USC's historic, stunning 4x400m relay comeback in 2018 NCAA Championship

[@Dregandaapbt]

It ain't over until it's over!

[@11thHrPro]

You ain't lying.

[@levalpat]

its not over til the fat lady sings

[@frederickweeksjr.1189]

THAZZRIGHT.

[@drewharvey7322]

That's why we run the race

[@jaroiseveer1648]

@@levalpat - or the fat 'man' sings

[@westcoasthype619]

I don’t know what more impressive the actually chase down or the fact she had enough discipline to hold back for so long and strike at the perfect time. So amazing

[@ceebee8042]

She’s a senior who got beat the exact same way by Oregon the year before as a junior. So She learned the lesson the hard way, carried the pain of it The Whole year, and let it propel her in the last 100 meters. Wiped out, too tired to celebrate in the end. Life can be like that.

[@DrTLEvans]

Lol Commentators: Purdue is going to win this USC: Hold my baton (activates second wind) LOL

[@thecoach11]

USC said not today 🏃🏾‍♂️🏃🏾‍♂️🏃🏾‍♂️🏃🏾‍♂️🏃🏾‍♂️🏃🏾‍♂️🏃🏾‍♂️ bye

[@Essays4College]

Dwight Stone said "There's no way unless they drop the baton!" LOL

[@RealLifecapture]

Wow

[@SportZFan4L1fe]

What makes her comeback more Incredible and legendary is that the win lifted USC to Women's Track and Field National Champions.

[@larrymar19]

🔥

[@tahj677]

Bet she felt like passing out after that anchor leg 😂😂😂

[@JCizzleSoCal]

Cool story....hahaha

[@Ajon83]

@mark navarro she is just fine

[@vivianju2526]

Ajon83 oh thank god

[@ericlee7567]

@O M please don't spread fake news thanks.

[@conroywilliams4343]

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[@alexpapaloizou8050]

Who’s randomly started watching these since the lockdown😂

[@Fatima-hl2qg]

Alex Papaloizou me lol I miss track. My sophomore outdoor season is ruined🥺

[@its_deeofc]

Fatima Drammeh same💔

[@hellokitty2552]

@@Fatima-hl2qg Same. But at least we aren't juniors, bc that's the year where you have to impress colleges. We have next season hopefully 🤞🏾

[@t.i.f.f3640]

Joining Athletics after lockdown

[@tt007pt5]

Lol meeee lol

[@derekcrichton2660]

Who saw the Purdue girl say F*** when she crossed the finish line!?? LOLOL

[@fatoumattadaabo443]

🤣LOL i had to rewind to see it

[@-ShootTheGlass-]

Me too, thinking “should have put in another 0.01%”!!

[@dainguyen3454]

I had to rewind it twice to make sure.

[@edmonster01]

🤣🤣🤣

[@poolfans]

She is fucking slow

[@tenacious1]

She gave her HEART for that win! Got me misty-eyed and inspired over here! I'm now a fan! Lol

[@progutsineverything120]

Tenacious One your comment is cringey and you sound like your adopted or a feminist

[@benziygie001blixen7]

yes

[@tesmith47]

@@progutsineverything120 YOU AIN'T NEVER RAN ANCHOR LEG!

[@christiannelouis1902]

She run not just for her but for her team... This is when someone run with faith and heart with no doubt of her capacity and trust herself that she can do it... Une tres jolie foulée et vitesse

[@danysu123]

She must have had to use 1/2 her soul for that...

[@TraumaER]

Danny Su how do you do that?

[@bobayagga2233]

Nope, she just has very powerful ancestors that are channeling energy to her in moments like this 💯

[@getfnsed9808]

@@bobayagga2233 no she definitely sold her soul to the devil

[@bobayagga2233]

Get Fnsed change yo name to got finessed, that suits you Betta B

[@josephwilliams2006]

Lol

[@xenon9158]

I’m from the UK and don’t know any of these universities but I’ve gone down a loophole and am addicted to these videos now 😂

[@khalilfarah901]

what’s up bruv

[@FHDOnTheStreet]

Same😂😂😂 i got no clue but fuck it

[@ricardodanieljr3772]

I’m in Louisville with it. What up doe

[@khalilfarah901]

Ricardo Daniel Jr god bless you soul king

[@helenaville5939]

Third world UK gets excited about every small thing.

