Bahamas Win Men's 4 x 400m Relay Gold - London 2012 Olympics

[@Clemsonshawty]

I'm actually happy for Chris Brown of Bahamas...he's been running the 400 for years and always comes up short, but he finally got his Gold medal.. He's been a strong 400m guy for years

[@VicioRay]

I woke up chris breezy

[@user-ye9bc7nw2c]

@@VicioRay lol

[@kyraweech9117]

Always comes 4th fr! Just misses the podium every time

[@averywilliams8147]

man.. its gotta be every runners dream to run in front of a crowd like that

[@jokerman19]

It’s amazing!!

[@idkkk1825]

Not gonna lie, it’s 50/50 for me. All the yelling can psych me out, but sometimes it pumps me up.

[@غزلان-غ2ز]

London 2012 was fantastic tournament

[@Hensley_Jb]

It’s my dream to run faster than ever it’s my nightmare to run in front of crowds😆

[@kinbruno7524]

Just the crowd roaring and me remembering my little island would gas me up. God I'd be absolutely tearing in down that track. I wouldn't be intimidated because I don't not saying I'd win but boy I'd me moving them legs for a medal

[@TL....]

Bahamians are some of the nicest people you could ever meet i lived there for 6 years from 2002-2008 on a construction contract doing floor & wall tiles for new developments

[@sharontaylor5782]

❤❤❤❤

[@bahamasc]

peace and love

[@cinnamonswann]

I'm Jamaican. We weren''t even in this race, but I enjoyed it thoroughly. I loved watching the mental strength of the Bahamian athlete who ran his race despite seeing someone else in front of him. He did not panic in the face of only possible (not certain) defeat, and so he prevailed for his team. It was a joy to watch, and I take great inspiration from it. I will not give up on any cause before it really is over. Hopefully, at that time, at the end, I will be collecting the green leaves, just as this team has done.

[@michael.mtinez]

+Cinnamon Swann Why weren't you guys in it? i forgot

[@squareboy33]

+Michael Martinez Purely because they didn't qualify. They are getting stronger tho

[@fantastischfish]

+squareboy33 I believe the Jamaicans DNF in the heat due to an athlete pulling up with an injury.

[@sherwood9917]

+Cinnamon Swann I am Team Jamaica everyday. However, during this race, no one supported this Bahamian team more than me. This victory was one of my most memorable moments of those Games. Besides, I have been a fan of Chris Brown for ages.

[@safiyatreasure9271]

+Cinnamon Swann hello fellow Jamaican

[@jackward9901]

I lost my voice screaming the Bahamas home, and I'm sure many others all over the world did the same. UK crowds were amazing in 2012 - What an atmosphere.

[@shawngordon6626]

🇧🇸🇧🇸🇧🇸🇧🇸 THE GOLDEN GIRLS SWEETIE 2000 WE WON GOLD

[@levanwilkinson8209]

Everytime i watch this race i cry even 10years later am a proud bahamian

[@ladyt.r.1763]

It's impossible not to be touched with national pride seeing our country succeed in such a gigantic arena. .242 to the world!!🇧🇸🇧🇸🇧🇸

[@gopher3737]

Cheers to the Bahamas, they ran a great race. I ran into the Bahamas team in the Heathrow Airport the day after the closing ceremonies, they stood in the terminal for an hour letting anyone who wanted to, to take a picture with them. Class guys.

[@JalalKhan-of3um]

AZAN

[@keithsmith4780]

Straw hats off to the Bahamas. The U.S. men in the 4 x 400 are usually the safest bet in track & field. I believe that this was the Bahamas' only medal in London. Quality over quantity

[@nick5422]

Indeed, a very respectable performance

[@HONORTONUMERIC123]

@@nick5422 yup.... That's beautiful....

[@errolprinceton9567]

Hey Keith Smith have a look at 2017 and 2019 world championships and give me your opinion

[@destineesmith1673]

not true

[@magicolivier]

6:29 you can see Renaud Lavillenie wining the gold medal of pole vault :)

[@darioarmbrister7872]

Everytime I watch this It makes me PROUD to call myself a BAHAMIAN. Harbour Island, Bahamas.

