Michael Norman 43.06! 2nd Fastest Split In World History

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  • Michael Norman was on fire at the 2018 NCAA West Prelims! He split a crazy 43.06 on USC's anchor leg of the 4x400m. That time is the second fastest 4x4 split in world history.
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  • @joshw1253
    @joshw1253 Před 4 lety +2095

    For anyone who doesn’t realize how ridiculous this is, try to run a sub 11 second 100m. And then do that four times.

    • @seven3140
      @seven3140 Před 3 lety +113

      or try a sub 1 second 9,1 meters. Ye. Sounds impossible

    • @jackduncan7214
      @jackduncan7214 Před 3 lety +145

      I can (could) run low 11s in middle school, only for 100m though, hard to think how crazy 400m is. Think id be dead by 150

    • @chrlsmitch123
      @chrlsmitch123 Před 3 lety +141

      Low 11s is really fast for a middle schooler. There’s guys that qualify for state championships running low 11s in high school. @Jack Duncan was probably a freak of nature on the track

    • @jackduncan7214
      @jackduncan7214 Před 3 lety +158

      @@chrlsmitch123 i did not lose a race, needless to say 😂i got scouted to run state but due to my horrible mother i wasnt able to pursue it, missed a lot of opportunities due to her. But who cares, now im just a depressed chef, but hey, atleast ive won awards for that.

    • @kamarwashington
      @kamarwashington Před 3 lety +71

      @@jackduncan7214, the depressed chef

  • @thomasmckenzie4584
    @thomasmckenzie4584 Před 6 lety +5226

    LOL at the commentator. He did such a good job announcing and calling out splits, and then when the race finishes, he doesn't say anything for about 5 seconds because he thinks he messed up Norman's split. I think he actually felt stupid for saying Norman ran 43.1.

    • @donsolos
      @donsolos Před 5 lety +340

      100% he did. because the world record is 43.06

    • @nianiwhite5052
      @nianiwhite5052 Před 5 lety +198

      This guy loves track and loves announcing......the silence that Norman's Split caused spoke volumes lol.

    • @brianbrown9206
      @brianbrown9206 Před 5 lety +14

      Can somone fill me in on what a split is ?

    • @jaio7190
      @jaio7190 Před 5 lety +72

      @@donsolos wr is 43.03

    • @luisanaya9327
      @luisanaya9327 Před 5 lety +6

      gabriel robinson they definitely didnt use the 20 meters to hand him the baton tho he could beat the record in a regular race

  • @truth8508
    @truth8508 Před 6 lety +6889

    Tough to run a 45.1 anchor and get beaten.

    • @sosa5889
      @sosa5889 Před 5 lety +105

      Chuck right 🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️

    • @frederickweeksjr.1189
      @frederickweeksjr.1189 Před 5 lety +126

      FOR REAL.

    • @tristanmorton1057
      @tristanmorton1057 Před 5 lety +653

      imagine running the race of your life and still losing

    • @quadbravo
      @quadbravo Před 5 lety +130

      not to mention a 12m lead. Unreal leg by norman. A&M still a world class team.

    • @jbjohnson4728
      @jbjohnson4728 Před 5 lety +25

      He ran a 45.1.

  • @joelongew
    @joelongew Před 5 lety +2315

    8:24 "...and my niece calls me a control freak."

    • @kellangibson4819
      @kellangibson4819 Před 5 lety +99

      Samadhi 😂how did you find that

    • @nurlagrande
      @nurlagrande Před 5 lety +9

      😭😭😭😭😭🤣🤣

    • @nurlagrande
      @nurlagrande Před 5 lety +23

      Perfect ender.

    • @hunz007
      @hunz007 Před 5 lety +7

      I dont get it plz explain

    • @ferventheat
      @ferventheat Před 5 lety +61

      @@hunz007 some guy you can hear in background on the audio. Listen to it again

  • @stef6963
    @stef6963 Před 5 lety +5818

    worlds fastest high knees 1:15

  • @IronEggger
    @IronEggger Před 5 lety +3438

    It doesnt take 400m for me to run 43.06 seconds

    • @Danafondo
      @Danafondo Před 5 lety +278

      Andrew Wolf I'm kind of thinking you didn't see what he did there.

    • @witty2898
      @witty2898 Před 5 lety +50

      He's saying the distance is shorter than his time

    • @Danafondo
      @Danafondo Před 5 lety +125

      Andrew Wolf He's poking fun at himself. He is acknowledging that the guy running is much better than he is. He said 400m, not 200.

