbreakers fan that I've had something to cheer about for two seasons.

[@GeneWaddle]

I was so glad to see Momomomo back and that he finished so strong! He must be one tough old bird coming back after all his injuries. GO TEAM Momo! 👍🦆

[@thatdarlo]

Great to see team Momo competing again

[@xstrikefiredragon]

Nice sightlines on the cameras! If this is the new standard for the sand marble rally too, I'm really looking forward to the season!

[@rphnick]

"But, I digress" had me rolling on the floor!

[@zachmiller2091]

I’m gonna have to throw my hat in for the Hornets this year. I really like what I saw. They made some mistakes that likely cost them the win, but they never stopped trying. I’m excited for this season

[@icecreamsandwich7522]

The Maniacs have got to get themselves together! COME ON!!! Also, it’s pretty cool that Red Number 3 gets his own sky box seat!

[@RituroPGB]

Greg Woods is on fire! The Hornets-Bumblebees stinger diversion had me stifling laughs at work. Great stuff. Incidentally, the “Winged Stinger Derby” is a pretty good name for clashes between those two teams...

[@hannahblurp9360]

I'm guessing the changed name is a legal issue, kinda sucks but what can you do. Got some new favorites in the race, glad to see Momomomo

[@TheGrandMarble]

The Kobalts in 5th? Do my eyes deceive me? Incredible! #inourelement

[@RituroPGB]

Marbleague 2020, here we come!! #GoKobalts

[@jacoblord1368]

Yeah and the Limers are in last place

[@freestar5415]

WE ACTUALLY DID OKAY, IM SO HAPPY

[@alllikewas8223]

Let’s go! The return of the Kobalts 😊

[@bigskyneal784]

Love the Jawbreakers’ logo!

[@cavemann_]

Team Momo! Momomomo a great veteran, can we get a round of applause!

[@TComms05]

Good to have Momomomo back! Excellent recovery from him to get 4th!

[@GeneWaddle]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@genuinesterling3306]

F

[@amethystseaeggos5510]

Gaming Commander Wait, did Momomomo recover from his injury?

[@cavemann_]

@@amethystseaeggos5510 Yes!

[@philipg6432]

I've been following this channel since before it was wiped on youtube! Was out at Trivia the other night and on TV was the Marblelympics!! Warmed my heart to see it ON TV IN PUBLIC!

[@frostlord1246]

I can already tell that this is going to be awesome! I hope that the Rojo Rollers and the Kobalts can finally shine again

[@ira1420]

Good to see Team Momo back! That 4th place was so nice

[@drunkenmasterii3250]

I didn't even realized marble league showdown started yet. Seriously tho it feels weird for it not to be called marblelympics. It confused me at first.

[@deadlyk12538]

Wow! The outdoor events are always my favourite. I was pretty disappointed to see Team Momo in last place at the start of the race, what an amazing recovery!

[@randomstar7146]

As a green duck, I’ma sit this one out. Congrats to the jawbreakers! #sweetvictory

[@Joshbobjovi]

Bought some Mellow Yellow swag a couple months ago. Pretty shocked to see them not here this season but thats the way she goes.

[@cooperc69420]

That’s because Mellow Yellow qualified for the actual season, this is for the ones who didn’t make it.

[@harryrubin3708]

@@cooperc69420 are u sure?

[@cooperc69420]

@@harryrubin3708 Well, this was 2019, where Mellow Yellow qualified and these teams here didn't.

[@BlitterObject]

Crazy Cats Eyes...where you at?? Nice to see Momomomo back in action. Great videos, thanks for all your hard work! ❤️

[@GeneWaddle]

I sure hope you never lose Greg Woods as the commentator.

[@JellesMarbleRuns]

We will never lose him, and because we got sponsors, he’s more willing to do commentary.

[@Shad0wSix]

I admire the work done for the commentary in every event. Great job, Greg Woods!