[@dl1niu]

Bahamas' population is only 321k

[@fransonferguson2979]

thats correct .. we punch above our weight lol

[@Jergs18]

+Franson Ferguson 242 to da world!

[@ranhill]

+Franson Ferguson yeah, but yaw got KTFO in Rio 2016

[@redlion1720]

ranhill thats cool....but Shaunae still represented with that gold tho 😊

[@muserbattles7865]

ranhill we're happy with our gold from Shaune and we appreciate and respect her.😗💖

[@ButOneThingIsNeedful]

Congratulations, Bahamas. Great race! Happy for you. (American here)

[@firstlady6530]

The London olympics were, for me, the absolute pinnacle of athletics. Simply superb, from start to finish.

[@Iplayblackops876]

As someone who's been running the 400m for years now i can tell you that he lost the race at 6:38.. when he glanced behind him he started to doubt himself

[@TheBoss-ey1li]

Merk Mode he was allready overexauhsted so he was like ohh well

[@aChristian4RonPaul]

Yep, and he tightened up because of it. Contrast that with the runner behind him.

[@zorp7934]

Or wanted to see his position to box him out...

[@aChristian4RonPaul]

@@zorp7934 He didn't attempt to box him out.

[@Burntrice747]

that is also very true. The 400 and 4X400 are both mind games which means that it's all mental when it comes down to the last 200 or 100 meters

[@MsIslandHoney]

Every time I watch this video I'm overwhelmed that our little "dot of a country" on the worlds map is shining GOLDEN at such an epic moment in history! The best is yet to come BAHAMAS! Watch us in BRAZIL 2016!

[@FitwithAdrian]

USA won in 2016 LOL

[@vivalafelix681]

I've been in the position Angelo has been in, being anchor in the 4x400 and having someone right on your tail in the last 100m. It's terrifying

[@shawngordon6626]

Conch salad all night 🕊✝️🇧🇸🇧🇸🇧🇸 love my 700 islands rocks and keys thank you ABBA for allowing me to be born here thank you Jesus for praying for us and HOLY SPIRIT I'm glad you here Sr amen

[@malonchirara813]

i think he made the mistake of not going all out from take off, it puts pressure and exhausts the guy hot on your heels and you both will suffer the last 30 or so metres and may take away the speed advantage of your opp onent

[@alexandershakib2790]

6:39 I will beat you I will beat you I will beat you I will beat you I will beat you I will beat you I will beat you

[@raghu.r6841]

Bahamas brave run boys. Love you Bahama. Support from India.

[@ButOneThingIsNeedful]

Not a bad job announcing, except it was a BIG gaffe not to even mention Tony McQuay by name (during the race), who ran the fastest split of any runner in this race (43.41) and put the Americans in the lead on the third leg.

[@thomasmckenzie4584]

Yes. McQuay was a man among boys in this race. He made that backstretch look so effortless.

[@truth8508]

@@thomasmckenzie4584 Few saw that.

[@robespie2517]

Demetrius Pinder ran 43.3. It’s in the record books. Something like 9th fastest ever.

[@neft16]

USA lost get over it.

[@ButOneThingIsNeedful]

@@robespie2517 You are ABSOLUTELY RIGHT! I stand corrected, thank you! As of this comment, Pinder's is the 7th fastest split all-time, and McQuay's is 10th fastest!

[@ojoarewajr7508]

You have to give the anchor leg for the Bahamas the ultimate credit, that was a Rundown!!

[@lindsaydt66]

As a PROUD Bahamian; I just watched this race again and the common thing is - no matter who you are pulling for at the beginning - EVERYONE screams for the one out front. Sports is a beautiful way of bringing everyone together!

[@delanojohnson6653]

Every now and then I watch this video for motivation. Let’s go Bahamas! 🇧🇸You still have much to accomplish.