    • @Danafondo
      @Danafondo Před 5 lety +8

      Andrew Wolf cool

    • @bremCZ
      @bremCZ Před 5 lety +77

      @@Danafondo I'm thinking you didn't see what Andrew did there.

  • @MichaelJayValueInvesting
    @MichaelJayValueInvesting Před 5 lety +3324

    It will be fun watching him win the gold at the Olympics and remembering this video.

  • @myrobotisgas
    @myrobotisgas Před 6 lety +3620

    He ran a 43.06, which doesn’t even sound right when I say it. Imagine he was coming off some blocks and had Olympic competition pushing him. He can easily hit sub 44 and perhaps break the WR if he continues to improve like this

    • @matthewbrown8527
      @matthewbrown8527 Před 6 lety +10

      Epic Michael true

    • @matthewgesese4347
      @matthewgesese4347 Před 6 lety +187

      Epic Michael I agree, in his prime he might break 43

    • @timn4481
      @timn4481 Před 6 lety +347

      He got blocked and went wide and had to go around also.. definitely coulda been a 42.8. at least.

    • @timn4481
      @timn4481 Před 6 lety +54

      Epic Michael I like your optimism. Let's see if he continues to work hard or not. And stays injury free.

    • @degreeO
      @degreeO Před 6 lety +83

      Yes, he ran history's second fasted 4x400m relay split in a college meet. Other people close to that time needed the World and Olympic finals to get to that velocity. If you put the college boy 43.06 on the Olympic starting line for the 400m!!! I think you get sub-43:00 out of the starting blocks. If he remains uninjured, then he goes under 43:00 at the 2020 Olympic Trials and again at the Tokyo Olympics, and brings it again for the relay. That kid, he is a kid, is relaxed and confident and evidently in good hands. Perfect situation looking at NCAAs and Tokyo 2020

  • @apeoplesperson
    @apeoplesperson Před 5 lety +922

    2:57. "THAT BOY IS SO FIIIINE!!!" lol

    • @bountiful14
      @bountiful14 Před 5 lety +16

      The Peoples Person LMAOO

    • @joelamburn
      @joelamburn Před 5 lety +52

      The voice crack on fine

    • @Mk4_Jetta
      @Mk4_Jetta Před 5 lety +50

      How did you hear that

    • @apeoplesperson
      @apeoplesperson Před 5 lety +222

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      TL:DR: I was watching to this with some head phones and heard it.

    • @Mk4_Jetta
      @Mk4_Jetta Před 5 lety +32

      The Peoples Person, I will spread the knowledge that thou shall request and start a legacy, people will remember your name people's people will remember you. I thank you for the word you hath giving me to tell, I wish you good pardons

  • @imamgiuseppe5103
    @imamgiuseppe5103 Před 6 lety +1432

    He just keeps getting faster this guy.... it's getting unrealistic how well him and Noah Lyles are progressing

  • @kaiblack1093
    @kaiblack1093 Před 6 lety +1255

    heart stopped a beat after seeing the thumbnail. thought this was an open 400m for a sec

    • @matthewbrown8527
      @matthewbrown8527 Před 6 lety +4

      Kai Black same

    • @dhnsh1843
      @dhnsh1843 Před 6 lety +13

      Kai Black
      Can't you understand the title This is a "split"

    • @James-pb8xu
      @James-pb8xu Před 6 lety +344

      can't you understand a sentence he said "for a sec" learn to read

    • @dogemaster4228
      @dogemaster4228 Před 6 lety +6

      IKR, he would break the record for the NCAA 400m

    • @jhoncena1111
      @jhoncena1111 Před 6 lety +3

      Connor Holloway He broke it all right.

  • @bridge4
    @bridge4 Před 6 lety +540

    whoa. incredible split as well as race as a whole. well done, gentlemen!!

  • @christiandreblow8458
    @christiandreblow8458 Před 4 lety +199

    It’s really impressive how many guys from US country are able to run these unbelievable times under 47, even 46 seconds
    I was a german 800m and 400m runner a few years ago and sometimes I won local championships with times around 48-49 seconds - I probably wouldn’t even get the chance to run in such a tournament in USA

    • @lampsenpai4325
      @lampsenpai4325 Před 4 lety +44

      there's a vid of an 8th grader running 48 ;-;
      ur still faster than 90% of america though and to me 48 is unbelievable too

    • @jeuehjejej4918
      @jeuehjejej4918 Před 4 lety

      Kittystar 707 is he albanian?

    • @lampsenpai4325
      @lampsenpai4325 Před 4 lety

      @@jeuehjejej4918 sorry I don't remember -_-^^

    • @spaghetti2777
      @spaghetti2777 Před 4 lety +33

      @@lampsenpai4325 because 10% of America is made up of pre 48 track runners...