[@713Calm]

I saw this live when it aired. Ms Ellis was carried out on a stretcher like a BOSS. True story. She couldn't even appear with USC for the post meet interview. EPIC

[@tymberlandtv42]

Wow

[@adegbenroagoro5180]

Respect

[@sabrina.natalie]

I can’t even begin to tell you how many times I’ve come back to watch this race. It’s one of my favorites. This is definitely one of those moments in Kendall’s life, where she can reflect back fondly. I envision her old and grey - with her grandkids - saying: “back in my day, grandma came out of nowhere and made up those last 30 meters and won the race”. They’ll chuckle and think she’s embellishing, but we all saw it happen. It was pure magic! ✨

[@rowdyceo]

The girl that had the lead look like she was chilling bc she knew she had a big lead lol

[@BlueHopi144]

rookie mistake i guess ......

[@krisjaynav]

4:37 f*ck!!! she knew it

[@DavonIsPro]

@@krisjaynav 😂

[@christopherpujadas9415]

Facts, she was in cruise control for her whole leg

[@Crimsoncrush11]

nahhh, yall fried. You dont chill on your leg in the NCAAs. U can tell she had super bad lactic from her form breakdown and loss of knee drive.

[@RashaadRahh]

Wow, she impressed me. Good job 👏🏾

[@justsomeonehere884]

Yes

[@davewilliams5102]

Smiling at the Finish. Just another race for the Famous Trojan Track Team.

[@LovelyBri]

Why did I tear up??!!! Wow! MS ELLIS YOU DID THAT!!!!

[@elainesnaturals]

Me too!! I used to anchor and you just have to give it your ABSOLUTE all and just die later across the finish line!

[@davidpouncy8471]

Me too your not alone not ashamed to say I'm a man . Her performance truly touched my heart !! Would you happen to be a pisces? I'm one and we are very emotional!!

[@LovelyBri]

@@davidpouncy8471 hell no I'm an Aquarius lol. Pisces too damn emotional for me.

[@davidpouncy8471]

@@LovelyBri I'm emotional in a good way !! I like to give, help and support those in need, put a smile on a person face by a simple act of kindness. Things like that trigger my emotions. Not bitch type emotions lolbs 😂😂😂

[@bridge4]

Incredible heart. Well done!!

[@justsomeonehere884]

Yes and incredible legs

[@walter80srbstewart37]

iioo⁹9OIIIKKOOOOP YTY. I899JC. (Kkjnmjl]⁰⁰0

[@dennissinah1130]

@@justsomeonehere884 b by see it see it yet but Ok

[@incrediblesulk555]

50 seconds for 400 metres. Wow,wow,wow. My god that’s amazing.

[@gabefoltz7762]

Neil Ballantyne I can run a 52.1 (I was a pretty good but not awesome high school 400 runner male). I didn’t realize how the top girl runners were not super fast

[@claromepa4582]

Gabe Foltz ok?

[@blinkbubs3994]

@@gabefoltz7762 epic!!!!!!!1!!!!1

[@justintime7351]

@@gabefoltz7762 well guys are gentically/biologically faster than girls. So for girls that is pretty fast

[@katharinag3283]

You also gotta keep in mind the baton exchange was shitty, the track was wet and that is for sure not her record

[@Gitiffan]

WOW WHAT AN ANCHOR LEG THAT WAS! Talk about, "never quit until it is over" attitude! All that after a bad baton pass too!

[@caseclosedwithchyna5706]

I keep coming back to this every so often just for the wow factor! Great run!

[@aprillarae15]

Best comeback in sports history, hands down!!!!

[@NCAAChampionships]

It's great!

[@coolroski]

There's actually one where the anchor was even further back. Phil (female) Healy from Ireland.

[@ashiasnow8749]

Um Allyson 2015 worlds ran a 47.72

[@dallaother]

@@coolroski that was a madness

[@lleytonaxline7107]

No

[@coolmoe3289]

The Gurl From Purdue thought the Crowd was Cheering for her down that last stretch.. LLS 😂🤣

[@BlueHopi144]

lilllllll hard call

[@Your_mom928]

Maurice Brodie haha, probably

[@coolmoe3289]

@@Your_mom928 .. The Louder the Crowd Got ... The More The Gurl from Purdue Slowed down..

[@TheMsmith77]

YEAH SHE DID!!!! LOL

[@wolverex]

Nah she just didn't have the legs. Even with the crowd roaring like they did, you can always hear the footsteps of someone running you down

[@acxezknightnite1377]

Damn. That’s some grit and determination I just saw. Inspiring.

[@HKim0072]

4:46 Dude only has 1 mission: give me that baton. I don't care if you ran someone down when you were behind by 40m.

