Simeon Birnbaum Wins Record Breaking 3200m Race at Arcadia Invite

[@alexb5312]

HIMeon birnbaum looked so composed the entire time, that kick was earth shaking

[@DylpiqkleSTier]

he ran it smart and kept a person in front og him the whole time as a windbreaker 😆😆😆😆

[@RobertJWaid]

Better title, "Aaron Sahlman Helps Three Break Brother's 3200m Arcadia Invite Record"

[@billybud9557]

The last finisher in 9:30........even that is screaming! This is an amazing race every year......wish they would change it to 2 miles.....but, hey......I'll take it at 3200m. Well done to all.

[@user-sx3zz2ef2g]

last place finisher last year was 9:06 so no it is pretty bad for the calibur of athletes at this race. i think this year there was really only that sub 8:50s pack and you were either part of it or not. If you were not, you were pretty much stuck in no man's land, watching the race a half lap ahead of your and getting distracted and unfocused.

[@billybud9557]

@@user-sx3zz2ef2g My best was 10:13 so I'm pretty impressed by all these guys.

[@vvntic]

@@user-sx3zz2ef2g he was talking about in general that is a really good time.

[@mr.alexander3485]

​@w 9:30 is still good, but nice to see American runners running to break records and not be tactical to win.

[@berkeleygolfer]

German’s 4 flat 1600m, 8:34 3200 an hour later in daytime Sacramento heat in June with no real competition still has to be a more impressive performance

[@dontlookback3549]

German best HS runner ever....too bad injuries at OK ST ruined his career

[@berkeleygolfer]

​@@dontlookback3549 Ritzenhein is considered the best prep runner by many of the so-called experts on the matter. Personally, I think SINCE the year 2000, Ritzenhein is the best CC runner, but German the best on the track. With that said, Ritzenehin did run a 13:44 (for full 5k) on the track his senior year. The GOAT is probably Gerry Lindgren who ran 13:44 on a shotty cinder track, 8:40 indoors for full 2-mile, and 4:01, and MOST NOTABLY qualified for the 1964 Summer Olympics. Lindgren's times are all the more impressive considering this was nearly 60 years and the technology, understanding of nutrition, and training back then was archaic compared to the options and information athletes have now.

[@heightdevil]

​@@berkeleygolfer diets were much better back then tbf, your average joe was eating like a modern day athlete. Pollution levels were also much lower back then. Lindgren is still the HS Distance GOAT though, as well as Jim Ryun in the mile

[@richmorales9539]

I umpired those races at Cerritos College in Norwalk, CA. 2008. Great distance runners! Christina Babcock, 4:33.82, Three girls 2:10, three girls 2:11. Two boys 1:51...

[@Cowboy0707]

glazing

[@p2bp2b]

DAMN… three under 8:35 is crazy, just missed the national record too

[@zugzug733]

Not really, 5 seconds off the national record

[@FloatingGoat1]

​@Zugzug that's the two mile record. This is 3200.

[@zugzug733]

@@FloatingGoat1 if you wana be really technical about it, but I’d never consider a national record to be broken when somebody has literally covered more distance in less time

[@jpdurand1734]

It is the record, these times were ran at an official meet, so technically they got it

[@mrlemons2904]

@@zugzug733 Verzbicas' time was not considered NFHS eligible. If you want to get really technical, Verzbicas raced in a pro race while Colin Sahlman did NOT run against professional or collegiate athletes in order to set a national record of 8:33 in the 3200. Completely and entirely high school, as it should be.

[@Adoginthenight]

I’m from SD and I’m luster brimming wit pride. Congratulations 🤗🤗🤗.

[@garylarowe8741]

Amazing race by Birnbaum and Simmons, giving it all! Bright future ahead for those guys.

[@Rafa-qs7lp]

Props to Aaron for pacing

[@kg0148]

Congrats🎉its awesome to see not only a hometown win but a record break!

[@jtwieberg3248]

That kick by Simeon at the end was nasty, what a race that was!

[@467076]

Dude, I almost threw up 🤢that’s literally how nasty that kick was 🥵

[@snowstorm13]

Simmons looking like he’s in much pain at the 6th lap. What a beast

[@stephenmartinez9355]

Jason Parra was the first Californian across the finish line in 8:46. Keep an eye on him.

[@aashishr9918]

He my idol

[@PivotalRunning]

@runnerspace simple correction-Simeon Birnbaum is from South Dakota as the announcer correctly identified in the video.