    • @lampsenpai4325
      @lampsenpai4325 Před 4 lety +5

      @@spaghetti2777 it was a bad guess. more like 99

  • @atw853
    @atw853 Před 5 lety +280

    i’m running track in high school and this guy just ran my 300 time for a 400

    • @Harihar_Patel
      @Harihar_Patel Před 4 lety +6

      amazing what performance enhancing drugs can do

    • @oogaboogachomp
      @oogaboogachomp Před 4 lety +5

      TheMightyHarihar lmao

    • @offset_tm4486
      @offset_tm4486 Před 3 lety +3

      TheMightyHarihar ye but only one person out of milion hit that record...

    • @seven3140
      @seven3140 Před 3 lety +17

      @@Harihar_Patel you probably saying this to everyone who beats any record. With this logic everyone would use drugs, so what's the difference at no drug vs no drug and drug vs drug?

    • @triswill7042
      @triswill7042 Před 3 lety +5

      @@Harihar_Patel sound like you hating and probably couldn’t do anything close to this 😂

  • @Vsmachok
    @Vsmachok Před 5 lety +59

    Wow that’s crazy fast much respect .. makes my lap time seem slow . I’m 80 pounds overweight and trying to loose weight and my 400 meter lap was 2 minutes and 38 seconds last weekend but I didn’t quit and it almost killed me so don’t give up guys if I finished a lap so can you

    • @chrispettus2532
      @chrispettus2532 Před 4 lety +9

      Good job! Keep it up! I lost 55 pounds over 7 months when I first started running. Eventually, I got down to my high school weight with a 22 BMI, although, I'm about 10 pounds above high school weight now. 12:00/mile was my 60 second sprint pace when I first started. Now I'm more than twice as fast as I was. I've come a long way since then and you will, too, if you keep it up.

    • @hintonb
      @hintonb Před 9 měsíci +1

      We need updates on your progress!

  • @Mr_Resz
    @Mr_Resz Před 5 lety +21

    Damn went to the same high school and did track and field together. That’s crazy. Good to see him doing big things!

  • @TotalRunningProductions
    @TotalRunningProductions Před 6 lety +7

    At this pace Norman is headed straight to the World Record. What a beast! Thanks for posting!

  • @whymemanwhyl0lp751
    @whymemanwhyl0lp751 Před 6 lety +382

    *I did track nd this gives me anxiety cause ik how much exhausted they feel especially doing 400s*

    • @zackhologram6563
      @zackhologram6563 Před 5 lety

      facts

    • @monke2361
      @monke2361 Před 5 lety +34

      800 is harder in my opinion

    • @kaad7
      @kaad7 Před 4 lety +3

      1600 is harder in my opinion

    • @catedoge3206
      @catedoge3206 Před 4 lety +5

      @@wyattwv Fat Dog 120 or BadWater 135 is harder in my opinion.
      Iditarod Trail Invitational 1000 miles running is harder in my opinion.
      6633 Arctic Ultra 380 mile running is harder in my opinion.
      The Munga 250 miles is harder in my opinion.
      ez

    • @catedoge3206
      @catedoge3206 Před 4 lety

      @@wyattwv hahaha i can do those only in my dreams. :D

  • @donsolos
    @donsolos Před 5 lety +16

    HOLY SHEET! he made up 10 meters on that last leg!!! look at them arms still pumping in the last 50 meters. absolutely blows by that kid at the end. that finish is wildly underrated

  • @JohnHoulgate
    @JohnHoulgate Před 6 lety +330

    What would Norman had run if he didn't need to sit on that A&M guy's shoulder in the second turn?

    • @thomasmckenzie4584
      @thomasmckenzie4584 Před 6 lety +61

      I was thinking the exact same thing. Although, I think he sat on his shoulder quite close to the rail still. I thought he ran it perfectly. If the A&M kid was about 2 meters further ahead, Norman could've sat on the rail a little longer and made his move on the home stretch and we might've seen a sub 43.

    • @dwightlove3704
      @dwightlove3704 Před 6 lety +3

      Tj Mckenzie Maybe another 42.9!!!!!!!!!

    • @user-ll5yz1ek1s
      @user-ll5yz1ek1s Před 6 lety +14

      Or if he hadn't made such a strong move on the backstretch, but relaxed a bit, closed the gap gradually, stayed tucked in behind A&M so that he didn't run an extra 5-7m on the 2nd curve, and kicked hard. He payed for that aggressive backstretch & tied-up a bit in the last 50m. Maybe 42.8?

