1988 Olympic Women's 4x100 - BEST RELAY FINISH EVER!!

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  • One of the best relays of all time - Evelyn Ashford has the anchor of her life with an unbelievable finish!! EPIC USA vs. East Germany vs. Soviet Union Olympic Women's 4x100 Final, Seoul 1988.
    USA legs: Alice Brown, Sheila Echols, Florence Griffith-Joyner, Evelyn Ashford.
    USA barely made it into the final after confusion as to who would run in the semifinal, they had to scramble at the last minute to find 4 runners. Evelyn Ashford after the semi: “You people just don’t know how lucky we were to get that stick around today, I’m telling you.”
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  • @michaeltaylor8166
    @michaeltaylor8166 Před 3 lety +1268

    Evelyn Ashford saved the day with that legendary run down.shiit she walked it like she talked it.And still the best rundown of all-time in the women's races point-blank.

    • @yousexymf
      @yousexymf Před 3 lety +8

      YESSSS

    • @mikerosco4267
      @mikerosco4267 Před 3 lety +22

      @@yousexymf She is the greatest runner/sprinter by a mile!

    • @avisrobinson1150
      @avisrobinson1150 Před 3 lety +32

      Evelyn Ashford is my favorite sprinter of all times🔥🔥

    • @thekid8224
      @thekid8224 Před 3 lety +22

      She said we are not coming 3rd today 😄😄

    • @rozwilcher
      @rozwilcher Před 3 lety

      @@avisrobinson1150 mines too

  • @prestonwoods8197
    @prestonwoods8197 Před 3 lety +806

    I remember watching that. Evelyn Ashford doesn't get nearly the recognition she deserves.

    • @ytcommentsguy
      @ytcommentsguy Před 3 lety +11

      Flo Jones drowns her recognition.

    • @themadamelioness
      @themadamelioness Před 3 lety

      Agreed!!!

    • @tjones617
      @tjones617 Před 3 lety +15

      @@ytcommentsguy that's sad. Because Evelyn had the better career

    • @gilly4881
      @gilly4881 Před 3 lety +2

      Ashford such a lovely person as well.

    • @fatalexception1269
      @fatalexception1269 Před 3 lety +9

      I love her running style as well - a real pocket rocket.

  • @Wordalways
    @Wordalways Před 4 lety +771

    Everyone's talking about Evelyn, who I love, but don't forget about Alice's first leg.

    • @granvillewalkerjr.8394
      @granvillewalkerjr.8394 Před 4 lety +65

      You got that right! Alice set the tone from the start. She smoked that opening leg like nobody's business!

    • @ronaldjackson7541
      @ronaldjackson7541 Před 3 lety +28

      The first , second and flo jo were all super fast and then Evelyn finished it off like only she can do..a great race.

    • @Geotubest
      @Geotubest Před 3 lety +6

      Definitely notable.

    • @arsenioseslpodcast3143
      @arsenioseslpodcast3143 Před 3 lety +14

      and she smashed some steroid-using nazis. hahahahha

    • @joshb23
      @joshb23 Před 3 lety +14

      Straight up BEAST mode!

  • @chriswhite3150
    @chriswhite3150 Před 3 lety +638

    At 45 years old I’ve seen a lot of great relays and individual races. Evelyn Ashford’s anchor leg in this relay is still my favorite track moment of all time.

    • @hc94
      @hc94 Před 3 lety +8

      I mean of ALLLLLLLL time!!! 😂🤣😂🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🤯🙏🏽🙏🏽

    • @samueljeffers5565
      @samueljeffers5565 Před 3 lety +15

      Everytime I watch this race it bring tears to my eyes. Well done Evelyn the best relay finish of all times for me.

    • @moreknow8904
      @moreknow8904 Před 3 lety +6

      MY GOD. I keep re-watching & am blown away by E. Ashford

    • @gatormark
      @gatormark Před 3 lety +6

      I'm 55...It's the GOAT anchor leg.

    • @royalqcryptofxuniversity2668
      @royalqcryptofxuniversity2668 Před 3 lety +3

      I am 45cyears old and it just became mine too

  • @TheeShelt
    @TheeShelt Před 9 lety +2004

    Nobody can tell me anything negative about Evelyn Ashford. She ran every race with heart.

  • @chimao215
    @chimao215 Před 9 lety +2034

    Evelyn Ashford the real MVP. The way she ran the E German down. WOW!! Gives me chills.

    • @ranhill
      @ranhill Před 9 lety +59

      Chima Odogwu and not just any E. German, that was former world record holder (10.81) Marlies Göhr

    • @alumbo
      @alumbo Před 9 lety +40

      Chima Odogwu good point, that was no 'lane filler' she dusted, but a bona fide champion.

    • @michelmpoyi7378
      @michelmpoyi7378 Před 9 lety +1

      +222mozart yeah right don't you see others dying too! :)

    • @ryderwashington4199
      @ryderwashington4199 Před 8 lety +20

      +Chima Odogwu I know right? It's like Ashford put it into 3rd gear and took off.

    • @ranhill
      @ranhill Před 8 lety +17

      True, but she was still formidable, evidenced by her running anchor.

  • @randallhunter9880
    @randallhunter9880 Před 3 lety +185

    The way Evelyn ran her down almost brings me to tears every time I view this. Thanks for posting.

    • @anthonycampbell6307
      @anthonycampbell6307 Před 2 lety +5

      After 2020 Toko Olympics ? I had 2 go back and watch it. Our Gov needs to $$$$$ Support our teams and young future track. Its alot easy to concentrate when u got backing. Jamaican Gov backs their track and field

    • @ONLY1KUDWE
      @ONLY1KUDWE Před 4 měsíci +2

      Same. That was serious.

