Men 400m 1st Round | U.S Track & Field Olympic Team Trials June 18,202

[@keithpugh7538]

Merrit time has passed, but he was the best anchor we had in his prime. US has so many 400 men and women it’s ridiculous!

[@vernonfrance2974]

He's in the semis next so it's a bit early to say that. Maybe, but we'll see. He might be setting a trap for the young upstarts like Ross.

[@burksizm]

No he wasn't our best anchor, that would be Michael Johnson.

[@keithpugh7538]

@@vernonfrance2974 he made it through? His time has passed regardless

[@keithpugh7538]

@@burksizm Michael Johnson rarely had run down or hold off anyone, which is what you need in an anchor. Merrit was the best IMO.

[@fitlifestylebiggainz]

You mean 400m runner individually

[@jeremyarguellesbullfrogend624]

Lashawn is so blessed! He did so well. He has favor with God. In Clermont, I watched and listen to him coach a young college 400m runner from Lake Sumter college..... it was so nice for him to take 20 minutes to explain running the curve and using your arms

[@jeremyarguellesbullfrogend624]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🏆🔥🥇🏅🇺🇸🏁

[@javier6283]

Amen to that bruther. I know god chose him to be fast and furious. To live his life a quarter mile at a time.

[@---bk4lg]

I met Lashawn few years ago , he was a humble person .

[@leevitalone]

God bless you LaShawn, you have been a smile on the sport!

[@trackman411]

I truly enjoy that both Bolden and Richards-Ross can critique yet still compliment an athlete. (Ex. Merritt) Nothing but straight professionalism

[@vernonfrance2974]

Richards-Ross made sure to include that she was a favorite in the Olympic Trials, like Norman. If you don't toot your own horn who will?

[@trackman411]

@@vernonfrance2974 wouldn't you?

[@olamavincent4413]

The guys who won the heat of Norman was the one who was like fighting win demons in a ncaa race... Good to see him again and going sub 45.

[@joshuahurst5672]

Wym what happened

[@tylerhill6760]

was surprised he didn’t burn out in the first like 200 like he likes to do… he probably ran harder cause he knew michael norman would be on his ass.

[@petercavanaugh2434]

@@joshuahurst5672 he missed the final in the NCAA championships, so he raced really hard and ran well here. It’s retribution for him.

[@cbnboy34]

you mean Godwin? LOL

[@tylerhill6760]

@@cbnboy34 yea. dude be lookin like he be goin thru it on that last 200 😭

[@calvinmcdonald5680]

Oh My God it's going down in this Olympic 400 final I am excited!

[@gregorymalone71]

So glad merrit made it through, hope he can make it. He is a legend.

[@Kelvinllovejr]

The unfortunate thing about physical sports is that you reach an age where your body can't do what it used to. LaShawn has cemented himself into the history of the sport though so he has no more left to prove.

[@ellen9925]

That's what I keep saying about Shelly. Age will bite you in the ass. I hate to see any of them slow down but I've lived through my 30's and something happens. It sucks but that's when you find a new slower rhythm to life and enjoy.

[@aldopedroso6212]

Merritt hasn't broken 45 in 4 years, great memories which is the only reason we are talking about him.

[@chriswillis7315]

If Godwin can keep his last 80m together he can run a crazy time. Shocked at Ross performance too

[@Gerhard2770]

He needs to loose 5 pounds around midsection😂

[@Nico-ee3bd]

This one was not as terrible as the previous races

[@philomenaakpanaadie2015]

Gotta love how Mike's parents are wearing Michael Norman T-Shirts.

[@ericlindsey3069]

Then Bruce Jenner's whole family had custom made Yellow T-Shirts with Black letting at the 1975 USA/USSR meet - that said "Go, Jenner, Go!" The gave me the last one, cos when I asked them where they got them. I wanted to buy one! They had one left over, and gave it to me. It was so nice of them. I still have it, autographed by then Bruce, as he had just broken the Deca world record for the first time.

[@philomenaakpanaadie2015]

Those are memories that will last a lifetime. But on another note, families can be so supportive and people can be so nice at times.

[@mikie0307]

i just love that they are actually showing both parents this time and not just his dad. 2 years ago they only showed his dad and had his mom screaming for him the whole time on screen.

[@philomenaakpanaadie2015]

lmao

[@vernonfrance2974]

@@ericlindsey3069 You should alter it to reflect her new persona or you might be accused of being a transphobe. "Go, Jenner, Go!" with 'Jenner' crossed out and replaced with 'Caitlin' ---> "Go 'Caitlin' Go!" Of all the transsexuals the fact that an Olympic champion in the Decathlon would cut his 'ties' is the most shocking. I still am hoping that the name will be changed to "Jennifer."

