Wallace Spearmon | Untold Usain Bolt, Xavier Cartier stories, leading USATF in new ways and REGRETS?

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0:00 - Welcoming Wallace to the show
4:30 - Early Bolt and Tyson
12:25 - First Nike Cheque
16:30 - Relationship with Tyson Gay
24:50 - Justin Playing Possum
28:30 - Giving back to Track
34:00 - Have we lost the art of competition
39:50 - Navigating the “Sport”
46:00 - Serena Williams Story
49:00 - Xavier Carter
58:10 - Relationship with Usain Bolt
1:03:55 - All time USA Relay Team
1:08:30 - This Years Relay and Kung Fu Kenny

[@zygarde2162]

This episode was GOLD. Wallace Spearmon was like that dude at the house party that stepped outside for a breath of fresh air, got to talking and then the entire party became an outside concert with everybody tuning in to his every word😂.

[@nationradical]

You hit the nail on the head with this one haha

[@sharonwoodley4594]

I had no idea Wallace Spearmon was so gregarious and fun!! What a great storyteller!!!

[@ob400mH]

Noah Lyles just sitting out of camera shot listening in on this convo is awesome.

[@susiewhyte9043]

🇯🇲 Always love Wallace our favorite US athlete from the Bolt era

[@disadupzmusicentertainment2770]

Shoutout to Spearmon 🙏🏾 Nuff Respect Bredda from 🇯🇲

[@newyork2714]

Back then, Wallace was the only US team member Jamaican love😂😂

[@kedeine1]

True 😂❤. We really love Spearmon. We felt his vibe

[@newyork2714]

Ikr 🤣🤣

[@vengance27]

Ikr. The ONLY dude back in 2007-2019, Degrasse joined the ranks too. We only rocked with those who seemed genuine. I remember those days. Felix got the same love too

[@yaadise7en636]

Facts

[@newyork2714]

@@vengance27 for real real,

[@nattydread9193]

That lineup up against Nester Carter ,Asafa Powell ,Yohan Blake and Usain Bolt ..Now that’s a RACE !!!

[@simcity8367]

Ya that would have been incredible!

[@shevyweston5088]

Was Nester faster than Frater?

[@nattydread9193]

@@shevyweston5088 yes and a better starter

[@shevyweston5088]

@@nattydread9193 ok. Thank you..👍

[@melissamurray1328]

Wallace Spearman was the Only male USA athlete Jamaicans really cheered for.. Gay they like, but Spearman could come to Jamaica and we give a real welcome..lol..lmao

[@michellemalla4365]

Looved when he vame to party with bolt

[@mziyabo]

My view of Justin has completely changed since I watched this podcast. Just goes to show everyone deserves a 2nd chance.

[@baswickburket9323]

I'm with you. Been watching this channel for months now, and totally different mindset and respect for him. This morning I was watching him and his parents. Nuff Respect to the man, one of the greatest.

[@HeangKoing]

Same. I was never a JGat fan when he was running, but after watching these vids I’m a big JGat fan!

[@camillecarter6219]

🇯🇲🇯🇲 loves wallace!

[@kedeine1]

Yup we sure do 😊 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@nicolemaddix4291]

We Jamaicans love Wallace, he was robbed of his 2008 Olympic silver medal in the 200 meters but made up for it with the bronze in the 2009 World Championships fastest 200 meter ever. A friend of Usain is a friend of ours.😎🏁

[@NikolajDragutinov]

Why he was robbed?

[@nicolemaddix4291]

The rule says that if you run on the line AND IMPEDE ANOTHER ATHLETE will disqualify you from the race. They disqualified Spearmon and Martina from the race and they were way ahead of everyone else in the race. As a Jamaican, I think they saw the friendship and wasn't supporting it.😎🏁

[@gideonob]

Noah Lyles is the best thing happening to Track right now… You gotta love his zeal & desire to get involved in every endeavor that promotes the sport

[@vikingrolloishot1789]

Big up spearmon from Jamaica! We always rocked with him.