    • @tangahetherington1339
      @tangahetherington1339 Před měsícem

      It still gives me chills 2024

    • @voniarichardson7945
      @voniarichardson7945 Před 15 dny

      Especially after knowing how doped up the East Germans were back in the day..

  • @websurfer1000
    @websurfer1000 Před 2 lety +271

    Best anchor leg ever. The first 2 legs were fine but the FloJo to Evelyn hand off was a mess. Thats what added to the drama, what made Evelyn's anchor so insane as she overcomes the struggles with the messy handoff and still hawks down those two in front of her. You can watch this many times and it makes your heart race.

    • @cooper482011
      @cooper482011 Před 2 lety +5

      I agree with your comment

    • @JPiddle
      @JPiddle Před 2 lety +2

      Huh

    • @tammydavis2047
      @tammydavis2047 Před 2 lety +6

      Best anchor leg ever!

    • @lesamccoy8373
      @lesamccoy8373 Před 2 lety +2

      Flo Jo handoff was " a mess"? I did not see that at all nor them being "behind" as the announcer said. It just did not come across like that, at all.

    • @websurfer1000
      @websurfer1000 Před 2 lety +20

      @@lesamccoy8373 Look at the first pass - from the starting leg to #2 that was perfection. Dont just focus on the hand off....the hand off + the position of the two runners at hand off + how quickly the next runner takes off. Leg 2 to flojo was also good/clean. Flojo to Evelyn - there was too much play in the hand off, wasnt clean, the spot she is holding is a bit odd as we can see the way the stick is being carried, Evelyn seemed to slow up to make sure she had the stick which made flojo almost bump into her (thats also part of the exchange)...it could have been FloJo came in too hot for Evelyn because they almost bumped into each other. the best pass of this relay was the leadoff to the second leg. That was perfection. chefs kiss....that is a coaches dream handoff. The next one to flojo was also good. there was no delay or playing around....hand goes out...boom...stick right in hand and secured with no delays next runner bursts away.. clean. Thats why if you see how Evelyn is holding the stick...not a clean spot... took too long to get the stick secured...wasted time which is why we were behind and which is what made the race one of the most exciting ever. For Evelyn to roar back and hawk those two runners down and win like that..... This relay is rated one of the most exciting of all time for a reason. Thats why relays are exciting. It takes a lot of things going right to win. So we had a messy handoff but still one of the best relays ever.

  • @SnoopySmurf
    @SnoopySmurf Před 8 lety +1487

    Evelyn Ashford....not enough praises for her.

    • @T3nnIsBoY
      @T3nnIsBoY Před 5 lety +20

      She is the shit!!!!!!

    • @SHAYDEE3
      @SHAYDEE3 Před 5 lety +19

      Not enough at all..

    • @thelionheart3562
      @thelionheart3562 Před 4 lety +10

      @@T3nnIsBoY what ? She ran 100m in 1984 around 10.77 Seconds . Still it is hard to beat that kind of timing. She was one of the greatest athlete . You know nothing about athletes.

    • @calvinrnewby
      @calvinrnewby Před 4 lety +11

      She was definitely an all-time great

    • @evurohardware
      @evurohardware Před 4 lety +13

      Never heard of Evelyn Ashford till this moment

  • @happinesspeace3028
    @happinesspeace3028 Před 3 lety +171

    Evelyn was a monster! I could watch that a million times and still have my mouth open!

    • @tutyfruity196tuty7
      @tutyfruity196tuty7 Před 2 lety +1

      Haha me too n big eyes 👀

    • @websurfer1000
      @websurfer1000 Před 2 lety +1

      me too. I saw it in 88 and I've seen it many times and for some reason I still think we may lose but Evelyn hawks those girls down for the win every time. whew. One of the best relay finishes ever. Evelyn was a track queen!

  • @Plum9085
    @Plum9085 Před 6 měsíci +11

    This was a flawless performance by team USA.

  • @chanj1950
    @chanj1950 Před 2 lety +94

    What a race! Alice Brown also ran a killer first leg.

  • @DM-uz7lf
    @DM-uz7lf Před 3 lety +162

    This team should definitely be honored, Evelyn Ashford that anchor leg was in words, Perfection🇺🇲

    • @waynewalton8798
      @waynewalton8798 Před 3 lety

      It won't because of the steroid use that was found by the East Germans and American Olympians. There not going to praise cheats. Lol . 😆 it gets buried by media. Especially USA media.

    • @reallifehack4790
      @reallifehack4790 Před 2 lety +4

      @@waynewalton8798 US?? the Soviets and East germans were roided by their government.....where are they today????

    • @litgamer6205
      @litgamer6205 Před 2 lety +3

      I admire Flo Jo for not taking the glamour of the final Leg though that would of brought the house down!

    • @marjorjorietillman856
      @marjorjorietillman856 Před 2 lety +4

      @@litgamer6205 AMEN! She was very humble! Some do Flo Jo the same way they do Serena Williams. If you’re a little better than the rest, you must be taking drugs. If they like you or not jealous of you, they let you slide like they do Usain Bolt. He was way better than the rest, but he’s just great, as they say. But they can’t honor Flo Jo in death, nor Serena! But I like the way you honored her, because she was very humble. Flo Jo is still the fastest, and jealousy won’t change the record books!