[@trinibwoy27]

Congratulations to my home country Trinidad & Tobago winning the bronze medal. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@melaninrose6974]

Trini massive!

[@TheBeanas12]

Trini dem!!!

[@RobertHosein]

Proud trini here🇹🇹🇹🇹

[@kinbruno7524]

Yes trinidad hold up strong big up from Dominica

[@wi_aviation1543]

868 to d world!! 🇹🇹♥️🇹🇹

[@spiritonfire7941]

6:43 what a moment. The ROAR and the commentary. Love it so much.

[@dereckdean3086]

Thank you Bahamas for providing the perfect training video .Baton exchange , technique and execution were all on point.Way to go 'FIREMAN' and crew🌎

[@petrenavengreen]

I was screaming and so happy for the Bahamas winning this gold medal and Trinidad for the Bronze. Caribbean unity.

[@jermekaneely3410]

The day I was watching this race I jumped, screamed and cried 💕 mad love for them. #242 #GoldenKnights salute 🙌 #myBahamas🌴

[@Jergs18]

We just got bronze. We are still great

[@nejijack9865]

I am a Bahamian and I am proud to be one, let me speak for myself, I do not hate American because I have family and friends who are American plus my daughter father is an American, when it comes to Sports they feel they should win EVERYTHING!!!!!!!, there is a season for everyone to shine, God giveth and he taketh away, give credit where credit is due, your going to win some and loose some that's a part of life history.

[@LenaSimmons]

+kelsene kelly And don't forget the Jamaicans - the team is getting stronger and will be coming.

[@eamparbeng]

You can say that again. Americans will put this psychological sentiment that winning at every sport is their royal birthright. When another is superior than them at a single sport, like Jamaica's sprinting dominance for example, Americans will make it seem that their failure to win is a problem and they'll spill it across the media so that everyone knows it.

[@smoothnubian]

+Kwame Amparbeng I guess you hate Americans also. the hate is so real, but we are used to it

[@eamparbeng]

+smooth nubian no hatred. just the truth.

[@smoothnubian]

Kwame Amparbeng its hatred. we get it from everyone

[@gisellelaing4351]

Hello i am a a bahamian and i think that each team did great including the Bahamas did an awesome job

[@shernpin2]

i was so happy for the Bahamas Caribbean country to the World

[@grancrackers4284]

They all running fast cause they being chased by a legless murderer...

[@willykruze]

lmaoooooooooooooo

[@robertjensen1048]

HAHAHHAHAHHAHAH

[@Moneyg73]

Wow that really happened.

[@HughMupfunya]

grancrackers 428 be nice lol

[@wodetiana]

🙊

[@virginiawelcome2571]

Fantastic last leg and an awesome run. Well done Bahamas!

[@sidelainecezard-fouquet3650]

It’s as if I’m watching this for the first time! Amazing !!!!!! Proud Bahamian! 🇧🇸🇧🇸 that’s what you call heart straight to the finish

[@tarponmonkey39]

This is one of my favorite races of all time. Also, Bahamas are awesome!

[@syrus2014]

Not bad for a Nation of 350,000 people! Go Bahamas! Sports power!

[@Bryan_Lion]

The 4x4 is one of the most exciting events in track and field! Great race! :)

[@dereckdean3086]

One of the greatest track n field relays ever . Every Bahamian athlete ran a perfect leg. Any true track fan could have seen this race was won from the first leg.Thank you Chris(the fireman)Brown n crew. love the final 200 m of the last leg....Ramon Miller showed the world perfect technique form n execution . They probably won't admit, but every t and f coach is using this video as a training clip.

[@jacquesmesrine3244]

Bahamas got that gold!!! One of the smallest nations in the world to come up big with a win against the whole world.🇧🇸🇧🇸🇧🇸

[@myzlivinglifetothefullestt5263]

I am Bahamian and I am SOOO Proud of my Bahamian boys they worked hard and waited very longgg for this medal AND its not luck cause we Bahamians don't believe in that its called BLESSED AND HIGHLY FAVOR by God ALMIGHTY !