[@josephthomas4022]

🤣 right didn’t even let her catch her breath 💀

[@V3ND10L4]

IKR?? When I first saw that I was like, "That's nice. He's holding a box so she can vomit in it." 😂 Nope. Baton, NOW!!

[@joshb23]

HA! Totally, I remember those guys after the race, you could barely lift your arm but they wanted that baton, even if it killed you! Hilarious

[@minimae7373]

Fr🤣 box was empty too he coulda went to the others and let her catch her breath for a second💀

[@zaria_treasuress]

He did not care 😂😂😂👏🏾👏🏾

[@natemcdonough5385]

4:37, love it how the 2nd place Purdue lady dropped an F bomb haha

[@tonigrace2.0]

Lmao

[@viannccaa]

Nate McDonough - who wouldn’t 😭😭 i would feel do sad for my team

[@glennbutts8050]

Would have ran out the stadium and committed suicide....

[@Doug.the.welder]

She blew it......shes cut

[@silasleeks2324]

I remember watching this live and was screaming at my TV!! Lol. Good race.

[@moderater2.048]

Me too! My whole family was jumping up and down during the last 100 since my sister is good friends with Kendall

[@piratesting]

That was amazing to see this runner give it all, and then some more. What a beautiful kick for the win.

[@Creole_Cancer69]

Kendall left it ALL on the track! That’s how you finish a 4x4! Amazing!! 👏🏽👏🏽

[@smileyrodney]

That’s why she’s the last leg wow amazing 😭😭👏🏾👏🏾

[@cyclesmoking]

Gotta feel bad for Purdue’s anchor. She just hit the wall at the end.

[@Kevin-sy8uf]

RIP the girl in the white who hit Purdue's anchor

[@tenzingobom4748]

Nah she's just too slow

[@johnwedgbury6817]

i'm pretty new to running, and foolishly i took a drunken bet to run the london marathon this year. i attempted it with just a months training behind me. i was a bit overwhelmed by how big an event it is tbh. there were 40,000 runners, 40 THOUSAND. i was way at the back, elites at the front of course, then club runners, then people who can actually run. like i said i was at the back, with people dressed as ostriches and teenage mutant ninja turtles, i was dressed in a body bag, to save time at the finish line. i couldn't even see the start from where i was, it was so far back. everyone kept warning me in training, "watch out for the WALL" there was that many people there that it took me 10 minutes to reach the start line.... I HIT THE WALL TWICE!!!. i quit running after that. 10 minutes of running and i only completed 50 yards.

[@Kevin-sy8uf]

@@johnwedgbury6817 dumbass

[@johnwedgbury6817]

@@Kevin-sy8uf take the stick out your arse. life aint that serious

[@vinnyverse]

My favorite race of all time. Still get goosebumps watching it. Absolutely insane

[@estherola6682]

My heart always beats fast when I’m watching a track game

[@mr_lag2587]

Its called track meet

[@estherola6682]

@@mr_lag2587 thank you, Will

[@noxible]

Same

[@jamesedwards1806]

One of the best anchor sprints I've ever seen!

[@incorporealmatter9962]

NEVER give up... NEVER give in! Congratulation on a well deserved WIN!

[@Queen360_Crown]

This race will go down as one, if not the BEST, race in collegiate history💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾 Ms. Ellis

[@shawntaeparks2203]

Kendall Ellis 😍 is so inspiring‼ quitters never win and winners never quit !!

[@kit2130]

The one on the lead must've thought they were cheering for her since she was almost at the finish line. I don't think she knew anyone was coming up from behind to challenge her.

[@louispatterson3407]

Idk why tho everyone it’s always the loudest when someone right behind you😂

[@b.save.819]

That was one of the most beautiful and incredible finishes I've ever witnessed in my life. WOW! Talk about never giving up no matter what.

[@virginiaelliott9000]

I always come back to this when I need to be reminded to KEEP GOING

[@septimuspretorius250]

Ellis gave everything she had to give - magnificent effort!!! You GO girl!

[@king-solomon5263]

She is the beast, I can't believe how much she actually set up her Neural networks here. The final leg is a killer I am speechless.

[@michaellwalker8748]

Ol girl smacked her with that baton for the inside pass lol I peeped that.

[@BlueHopi144]

it happens

[@MrBestinhalo]

@@BlueHopi144 what? Shit?

[@mena94x3]

Time stamp? . . . Nevermind - about 5:58.