[@veeco50]

Birnbaum is from SOUTH DAKOTA! :)

[@BurntBac0n]

SIMeon birnbaum goes HEEMY !! 580 elo blitz chess legend Rolls an smoked american fork simmons pack zzz

[@ayeeffvee8173]

@@brucebogtrotter3430 chess does not equal intelligence

[@king-qi2ks]

@@ayeeffvee8173 it does though, it might not equal EDUCATION but def INTELLIGENCE

[@tacobeller9391]

He ain’t beating Goku tho 😴😴😴

[@gavinosbourne8411]

Simmons a junior tho bro 💀

[@whyiam42]

Simmons is a junior and was the reason the time was so good

[@thomasholko2827]

I love how the video is as long cross country pr

[@Nismo1983]

Riverbank ca !!

[@user-sx3zz2ef2g]

3:17 that kid who fell got kneed by accident in the head. If you fall early like that, first thing you should do is protect your head, it is actually quite dangerous. hope the kid is OK

[@aashishr9918]

I think that was Billie Issa that got kneed by accident iirc

[@hzyu-_-9355]

3:15 someone fell during the race

[@pr1dee]

it was billie issa from west ranch 😢😢 he prolly would have PRd too

[@hzyu-_-9355]

@@pr1dee 😢

[@Jsbdbjamnsx]

I saw symmonds run live at Simplot. He is him.

[@tacobeller9391]

Ain’t beating Goku 💀

[@chessplayer-ms3pn]

@@tacobeller9391No one likes anime

[@joeykowalczewski9710]

This was how to RACE

[@jackphieffer645]

talk about rocky .......

[@Hunkonly6678]

Fr he’s never talked about even tho he always manages to get top 3 unlike Connor burns who sometimes sell but they still gave him attention

[@RonquixoteDIII]

I had Birnbaum at 6:31.5 with 800 to go so he ran that last 800 in 2:02.6, incredibly he's gotta be in 8:25 shape

[@FranklynAlvarez]

What? Why would running an 8:34 ibdicate being in 8:25 shape lol

[@RonquixoteDIII]

@@FranklynAlvarez becayse he ran the last 800m section at 8:12 pace

[@weezadam]

I agree with you; they ran the first mile (1600) in 4:19 and closed in 4:15. Realistically these guys should threaten sub 8:30 by end of season

[@alvinlai7692]

Isn't the national record 8:34.23 by German Fernandez? Both Birnbaum and Simmons beat that!

[@matthiasngo2190]

German’s record might be the full 2 mile

[@martydobbins5071]

8:29 for full 2 miles is the National Record, by Lukas Verzbicas. That’s equivalent to an 8:26 3200

[@user-sx3zz2ef2g]

@@martydobbins5071 he ran that in a pro race. these guys only ran against high schoolers. lukas verzbicas record is more of an unofficial record because its not eligible for high school records.

[@martydobbins5071]

@@user-sx3zz2ef2g The National Records for the HS Mile, 5000 and 10,000 were also run in open pro races. If we’re truly recognising what was the fastest performance

[@Nismo1983]

German ran that time after running 4min 1600m 3 hours of rest best double in America history in high school it be Different if he had some Competition someone push him!

[@ianbusche1471]

How many broke 8:50?

[@asmodeus541]

16 in the invitational heat, and 1 in the seeded heat

[@jensmith3719]

Is Birnbaum still competing

[@averageenjoyer1690]

He finished off his college freshmen season at the University of Oregon. Unfortunately it seems like he’s been riddled with an injury this outdoor season.

[@lonnienoland2921]

Why must they say who won the race? They could just say record breaking

[@christopherwhite3536]

I ran a 9:23 in high school. The state champ ran 9:00. Theses guys are insane

[@jasonwalton2649]

No, no, no- he’s from SOUTH Dakota.

[@davidballard2424]

Some of those guys are already going bald. What are they eating?

[@electrodynamicorb6548]

@@brucebogtrotter3430 😆

[@donshields2379]

Genetics has a lot to do with it.

[@degreeO]

Early hair loss is sometimes just early hair loss. Early hair loss is also a very common side-effect of steroid use. I hope that's not what's going on these days.

[@Hunkonly6678]

@@degreeOwho’s losing hair 💀

[@tommcquade5213]

Still putting the winner in the title eh…

[@GabrielGonzalez-li9ib]

Bro where are the young brothers 😭

[@Hunkonly6678]

Why didn’t they race tho ?

[@andrewhughes7642]

I am pretty sure it is a question of regulations on incompatabilities, but I am not sure of the detail.

[@Hunkonly6678]

⁠@@lukecarroll19I know this comment is 11 months old but I’ve wished they raced their last year of highschool running racing high school meets instead of running against pros

[@devondavis2426]

danny should have won

[@mr.nobody7771]

The newbury park kids have not done anything this season

[@gonedisonance]

these commentators are actually trash bro no passion