Michael Norman, Vernon Norwood, Kaylyn Brown, Alexis Holmes | Who Will Make USA’s Olympic 400m Team?

The USA Olympic Trials will Kick-off on Friday, June 21st in Eugene Oregon. The top 3 in each event will book their ticket to Paris for the Olympic Games in August this Summer. Who will be making the team in the 400m Dash for both the men and the women?
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⏰Video Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:32 Women’s 400m
00:46 Kaylyn Brown
01:42 Alexis Holmes
02:33 Gabby Thomas
03:24 Talitha Diggs
03:54 Rosey Effiong
04:18 My Top 8 Women’s 400m
04:45 Men’s 400m
04:52 Michael Norman
06:03 Christopher Bailey
06:38 Vernon Norwood
07:16 Quincy Hall
07:24 Bryce Deadmon
07:38 Judson Lincoln + Top 8
07:52 Closing
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About: This video is about the 400m Dash at the USA Olympic Trials

[@mxRian4]

I’m SO READY for trials!

[@Mythias777]

I hope Vernon makes the team he was so close to medal last year.

[@AnthonyWilliams_83]

Finally!!! You're talking about the REAL event on the track... the 400m!!!!!!!!!

[@TheFinalLeg]

hahaha the 100 and 200 are not real events? I feel you though, I love the 400m

[@MrHurdleking24]

always appreciate these videos, I think a college 400 runner making it. what if brown goes pro now cuz she's only 19, 49.1 as a freshmen is insane.

[@TheFinalLeg]

I doubt Brown would go Pro now considering she is so young. Probably stay in the NCAA and get an NIL deal. But who knows, I agree its insane shes on the cusp of 48 seconds and still only a freshman!

[@RANDOMZBOSSMAN1]

Crazy people do the 400m, psychopaths do the 400mH and sadist people do the steeplechase haha

[@MrHurdleking24]

@@TheFinalLeg track runners don’t get paid nil like football or basketball players, just a few who already have large fan bases like Masai Russell, if she makes this a six figure contract is going to be presented to her nil not matching that

[@NelleBligh333]

​@@RANDOMZBOSSMAN1 Sadists or masochists 😂

[@TAM.w39]

​@@RANDOMZBOSSMAN1Are you fat person or a very lazy one.

[@Elliottklassen]

I like your picks here. For the women I personally have Kaylyn Brown, Rosey Effiong, and also Alexis Holmes. Of course if Sydney were to run that would be a different story. Still, I think this is going to be a very young team for the women. For the men I have Norman, Norwood, and Deadmon. The complete opposite of the women with the older and more experienced athletes. Quincy Hall and Christopher Bailey would probably be my top picks to upset that grouping though. Edit: Shoot, I forgot to consider Gabby here. Of course she is a strong contender to make the 400m team as well.

[@TheFinalLeg]

Those are good picks. I think the event in general is very wide open so Rosey can likely get in the top 3

[@sergeshimwe6179]

I love your channel man and always looking forward to your content. You are very knowledgeable about Track and you based your analysis based on facts. Keep it up bro 👏🏾

[@carlottasealey9414]

I think Michael Norman will win it in under 44 seconds.

[@jackreaves8761]

The men's 400 final is going to be electrifying. Michael Norman has what it takes to win, but I was slightly disappointed he wasn't placed in a more challenging heat, which could be a disadvantage in the final. As many have pointed out, Vernon Norwood is a strong contender, and I'd love to see him in the top three. However, unless he delivers an exceptional performance, I see him finishing 4th. My top picks are Norman, Deadmon, and Hall, with Bailey and Norwood as my dark horses.

[@mSprinter-rs9ow]

Norman, Hall the Top2, Norwood, Dedmon and Bailey fight for the last ticket.

[@sandyacombs]

I agree there are few dominant athletes for the US in this event. The Arkansas girls were incredible this year, but of course it's been a long season for them and will they be in top form for the trials, probably, but can they keep that form until August...I doubt it. Peaking is an art form and they have a lot miles on those legs, but they'll be near top form.

[@joyce2680]

@sandyacombs It seems as if the coaches would have learned from Abby on running the college athletes too much.

[@AllInTheGame01]

Kaylyn, Gabby & Alexis are my Top 3 even though I'm very tempted to pick one of Butler/Effiong but won't cos of their long NCAA Seasons. To that point, I think Kaylyn's higher ceiling will help see her through despite her long season, her & JaMeesia as 19yr olds give me shades of the 200/400m rivalry/dynamic between Sanya (Kaylyn) & Allyson (JaMeesia) :) Would be cool to see Brown (2), Effiong (4) & Whittaker (5) who all finished Top 5 in the NCAA 400m Final 2wks ago (and will be Arkansas teammates next yr) all make the Final. Norman, Bailey & Old Man Vern are also my Men's Team :) Will be tough, but rooting HARD for both baby Quincy Wilson & JaMeesia Ford to make their Finals & finish Top 6 as I want to see them both in at least the Mixed 4x4 Pool 🤞

[@TheFinalLeg]

Yea I think despite the long season, Kaylyn seems to have a bit of buffer in terms of time so I like her chances relative to the other college athletes. But Rosey could get on there. I think top 8 should be good to get athletes in the mixed relay pool so if they make the final they get a ticket to Paris. top 3 make the 400m team 4-6 are in the 4x4 pool 7-8 are in the mixed relay pool (2 from men, 2 from women). They may not run but they'll be in the pool (Shae Anderson was 8th at trials in 2021 and traveled to Tokyo but did not actually compete)

[@AllInTheGame01]

@@TheFinalLeg I'm a little greedy as I wanna see them both run at least the semi of both the Mixed 4x4 and the other 4x4 before the big dawgs come in for the Final so they can both pick up 2 Medals each :) The Mixed 4x4 will continue to grow in stature despite what some still think of it esp if BAH really go for it in Paris with Shaunae, Gardiner, Wanya McCoy & Javonya Valcourt as I wanna see how NED, USA, GBR & JAM respond to that possible lineup who're really going for it!