[@MrAudiophilio]

@Michael L Walker - Good eye. At 3:51-3:52 UK runner Clarke winds up and cracks Kendall Ellis for dusting Clarke off. That's ok Clarke. You're not alone. Fight on! ✌️

[@shawnhughes4192]

@@MrAudiophilio that was a slap on the forearm for sure. But it may have slowed her down at the worst time possible tho

[@Blackberry21838]

USC with an amazing comeback! (Dude can't stop talking about Kentucky)

[@jacelocalitis5654]

Thats what you called heart of steel...she never give up til the last breath...well deserve...

[@stephendavis4834]

WOW. That final baton exchange @5:42 was crazy... USC's 3rd leg runner tripped over a Florida athlete who was out of place, then got hit from behind from a falling competitor like 10 seconds later. 4x400s are the best events in track, period.

[@jediced.7786]

When I rewatch that part, she was the one who started the comeback from behind. She closed a big gap right before the exchange. Wow

[@Zmad724]

@@jediced.7786 She did close a huge gap at the end, but the baton pass closed the entire gap she made up and then some.....

[@iCoaster101]

Can y’all keep on posting this kind of stuff

[@daniellemke8425]

That was just ridiculously awesome!!! What a tremendous comeback in the last 50 meters

[@archdelux26]

Man talk about determination!! She gave it all she had to win!!

[@SETtheTONE.]

Ms. Ellis is a strong woman, what a finish!

[@willowwillis7374]

These nail-biting finishes are the best!

[@alex1chang1]

We all witness the historic moment.

[@talon310calif]

That was simply amazing. Now, that is a heart of a champion.

[@dleoner1]

Now THAT’S heart! Wow!! Have a happy New Year, everyone!!

[@Cool-Lake]

Heroic, brought me to tears to see that incredible heart.

[@SuperRedburn]

Amazing. Amazing!! That's an athlete who refused to give up, give in. Wow!

[@lesliewebsterjr.2818]

Wow!! That victory brings tears. 😢

[@octaviopalomares2345]

I love this kind of runners 🏃‍♀️ always think we can do it

[@jack_of_all_trades_master_none]

I love watching these type running videos. These types of races give me inspiration and at times tears of joy for the runner. I wished when I was in college I would not have made fun of Track and Field as a sport. If I could go back I would so train for this sport. I started my running journey at age 30. Its been 3 years now and a hell of a ride. I don't know how I would still be alive without running. It brought me out of a deep depression and has kept me sane ever since. Best drug in the world. I went from barely walking a mile in 13 minutes to a PR of 6'56". Planning a flat track run soon to go for a 6'40". That might sound slow but for someone that was formely boderline obese, smoked for 10 years. Thats a huge accomplishment

[@gilbertmendez2310]

I'm a life long ucla fan. I root for sc against anyone else. This got me really choked up watching it. The sheer exhaustion of that last leg runner told the story. Inspirational, unbelievable no matter my allegiance. Go sc!.

[@FeelMoreThanFine]

i used to run 400m.i know how painful it is the last 100m.this gives me even more goosbumbs!thank you

[@poeticnation6251]

That last leg, final stretch, USC - ALL HEART!.

[@shuncooper3160]

That was Amazing... It's not how you start but how you finish

[@therealsongstress]

That has got to be the most amazing win in track I have ever witnessed ❤️❤️❤️.. get it Kendall

[@blakeellison8119]

You deadass couldn’t pay me to run 400x meters.

[@cocoabiscuits]

shit was hectic back in high school. Went to state sophomore year in that same relay next year I quit track for good. fuck all that I'm trying to get a job at that point.

[@caroltaylor3414]

Yeah... in high school I was doing high jump... "Oh we need another person for the 400 relay, can you do it?" I think I walked the last 300 meters!!!! And then threw up!

[@Amii-dw7jd]

I had to run 800, 200 and 100 in a day because my class wouldn't do shit and I was too much of a yes girl then. Big mistake.

[@curlyemmm1232]

Ami Space yeah these girls make it look easy but it is so hard to maintain an even pace and quick pace without being absolutely gassed.

[@tesmith47]

800 relay is the real beast!!

[@benziygie001blixen7]

I'm shading tears of joy for This Comeback Lady

[@DeadSezSo]

Kendall has since set a world record with team new balance for the distance medley race! She also won gold in the 4x4 at tokyo!

[@rodokorley9456]

Wheeeewww! She straightened up into Michael Johnson outta that last curve, head straight up high, shoulders up and back, arms pumping consistently, kick game turbo boosted, and the rest was history!!!!!