    • @BroCoolFire
      @BroCoolFire Před měsícem

      ​@@marjorjorietillman856Flojinwas not faster then Evelyn

  • @revpgesqredux
    @revpgesqredux Před 3 lety +126

    How much respect for Evelyn that even with the fastest woman ever flojo on the team they let her run the anchor

    • @lhaire
      @lhaire Před 2 lety +17

      I'm starting to learn more and more that these placements are strategic because some folks are great turn runners while others are great starters. They typically put really good 200 runners on 3rd leg because of their familiarity with running turns.

    • @AllinGold2
      @AllinGold2 Před 5 měsíci

      @@lhaire Yes, some run turns better than others. Betty Cuthbert was one of the best on the turn.

    • @BroCoolFire
      @BroCoolFire Před měsícem +1

      No they had Evelynon the anchor because she was the fastest.. Period

    • @tysons.scratch.out4209
      @tysons.scratch.out4209 Před 25 dny +1

      ​@@BroCoolFire Dude, Flo Jo was faster. She had the world record then.

  • @Midvagur
    @Midvagur Před 2 lety +72

    That pas between Flo Jo and Evelyn, just that look on the Face of Evelyn, and that movement of her body, you just new, there is only gona be one winner. Seen this video 43 times now, still gives me the chills down my spine.

  • @yvettebenjamin8683
    @yvettebenjamin8683 Před 3 lety +71

    Evelyn Ashford was amazing. I remember screaming at my TV watching Evelyn run down the other women. Still gives me chills.

  • @lawrencefelix3206
    @lawrencefelix3206 Před 9 lety +360

    Evelyn Ashford is one of my favorite female sprinters all time.

    • @mimalikalia
      @mimalikalia Před 6 lety +5

      the best, clean female sprinter!!

    • @dondee8214
      @dondee8214 Před 4 lety

      @QTee oh she is definitely the greatest. Just wasn't too marketable .

    • @ronaldjackson7541
      @ronaldjackson7541 Před 4 lety +2

      Evelyn is my favorite of all time.then Flojo and Jeter .

    • @AJ-id2qf
      @AJ-id2qf Před 3 lety +1

      Yes I remember this race, Evelyn Ashford was also a great sprinter.

    • @debeekness7034
      @debeekness7034 Před 3 lety

      Flo-jo
      Ashford
      Otti

  • @justincartwright252
    @justincartwright252 Před 9 lety +1014

    THAT is how you run someone down.

    • @user-cj1bu5hg7j
      @user-cj1bu5hg7j Před 5 lety

      и вы вправду гатлин? не верю. за сколько пробегаетет 100метров?

    • @wellsincewerehere773
      @wellsincewerehere773 Před 5 lety +6

      Down to the grown she wasn’t no joke #tellmemore #evelynashford

    • @degreesandchucktsshow3692
      @degreesandchucktsshow3692 Před 5 lety +6

      You had me crack up!! Like someone stole from her!

    • @castro7381
      @castro7381 Před 4 lety

      @@user-cj1bu5hg7j nnnnn

    • @aaronbarlow4376
      @aaronbarlow4376 Před 3 lety

      Flo Jo was used to not having anyone ahead of her lol

  • @AirForceFalcons_9922
    @AirForceFalcons_9922 Před 3 lety +73

    Evelyn beat the East German "Women" who it was revealed later on were using testosterone and inhancement drugs during their dominance in Women's track and field. Now THAT'S talent!!! I saw that race and I was in our family room screaming and jumping up and down!! I still get a big grin on my face watching this historic race. I will never get tired of watching these old school track stars.. This video will forever be my number one Olympic Women's 4x4 Relay.

    • @sawyersmith5373
      @sawyersmith5373 Před 11 měsíci +5

      Look at Silke Moller's (East German leadoff) wikipedia picture. She looks like a guy and has armpit hair.

    • @Appaddict01
      @Appaddict01 Před 10 měsíci +7

      Evelyn was a clean athlete making it even more impressive.

    • @LoveMarie-us2iu
      @LoveMarie-us2iu Před 8 měsíci +9

      Wow imagine cheating and still losing to someone with no drugs or additives in their system 😂😂😂😂

    • @eIonmusk542
      @eIonmusk542 Před 5 měsíci +1

      I’ll read it in Kent Brockman’s voice every time.
      The quote marks around the women will always slay me. 😂

    • @AirForceFalcons_9922
      @AirForceFalcons_9922 Před 5 měsíci

      ​@@sawyersmith5373
      Probably grew a pair of balls too. All those drugs the East German women were taking is the equivalent of a "trans" woman competition against biological women. Cheating is cheating. That's why Evelyn coming from behind to kick those East German Troglodyte asses is so freaking EPIC!!!

  • @ks-jr5nb
    @ks-jr5nb Před 2 lety +29

    Evelyn Ashford with her "Not Today, SATAN! Not Today!" leg.

  • @nelliebpink13
    @nelliebpink13 Před 5 lety +72

    Flos and Eves stick was bad but she didn’t panic she just held on and ran with it! 🙌🏽

  • @Charleybones
    @Charleybones Před 8 lety +201

    Watching Ashford run against the east german in the last leg really shows you what great form she had at full stride with full leg extension and level shoulders, against the east german whose stride was strained and who seemed to be fighting her upper body the whole way. Ashford really was one of the best runners that ever lived (male or female).

    • @giulioproietti5588
      @giulioproietti5588 Před 2 lety +6

      Ashford really was one of the best runners that ever lived (male or female)...natural

    • @user-no1ft1zc7n
      @user-no1ft1zc7n Před 10 měsíci

      Русским девушкам просто не повезло на последней 50-ти метровке ...