[@TheFinalLeg]

@@AllInTheGame01 One wild card not mentioned is Shamier Little. She's not been in great form this year, but she is entered in both the 400m and 400mH at trials, maybe similar to Gabby to put her name in the hat for the relay team!

[@AllInTheGame01]

@@TheFinalLeg Unfortunately don't have anywhere near the same level of confidence in Shamier this yr compared to last yr :( Hope I'm wrong and that she's been working on something special over the last month or so, but will be pleasantly surprised to see her make any Team!

[@TheFinalLeg]

@@AllInTheGame01 Gabby scratched the 400m at trials. Sucks as we were one day away from seeing her in true championship type setting 400m race. Maybe next year!

[@MichaelJohnson-wk8tk]

I agree with you about it being wide open. I'm thinking Norman, Norwood and Bailey with a time around 44.15 for the win. On the women's side Brown, Holmes and Effiong with the winner in the 49.4 range. Good luck to all of them.

[@jeaneunia1178]

1- Quincy hall sub44 2- Norman 3-norwood 44.2 4- the clock ( chris bailey)

[@jeaneunia1178]

My forecast was so closed

[@cornellstephenson3057]

Men's winner 43.87 Women's winner 49.33 your picks are fine with me.

[@TheFinalLeg]

I can get with those times, pretty realistic!

[@sonnysmith2991]

I’m not so confident about Norman, as you are. I think he’s been a bit disappointing overall. He’s had some highlights as you outlined but he just doesn’t seem as fast (his turnover) as in years past, but I’m keeping my fingers crossed for him. I think one sleeper (maybe not top three but definitely for the relays) might be Ahmed Robinson from Texas A&M. He finished the year pretty strong and ran that amazing 43.2 (I think it was) anchor leg at the NCAAs.

[@who_me4321]

Is Randolph Ross ever coming back. I think his ban is done

[@TheFinalLeg]

His ban ends I think July 1st 2025

[@MaidhcOD]

Not sure how American Olympic trials work in terms of the overall team, but I didn't hear Sydney Mchaughlin's name in connection with the 400m. . . . . does she get a buy into the team or have I just thoroughly missed the news that she is going in the 400 hurdles again or is ruled out through injury. Forgive the ig!🙂

[@RANDOMZBOSSMAN1]

Top 3 gets Olympics spot There’s no bye for any athletes Sydney is only running the 400mH Hope that helps 😊

[@MaidhcOD]

I suspected as much, but I thought she might go for that 400 flat. As an Irishman I'm all about our own Rhasidat Adeleke of course! Best of luck to all and thank you 👍

[@martinsilassunday1727]

Sydney will run the 400mh and the 4x400m relay

[@SuperKamiGuruu]

Christopher ran 44.05 at SECs

[@TheFinalLeg]

Yup, but Christopher is Canadian

[@SuperKamiGuruu]

Wrong Christopher too lol​@@TheFinalLeg

[@strikeforcetracktraining2253]

WILSON HAS TO RACES ON HIS LEGS - FUTURE GREAT IF THEY CONTROL HIS AMOUNT OF RUNNING IN HIGH SCHOOL

[@scrumtious1]

No Champion Allison?

[@TheFinalLeg]

Would love to see him make the team, but his performances this season haven't pointed in that direction. But would love to be wrong!

[@AnthonyWilliams_83]

Damn no Britton Wilson?! I know she runs both the open 400 and 400 hurdles... isn't she running at the USA Trails too?

[@imo1933]

@AnthonyWilliams_83 *She's injured and not participating,*

[@distanceman8147]

​@@imo1933Sad but true

[@Meechooilka]

You mean you put Gabby Thomas in top 3 with one 400m run from two months ago? go off sis

[@Meechooilka]

an she don't even show up :D hahaha

[@tynibbs5759]

Elija Godwin to win it all 😝

[@alm0st-man991]

i like michael norman but what has he been doing lately?

[@alm0st-man991]

quincy throws back his head too much and fights like a brawler boxer down the finishing straight therefore will lose a lot of energy through the heats....he will he will be very tired if he makes the finals finishing 6th place

[@susiepace2125]

Man, you are not paying attention at ALL. You left off Little? Have you been paying attention to the 400 meters? Note the recent race. kzbin.info/www/bejne/faSvpoKwoJejerM. Look at the field she was in? From the 8th lane. She will be in the top 3. Also Jamessia Ford. She is a 400 runner, but her coaches focused her on the 200 meters, but she anchored the 4 by 400 meters for SC. Every race she would have to play catch up and was posting some insane split times.

[@chillregular2101]

Sorry homes ain’t making it . She really needs to break 50

[@strikeforcetracktraining2253]

GABBY NEED TO LEAVE THE 1 AND 4 ALONE.. SHE'S EVEN SOFT FOR THE 200 WILL CRACK UNDER PRESSURE LOOK WHERE THE GIRL TOOK SILVER FROM HER