[@MAXBRAIN39]

Wallace Spearman is by far one of the most gifted sprinters the U.S has ever produced. Wished he had coaches who knew how to push him to be his best self.

[@MrTwinFraser]

Wallace has always been one of my favourite athletes. Absolute legend

[@lukeallen8443]

Wallace "I'm not trying to lose my job" Spearmon. Love it. Great guests lately

[@kylesmith8588]

Legend .. I ran in high school with some signed spikes from Wallace.. they never failed me🇧🇸🇧🇸

[@jnicemint]

Wallace and Alyson felix were similar in that they were ‘deceptively fast’. They looked like they were just coasting or cruising but were moving exceptionally fast.

[@mav6232]

This is the longest wait, I need that Wallace spearmon podcast now! ASAP! Stop playing with my emotions dawg

[@donwebby9187]

Jamaica 🇯🇲 . We love you Wallace Spearman.

[@antoniogrant200]

I love that take from Justin Gatlin about giving back to sport and also Wallace Spearman telling younger athletes that they have resources out there and a cheat code in former athletes for current athletes to reach out! Loved that take man!!!

[@ccbgaming6994]

Yeah that was my favorite part

[@FrankieHyman]

One Love from JA You're one of the greats. The competition between you & Bolt is legendary.

[@normanfl6592]

Just listening to these American athletes,makes me have more respect for them,regardless of the rivalry between Jamaica and USA.❤️❤️❤️🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@jermainemiller6750]

From Jamaica nuff respect guys.

[@AllInTheGame01]

Love Wallace Spearmon (9.96/19.65/20.10i/31.88i/45.22), would've been an excellent 200/400m sprinter like Allyson Felix & LaShawn Merritt! Kept waiting for him to make that move up :)

[@BulletTrainProductions]

No, he's complete he should have went down to the 100m

[@RhensShorts]

Jamaica 🇯🇲 loves you Spearmon 🫶🏽

[@notoriousLEMONs]

Noah in the background just soaking up knowledge 😎

[@oshane6923]

It's Noah Lyles. Send my shirt Rodney

[@kamarsmellie2832]

Gatlin keep on doing your thing you aren’t just a sprinter but your a fan of the sport keep on speaking your truth much love from 🇯🇲

[@mawkish66]

This platform was much needed; these giving flowers to all time greats, lack of acknowledging the greats, behind the scenes competitive nature beyond track was as rumored. Justin; I had the pleasure of meeting you and your beautiful family this year (2004). This episode proved every single word I expressed to you and why Track and Field needed to see more of you. Wallace; truly left some even great performances out there. I live T&F everyday; you gentlemen are so correct in the revealing side of business. There is a lot of wisdom not being passed down; not just to the elite; but to the many who embrace athletics. I often see great former T&F Athletes who are not getting their flowers, I quietly tell them how their greatness has touch me and the thousands of athletes and their parents. We need the current T&F speaking heads (Alto/Sanya) be less technical and more communication driven for the average fan with their platform. Just like was stated midway in this episode: many of greats spent most of their childhood and early part of their adulthood in track. They should be given the platform (retirement, USATF conferences) to give an account and promote track way more than what is given. This was truly GREATNESS and a great start in improving T&F positive platform. Thank you Thank you Thank you!!! Train Hard, Eat Right, Hydrate!!!

[@sapphirelittle1078]

This Bahamas World Relays meet is that gift that keeps on giving. Great interview and the voice is Noah Lyles.

[@margaretwaugh2273]

Please guys,we have to get Bolt to give us some more drama.I'm loving these podcasts.

[@jusprimetime]

This is one of y’all’s best interviews

[@Giortz3478]

20:11 Noah Lyles in the building🔥

[@Naijagal100]

This is the best episode so far!!! Love love Wallace! He speaks the truth! Could we have an episode with Bolt and Wallace? That would be gold!