  • @duroxkilo
    @duroxkilo Před 4 lety +35

    that first US pass was art in motion

  • @marymorgan285
    @marymorgan285 Před 3 lety +57

    To this day, I still get goosebumps watching that race. It’s one of my favorite Olympic moments of all time. I,m an okd 67 year old gal, and I will never forget those talented ladies!!!

  • @hgclarke25
    @hgclarke25 Před 5 lety +126

    Evelyn Ashford is the QUEEN of track and Field....her consistency is untouchable....WR...Flo got that..but longevity and consistency and raw pure talent...gimme Auntie Evelyn...inspirational

    • @vincentestone5764
      @vincentestone5764 Před 4 lety +7

      And NO STEROIDS !

    • @sinsin1697
      @sinsin1697 Před 3 lety +3

      @@vincentestone5764 first off how do you know... Secondly who tested positive for steroids... I'm trying to figure out where are you going with this crazy shit you saying

    • @sinsin1697
      @sinsin1697 Před 3 lety +1

      I respect your opinion.... And when you talking greatness you know you had to mention flojo... That's just a fact but I respect your opinion..

    • @Phillygoat1983
      @Phillygoat1983 Před 3 lety +1

      She do look like a auntie dats fast lol

  • @dolomiteblue1
    @dolomiteblue1 Před 9 lety +256

    Alice Brown ran a hell of a leg too!!

  • @elysam5974
    @elysam5974 Před 2 lety +20

    Alice Brown's lead off leg was sheer perfection!

  • @waynewatkins3643
    @waynewatkins3643 Před 2 lety +31

    That anchor leg by Evelyn Ashford is inspiring !!!!

  • @docpj72
    @docpj72 Před 9 lety +236

    Great anchor leg by Ashford-the latter part of her career was overshadowed by Flojo's records, but she had a incredibly long career (from 1976 5th place in Montreal to early 90's-relay gold in Barcelona) for a sprinter and she always came through in the clutch!

    • @joeortiz7715
      @joeortiz7715 Před 6 lety +4

      Paul Johnson Yes She did. 👍

    • @BreuckelensFinest
      @BreuckelensFinest Před 5 lety +8

      She was absolutely a beast! Salute.

    • @ronaldjackson7541
      @ronaldjackson7541 Před 4 lety +9

      Evelyn had the Heart of a Lion.. The goat

    • @sinsin1697
      @sinsin1697 Před 3 lety +11

      Very classy.. I like your comment.. I am probably flojo biggest fan on planet Earth.. but you're right Evelyn Ashford did have a beautiful and wonderful career.. I mean how many national championships have she won.. Olympic medals.. world championship medals.. former world record holder.. she was awesome.. and very beautiful

    • @arsenioseslpodcast3143
      @arsenioseslpodcast3143 Před 3 lety +2

      and she smashed some steroid-using nazis. hahahahha

  • @joshb23
    @joshb23 Před 5 lety +76

    Four Goddesses. That first baton pass was a work of art, makes me tear up for real!

  • @ashonpar3
    @ashonpar3 Před 7 měsíci +8

    Come back to watch this because I enjoyed the grace and class of Evelyn Ashford

  • @kingtau
    @kingtau Před 2 lety +8

    30 plus years later and I still get a rush every time I see 👀 this!!

  • @soldierviejo8224
    @soldierviejo8224 Před 4 lety +284

    Who's here watching with me in 2019?? R.I.H FloJo!!

    • @swavaszymaniak1815
      @swavaszymaniak1815 Před 4 lety +2

      soldierviejo I am! 🇵🇱🇵🇱

    • @kionyompenzi
      @kionyompenzi Před 4 lety +3

      I am. This was magical

    • @2KILLAVILLE
      @2KILLAVILLE Před 4 lety +7

      R.I.P Flo Jo but Evelyn Comeback was Epic!!

    • @lbu9542
      @lbu9542 Před 4 lety +1

      Me, me, me! That was awesome!

    • @soldierviejo8224
      @soldierviejo8224 Před 4 lety +2

      @Kildare Aleksander you dumb ass, there wasn't any doping going on!

  • @Allhoney33
    @Allhoney33 Před 5 lety +23

    If you're reading this and you are a documentary maker, please please do a documentary on Evelyn Ashford. This lady deserves one!
    Too bad they didn't make a ThunderCats movie back in the 1980s. Evelyn Ashford definitely would have been Cheetara. Slim build, smooth form and of course, speed!
    In fact, I feel Cheetara should have been based on Ashford and she should have voiced the character!

  • @harrison7117
    @harrison7117 Před 3 lety +55

    Man, every time that I see this, Evelyn Ashford...Wow! Seeing this live, even to this day, it's emotional. These women were amazing, Alice, Sheila, Flo Jo, has to be the best, if not one of the best performances of Track and field ever. Flo Jo Rest in Peace Queen..

    • @bwiredenis898
      @bwiredenis898 Před rokem +3

      It's one of the relays, I enjoy watching over n over again

  • @elysam5974
    @elysam5974 Před 3 lety +36

    My favorite Olympic 4x100 Relay of all time! That final leg by Ashford thrills to this day!🤗

  • @Gwen3344
    @Gwen3344 Před 6 lety +61

    That was thrilling. Actually brought tears to my eyes. Evelyn Ashford ran one hell of race. Very inspiring!

  • @kantricedorsey8142
    @kantricedorsey8142 Před 8 lety +476

    All of the ladies ran excellently, but Miss Evelyn did her thing. She motored down those East Germans!