    • @dwightlove3704
      @dwightlove3704 Před 6 lety +21

      Michael Jackson Yes he took off like a bat out of hell on the backstretch then realized he needed to slow down before he hit the finish.Norman did not want A&M anchor Devin Dixon to get out contention to the point he wouldn't be caught because Dixon is NO JOKE he clocked a blazing 44.1 anchor in his own right.

    • @brendahampton87
      @brendahampton87 Před 5 lety +2

      I don't know sorry

  • @nurlagrande
    @nurlagrande Před 5 lety +186

    5:56 why is top left guy wearing two different Jordans?

    • @sosa5889
      @sosa5889 Před 5 lety +23

      Lmao black People💀💀💀💀🤦🏽‍♀️

    • @nurlagrande
      @nurlagrande Před 5 lety +2

      Anny AmayaAyala I swear to god Idek😂

    • @thomasmckenzie4584
      @thomasmckenzie4584 Před 4 lety +17

      He jacked two different display shoes.

    • @Joeyatw
      @Joeyatw Před 4 lety

      Nur La grande it’s a look, lots of people do it just like u miss match forces wit white and black and it’s goes hard.

    • @Joeyatw
      @Joeyatw Před 4 lety +1

      Quin nova nigga what?

  • @jamesoconnor9452
    @jamesoconnor9452 Před 3 lety +47

    I love watching people run track’s most painful race 4 times in a row race while I lay in bed.

    • @dobattlers
      @dobattlers Před 3 lety +1

      800 or 400 hurdles i think are considered the most painful race

    • @Zteam1Brawlstars
      @Zteam1Brawlstars Před 3 lety

      @@dobattlers yeah i agree. I do think the 400m is the best race though. Definitely the most fun

  • @shaq238
    @shaq238 Před 5 lety +14

    Shoutout to his old high school VMHS, I was a freshman when he was graduating

  • @lettucepreeysports1141
    @lettucepreeysports1141 Před 6 lety +231

    That's ridiculous he perched on him for almost 3 seconds...and still ran a 43. Split. 😳😳😳😳😱😱😱😱😱😱🤯🤯🤯🤯

    • @JaySmith-rv4ro
      @JaySmith-rv4ro Před 5 lety

      Lettuce Preey sick

    • @killamatrix1
      @killamatrix1 Před 5 lety +11

      Dude ran 44.1 he pulled on

    • @rxonmymind8362
      @rxonmymind8362 Před 4 lety +21

      He ran a very smart race. Caught up to him, "rested" on the turn by keeping up with the guy and if I may add by doing so he was playing a little head game with a guy.
      He saved enough in his tank to run down the stretch.
      Very smart runner.

    • @frederickweeksjr.1189
      @frederickweeksjr.1189 Před 3 lety

      Crazy ain't!

    • @frederickweeksjr.1189
      @frederickweeksjr.1189 Před 3 lety

      @@rxonmymind8362 AGREED!

  • @jamiegriggs9398
    @jamiegriggs9398 Před 5 lety +143

    AMAZING. Norman was practically in lane 2 for half the race. He would have easily run under 43:00 had he been on the rail.

    • @rossconklin7140
      @rossconklin7140 Před 5 lety +25

      @@Ronin-tp4vx, an open 400 is different than a 4x400. The 400 is staggered so that each runner is running the same distance regardless of lane. The anchor leg in the 4x400 starts and finishes at, or near, the start/finish line. If you're in lane 2 in the 4x400 you're running over 7 meters farther.

    • @tomc53
      @tomc53 Před 4 lety +13

      @@rossconklin7140 The stagger only applies to the first two legs. The anchor legs all start at the same spot, meaning Norman actually did run a couple of meters farther than he would have if he was in lane 1 the whole time.

    • @maxlevine5728
      @maxlevine5728 Před 4 lety +4

      Yea so 7m more for entire race lane 2 he was in lane 2 for about 1/4-1/3 we’ll say he ran 402 meters, that 43.06 pace for 402 meters is actually 43.06(400/402)=42.85 at 400m that’s ridiculous

    • @kevinherbert4256
      @kevinherbert4256 Před 3 lety

      @@maxlevine5728 : ha ha ha ha ha...you're joking right?

  • @jordanv3323
    @jordanv3323 Před 5 lety +87

    42.80's if he has the inside lane that last turn
    Edit: probably 42.90s after watching this a 2nd time

  • @Pooquie1
    @Pooquie1 Před 6 lety +2

    Awesome to see Norman begin to reach is potential after such a stellar high school career.