[@MsAqaqSwsw]

“like what?” BRUH THAT WAS UNNECESSARY 😂🤣

[@ajollypanda4175]

All up in his bussiness

[@dimensionexo.]

Can't you see,he wants him in the T&F Business 😼.

[@JAHamilton77]

Heat 2 was super stacked, Merritt, Cherry, Montgomery, and Deadmon

[@ABLQuality]

true

[@JAHamilton77]

And Montgomery failed to make it out of the heats because he coasted and Merritt took the final spot from him….. I don’t think he would have qualified for the individual 400m, but making the Semis or finals would have given him a chance at snagging a relay spot for the heats at the Olympics

[@petenrita]

thank you for posting!!! Always great to listen to Sanya Richards Ross

[@selftaughtflippingtwins8501]

She's a great commentator. Makes the races exciting

[@petenrita]

@@selftaughtflippingtwins8501 100x better than the Brit announcer. Why is he broadcasting the US Trials. Get Dwight Stones and Dan O Brien.

[@evanevanevanevanevanevan]

Can’t wait to see what Randolph Ross does in the semifinals. Kid is a natural 400m runner.

[@vernonfrance2974]

How do you know he's a natural?

[@mistadanny2844]

Micheal norman is damn gorgoeus

[@mrknowitall8663]

WoW!!! Did not know he is from Murrieta, CA. Thats where I LIVE!!! Hands down best city in SoCal.

[@JaySmith-jv1es]

The 4 x 400 record may be in jeopardy this year

[@waynehentley4332]

No way!

[@JaySmith-jv1es]

Yes way. You have all runners running under 10 seconds

[@cbnboy34]

Godwin's form has me in fits!

[@amerleesilver4294]

Micheal Cherry and Grant Holloway reppin Chesapeake, VA the 757. Oscar Smith and Grassfield stand up!!

[@platnumj]

This the best I ever seen Godwin run, normally by the last 100m he’s fighting for his life the he looked a lot better here 👏🏽👏🏽

[@henrybrowne7248]

That's right. I don't know why he didn't tie up here, maybe he's in better shape.

[@waynehentley4332]

Right?🤔🤔🤔

[@shaunteebrewington2946]

Aggie Pride💙💛

[@Rafi-r6n]

Micheal is a cool and funny guy Coach is going to get him🤣🤭

[@johngleason149]

Cool Michael Norman.....Hopefully he will come out and be proud!

[@trueeemontero21]

Dude it’s crazy how I was at a track meet with Justin Robinson and now he’s competing for a Olympic spot 🔥🔥🔥

[@fatpinkteddy]

Americans are killing it in the trials

[@waynehentley4332]

No tying up by Godwin this time. Good race!

[@josebasterrica3358]

Brazier Merrit que más sorpresas nos depararan los Trials?

[@ABLQuality]

It's sad to see Lashawn Merrit not qualify but no one lasts forever

[@philomenaakpanaadie2015]

He did qualify.

[@ABLQuality]

@@philomenaakpanaadie2015 how he didn’t finish in the top 3

[@philomenaakpanaadie2015]

@@ABLQuality he made it through as a fastest loser, meaning he got one of the 4 un-automatic qualifications spots.

[@ABLQuality]

@@philomenaakpanaadie2015 oh sick I didn’t know he made it through as a fastest looser

[@richposports7030]

Merritt must have made it in. Congrats. Legend. The Times in the last race were slow though. The lane draw situ post rounds is an interesting point worth looking at. London, Norwood...not gonna cut it.

[@chicnoir29]

Had no idea Merritt decided to try for one more team.

[@Manlyman120]

Damnnn Ross can close!

[@vernonfrance2974]

Those guys who beat Ross can really coast!

[@bernadettejohnson9102]

Are they throwing these races

[@djumpfarda]

Fadda time boi he definitely is a serious man

[@wezbae1162]

Noah williams & Michael Norman 😍😍

[@dereckdean578]

These young guys just blasted Lashawn Merritt into retirement.

[@evanevanevanevanevanevan]

Well he’s approaching his 40s. Imagine being 35 years old and running sub-46... I’m 20 and can’t even run sub 49.

[@vernonfrance2974]

He's going on to the next round.

[@dereckdean578]

@@vernonfrance2974 ,barely. He did good for USA over the years tho.

[@vernonfrance2974]

@@dereckdean578 He's a great in his career and when he hangs up his cleats he should go for Ato Boldon's commentator job.

[@javier6283]

Every runner is "making a statement"

[@benyeitamas4479]

I'm so annoyed by this I can't express it

[@vernonfrance2974]

@Javier So true. I am so annoyed by that statement "making a statement" I had to make a statement that I am so annoyed by it that I can't express it.