    • @jstrebbing322
      @jstrebbing322 Před 5 lety +3

      😂😂😂

    • @brettmakoviney7120
      @brettmakoviney7120 Před 4 lety +3

      Kantrice Dorsey of course she ran them down,,easily may I add!!! And no wonder she had better dope!!!! Don't PISS and Moan everyone knows they all dope!!!!

    • @brettmakoviney7120
      @brettmakoviney7120 Před 4 lety

      @@jstrebbing322 your Yamaka is cutting off blood too your head 🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠🤭🤭🤭🤭🤧🤧🤧🤧🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤪🤪🤪🤪

    • @jonhakim5698
      @jonhakim5698 Před 3 lety +17

      @@brettmakoviney7120 If you think anyone had better dope than the East Germans then you don't know much sports history.

    • @carolynl.crudup9103
      @carolynl.crudup9103 Před 3 lety

      Yes and yes

  • @hellobeayoutifuls8021
    @hellobeayoutifuls8021 Před 3 lety +29

    Evelyn brought it home. My favorite all time track star

  • @lalib.53
    @lalib.53 Před 8 měsíci +6

    Not only is she insanely fast, with perfect technique, but also the results she achieved as a result of a lot of training raised her to an outstanding level, reaching the title of the best athlete in the world.
    REST IN PEACE. Beautiful queen doing it best ever.❤

  • @ranhill
    @ranhill Před 8 lety +758

    I wouldn't say "BEST RELAY EVER" but best ANCHOR EVER!

    • @mothertree
      @mothertree Před 8 lety +22

      yeah she looked "relaxed" lol heck she was straight getting it on!

    • @ranhill
      @ranhill Před 8 lety +19

      +mothertree yes, she was like, "We're behind, it's all on me... I - got - THIS!"

    • @ranhill
      @ranhill Před 8 lety +7

      Well, what I see is @ 1:21 Flo gets the baton before the east German, then at 1:31 she hands off after the east German.

    • @mothertree
      @mothertree Před 8 lety +6

      yeah and the commentator says smart move smart move...lol sure flourence did the best she could but at the last baton pass evelyn knew it was time to get it on...right now! and she sure did.everyone gets goosebumps watching her give it all she`s got

    • @ranhill
      @ranhill Před 8 lety +1

      +mothertree hahahaha, hey man, that "smart move" comment was in the 400 relay. But everything you said was on point.

  • @hucklenginger8827
    @hucklenginger8827 Před 8 lety +286

    i never tire of watching this. i dunno why i keep coming back

    • @alvinlo115
      @alvinlo115 Před 8 lety +6

      Same as me. 😂

    • @Junkman2008
      @Junkman2008 Před 8 lety +6

      Makes 3 of us!

    • @Scrapluv
      @Scrapluv Před 8 lety +9

      "Here comes Evelyn Ashford!"

    • @kalvink100
      @kalvink100 Před 6 lety +2

      I feel the same way, it's a drug...

    • @gmnboss
      @gmnboss Před 6 lety +5

      Me too. Its inspirational and many other things..

  • @brooklyniron1999
    @brooklyniron1999 Před 3 lety +51

    I have always loved E Ashford. Beautiful runner, balanced and light on her feet - and no doubts or blemishes on her reputation. Poetry in motion.

    • @brothercinnamon2479
      @brothercinnamon2479 Před 11 měsíci +2

      🎉🎉🎉facts

    • @Appaddict01
      @Appaddict01 Před 10 měsíci +1

      Clean athlete.😎

    • @lalib.53
      @lalib.53 Před 10 měsíci +2

      A statement from FloJo and her husband, Al Joyner:
      “I know exactly what people say about me,” he said. "And that's just not true." I don't need to use drugs. If they want, they can come for testing every week of the year. I have nothing to hide." Her husband says all the talk boils down to jealousy. He said his wife's astonishing gains are the result of being "trained as a man." He added: “We bought a $150 leg exerciser and he did leg rolls every night. Over 20 pounds every night to add strength to your legs. He worked 12 hours a day.”
      Only those who have nothing to hide say so.
      Do 12 hours of leg training a day for months and you'll set the world record.💪

    • @TaiAkinz
      @TaiAkinz Před 9 měsíci

      ​@@lalib.53Yep. "Train like a man" and go from a good sprinter to the fastest ever all in her late 20s, and then retire when random testing came in the next year 🙄. Sounds clean to me 👍🏾

    • @lalib.53
      @lalib.53 Před 9 měsíci +1

      ​@@TaiAkinz​"Florence Griffith-Joyner, Tellez and Bob Kersee denied the allegations, but Florence Griffith-Joyner did not pursue legal action. The accuser questioned Robinson's motives, as she received $50,000 for an interview with Stern and $10,000 for an appearance on NBC's Today show . to discuss the matter."
      Darell Robinson was a frustrated personality with a hint of jealousy, a slight desire for revenge, because he himself could not succeed. Materiality played an additional role in his motivation. He is a completely untrustworthy person with empty words and zero evidence.
      FloJo's death was caused by an epileptic seizure due to a congenital brain disorder, sadly drowned RIP❤❤

  • @livlovsucceed3894
    @livlovsucceed3894 Před 3 lety +18

    Evelyn was on a mission.....to GOLD!

  • @bradwil7
    @bradwil7 Před 4 lety +28

    Evelyn Ashord! WOW! I saw this live in 88' and I still get chills watching it!

