Melaine Walker's 400m hurdles Olympic record | Throwback Thursday

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Let's take a look back to the Beijing Summer Olympic Games in 2008 when Jamaican sprinter Melaine Walker set a new Olympic record in Women's 400m hurdles. With a time of 52.64 seconds, Walker beat the previous Olympic record set by Greek Fani Chalkia in 2004 (52.77).
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What is your favorite Olympic moment of all time? Let us know in the comments below and it might be featured in the next #ThrowbackThursday!

[@OUTTAIDEAS88]

Can u post the Men's road race like you promised? It was supposed to debut 2 days ago

[@OUTTAIDEAS88]

Also still waiting on the mountain biking from Rio. The men's and women's 5 and 10 K. And the 2008 road races in full. Thanks

[@tibbororban1976]

👏👏👏👍

[@Olympics]

You can see it on our channel on Monday 8th June. Out of respect for our global community, we decided to delay the posting of some of our videos.

[@joffdorling3562]

I like watching 400m women and volleyball and swimming and diving 😊👍💜💜

[@bevenawilliams8491]

I remembered this race vividly, it was such a proud moment..🖤💚💛🇯🇲🇯🇲❤❤

[@rayw4102]

Melaine is my favourite athlete ever. Who can forget her 'dutty whine' at the intro (lol)

[@ingridreid9417]

Yes always love the dutty wine head move. Goodas fi dem, win gold!

[@horatiostone9962]

We all miss this charming woman.

[@jovannidobson8063]

🇯🇲♥️🖤🔥

[@sheilabailey5340]

,

[@joseanderson-cuff6491]

What a sweet black powerful Jamaican Girl.!

[@siadara8874]

Even now tears for her.......my God she did that so effortless...... Melanie we stan you Queen........ Woman you gave me goosebumps!!!!! Went out there and left them all on the track wondering!!!! They couldn't even come close to you!!!

[@lawmainetruth3272]

Who’s watching in 2021 while in lockdown during a global pandemic 😷?

[@pageone8165]

She have the heart ❤️ of a lion 🦁

[@jazzymars30]

She have the speed and stamina of a wolf

[@gerryraak]

@@jazzymars30 but the brain of a rock.

[@francisnguyen6349]

Legendary Jamaican Sprinter Hurdles, Melaine Walker wins her gold medal in Beijing, China 2008 Summer Olympic Games.

[@kyngnick8723]

Also won at the world champ the following year.(2009)

[@jomohector5274]

Stephen Francis might seem to be a AH but he’s one Legendary Great Coach! Can’t blame him for Asafa’s meltdown in Championships he made. Him top 5 Sprinter of all time.

[@seanwilson5516]

Franno is the G'oach.

[@thegeorgianna]

The GOAT coach for the women sprinters hands down!

[@lifeatitsbest3422]

That should be a youtube video. Francis is truely amazing at what he does.

[@datname1939]

​@@thegeorgianna males too

[@modelstatus0198]

I just finished watching an interview with her and I can tell from watching the interview that she has the heart of a lion . Imagine not loving the 400 meter hurdles and she still go out there and performed to best of her ability and still comes out on top. Even though she might not find success in 100 meter hurdles , I love that she is still determined and hungry for success the event that she loves.

[@freedomofpraise]

So true...This video popped up after I watched that interview

[@astoldbymoy5776]

I still can't fathom that she wasn't happy doing this discipline and she excelled at it...just imagine if she had the Real love for it

[@krisann955]

Favorite Olympic moment Beijing 2008 women's 100m final! Please and thank you! 🙏🏾

[@arlenechambers8481]

Agreed 💯. Remembered my "belly buttom hotting" me that Sunday morning in Jamaica

[@rayj45]

Melanie was the queen back in that era, but it was disappointing that she threw away her career wanting to run the sprint hurdles when she could have gotten another Olympic medal in 2012.

[@Obkerry]

Wait, she quit 400mh and concentrated on 100mh?

[@zabiricon7478]

@@Obkerry yes she did

[@rohanhowell494]

You could be the greatest hurdler ever but you mess up your career but you make us jamaican proud and we still proud of you Olympic record world championship goal not no easy feat

[@Cece-em5vo]

What happened to her?

[@mrxces69]

Messed up by becoming Olympic and World Champion in an event that she did not like

[@jamesagba8604]

@@mrxces69 I think what @Rohan was trying to pass across was that she could have achieved more had she stayed focused on the 400m hurdles. I watched one of her interview recently where she said she wanted to do what makes her happy which was the shorter sprint. That's absolutely fine, however, she didn't achieve as much success in that discipline which clearly shows she was more talented as a 400m hurdler. Her case is akin to a child who has a talent to be a once in a lifetime doctor but insisted on being a musician apparently because he/she felt that's more in the headlines. I respect her decision, however, I have come to realise that in entertainment, your happiness or supposed success has a very thin line between that of those cheering you on and supporting you.