  • @davidessex1239
    @davidessex1239 Před 4 lety

    Literally brought tears to my eyes watching this.. Bravo Michael Norman

  • @EthericBladeworks
    @EthericBladeworks Před 6 lety +408

    the next "Michael"

    • @directcharge6648
      @directcharge6648 Před 6 lety +3

      Definitely

    • @BreuckelensFinest
      @BreuckelensFinest Před 6 lety +2

      Etheric Bladeworks He already is Michael!

    • @dwightlove3704
      @dwightlove3704 Před 6 lety +3

      Walter White There are other ppl not to be forgotten STEVEN GARDINER,FRED KERLEY both are sub 44 as well.

    • @parkerjones6598
      @parkerjones6598 Před 6 lety

      Wil London is a low key sleeper, y’all watch out for him

    • @GerardoRodriguez-dn3zn
      @GerardoRodriguez-dn3zn Před 6 lety +1

      Walter White you can say Wayde is faster than Michael by presenting times but Michael has admitted that he had a take it easy on the last 100m so he can prepare for the 200m that year, this is something that even the Olympics speculated when he ran the 400m in 43.18

  • @willstuart4504
    @willstuart4504 Před 5 lety +165

    As crazy impressive as this is , it puts High School Star Matt Boiling's 44.7 split in perspective. Yikes. USA will be well represented for years to come in the 400m.
    Throw in Sydney ( the female Track Star in high school) and it's crazy the talent coming up.👍

    • @willstuart4504
      @willstuart4504 Před 5 lety +14

      @Maynard Runkle hence the word SPLIT

    • @sunyfishh
      @sunyfishh Před 5 lety +19

      All these college athletes beating those times make me so hyped for next year's Olympics

    • @paulwhitaker5550
      @paulwhitaker5550 Před 5 lety +6

      World record will be tested in the 4x400

    • @yadoo8164
      @yadoo8164 Před 4 lety +5

      Paul Whitaker Eek I don’t know. That 4x4 WR squad had some legit studs. I believe 2 WR holders?.

    • @willstuart4504
      @willstuart4504 Před 3 lety

      @Stephen Williams ik... I saw that. Crazy how many fast athletes are coming up right now. I just hope these times and early records are things to come for these guys. Thsnks for the reply. Cheers

  • @HONEEHAZE
    @HONEEHAZE Před 2 lety

    The commentating is hilarious as he's out of breath trying to explain what he just witness that seemed surreal. What a run for Norman, that was awesome!!!

  • @laura-margaritaswanson1560

    Michael Norman is an Incredible Athlete! So strong, humble and full of talent.To literally sprint all the way around the track takes alot of mental and physical endurance. I love to watch him race. 😍 ❤❤❤

  • @richmuscle8316
    @richmuscle8316 Před 6 lety +77

    MICHAEL NORMAN IS SPECIAL!

    • @cbnboy34
      @cbnboy34 Před 6 lety +1

      Rich Muscle Indeed!

  • @xctryhard4736
    @xctryhard4736 Před 3 lety +13

    2:39 6th lane, mans legit runs like the cop from Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs

  • @user-ro2ee7cn3f
    @user-ro2ee7cn3f Před 4 lety

    Very-very good Video...
    Thanks...
    Forever.... Run....

  • @gabrielolivares73
    @gabrielolivares73 Před 6 lety +5

    43.06!!! Insane!!!

  • @arsenioseslpodcast3143
    @arsenioseslpodcast3143 Před 6 lety +38

    Correct me if I’m wrong, but Johnson was sub 43 once in a 4x400 meter relay back in the 90’s.

    • @dwightlove3704
      @dwightlove3704 Před 6 lety +4

      Arsenio Buck That was 42.9 I think MJ ran that in the early '00s!!!!!

    • @thomasmckenzie4584
      @thomasmckenzie4584 Před 6 lety +12

      He ran 42.97 with Butch Reynolds going 43.1 and Quincy Watts running 43.3. I think Andrew Valmon was the other at 44.0. Imagine 43.3 being your 3rd fastest split.

    • @dwightlove3704
      @dwightlove3704 Před 6 lety

      Tj Mckenzie Valmon had the fastest lead off in history!!!!!!

    • @dwightlove3704
      @dwightlove3704 Před 6 lety

      Arsenio Buck Thanks Arsenio&TJ McMenzie forgot about that 42.97 in the '90s

    • @thomasmckenzie4584
      @thomasmckenzie4584 Před 6 lety +2

      Valmon probably was the fastest leadoff man in history. I don't remember him ever running anything but the leadoff leg.