  • @HF1600ie
    @HF1600ie Před 5 lety +32

    Evelyn was soooooo incredible. That start and finish !! One of the most memorable sprints I´ve ever seen in track n field.

  • @barbie5568
    @barbie5568 Před 4 lety +34

    I don't get tired of watching this race

  • @udaproductions2
    @udaproductions2 Před 3 lety +19

    Evelyn Ashford was a pure runner. Loved seeing her run. The first leg (Alice) ran like a man (wow) I'm surprised she wasn't more known.

  • @bryonhenry7489
    @bryonhenry7489 Před 5 lety +42

    Love me some Evelyn Ashford ! She was always about the business !!

  • @andrew097
    @andrew097 Před 9 lety +30

    Watching Evelyn run is a thing of beauty, wonderful balance and just floats across the top of the track.

  • @jerseybaby100
    @jerseybaby100 Před 3 lety +26

    Ashford is so underrated is track history

  • @ayelleefun2620
    @ayelleefun2620 Před 3 lety +13

    I came back just minutes after watching this, I actually cried, I am so proud of our women.

  • @granvillewalkerjr.8394
    @granvillewalkerjr.8394 Před 4 lety +6

    Some things in life you simply never tire of, like eating your mom's specialty dish, date night with that special one, or a certain song where the magic never fades no matter how much you hear it. This footage continues to thrill every time I watch it.

  • @sunofgod480
    @sunofgod480 Před 8 lety +93

    Evelyn Ashford...from almost standstill to 1,000,000,000 MPH in 3 seconds flat! What AMAZING acceleration...made the others look like they were standing still...wow!

  • @davidvaughns4148
    @davidvaughns4148 Před 3 lety +11

    I still get light-headed screaming at Evelyn!!! My favorite sprinter EVER!

  • @bobbyshizz2138
    @bobbyshizz2138 Před 3 lety +9

    The East Germans 2nd and 3rd legs were brilliant --- got them the lead. Ashford stole it back with an amazing run.

    • @KBlessed69
      @KBlessed69 Před měsícem

      East Germany (no longer exists, formerly German Democratic Republic)
      Team Members: Silke Gladisch, Sabine Rieger, Ingrid Auerswald, and Marlies Göhr
      Time: 42.09 seconds (*Note: East Germany initially finished in second place, but were later disqualified due to a doping violation, which promoted the Soviet Union team to silver and the French team to bronze.)

  • @David-lz5dn
    @David-lz5dn Před 5 lety +53

    It look like someone hit the fast-forward button when Evelyn got the Baton.

  • @skankingjoe
    @skankingjoe Před 9 lety +437

    Evelyn Ashford is the very best CLEAN sprinter ever

    • @intentions666
      @intentions666 Před 9 lety +10

      skanking joe but she was American. American and clean sprinter?? Is there such a thing?

    • @docpj72
      @docpj72 Před 9 lety +14

      skanking joe yes she had a great career considering it spanned all the way from'76 Olympics to the relay gold in 1992 whereas FloJo's was relatively short in length..

    • @NianiNzingha
      @NianiNzingha Před 9 lety +26

      intentions666 Yes and apparently you know nothing of EA to ask that. Also, if you really think steroids and T&F is an American phenomena, you're fooling yourself.

    • @intentions666
      @intentions666 Před 9 lety +11

      Never said of Ashford's dope use. In fact she was a rare clean athlete. Just bad hair.

    • @DGK284
      @DGK284 Před 7 lety +13

      I can't prove it, but I would guess that she was clean, based on the progression of times and no suspicious physical changes.

  • @cocoymangondili6734
    @cocoymangondili6734 Před 3 lety +12

    Evelyn Ashford, the first Sprinter whom I consider the Greatest.Alice Brown and Tianna Madison are the best first leg runners I have ever seen.

    • @smoothnubian
      @smoothnubian Před 2 lety

      No one can touch Tianna Madison on that first leg!

  • @tyndalewashington8457
    @tyndalewashington8457 Před 2 lety +9

    Race of the century! That run and baton handover by Alice brown was superb and out of this world! Then Evelyn sealed it with that phenomenal run-down of the east german to get the gold!!! What Amazons these ladies were!

  • @mangosandpineapples4301
    @mangosandpineapples4301 Před 5 lety +11

    Maaan, I am a youngster looking at all these old sprinting videos and getting goosebumps at the same time...EVELYN ASHFORD WOW! What a sprinter..i watched this video over and over and over and over and over and over again BIG RESPECT TO EVELYN ASHFORD...and thank God for CZcams..

    • @moreknow8904
      @moreknow8904 Před 3 lety

      Same here. I used to be a sprinter. Gives me goosebumps every time I watch.

  • @showmebear
    @showmebear Před 8 lety +25

    Ashford! My favorite sprinter of ALL TIME!

  • @introuble873
    @introuble873 Před 3 lety +11

    Why does watching that still gives me chills and brings tears to watch Flojo. All four were brilliant😇

  • @prestonlhouse
    @prestonlhouse Před 3 lety +8

    Always loved watching Evelyn Ashford run. She damn near floated on the track.

  • @DDylast
    @DDylast Před 6 lety +17

    I love watching this. Evelyn Ashford smoked the anchor leg!

  • @surambaya
    @surambaya Před 8 lety +106

    Evelyn Ashford - The Queen of the Sprint. Awesome, awesome, awesome!

    • @koklingngoi4694
      @koklingngoi4694 Před 7 lety +4

      just look at her( everyln Ashford) not only she ran a superb sprint but she was behind at 3rd place in anchor leg but ran like hell broke out beating the powerful East German to win .my God we all love you. tq for the memory.