[@truthunfolded1300]

It is great that Chris Brown 🇧🇸🇧🇸❤ was able to close this chapter of his career with an Olympic gold.

[@SilentHorrorX00X]

I'm an American, and I was hoping we would win. So it was sad to see the US lose.However, I have to admit that the Bahamian team ran an amazing race! The battle between the USA and the Bahamas made the race really exciting, even though the USA did lose. I have to say that at full strength, the Bahamas and the USA would have an epic battle. Congratulations Bahamas! The USA wants a rematch in Rio!

[@prechus]

Most people expected the US to win that race,including myself, as they have been since 1972. The excitement of watching our countries go head-to-head was palpable. We will see you in Rio ;)

[@theeastlincolntimes2]

242 man.

[@cedricdean6761]

So proud of the Bahamas 2008 silver 2012 hold it was worth the wait.

[@statesecretmusic]

We, the Americans, did not have our strongest 400 runners in this event due to injuries, but still huge props to the Bahamas, it sucks to lose but I'm content with the Bahamas taking it, they ran an excellent race and they beat us fair and square. Hats off

[@DeeTheSwagguy12]

No excuses #242 #BahamasAllDay

[@nejijack9865]

DJ Dirty Jerz, Please don't blame it on the injury of the American athlete, American find every avenue to blame or find a excuse to why they did not win the race, a win is a win, plain and simple.

[@TheBoss-ey1li]

kelsene kelly 242 all day

[@mattchoge686]

kelsene kelly The best team or( men ) win 90% of the time, so the Bahamas was this time!

[@mattchoge686]

DJ Dirty Jerz The anchor man ran out of gas that's all.

[@DereckDean-yp7hh]

The ultimate 4x400 training video ! Thank you Team Bahamas.

[@stt5v2002]

Bahamas ran very well and deserved the win. As for the USA, we'll be OK. We have won other gold medals from time to time :)

[@ConcernedCitizen5514]

The look on Angelo Taylor's face while running around the final curve where he looked to the side said it all - he knew he was going to get beat

[@YoungLadyInRed]

He shouldn’t have looked. 👀

[@smitch250]

He looked because he was spent and knew he was in trouble. As a 400m runner myself when you run that last bend you know already if you have what it takes that day to sprint to the finish line or if you’ll fade

[@Mitch-wc9zx]

@@YoungLadyInRedlol you never ran the 400 did you

[@carolynpinder8222]

Congratulations cousin! Demetrius Pinder. Great job guys. Teamwork makes the Dream work.

[@pondguard22]

Behind Greg, Mo, Jess & Rudisha - this is my moment of the whole games! The utter FEAR on Taylor's face at 110m to go was hilarious, he knew he had nothing left & was terrified! Brilliant!

[@sam24412]

I am Jamaican, but i cant get enough of this race Go Bahamas

[@natashadickson4819]

❤ Congratulations from Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹

[@andyjames981]

as an American...I can say, this race was awesome!!!! I was on the edge of my seat!!

[@Frosty-mn4in]

After everyone sees this video they comment 'proud to be Bahamian' lol

[@muserbattles7865]

Frosty we've always been proud 😐🤔

[@taurusgangzyzch5175]

We never ran most races in the bahamas of course we are a proud bahamian and i 12 want to be the next shaunae miller

[@gachabunny5133]

@@taurusgangzyzch5175 same

[@AshinayeDickenson]

Taurus Gang Zyzch 🤣 I’m weak I want to be fastest than her.

[@nululung7746]

99990999999 999n99p999999999099

[@jamesbentonticer4706]

Coulda sworn I saw a murderer at the back of the pack...

[@SteveGamesFTW]

+James Benton Ticer And you're right..

[@Mrwiseguy101690]

That's fucked up but so funny xD

[@isaz597]

truth spoken

[@s.a.prodigytv3887]

haha The blade runner

[@rjizzlebitch]

omg lmaoooo ur a savage my friend

[@keishaplacide9061]

God bless my small country call the bahamas

[@yazching2012]

Every time I watch this I get tears in my eyes like the first time. This feat was absolutely amazing!