  • @dilbagfirdausi8579
    @dilbagfirdausi8579 Před 5 lety

    ...reading the comments as pleasing as much watching the race- some of the best people on board. Regards ✍️

  • @aisanryan4497
    @aisanryan4497 Před 5 lety +1

    Norman, Taylor, and Niekerk will be fun to watch at 2020 olympics. I’m excited to be running at Norman’s high school, one of the fastest in both XC and Track in the nation

  • @bwilli34
    @bwilli34 Před 6 lety +8

    It's good to see our future performing so well in a non WC/Olympic year! Between Lyles, Norman, Coleman and now Ronnie Baker we're looking pretty damned good going into 19 and 20. We need Fred Kerley to continue to come along in the 400 to solidify our team and return us to dominance. After his 43.70, which I saw him run here in Austin, he's struggled a bit on the big stage. Perhaps Wil London will open as the leadoff leg, LaShawn Merritt can go out a champion running the second leg, Fred Kerley the third leg and Michael Norman the anchor!

  • @jojoisa2220
    @jojoisa2220 Před 6 lety +134

    Anchor Leg Norman 4:46

    • @kaiblack1093
      @kaiblack1093 Před 6 lety +4

      you're the real mvp

    • @elikeheh
      @elikeheh Před 6 lety

      Jojoisa is he red or gray

    • @dwightlove3704
      @dwightlove3704 Před 6 lety +1

      Elike Heh Red excuse me Maroon

    • @dwightlove3704
      @dwightlove3704 Před 6 lety +2

      Elike Heh The guy Norman caught ran 44.1 split Devin Dixon which is nothing to sneeze at.

    • @DBrown666
      @DBrown666 Před 4 lety

      @@dwightlove3704 what about their first runner? Swear he ran it at 43.

  • @callmeishmael4659
    @callmeishmael4659 Před 5 lety +1

    Ho ho ho! WHAT A RACE! that's what the 4x4 is all about. The A&M anchor holding Norman off as long as he could

  • @1Glamrys
    @1Glamrys Před 3 lety

    That was SICK

  • @truth8508
    @truth8508 Před 4 lety +8

    To think 4 guys under 20 just ran more than a second faster than that is unreal.

  • @jayyyflower3465
    @jayyyflower3465 Před 6 lety +340

    That’s not even USC’s full squad yet. That wasn’t Ricky Morgan.....that was there 800m guy Rob Ford

    • @Codemeister1998
      @Codemeister1998 Před 6 lety +31

      And Rob Ford and Zack Shinnick didn't have too good of splits either, I'm calling USC men breaking 3 NCAA records in Eugene, 400h, open 400, and 4x4

    • @RN-DNP
      @RN-DNP Před 6 lety +4

      Jacie LaCour: You're correct. That was Ford (who did his best but was the weakest link ) on the third leg. However, I blame the coaches for this as they underestimated Texas A&M because of Mylik Kerley not running because of an injury. Based solely on pure athletic ability, the lineup in this race should've been: Ford, Norman, Benjamin, then Shinnick. Next month in Eugene, the order must change again to maximize abilities there.

    • @RN-DNP
      @RN-DNP Před 6 lety +2

      Lamar Murray: I slightly disagree. Texas A&M and Florida are the double threats to USC and the NCAA 4x400 title. But Mylik Kerley is injured and may not run. So the Trojans will need to play chicken in Eugene next month to maximize each athlete's ability. That means running the faster runners first making the others tie up with their muscles burning with lactic acid in trying to catch them. It's a tried and proven strategy that works.
      The lineup order should be: Benjamin, Norman, Shinnick, and Morgan. In my opinion, it's the best possible scenario. I think Benjamin is capable of running a low 44 leadoff leg. Norman can blast the second leg (with another low sub 44) and set up Shinnick to at least maintain. Morgan is at least a second faster than Ford in the 400m so, look for a sub 3:00 time for the winner. I wouldn't be surprised if the collegiate record is broken.

    • @bruhitsjunior8448
      @bruhitsjunior8448 Před 6 lety +13

      Schinnick runs low to mid 45s he's only a freshmen he is maybe the fastest white guy in the country he was the outdoor national junior champion last year 45.20

    • @RN-DNP
      @RN-DNP Před 6 lety

      Bruh It's Junior: Zachary has had a pretty good freshman year despite the fact that he's been overshadowed by the likes of Norman and Benjamin. Moreover, it can be challenging balancing the athletics and the books, but it appears that he came through unscathed. Meanwhile, if he and Morgan can run a mid to low 45 in Eugene, then the 4x4 title is theirs granted if the other participants play their roles.