  • @shamonecooper6341
    @shamonecooper6341 Před 3 lety +8

    I continue to watch this video over and over again. It’s just unbelievable how strong these ladies are. It’s pure strength. Evelyn and Flo Jo are amazing to watch

  • @jamesnunnery2014
    @jamesnunnery2014 Před 3 lety +8

    I remember that race at 14 years old. I still get goose bumps watching this.

  • @cavaleer
    @cavaleer Před 9 lety +58

    Ran that girl DOWN. haha Greatest 4x100 I've seen.

    • @jstrebbing322
      @jstrebbing322 Před 5 lety

      😂😂😂

    • @ayelleefun2620
      @ayelleefun2620 Před 3 lety

      I think that an argument can be made that she ran down men, look close, there is an Afrikan runner, I think her name is Semenya, she is accused of being a man and honestly it's hard to argue, these Europeans fit that criteria.

  • @drose7247
    @drose7247 Před 5 lety +8

    I remember this race and Evelyn Ashford has always been my favorite... I used to run the 4x100 relay, I was the anchor also and seeing this just brings back good times... ALL of these ladies did their thing!!!!

    • @ronaldjackson7541
      @ronaldjackson7541 Před 4 lety

      Yes they did because the young lady that started wasn't playing either...

  • @bischnou
    @bischnou Před 3 lety +14

    Evelyn Ashford, what a run! Love watching this amazing ladies team.

  • @angelicashields9706
    @angelicashields9706 Před 3 lety +6

    It is so great to see this again. We were stationed in Japan then, and saw all the Olympic events live instead of tape delayed. Wow, my sisters, y’all did the damn thing.

  • @katyarnold6757
    @katyarnold6757 Před 10 lety +20

    Florence Griffith Joyner was the best 4 100 relay runner ever. She is so missed. RIP Florence Joyner.

  • @VibeFly
    @VibeFly Před 9 lety +22

    Evelyn Ashford the true greatest female sprinter in history...PERIOD!

    • @titidiz6343
      @titidiz6343 Před 4 lety

      Flo was,then her...

    • @ronaldjackson7541
      @ronaldjackson7541 Před 4 lety +1

      Evelyn beat flojo for years until Flojo got better and Evelyn got older..Both was great but Evelyn was great for a much longer time..

    • @bendawson1296
      @bendawson1296 Před 3 lety

      @@ronaldjackson7541 they were all on the gas, and anyone that says they were clean is clearly delusional

  • @smalltalk.productions9977

    33 years later and still fantastic. thanks for the posting. thumbs up.

  • @bunnyaguilar6703
    @bunnyaguilar6703 Před 4 lety +11

    Ashford executed that beautifully!❤️

  • @jameslein9411
    @jameslein9411 Před 6 lety +6

    An avid sports fan since 1950, this is like the most exciting performance I have seen. Evelyn just burned it--with flare and class and grace!

  • @stuartmcdonald5172
    @stuartmcdonald5172 Před 5 lety +3

    I have seen this video dozens of times and whenever I need a lift I come here and watch Evelyn fly. It makes me smile every time.

  • @MrPesante2008
    @MrPesante2008 Před 2 lety +19

    Damn, did realize Flo Jo ran 100m, 200m and then ran 4X100M, 4X200M and 4X400M! Extraordinary athlete!

    • @RKRKRK78
      @RKRKRK78 Před rokem +5

      There was no 4x200 lol

    • @mongoslade277
      @mongoslade277 Před 11 měsíci

      No 4×200 in the Olympics or Worlds. That's an ugly relay. The stagger is too big

  • @deemichelle
    @deemichelle Před 2 lety +11

    Get chills every time I watch. Talented, classy ladies. 👑

  • @ernestbrown795
    @ernestbrown795 Před 6 lety +25

    Evelyn ran that last leg in less than 9 seconds...WOW! NO WAY!

    • @rapid13
      @rapid13 Před 3 lety +2

      Correct - no way. It was closer to 11 seconds.

    • @Shaniawallace574
      @Shaniawallace574 Před 3 lety +1

      Are you kidding?! Sub 10s are men ranges. Bolt's record is 9.58...😂 You're definitely right.. there's NO WAY!🤣🤣🤣

    • @ernestbrown795
      @ernestbrown795 Před 3 lety +3

      It's possible. Remember they are not starting out of the blocks they are actually running before they get the baton I just timed it when she received the baton...take a second look

    • @DHSICAYAB
      @DHSICAYAB Před 3 lety

      Unlike the normal 100m when they start kneeling, Evelyn was running already when she received the baton. So its possible she's under 9s.

    • @akilahsai
      @akilahsai Před 3 lety

      It looked like it was under 10 secs for real..handoff to tape

  • @TheFlyingExperience
    @TheFlyingExperience Před 9 lety +77

    Oh my goodness...what an anchor run..BRAVO!!

    • @markgable101
      @markgable101 Před 9 lety +10

      Evelyn just runs flat out and gets to the line first. That's how u suppose to race. Not the damn technical stuff they do these days.... Lol.

    • @ranhill
      @ranhill Před 9 lety +7

      Mark Gable haha, she definitely runs flat out, but maintains her technique as well. Possibly the best 4x100 anchor leg of all time.

    • @markgable101
      @markgable101 Před 9 lety

      ranhill​ No man don't you understand....??
      She just runs as fast as she can..
      That's it.
      