[@mrxces69]

@@jamesagba8604 Yes but in her interview she siad that hse hated doing it. She want to do what she loves.

[@kyngnick8723]

Melaine😍🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@schirferrose4106]

I miss her so much she was so full of vibes n humor wow...i hope she's doing great miss u girl😔😔😔👏🏽👏🏽👍

[@longbranch11207]

There is a new interview with her here on KZbin she goes into full details about her life

[@horatiostone9962]

I believe there is a lot more to this story of her abrupt career ending.

[@Anna-346]

What happened?

[@rennamay812]

My best watches moment in the Olympics is when Jamaica set the new world record for the 4x100

[@jonidaman4921]

But later got disqualified? Yeah that one!

[@rosaworksrosaworks9410]

@@jonidaman4921 they did in the 2012 men 4x100

[@Lillydadon]

@@jonidaman4921 you have no sense

[@Lillydadon]

@@jonidaman4921 do you know how many 4x100 gold medals Jamaica has won the past 3 Olympics?

[@theresanichols5556]

I wished she had kept doing this event.She messed up her career by wanting to do the sprints.

[@nodeshalitchmore6670]

She said she love the sprint and she's doing what makes her happy. I can't see thru that after doing so well in the 400mh. She did an interview on KZbin with Trishana Mcgowan. You can search and watch it.

[@yardiebarbie5106]

@@nodeshalitchmore6670 Trishana McGowan

[@garfieldwhunter]

The woman is happy with her choice. She didn't like the event.

[@nodeshalitchmore6670]

@@yardiebarbie5106 thanks for the correction

[@yardiebarbie5106]

@@nodeshalitchmore6670 np. you're welcome

[@natoyavassell1736]

Melene walker should never leave her coach Mr. Francis

[@trackuniverse9121]

Why? She has her rights to leave when ever she no longer reaping benefits from him, Stephen Francis is not a God, would you say that to Shelly Ann as well?

[@Isiy45]

Mr Francis is a genius.

[@djkenardo9671]

True big mistake.

[@Isiy45]

@@djkenardo9671 sharrica need to see mr Francis, I cant believe she came last, her mouth run faster than her legs. Even Brianna took her stripe. I blame it on her idiot fans,they try to size this little girl with the 4 ruff tops.

[@sherifagilbert6230]

Where is Melanie haven't heard anything about her in a while

[@KyngZ35]

Legend 🇯🇲🥇

[@schirferrose4106]

I remember her receiving her gold medal she just jump on the podium n give the dutty wine signal i always remember that of her she was so so happy👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@omaredwards1642]

I just love my Melaine Walker...such sweet personality

[@siadara8874]

Ikr....Queen🥰

[@nicolemiller7969]

Melaine Walker could have gotten more medals if she had stuck to 400 hurdles but no she wanted to do sprint hurdles & Stephen Francis told her no that's not her event. As an athlete i do understand if u want to do a certain event but it's best to listen to your coach because they know more about you & your body than you know about yourself, happy for her tho she was the only jamaican in the finals & she delivered

[@landyncb8751]

So you think she should have been forced to do something she didn't love to do? No. She should get to do what she loves, even if that results in less world and olympic medals.

[@rosaworksrosaworks9410]

@@landyncb8751 Melanie did try to do the 100 meter hurdles, and it didn't work out for her. She left coach Stephen Francis to because of it, but like l said Melanie didn't do well in the 100 hurdles. She is back with Stephen Francis, doing you guessed it 400 hurdles.

[@landyncb8751]

@@rosaworksrosaworks9410 She still runs?

[@DC-hp1pr]

@@rosaworksrosaworks9410 at 37 years,she is past her prime and has no realistic chance of a medal.

[@rosaworksrosaworks9410]

@@DC-hp1pr Why not Justin gatlin cameback.

[@nicolelivingston1583]

I cant for get this historic moments still feel like yesterday

[@pattagole]

My favorite upset of all times!

[@yaerymin9073]

You legit can’t tell they hurdled cause they run so flipping fast

[@tcrickettsshirley4250]

Dutty wine at the start lol

[@jenniferhall540]

September 2021 and this race is still fresh in my mind and put joy in my heart n smile 😃on my face. Melaine Walker u did jamaica n jamaican proud in 2008.

[@iqsports3866]

This is class

[@appleberry1401]

2021 an still watching melaine I haven't heard much about her is lik she jus vanished.... she was strong an full a energy wish she was still running lik her vybz

[@tyreesejames6212]

Dalilah Muhammad has entered the chat

[@Michael-tg9cc]

Is she going to break Walker’s Olympic record in 2021?