[@zwenz365]

Mad respect to the dude with the prosthetics

[@bcuda523]

Such a shame his personal life took a dark turn shortly after this Olympics

[@saminates2002]

Oh you must not know 😭 he mirdered his wife

[@dertfert745]

Some would say he has a killer attitude!

[@tanesiamckenzie7964]

I am proud to be a Bahamian

[@jess28282]

I remember this race so clearly. As a brit obvs wanted GB to do well. But I was cheering Bahamas on so loudly 😅 They did amazing and raced as a team and not individuals

[@pasimaenpaa2360]

bahamas win was the best could ever happened in sport and especially on this relay. just great performance.

[@ivicapavic3381]

6:40 "oh shiet, i'm in trouble now"

[@deadtolive7073]

hahahaha good one !

[@tipfertilizer4595]

I saw the balance of running gesture of Bahamas from the first person, and I could guess instantly that this team would win.

[@bahamaslilly]

Yayyy team Bahamas. I just love my little country.

[@certifiedchaos4643]

The Bahamas has some great 400m runners

[@kyraweech9117]

Yes and now we have the best individual male and female 400m runners in the world, shaunae miller uibo and Steven Gardiner

[@certifiedchaos4643]

@@kyraweech9117 if they wanted to they could dominate the mixed relay gardener miller uibo gaithers etc

[@i.broots5197]

Who is still watching this in 2019? Great Bahamas!!!

[@deandriataylor7452]

well done Bahamas 🇧🇸🇧🇸🇧🇸🇧my home town💯💯💯💯

[@608sheena]

Michael's comment, 242 all day, that's how you put it down, that's a classic, I love it.

[@dereckdean578]

A great training video by the Bahamians !!

[@Wild29Cat]

Great job to the Bahamas from the United States amazing job!

[@99thkamikaze]

Shout out to the guy with the prosthetic leg. Good Job

[@tekkenfan01]

Kaze Poitier Oskar pistouris, look him up

[@PresbianTier]

Kaze Poitier ummm you might want To take back your comment

[@RiGGyForReal]

Lockon Stratos lmao "look him up". Epic comment

[@MuhammadAmir-rb3rg]

is that the guy who shot an "intruder" who turns out to be his gf ?

[@aj563]

Kaze Poitier he's in jail for murder

[@brianc4056]

What a great race, no matter who your country is, truly great to watch.

[@franklinalexanderColmenarez]

6:39 come on man, are you kidding hahaha ...!

[@JonoYaGem]

😂😂😂😂

[@encoretp]

Yep, Angelo Taylor knew he was in trouble, his eyes say the whole story.

[@dominiclenard3668]

Jon Oglesby p

[@_yamasaki_8033]

@@encoretp by

[@winstonjacobs198]

Trinidad anchor leg runner, condolences, RIP.

[@hugominnis8421]

I'm for the Bahamas it's nice to see my country win😃

[@DumpedClutch]

30 seconds faster than my high school 4x4 time lol

[@CONTERALLY]

6:30 Emotional stress.

[@DamienMalakay]

nothing greater than seeing the US "ALMOST" win a gold and then being ripped apart at the last 3 seconds :D - God Bless Bahamas

[@nastexoahmed1026]

sspitcher1513​ and does it bother you that america will never win anything in football. Yeah I guess that hurts your ignorant and nationalist big heart

[@chasewaldschmidt494]

We can't win everything

[@cedric9600652]

U.S.A (The best country of them all)

[@EconomicErrors]

OMG

[@mysteriousdoge1298]

Joey Jojo Taylor on the last meters was like - omg why is my ass so heavy?

[@cunnikk706]

Can’t believe this is my first time watching the men’s Olympic 4x400 😳😱🔥

[@242boy]

STILL SEND CHILLS UP AND DOWN MY SPINE. 242 REPPIN THATS NASSAU BAHAMAS FOR YALL THAT DIDNT KNOW!