  • @jeccwrs5495
    @jeccwrs5495 Před 5 lety +1

    I watched Norman in high school, he is the next big American Olympian ! Wish him the best 2020

  • @ShunyamNiketana
    @ShunyamNiketana Před 4 lety

    And beautiful form as well.

  • @maxlevine5728
    @maxlevine5728 Před 4 lety +25

    He should’ve ran a 42.85. Here’s why: He was in lane 2 for about 1/4-1/3 of the race, and lane 2 around the track is roughly 7 meters more, so we’ll say 2/7 of the race was in lane 2, and he ran about 402 meters. that 43.06 pace for 402 meters is actually 43.06(400/402)=42.85 at 400m that’s ridiculous. He would have run a 42.85 had he not been held up.

    • @binkyxz3
      @binkyxz3 Před 4 lety +1

      He had a running start before he took the baton. How much are you giving back for that as compared to starting from blocks ?

    • @maxlevine5728
      @maxlevine5728 Před 4 lety +2

      binkyxz3 im just saying he could’ve ran a 42.85 split, if it was w a block start u got to probably add about a half second or so, roughly a 43.35

    • @binkyxz3
      @binkyxz3 Před 4 lety +3

      @@maxlevine5728 Your calculations were impressive. My point is 4x400 relay carry times are seductively deceiving. You also have the problem of determining the actual distance covered depending on where the stick was taken. I ran track for 6 years and was always told the 1st leg is the only one that can produce a time comparable to an open 400 from the blocks and even that has the problem of where the stick is exchanged -- early in the zone or late.

    • @maxlevine5728
      @maxlevine5728 Před 4 lety +2

      binkyxz3 exactly, that’s why there’s no like split time world record or whatever

  • @moneyandtimefreedom3352
    @moneyandtimefreedom3352 Před 5 lety +53

    RACE STARTS AT 2:30 your welcome

  • @jamesbrooking2143
    @jamesbrooking2143 Před 5 lety +2

    That commentator was about to cry deadass XD I feel you bro it's a different type of emotion when you're watching unparalleled athleticism right before your eyes

  • @venatusgullebulle3389
    @venatusgullebulle3389 Před 3 lety

    I’ve never watched any type of running videos before but thank you youtube for recommending me this When i should already be sleeping

  • @chaddysalright8493
    @chaddysalright8493 Před 6 lety +4

    Can’t wait for Norman vs niekerk

  • @elaustraliano
    @elaustraliano Před 6 lety +12

    Michael Norman and Sydney McLaughlin are both equally impressive!

    • @dwightlove3704
      @dwightlove3704 Před 6 lety +2

      El Australiano Hell yeah Syd is no joke!!!!!!!!

  • @mikecarmean6446
    @mikecarmean6446 Před 4 lety +1

    Great Race... Love It 💥💥💥💥💥

  • @johncarrier699
    @johncarrier699 Před 3 lety

    That guy whoever he is is an absolute beast the best anker leg run I have seen 🙌 hands down

  • @PANTTERA1959
    @PANTTERA1959 Před 5 lety +6

    Jeez,they have chopped 30 seconds of this in 40 years.

  • @danielarreola1326
    @danielarreola1326 Před 2 lety +3

    mentality plays a lot, in one competition I ran in 53 seconds (nothing special), and the winner did it in 49 seconds, but in the mixed relay, I ran 410m in 51 seconds trying to catch up with the other teams.

  • @josie4065
    @josie4065 Před 3 lety

    This is cray cray. Also, the commentator is excellent

  • @katiesmith7946
    @katiesmith7946 Před 4 lety

    I was hoping that finally watching this with get it off my recommended.

  • @jajarbinkkk7127
    @jajarbinkkk7127 Před 5 lety +6

    Yo that’s crazy. He went to my high school

  • @azair700
    @azair700 Před 5 lety +3

    3:50 "Chopper Inbound"

  • @renostubbs6348
    @renostubbs6348 Před 6 lety

    Brilliant running performance

  • @joeblack7889
    @joeblack7889 Před 6 lety

    Great running by Norman.

  • @raymondgreenwood1
    @raymondgreenwood1 Před 5 lety +66

    USC explain to me how do you have someone on your relay team for the championship who runs a 47

    • @MrORIGINAL81
      @MrORIGINAL81 Před 5 lety +40

      Raymond Greenwood the 3rd leg was an alternate. It’s funny because I ran track with the 3rd leg guy in high school, he went to my high school and I remember handing off to him in the 4x400. He was our anchor haha. His name is Robert Ford. He specializes in the 800m.