[@mustangcrazy3349]

Mic Drop

[@StretchJuices]

nuff respect to you guys....Ready Set Go is as Americans say 'the bomb'. I really enjoy watching your podcasts. Wallace Spearman is a real legend even if he doesn't think he is, and Justin Gatlin, you the man. This is a Jamaican living in England. Keep up the good work

[@newyork2714]

Yes, Bolt and Wallace had a chemistry on the track and off the track 😂😂

[@ThaSpeedsterZ]

That's NOAH in the background. GIMME MA SHIRT!! lol

[@TheRANNOY]

I want bolt to be on your podcast because this was fun to listen.

[@thangsuut3176]

let it happen gatlin

[@TheRANNOY]

​@@thangsuut3176it would be good

[@latoyabaker6302]

I don't see Bolt coming on the show. Bolt went on Asafa Powell show because they are friends.

[@Scalykams]

Let it happen

[@tannycurry211]

Bolt will come on the show 😊

[@FollowTheLight-]

A Better Help sponsorship? Yeah this pod is outta here! 🔥📈📈

[@wiltonmcdonald2399]

I have a lot of Respect for Justin (The GUN) Gatlin because he is opening up about the world of Athletics and his Competitors. I do have a question mark about Two Athletes and the records they set and their Honesty Flo Jo and Carl Lewis!

[@phlip9037]

I was going to school at the UofA in Fayetteville at the time Wallace was showing out in 05. It was definitely something to behold watching him and Tyson run. WPS! Excellent interview, excellent podcast fellas!

[@wt0729]

I need Wallace to become the next USATF president!!!

[@bijanbayne3259]

Gems. Brooks Johnson was our prep school coach and athletic director. Legends trained on our track

[@Thermolizer]

Growing up Wallace was my favourite athlete! I used to watch the race where he leaves Bolt in the dust on repeat. I had the rows and Saucony's thinking it would help me unlock my lightskin sprinting potential 🤣 It's great to hear you guys reflect on your great careers and give us the behind the scenes of those iconic races I've watched thousands of times

[@IslandIntellectual876]

This Podcast is getting better and better! Lovely episode

[@rosewhite9468]

One thing Bolt and Asafa kept you all sweating. Hope this Olympics be just as entertaining.

[@mikecowan-tu6up]

Let’s go Wallace

[@ctj2534]

Wallace Wallace, Big up u Bombo claaat self!!Jamaican sey suh.

[@rosewhite9468]

The Olympics should have an oldies but goodies race. That would be lovely😂😂😂😂

[@Adam4954-]

Great episode! So thankful for this podcast!

[@bmrobz]

Loved this interview... Great work 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@Haitian_speed]

I’m sad yall ain’t bring up Walter Dix yet. He needs to be interviewed pronto!!!

[@compinvestorsllc8899]

Xavier Carter is a Florida High school legend

[@Lindasdaughterdonna]

Solid interview. ❤. Much respect to all you young men.

[@ecrondt]

Loved every minute of this interview. The insight from Wallace and his back stories tying Justin, Tyson, Usain are gems.

[@simcity8367]

Ready Set Goooooo!! That's a tag line man. Love the work you guys are doing. Big fan! Glad to see therapy being promoted especially by track role models.

[@debs5785]

Thoroughly enjoyed this❤

[@joyethbent9287]

One of my favorite sprinter spearman 😊

[@williespruill3469]

❤Thank you Waĺlace for talking to me in Atl a couple of yeare ago and inspiring me!

[@andrewfrzr]

Wallace Spearmon and Justin Gatlin! My two favorite American sprinters. Nice episode guys.

[@benedict1593]

Amazing podcast!!! Was extremly cool to listen to the old and new stories!

[@newyork2714]

Wallace, you're right here, Karan Stewart mentioned this, the team can line out the 4x100 Team better than the Coaches. 😂❤

[@t-froartist1465]

The best podcast yet !! Big up Wallace for this insight and gossip 👊🏽👊🏽

[@lifesgoodalways4983]

Love this episode. Thanks for remembering athletics great. Well done Justin. Keep up the good work!