[@michaelwise9353]

You hit it on the button, she turned in to Michael Johnson In form and speed coming out that curve, I can't believe you have not gotten more responses.

[@rj_iv1193]

I love how every one of these races are now being recommended to me

[@diamondmoeleneaux3887]

It’s not over until it’s over. Good job Kendall.

[@GeoAce777]

one of the greatest anchor runs in the college game

[@BukolaPereira]

OMG!! That's an amazing anchor leg. Simply beautiful!!

[@mnoldman7773]

Watch the foot speed difference at the top of the final turn . Amazing effort.🙏

[@scottstricklyn1733]

Can't Stop Watching This.

[@NCAAChampionships]

Glad you're enjoying it!

[@cheerTILidie]

That’s amazing!!! I know she had to pull from somewhere deep to snatch that win!

[@TheMsmith77]

Kendall Ellis...a name to never be forgotten!! WWWWWOOOOOOOWWWWWW!!!!

[@MsTay0823]

Girl in the blue hit her with the baton when she passed her 🙈😂

[@shawnhughes4192]

Bad move. It slowed her down

[@gabrielle5062]

I thought in track she not suppose to cut inside , technically she was supposed to go around.

[@---bk4lg]

@@gabrielle5062 the girl in the blue should go inside from the first 10m

[@teddyj5187]

@@gabrielle5062 your right. Usc should have been dqed.

[@Oooooo-xi2mx]

@@teddyj5187 There is actually no contact from USC’s Kendall Ellis on the Kentucky runner. Get your eyes checked.

[@AndyZach]

Wow. That was stunning, exactly as billed.

[@mcdanielvalerie0]

I'm still in shock after watching this race!

[@Mattacognition]

Put the whole team on her back, heart of a lion

[@StoryGordon]

Making up four seconds in the last lap. Incredible.

[@Saleigh]

Perdue didn’t see her coming she had such a lead and SC wow she killed it !

[@DexterHaven]

Purdue: "Looks like it's time to coast." USC: "Hold my sports drink, gotta kick now."

[@shanonfernando1326]

Love how u added sports drink instead of beer 😂😂😂😂👌🏽

[@TheHuskyK9]

I remember when this first went viral. Proud of the lady trojans!! Fight on! ✌✌

[@johnlowell5905]

Started watching, realized I was there but watched it anyway. Just as thrilling in the replay. I miss track meets!

[@gummy5862]

I watch this race at least a few times a month. Wow.

[@roustabout4fun]

It was on her mind....and the body followed! (bobbled)

[@labyrinthmind2951]

Loved doing this in the 4x4. it's the most exhilarating feeling to run strategically for 3/4 of the race and then hawk people down in the home stretch.

[@precioustraveler]

The last leg for USC UNDERSTOOD THE ASSIGNMENT! 🔥

[@DrWedd]

Awesome running Kendell! You made the impossible, even the commentators said Perdue already won unless she dropped the baton. But you showed them that nothing is impossible! Whoopee!!

[@cocoramos5309]

THAT WAS FREAKING AAAAWWWESOOME!!!

[@rogerdavies6226]

what a stride!!! and she left it all out there

[@nyacoustics8373]

wow crazy comeback

[@truthisreal.]

I watch this every now and again. Just inspires you to keep going on matter how defeated you feel.

[@anoka114]

What the heart that young lady had.

[@movasquez6870]

You have to watch this every time it’s suggested, just such a great race! ✌🏼 Fight On!

[@ericdew2021]

That was pretty amazing. She kicked it up a notch in the last 80meters or so.

[@hoganvonhulk]

5:57 no one’s going to talk about how the Kentucky girl hits the usc girl with her baton?

[@Dakers11]

It looked like the Kentucky sprinter was trying to either (1)hit the USC sprinter's arm, (2)wrist, (3)hand/fingers or (4) hit the Baton. Why would the Kentucky sprinter do that ? Frustration? To stop the pass from the inside? Or was it to make the USC sprinter flinch and drop the Baton. Then claim it was causality or an accident.

[@soulfrenzy9997]

If any, the baton hit probably made Kendal Ellis more fired up and charge forward. But, true though, that baton hit was definitely on purpose.

[@marvinhunt1049]

Every time I watch this it's like I'm watching it for the 1st time. The insane thing is that the team win was dependent on this win. Incredible.

[@hannahhinderman7192]

I feel like crying for her

[@mangojulie123]

Which one? LOL

[@acevesam]

I am so proud of this young woman. Well done !