    • @ranhill
      @ranhill Před 9 lety +8

      Mark Gable EA was an elite, disciplined, great runner for many yrs, and to say she simply runs fast degrades all the work she put in to BE great. "Wasted motion equals wasted energy." In this race, she maintained her form, and even though running flat out, she didn't overstride, and was still relaxed through the finish. Speed will only take you so far, technique unlocks hidden potential and gets you over the top.

    • @alumbo
      @alumbo Před 9 lety +5

      Mark Gable NOBODY runs like that without painstaking attention to form. She worked her ass off for years to be that efficient and she deserves credit for that.

  • @breakaway2x
    @breakaway2x Před 3 lety +17

    Evelyn Ashford, the small one gets it done! She was so fluid compared to the East German runner who looked mechanically rigid in her technique.

  • @setpunks13
    @setpunks13 Před 3 lety +7

    I remember this race! It was fantastic and Ashford killed it!

  • @64fairlane305
    @64fairlane305 Před 8 lety +32

    still remember this one; what a finish by Evelyn

  • @macsmith3628
    @macsmith3628 Před 10 lety +202

    Rip flo Jo

  • @jogman262
    @jogman262 Před 3 lety +7

    The 1988 games in Seoul were the best ever. So many great moments including this race for sure.

  • @shamoriwall
    @shamoriwall Před 3 lety +10

    Evelyn Ashford will always be my favorite TrackStar

  • @colettesanders5701
    @colettesanders5701 Před 5 lety +16

    I remember this, these Sista's were unstoppable!!! RIP Flo Jo!

  • @djelliott3158
    @djelliott3158 Před 2 lety +40

    Crazy talent! Just a reminder she didn't run down some top high school track star. She ran down the best women runners in the world.

    • @Brian-qn7fn
      @Brian-qn7fn Před rokem +11

      She ran down the most doped up women runners in the world.

    • @mongoslade277
      @mongoslade277 Před 11 měsíci

      ​@@Brian-qn7fnActually Merlies Gohr was Not dirty. The rest of the Eastern Bloc is a different story

    • @ig29
      @ig29 Před 11 měsíci +1

      All on steroids.. all of them!!!!

    • @y2kpa2001
      @y2kpa2001 Před 10 měsíci

      Ran down 2 of them.

  • @gatormark
    @gatormark Před 3 lety +1

    The GREAT Evelyn Ashford. One of the greatest anchor legs ever if not THE GREATEST. I got a little emotional watching this again...in 2021.

  • @johncoleman3953
    @johncoleman3953 Před měsícem +4

    Evelyn Ashford's finish was incredible! Magnificent athlete.

  • @taurusgirlxoxo4541
    @taurusgirlxoxo4541 Před 8 lety +46

    wow!!!! Evelyn is so great!!

    • @CharmsDad
      @CharmsDad Před 8 lety +7

      Best woman sprinter in history (in my opinion), and she did it without steroids, HGH, or any of the other "enhancements" so many others have used. I've had a picture of her on my wall (with other remarkable individuals who are personal heroes) for over two decades. Her picture is the only one I haven't been able to get signed (others, which are signed, include Greta Weitz, Billy Mills, and Joan Benoit).

    • @taurusgirlxoxo4541
      @taurusgirlxoxo4541 Před 8 lety +1

      CharmsDad wow! that's great!

    • @M.O.G.
      @M.O.G. Před 7 lety +1

      CharmsDad Wilma Rudolph.

  • @corrimahanible8165
    @corrimahanible8165 Před 2 lety +7

    Evelyn didn't walk her down,she ran her down...

  • @williammorris584
    @williammorris584 Před 2 lety +2

    Determination, poise, class and speed- thy name is Evelyn. What a joy she was to watch.
    PS from 2024: still one of my favorite Olympic relays.

  • @kennethlgabriel
    @kennethlgabriel Před rokem +1

    I swear EVERYTIME I watch this and see Evelyn, I almost feel her energy as she powers past the E. Germans. Just a beautiful run but an exquisite anchor leg. Such grace. She came in clutch for real.

  • @AshinayeDickenson
    @AshinayeDickenson Před 8 lety +60

    Wowwwww them little legs moved

    • @9175rock
      @9175rock Před 8 lety +4

      didnt they. she didnt even look tired.

    • @mothertree
      @mothertree Před 7 lety +3

      she was bookin it baby

  • @Cowboyssuckcock100
    @Cowboyssuckcock100 Před 8 lety +81

    the last USA girl is insanely fast

    • @Cowboyssuckcock100
      @Cowboyssuckcock100 Před 8 lety +7

      *****
      I was in high school in the late 80's an all I can remember is Flo-jo and Jackie joyner Kersee ..this girl was a star she was damn fast OMG

    • @andresuston7692
      @andresuston7692 Před 6 lety +2

      Leana Jo she also got another gold in '92 on the 4x1 relay.

    • @HotMessMemories1
      @HotMessMemories1 Před 5 lety

      Andre Suston WRONG that girl on ‘92 had slightly longer hair and wore no makeup. Less cocky too!

    • @TheQuietTusky
      @TheQuietTusky Před 4 lety +1

      Her NAME IS EVELYN ASHEFORD

    • @TonygMus2
      @TonygMus2 Před 3 lety

      @@andresuston7692 You are right Evelyn ran the first leg and she did have long hair

  • @mon6745
    @mon6745 Před 2 lety +4

    Jeez!!!!! Every single member of the team was outstanding... just wow

  • @timweatherspoon4554
    @timweatherspoon4554 Před 4 lety +3

    The BEST 4 x 100 relay i've ever seen...still give me chills