[@klonkikeklonki8760]

Let’s go Minty Maniacs!! We need you in the Marble League next time!

[@mikemissesthefairway]

The Minty Maniacs need a new coach!

[@GameReviewsXX]

@@mikemissesthefairway If anyone needs a new coach, it's Shining Swarm. They come last more than the Oceanics.

[@raefrommn4914]

So nice to see Team Momo back!!!!

[@sandro4089]

Hello OMG TEAM MOMO HAS RETURNED!!!!!!!!

[@elizahalbrook7088]

TEAM MOMO FTW!!

[@amethystseaeggos5510]

KrookoTube I rooted for the green ducks last season because of the Momos not qualifying. It was just a hard event to watch without someone to root for. Am I no longer a true momo fan

[@TComms05]

@@amethystseaeggos5510 You and me both! It's not the same without Team Momo!

[@amethystseaeggos5510]

Gaming Commander This season I’m probably rooting for all the green marbles tbh

[@TComms05]

@@amethystseaeggos5510 Fair enough. I happen to like the Limers and Jungle Jumpers

[@jakearmstrong6993]

The meet and greet was adorable

[@jrdiscgolf9888]

So glad to see you took my suggestion of Marble League

[@Mac_Omegaly]

League of Extrodinary Marblemen. Side note the banners in the stadium still say MarbleLympics so I'm guessing the copyright abuse that forced you to change the event name happened recently since filming the event.

[@iainchurchill]

The production quality of this video is way to epic for the subject. I love it

[@peterjackson6175]

I am shocked at the production value of this

[@elena-hv8nw]

Day 5 of quarantine: this is one of the most entertaining things i did these last few days

[@jnorton9680]

Wait, wait, wait! We've renamed the whole brand?? Dude, my Marblelympics gear is going to be worth so much money now!

[@Matt-qj7ms]

Good effort from the Turtle Sliders. Only just getting started boys!

[@ItsKayJeyD]

Day 6 without sports:

[@darklightimages]

The hornets seem like the team to keep an eye on. Bumblebees better watch out seems like their rivals are letting them know "we are here and we will win!"

[@Hale-pq8yd]

Let's chant! GOGO MOMO! Almost got a metal. Stay healthy and injury free and you will be on top. Let's go!

[@kingmo8789]

GoGo! *clap twice* MoMo!

[@leefisher6366]

Momomomo... momentarily motionless, monstrous motivation... moving... more, MORE... Momentous!

[@readisgooddewaterkant7890]

have anybody heard of 13:12 that was the orangers record time in the underwater event in ‘17 it symbolizes hope in bad times and that a comeback is real.

[@KatarzynaZamo]

It's so nice to see Team Momo back in the game!! I missed my team!! Also I found Roldo at 03:44 waaayyy in the back of the fan stands.

[@thomski25]

If SeatGeek can get me a ticket to the next MarbleLympics then sign me up. #GOOOOOORANGERS

[@readisgooddewaterkant7890]

thx O,bro 13:12

[@genuinesterling3306]

Oooooo

[@TheTenthBlueJay]

Marble league

[@alexhorne6473]

Repeat of '16?

[@thomski25]

The Recommended Page no MarbleLympics

[@schurgy16]

Great debut 2nd for the hornets, becoming a favorite already!

[@misterbarrichello]

Team Momo comeback Lets go Lets go Go for win go for win Momo team team Momo Go for win Go for Win Team Momo Team Momo Yay

[@upanddown8442]

"I digress..." - No, there's digression in Marble events, digress all you want! Love the commentary, Greg. And of course the events themselves, Jelle! :-)

[@DJB3lfry]

I'm loving both of our new "stinger" teams; I can sense a rivalry already! I hope to see either one (or both) in next year's games! #BringItBumbles #StingEmHornets!