[@Obkerry]

@@Michael-tg9cc You can bet your money on that.

[@Erica-rz1yb]

@@Michael-tg9cc she already did

[@Michael-tg9cc]

erica alien no she hasn’t. She ran the WR at the 2019 World Championship. Her 2016 Olympic 🥇 time was 53.13. Walker’s Olympic Record is 52.64

[@kevingrant5695]

We love you miss walker

[@lornabeckford5419]

The 2012 men's 4X100 Relay...I was at this Olympics...Memorable!

[@Anonymouse-nn9td]

For all those who want to skip the first few parts, the race starts at 4:28

[@pscreation4189]

First comment

[@EmmyMzz]

Loved this moment 🙌🏽🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@joffdorling3562]

Great video on olimpica athletes women i really like watching your videos there really cool

[@treylaw7272]

True champ Melanie 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@VictorYong36]

Men’s 100m Final LA 1984, Atlanta 1996, Barcelona 1992, Athens 2004, Sydney 2000 and Beijing 2008

[@Obkerry]

Rio Olympics Women's 5000m.... Please Olympics feature that race.

[@annetteelliott1494]

Looking forward to the 2021 games....

[@denniswilson551]

She didn’t feel her event was as glamorous as the sprints, through away her career! “Pride goeth before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall”

[@missmiss6516]

What happened?

[@rcmoedas]

👍🏽20

[@yorukkizigeziyor]

👍👍

[@Meechooilka]

baby Zuzana Hejnova is here!!! 12 years ago!!! Whoa!

[@schirferrose4106]

Heart of a champion 💗💗🦁

[@dervalsylvester2328]

One of my favorites. Epic!!💯🔥

[@benten6259]

Look at that time Sydney is now running 51.4 If melaine had stayed in this event she would have own the world record bcoz I'm sure she would have broken it but she chose to end her career stupidly.

[@bevenawilliams8491]

ALL of Usain's Olympic race..I cant seperate them..they are equally my favorites..❤❤

[@giopollito8196]

Cuando subirá las competencias de halterofilia y tiro con arco de Sydney 2000, Atenas 2004, Beijing 2008 y Río 2016.

[@MuzicMan979]

Just give me something from the Great Donald Quarrie.

[@kusariorait]

Women's Volleyball Olympic Final 2004 Russia vs China Please!

[@nugurarezare]

no medal ceremony :(

[@paulalilly285]

Congratulations Melaine Walker

[@stephenkyalo7132]

Cool

[@cochise4390]

well we know now that Russian wr was probably tainted lol

[@AlvarezHanwa]

It is funny to me 52+secs is basic now a days

[@Cindyrelisha]

She did dat 🤣!

[@charmainewalker8627]

Love her

[@Kaliflorrine]

Melaine dutty wine 😭😂

[@kimblingstinga4835]

2021!🇯🇲❤

[@karenfolkes1531]

We love you Queen , glad to see you doing that interview and are you still doing that dutty wine head movement?it wad a joy to see you ren.

[@kimanireid9617]

She should have stuck with the 400-meter hurdles

[@JahleeyahKalonji]

I would love to see 1996 400 m hurdles

[@sweetlyketoffee]

Mr Bolt in the back as she waves

[@edselhart6822]

Check all us running for Doug

[@natarinereid5180]

Well done Melanie..💯🇯🇲

[@itzpeanut1382]

When people say Jamaica is the best at track and feild and they can only do the 100m 200m and 400m HURDLES

[@realwhoasked]

Also the relays

[@MoreAwsomeMetal]

They're good in sprints races.

[@wynrick1]

You sound hurt 😔

[@kyngnick8723]

The Last world championships we killed the field events😌 Team Jamaica left with one gold and 3 slivers in the long jump,the mens discus, the womens shot put and the the womens triple jump...and we have excel in more areas, know the facts before you comment.

[@donovantaylor3137]

@@kyngnick8723 very true

[@sharonfelicia121]

4:29

[@malarki5]

Tasha Danvers-Smith got a great Bronze for Team GB. Her son would be proud! She, Tasha, got there in the end. No need to abort your dreams!

[@philomenaakpanaadie2015]

It's crazy how this wonderful moment is rendered useless after Tokyo 2020.

[@johnmarris7976]

Its so crazy that you would find a way to put a negative spin on this 2008 olympic race.

[@mrxces69]

A sprinter at heartt, sad to know thatshe did not love this event and never get the chance to run the event that she was fond of. After seeing her interview I can see the pain of having to motivate oneself in doing something you do not really love.