Biggest Loser Matt Hoover finishes Ironman Triathlon

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  • čas přidán 4. 12. 2009
  • The Biggest Loser's Matt Hoover competing and finishing the Ford Ironman in Hawaii. An inspiration to all.
    There's a saying that goes something along the lines of "The only time you should be looking down on someone is when you're helping them up".
    No matter if you're an 8 hour finisher, or somebody like Matt that completed it in just a bit over the cutoff, every TRUE "Ironman" believes this. I don't think anybody on one of those courses would think twice about helping a fellow racer. Whether it be literally helping them up, or cheering them into the finish chute.
    I've turned on comment screening, so I have to approve a comment before it shows up. That being said, for the haters out there, don't bother wasting your time trying to post any negative, stupid or spammy comments. They'll never see the light of day.

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  • @Toaster808
    @Toaster808  Před 11 lety +1

    I think 99% of the people that watch this video share your view on Matt's feat, or understand what true sportsmanship is. The people that spout negative comments about somebody doing something that in most people's eyes they shouldn't be able to just don't have any idea. That's why in my description I mention that I'll delete negative comments. This video has been very inspirational to a lot of folks and it will continue to be. I appreciate your positive comment.

  • @bowlofreeses960
    @bowlofreeses960 Před 5 lety +152

    Screw the 3 minutes. 99% of the population could never finish a Ironman at all

  • @Leightsm
    @Leightsm Před 9 lety +202

    I've been doing Triathlons for 6 years and not one of them has been an Ironman distance. This made my bottom lip quiver, because you, my friend, a f***ing legend!

  • @rj6782
    @rj6782 Před 9 lety +282

    insane, with his weight doing all that. Just insane.

  • @ewanmcmaster1706
    @ewanmcmaster1706 Před 5 lety +122

    It doesnt matter if you miss by three minutes. YOU DID IRONMAN

  • @fonsdeckers4476
    @fonsdeckers4476 Před 5 lety +519

    that's not a loser

  • @Broxty
    @Broxty Před 4 lety +124

    Legit teared up, this guy is absolutely amazing! My goal is now to do the Kona Ironman.

  • @activelivingchallenger4298
    @activelivingchallenger4298 Před 4 lety +38

    Wait a sec, he was only off by 3 mins... that’s insane. Great job dude, you’ll def shave off those 3 mins and be an iron man if u do it again.

  • @a3300000
    @a3300000 Před 4 lety +48

    Anyone who can just finish is an Ironman.

  • @carlaotube
    @carlaotube Před 10 lety +41

    "its not about how much you weigh. Its not about you`ve done in your past. Its about what you are doing". amazing, Big lesson today.

  • @mogglie

    Super. Amazing. Best. Love.

  • @dwighttalton3737
    @dwighttalton3737 Před 2 lety +9

    True inspiration bro mind blowing my hat is off to you

  • @gregfisher9586
    @gregfisher9586 Před 2 lety +5

    Very cool. So we'll done. Inspirational mate.

  • @kellystokes2396
    @kellystokes2396 Před 2 lety +31

    Still a ironman

  • @biswajeetparija1972
    @biswajeetparija1972 Před 3 lety +12

    Nothing! I repeat - Nothing can be more inspirational and motivational!

  • @narengunasekera
    @narengunasekera Před 3 lety +8

    Inspirational....amazing.

  • @JamesSmith-ui1iu
    @JamesSmith-ui1iu Před 3 lety +27

    This is by far more impressive than the first one who crossed the finish line.

  • @Fabian-fi4ej
    @Fabian-fi4ej Před 3 lety +5

    Hoover is the greatest coach ever thanks coach 👍

  • @tblightningbolt8902
    @tblightningbolt8902 Před 3 lety +21

    Fuck yeah Matt. Amazing. I think it’s more amazing that you never gave up even AFTER you missed the cutoff. You never quit!

  • @kellystokes2396
    @kellystokes2396 Před 3 lety +3

    Well done