[@alllikewas8223]

You’re right the wiki says they are rivals

[@monomakes]

So good to see the ML and team getting the recognition you chaps all deserve!!! What a course! Thrilling stuff :)

[@SupGaro]

Its finally nice to sit on the sidelines and watch a race for once! #RaspberryRacers

[@llKirosll]

good to see some old 'competitors' as well. kind of miss team momo and primary on the marblelympics

[@GameReviewsXX]

Seen as your a competitor, do you have any inside info as to why the oceanics performed so poorly this year?

[@amethystseaeggos5510]

Mateus Cavanholi Momo are some of the sports OGs, as a huge momo fan it’s great to see them back.

[@SupGaro]

@@GameReviewsXX I personally think the stress of playing at home caused them to under preform. The team is very talented and im sure they will bounce back and have an amazing under dog performance. They still wont be better then us though ;)

[@GameReviewsXX]

@@SupGaro I appreciate your sincerity, i may not be a super fan but even i can tell when a team goes above and beyond. I hope your team and the Green Ducks rivalry continues!

[@depeltenburg6916]

oh how the midst has fallen in despair , but await the delighting touch of a magnificent marble to see the seasand softly move underneath your roundings...ghe ghe ghe welcome back marbles

[@sirmellaley83]

I'm ducks til I die but these hornets are powerful lads

[@TheEliasMolander]

I feel exactly the same! Hornets are now my 2nd team!

[@Undrave]

I'm waiting until the qualifiers to really commit to a new team, but I can see the potential. The rookies have been great lately! I still hope Team Momo makes it to the qualifiers tho.

[@madelinelynch8940]

I was just thinking how much I missed the marble olympics and am now floored for the new content!

[@Mtik333]

We need both Hornets and Bumblebees in Marble League 2020, they definitely can do great.

[@liamkoehler8820]

Wow! Very impressive! Huge quality jump since Marble Leage 2019! Love the new overlay graphics!!

[@perryekwueme996]

Who is here from twitter?

[@cr4447]

Since the chocolatiers weren't here I cheered for the Hornets, and I will say they really pulled through and I hope to see more of them.

[@novalee8447]

anyone here because quarantine???

[@QuekasTaglich]

Me in Brazil lol Start yesterday

[@diegomejia7249]

Here haha

[@elvis316]

No, just have more time for it!!! :)

[@FormerSaint80]

New fan here!

[@DetWheresmycoffee-smh]

I started last week

[@jbearclowater]

Making me an instant Jawbreakers fan with a performance like that!

[@Ls-uw3dn]

Even though I am a midnight wisp fan I see potential in the new team the hornets. So I’m now a hornet fan! LETS GO HORNETS!!!

[@akw6226]

bandwagon

[@Ls-uw3dn]

Hey they are new plus it’s not bandwagon if they haven’t won a championship

[@alllikewas8223]

@Sidney Stewart Stewart it is bandwagon of you leave your favorite team behind for a new team

[@Ls-uw3dn]

My team was not doing the best to their ability anymore

[@alllikewas8223]

You just proved my point

[@SUPERDASHMARBLES]

Congratulations Jelle, Dion and Greg in another fantastic video. And well done in getting sponsored by SeatGeek too. Well deserved!!!

[@mathewurias9070]

Although jungle jumpers are my favorite the jawbreakers are a underrated team. #SweetVictory

[@AveryMilieu]

Thank you - i was beginning to get a little bit ... antsy ... about the races. Watching re-runs and all. Sand Rally is my favorite event. MORE! MORE!

[@Nolster1999]

Between the Limers and the Vikings, idk how much more of my team losing I can take 😭

[@craigpaulson3503]

Hey, I'm a Lions fan, I don't want to hear it. Just kidding. I know it's frustrating, but when it finally happens, it'll be that much better. You guys have a solid team and should do well this year. Have a great season my friend. Maybe we'll see each other in the NFC Championship Game.