[@McD5791]

Really happy for Chris Brown. So many fourth places in the individual 400m events... it was good to see him get a medal at long last - and a gold one at that.

[@TheRebellefleur27]

This wasn't his first Olympic medal..

[@coolkenification]

What a race. What a pressure. Well done, Bahamas.

[@jonathanng138]

Just look at their faces at 6:38 one was too well determined while the other feared for his life

[@Mitch-wc9zx]

Because he knew he didn’t have it

[@dereckdean578]

Almost 4 million views ......one of the greatest 4x4 ever run . Team Bahamas did well.

[@cedricdean6761]

242 onward upward together the golden knights did it congrats to USA and trnidad.

[@michellearnett8563]

Lots of great memories go Bahamas

[@fabiangallagjer3993]

I think the Bahamas is the best

[@alpheusfinlayson]

This is what sport is all about. London is history which all Bahamians will celebrate for years to come, just like we celebrated Seville and Sydney. This is a different season but we cannot be counted out in Moscow as many counted us out in Sydney for the women's 4x100m!

[@dandogamer]

Absolutely crazy how fast these runners are. Sub 45 seconds for 400m ~ 11 seconds per 100 metres.

[@CookieblobRS]

College 400m runner here: Because of momentum it's easier to run a sub 45 by running the first 200 faster than the second. None of them ran 11 sec 100s all the way through, rather that the speed of the first 200 made up for their second 200.

[@carmelo-h6q]

this bahama's guy is a true hero

[@aldionarmbrister8113]

A proud Bahamian right here!!! This was only this beginning.

[@wmackeyjr242]

Beyond proud to be Bahamian!! Excellence!

[@smoothnubian]

+Willis Mackey its only one race

[@natmackey9692]

+smooth nubian we are still proud.

[@smoothnubian]

Nat Mackey fa real doh?

[@lynettesmith3500]

@@smoothnubian its not our only race do ya research

[@daphneporter5176]

It's like watching it for the first time, I still get goosebumps...242 baby!

[@andrewjpow]

I'll be the American who says that I honestly think it's great the Bahamas won. Whatever. What, we can't have 2nd for once? No excuses. We were not the best runners.

[@smoothnubian]

+Andrew Powers our best runners were hurt. the Bahamians just got lucky

[@stjamesfurlow8064]

Traitor

[@andrewjpow]

StJames Furlow ;)

[@trackandfeildtrackandfeild6661]

Yeah Carribean countries are CARRIEAN COUNTRIES👍👈 AMERICA🚷👈

[@jacksonharris9051]

@@trackandfeildtrackandfeild6661 ...feild...😂

[@sheldonbrown3999]

EXACTLY. Im a Jamaican athlete n I think if u had cut me @ that moment Bahamian blood wud have flowed. They were, are the only team 2 have done it n its 1 of the most impressive races in my books

[@Vonte086]

This video gives me encouragement. Proud Bahamian "242 das how we do it GOLD"!

[@jeddricktaylor3800]

This is one day I made noise like HELL!!! Bigup to Bahamians that was awesome!!

[@cardigan3000]

ramon miller - what a legend

[@delanojohnson6653]

Just watch this race again dred. Bey these boys was rolling. 242 all day lol

[@JamesL32]

6:10 respect for this man.

[@Zmart30]

James L my man he murdered his girlfriend

[@jeremybrown9611]

Cold blooded murderer

[@carlosperez4209]

Amasing Bahamas

[@komicommu]

I’m in track actually for my school, it’s really nerve wracking but it’s such a dream and so fun to just race and push yourself as hard as possible not to be “put up to expectations to win” but just pushing and going harder than ever before. Even at practices I go 100% because my coach said at a race or practice itself never give up and give it your 110% no matter what. push yourself to become who you want” and I think me and the rest of my team really took it to heart and we’ve been relentless and have so far won 4 races in a row.