[@dimensionexo.]

At some point,the hat has to be hunged : Mr.Merritt has nothing to hang his head about : After many years of accomplishments ✦

[@richposports7030]

Randolph impressed in the NCAA

[@vernonfrance2974]

Let's see what he can do against this much higher level of competition. It seems he's already been a bit intimidated.

[@petenrita]

Montgomery pulled up with a few meters to go and handed Merritt his ticket to the semis

[@richposports7030]

It was also apparent that LaShaun Merritt had a shot at one o those fastest 4 loser slots.

[@laawaer7265]

Lol! I agree!

[@nicolasmolo536]

Cherry my idol.also..love it

[@nicolasmolo536]

What a run....with M. Cherry?

[@Rafi-r6n]

Come on Micheal do it for California

[@marfu1119]

I thought Meritt already retired was not expecting to see him at the trials this year

[@gregorymalone71]

Goodwin fighting the wind,

[@davidalvarez5402]

Goodwin ran a great race but he is gonna pay for that in the next round

[@garfieldwhunter]

I thought he was going to announce his retirement. Lol.

[@Loveamericasave]

Japanese and black makes delicious dessert

[@danitabarnes5516]

Aggie Pride!!!

[@berbanedash7935]

Farwell Lashawn👏👏👏👏

[@johnjay6370]

He is one of the best EVER!!!

[@vernonfrance2974]

He's in the next round having the best time of the non-automatic qualifiers.

[@trackman411]

153rd!!

[@ricardogomespedro4365]

Cherry very strong

[@mandlas.4305]

Lashawn Merrit has aged out. He needs to bow out as youngsters are now humiliating him. Justin Gatlin just got humiliated as well.

[@IvanRuizM2024]

everyone under 49 seconds is fast

[@vernonfrance2974]

Norman is so blessed. He did so well. I love the fact that he is a blend of Japanese and Afro-American because that is similar to Wayde Van Niekerk who is also a descendant of all three groups: Asian, African and European. Maybe they have hit on a winning formula. (Just kidding!) It was good for me to see Ross beaten because after the NCAA's he was considered to be the best thing since sliced bread. They claim he had a "tough lane draw" although the previous heat was won by the outside runner, Godwin, who also was in the NCAA's and finished out of the finals so he did not get the chance to beat Ross there.

[@Stan0619]

A&T REPPIN’

[@cesarcoelho7227]

lashon should naturalize Brazilian. No Brazilian running 45

[@kemybolt]

Tokyo 2021 will be without Lashawn merrit

[@vernonfrance2974]

He may get a job announcing or coaching.

[@richposports7030]

....Ato Boldon is surprisingly poor and inaccurate as a commentator. You could see that Norman wanted to just qualify. Wasn't gonna run down a guy running tilt!! It's the 1st round. Prelims. Call it as you see it!!!

[@rootsma5746]

Respectfully, I would say Ato Bolden and Dwight Stone do a great job commentating and promoting Track and Field

[@kennethcoleman1378]

Dude what are you even talking about. Ato Bolden is literally one of the best if not THE best commentators we have for track and field.

[@Emmanuel7lion]

I would disagree. Ato is the best track commentator out there......and it's been that way for years.

[@yardgunner4033]

@@kennethcoleman1378 u must be insane

[@kennethcoleman1378]

@@yardgunner4033 you literally have no idea what you are talking about if you disagree with that.

[@candicew.1096]

LaShawn...so sad.

[@Mighty-ue7bt]

he still qualified on time. And nursing a toe injury

[@candicew.1096]

@@Mighty-ue7bt That's great to hear...I am a fan and this was hard to watch.

[@Mighty-ue7bt]

@@candicew.1096 i know; but it’s going to be hard for him. the Ncaa championship has the fastest time in the world this year....and he was not even in the same heat as Lashawn...

[@aaronb2779]

Hes had a good career , age catches up with the best.

[@vernonfrance2974]

@@Mighty-ue7bt The one with that record in the NCAA's got third in a slow heat.

[@lucy-bj7ps]

黑人吃药💊

[@RamboTheCEO]

Lashawn made it thru by being top 3. I don't understand why announcers get details wrong but ur being paid to sit there, watch,and report. Top3 automatically qualify.

[@pegleggreg3627]

He came 5th in his heat? 6:47

[@KW-wr3xv]

Maybe cause he wasn't top 3.

[@ericford4490]

Lashawn barely made it thru the opening round and you blind as a bat dude. He finished 5th in his heat nowhere near 3rd

[@barryboyd7973]

Lol.

[@RamboTheCEO]

@@ericford4490 aye...Playas mess up too 😂😂😂