[@heatwave1789]

From a panthers fan ya did me a solid in that NFC title game beating the saints... good luck on a good season and meet in the playoffs

[@HarryANuss-xt1hj]

#GoPackGo

[@dlloyd6300]

I don't understand why this is so funny and at the same time satisfying to watch, LoL

[@danielmanning2319]

MarbleLympics was a much better name. It made it feel more special. Too bad it had to go

[@Mac_Omegaly]

I wonder who complained about the name, that caused the problem. It's fairly clear that someone made a stink about the name. Probably some over protective copyright sniper making money off other people's hard work and effort.

[@danielmanning2319]

StvThe read the description. The Marble League is the MarbleLympics. They had to change the name due to copyright issues

[@koldonn1111]

Alright boys, no sports, but we still got this!

[@AveryDoors]

When every sport gets cancelled

[@davidmoll7250]

An excellent presentation by the hornets, looking forward to the next race

[@NxTTxT]

Why is this prime quarantine content??

[@christinac4197]

Snowballs went slow and steady and landed themselves a spot on the podium! Nice~!

[@ElecTrick11037]

IT RETURNS!!! Edit: No chocolatiers? I guess COME ON ROJO ROLLERS! ITS TIME FOR THE REDEMPTION OF MY SECOND FAVOURITE TEAM! Edit 2: Fan of the turtle sliders now too, hope they do well in the aquatic events (unlike the Oceanics) Edit the Third: Hope that Momomomo will be ok if he participates in the Collision event again...

[@thomasbillet1328]

Surprisingly enough, the Chocolatiers DID qualify and participate to the Marblelympics 2019, so they don't participate to the Showdown

[@ElecTrick11037]

OH ok

[@Diceyed]

I'm happy to see your ability to expand this into new sponsorships and markets.

[@Chendemonium]

I'm fearing for the life of Momomomo in the next event...

[@tjswanson7577]

Been a momo fan from the start, Not a podium finish, but given the start of this race a 4th is VERY respectable! Missed you in the MarbleLympics this year Momo, I'm rooting for ya!

[@TComms05]

Us missing the ML2019 was heartbreaking! Let's hope we make it back to the Marble League where we belong! GO TEAM MOMO!

[@teamhornets8759]

Here we go!! #BringTheSting

[@maundfamily4359]

Yess! Cracking start! I'm totally Buzzing (pun intended) for you guys #bringthesting

[@magentamappinganimation9532]

I love the kindness shown my the swarm, trying to help the limers For some reason it wasn’t enough

[@enzoli23]

~== RaceRecap by enzoli23 ==~ Wow, this track was quite exciting. None of my favourites were in this showdown, so I was rooting for Minty Maniacs, Limers and Rojo Rollers -> not really a desirable finish, but it's still early. Highlights: - Rojo Cuatro f*cking up the start at 0:35 then going up to 4th, hitting the wall at 2:08 and finishing 7th. - That "freight train" pack at 1:45 :O - Prim getting stuck at 2:17 then Goolime getting stuck at the same place, and Sparkle trying to free him but failing :D - Momo getting stuck near the end and stealing the highlight from the Jawbreakers 1st place finish :D

[@BullsMahunny]

Greg's voice is perfect for this lol. Even the seatgeek advertisement perfectly fits the video

[@shanecolby547]

Team MoMo for the win!

[@Moslinov]

I see we have jaw breakers starting off again

[@siyam6050]

Just in from that Twitter thread 😂

[@psychochiken4111]

Here's hoping the Rojo Rollers make a better showing in the next few events. I'd love to see them make it to next year's main tournament!

[@FalloutUgglan]

Cuatro did a commendable race, it almost looked like a podium placement for a bit there towards the end. Also starting dead last and fighting their way up to fourth (and then sadly falling back to seventh) is a pretty impressive feat

[@NeonClock]

It's great to see the Limers again... at the very bottom! #RaspberryRobust

[@marbleracingstudios9552]

Momo is back, and better than ever!!!!!