[@tyronbarrington6603]

Loved this interview. Great job.

[@yoladee]

Thanks. This is appreciated.

[@redkhamelejoon1599]

Legendary episode killing it guys keep pushing

[@chrisanders1036]

This was a great presentation. Enjoyed this

[@banksbanks2173]

Noah Lyles spoke about how athletes are treated in the USA and Wallace make the same point. Jamaican athletes are treated better and after retirement they are still remembered

[@thebeastsb99]

Justin and Rodney your podcasts are incredible 💪 keep the good work bros

[@bill2will]

Amazing how a podcast can make you look at these athletes with a whole new perspective. I’m a fan of these two now more that I ever was 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@XC20248]

Best episode so far!

[@xmo9606]

Man X was cold blooded for that.

[@Jesuslovechild1]

Love from Trinidad 🇹🇹 🎉

[@ADiaz-sf5bl]

We do enjoy the convos... Interviewing Ato would be great

[@jojo_akay]

I love this episode…my favorite so far

[@trefrancis4029]

greatttttttt interview

[@madp5113]

Best track podcast .. watching from Jamaica 🇯🇲

[@k.o6157]

These fellas managed to cure my sadness today....😂😂thank you...RsG❤

[@vickramluvati4882]

“Champion of what”? The world..thats my boy noah

[@gmanx109]

Great interview. Always rooted for Spearmon when he was running. Loved his style of taking it easy round the bend then destroying the field down the stretch 😂

[@jamesrobertsiv]

Such a good episode!

[@rossbroomfield5199]

I factchecked - Officially fastest footspeed hit by a human is 27.78 by Usain Bolt in 2009. Unofficially at the 2008 Olympic trials Tyson Gay recorded at 10m split of 0.8 which is equal to 27.96 mph - as you said this was wind assisted (+4.1). I don’t want take anything away from Tyson but the only sources I can find after 10minutes of searching are two KZbin videos and a Reddit comment. Also apparently some fossilised footprints suggest an aboriginal Australian man 20,000 years ago hit about 23mph in wet mud which has been interpreted to be maybe faster with spikes on a rubber track…

[@mikesy2011]

Such a great podcast !

[@josephroach]

I enjoyed this entire episode! 🔥♥️🇯🇲

[@georgedoug3544]

Wallace and Tyson were two USA men athletes every body respect worldwide, they were humle and they perform well on the track.

[@oscargenius28]

Big up inno Gatlin, Maximum respect to you and the crew yea mon.

[@sandeebritish308]

This episode is my fave!!!! I love me some Wallace! Jamaica loves Wallace..he needs to revisit the rock #jamaica soon!!

[@jamekya4entertain]

Big up Justin Gatlin!

[@susiea3097]

Those days of track and field were so exciting and glamorous with Usain Justin Asafa Tyson etc still watch those races. Hopefully these Olympics will spark our interest in track again. Ps Loved Justin’s pod with Asafa a few weeks ago. Hello from Australia

[@sergio1133754]

My favorite show yet, Wallace was my favorite American sprinter back then

[@Mythias777]

This man got be my favorite one love the stories from Wallace.❤

[@arianathomas2844]

Love all you guys such a nice podcast Wallace is funny

[@colinmakani3632]

Bloody loved it!! More more..

[@absjolaoso]

Get Tyson on 💪

[@martiniquedupreez1439]

I 2nd that❤😂😂

[@DwaineMessado]

Wallace is one of them goat. I say that as a jamaican.. big up

[@richardjstrngth]

Good job with this one.

[@andrewthorpe6680]

Top G Wallace spearman. Respect from the Rasta man them, one Jamaica 🔊🔊🔊

[@charmainewalker8627]

I always loved him. I love he and bolts friendship ❤

[@kscmx]

He’s a funny guy, we need him back 😆

[@zandaett7831]

Let’s get d legendary Maurice green and Micheal Johnson on, yeah man lots of athletes from the 90’ I believe their story needs to be heard. Excellent job Gatlin and company nuff respect big up uself spearman