Olympics - 1972 Munich - Track - Mens 800m - USA Dave Wottle imasportsphile

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[@leanajo754]

The underdog that became an Olympic track legend...Way to go, Dave!!

[@tromboneJTS]

The announcer in this series is iconic. Dave Wottle is very modest and unassuming. Whst an incredible role model.

[@neilhobson3624]

The best race I’ve ever seen. Dave Wottle must be a national hero. Talk about never giving up. Inspiring stuff🏃‍♂️👍.

[@timjohnson5519]

What an inspirational story, persevering through injuries and reaching the pinnacle of an Olympic gold medal. Always admired his modesty and demeanor.

[@Tiburon876]

NOBODY HAS A CLUE WHAT A TRACK AND FIELD ATHLETES MUST ENDURE.. VERSUS THE THE REST OF THE SPORTS...THE PRICE IS TOOOO HIGH!!!.for the EMPTY financial return...

[@booklover3959]

I LOVE this video....this should be shown to every aspiring track runner. One of the most incredible running performances I have ever seen and one of my very favorite races. This gentleman was all heart and had a truly classy spirit. And to come from so far behind with all his obstacles...truly inspiring.

[@shanedownes983]

There are many great human beings and Dave Wottle is one of them.

[@Tiburon876]

Indeed...WHEN does a great human being win a gold medal..Billy mills did it too

[@user-me8qj6zk8n]

Rare...gem.. one of a kind... forever David wottle..

[@jamezkpal2361]

In high school I missed alot of meets because of tendonitis. My senior year my coach said I had a chance for a scholarship, but to get it I had to compete. He gave me Dave Wottle as an example. I competed in pain, and to my surprise I did well. Tendonitis is awful, but it can be overcome.

[@braznartn5176]

Hats off to Dave Wottle, forever in the history books.

[@APBCTechnique]

Dave Wottle was lucky to win really, the Russian was bumped and lost 5-6m and then sprinted to make up and then lost his finish. Very unlucky Russian 🇷🇺 and lucky American 🇺🇸

[@20alphabet]

👇Doesn't know how lucky HE is 👇 @@APBCTechnique

[@alfredlee6155]

He’s a Hero to my❤

[@RobertLinthicum]

I love this so much. I wonder if he would have had that little bit more speed if he had not worn his hat. It the end, macht nichts. All hail, Dave.

[@tsiniaos]

he looks like Bobby Fischer...

[@kidintown1]

😄😄

[@Hepzibahlee8440]

Came here from "Perfect Race" Allee Sutton 😊

[@reddeertech]

I was like 10 years old watching this. I was thinking "That guy with the hat is going to finish last." Then when I see him on that back stretch starting to move up, I started cheering for my "underdog."

[@jacquelinerussell8530]

I WAS 10 TOO watching this 👍

[@20alphabet]

Same here

[@JonoYaGem]

Awesome ☺👌

[@yourbestfriend194]

Great!!!

[@engelbertbarkel9129]

how is it possible? allmost one round behind

[@Benvana4]

DAVE WOTTLE/BOBBY FISCHER - Greatest events that have ever existed and badasses among wimpy men.

[@JoseGonzalez-sp3lq]

Dave mi mejor atleta de todos los tiempos, me hubiese gustado conocerlo yo VI la carrera en directo y creo que yo hice atletismo por el, nunca VI a un atleta ganar una carrera como la final de 800 metros de unas olimpiadas

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[@user-me8qj6zk8n]

Too funny..mild mannered..ass kicker 🎉

[@petermartin7811]

Who's the goofball with a hat...oh an Olympic champion. My bad

[@frankcoletta]

What’s the name of the narrator?

[@stephenspada3551]

His name is David Perry (real last name is Greenspan) and he was related to the producer of this film, the great Bud Greenspan.

[@frankcoletta]

Stephen Spada thank you - an outstanding voiceover style

[@20alphabet]

Back when American parents knew how to raise kids! Other mothers: I'm so proud you won a participation award! Daves Mother: Why didn't you remove your hat for the National Anthem? Todays mothers: Don't forget to kneel in protest when the American Flag is raised.

[@sugarbear8574]

Good stuff