    • @raymondgreenwood1
      @raymondgreenwood1 Před 5 lety +7

      Rene Villarreal I am not saying 47 is a horrible time but I would think USC would have more than 6 people who could run sub 47. For an 800m runner 47 is very good as a transition time but I would have thought they would a sprinter who could run a 46 low in a relay.

    • @raymondgreenwood1
      @raymondgreenwood1 Před 5 lety +1

      Rene Villarreal don’t get me wrong 47 is not a bad time especially for a 800 meter man but I would have thought USC would have several cats who could run a sub 47 .. 400 meter runners and would not have to go to a 800 meter man.

    • @afterthesmash
      @afterthesmash Před 5 lety +2

      @@raymondgreenwood1 See, the thing, you keep your alternates in cold storage, so they don't pull a hammy. But make sure you input the athlete's weight correctly on the microwave defrost cycle, or he might run a 48.

    • @user-ty5em5lh6g
      @user-ty5em5lh6g Před 4 lety

      Many athletes wan to go to a school where they will occasionally come across the line in 1st or 2nd...or 5th or whatever. If you USC didn't have Rai Benjamin, he transferred from UCLA. Many programs experience flux over the years.

  • @Bananahammock88
    @Bananahammock88 Před 5 lety +34

    That's quick. My high school time was 49 seconds..

    • @psycheagle9
      @psycheagle9 Před 5 lety +6

      Wow, that's fast tho

    • @deathbyko2403
      @deathbyko2403 Před 5 lety +1

      Riiiiiight. 😂

    • @VaciousVindicator
      @VaciousVindicator Před 5 lety +4

      Bruh I’m my first year and I’m 1:04 😂

    • @nickb6618
      @nickb6618 Před 5 lety

      VaciousVindicator lol the lowest I got was 52 I’m a sprinter tho and I think I suck at the 400 I run a 11 for the 100

    • @VaciousVindicator
      @VaciousVindicator Před 5 lety

      Nickyb 123 alright bud stop flexing 😂

  • @JoePalau
    @JoePalau Před 3 lety

    Thinks about it. Norman closes the huge gap between the handover to the final turn. Then he pulls up, takes it down a couple of notches on the curve. Off the curve he opens up again to overtake the leader runner on the final straightaway. His cursing speed on the curve is simply flying. After easing up on the curve and he still runs a 43.1. I would have loved to have seen that one in person. Speechless.... No words for that. None.

  • @aaronspeck1644
    @aaronspeck1644 Před 4 lety +2

    Pretty dope to see Iowa doing well in T&F

  • @Itsshadowgod
    @Itsshadowgod Před 5 lety +5

    To think the world record for the 1500m is 3:26 just amazes me

    • @MrGHOHLS
      @MrGHOHLS Před 5 lety +2

      try to think about this. The best marathon time is 2 hours and 20 secs on 42km. that is like 35 secs per 200m for 42km straight

    • @mjc_fishing9916
      @mjc_fishing9916 Před 5 lety

      Gustav Hohls top marathon runners are the finest athletes on earth in my opinion. Absolutely astounding athletic ability.

    • @Itsshadowgod
      @Itsshadowgod Před 5 lety

      @@mjc_fishing9916 every olymic athlete is insane with blessed genetics, and inane work ethics

  • @fucktheleft1986
    @fucktheleft1986 Před 6 lety +135

    Here's my take on it. He probably won't beat Kerley's record, but he obviously is going to get damn close. No, he isn't anywhere near 43.03 right now. But the dude's 20 years old. And the best argument in favor of him breaking it isn't just his talent, but how well his head seems to be on his shoulder and how hard he works. Other guys might burn out, but not Norman.

    • @noelbartley1084
      @noelbartley1084 Před 6 lety +4

      How do you know that other guys might burn out but not him?

    • @jhoncena1111
      @jhoncena1111 Před 6 lety +1

      Noel Bartley He seems very consistent.

    • @noelbartley1084
      @noelbartley1084 Před 6 lety +4

      That is not a reason to say others others may burn out and not him,try again friend.

    • @dwightlove3704
      @dwightlove3704 Před 6 lety +1

      John Bolton I think he will get it 43.66 question is who will push him too bad Lyles is not in college.

    • @mh0Ang95
      @mh0Ang95 Před 6 lety +1

      USC coaching staff and coach Watts are careful in not running him too much through the season. Even look at NCAA's. He's #1 in the 200m right now but they know if they let him run that then he'd be too exhausted through the rounds. He has a good supporting system who're very knowledgeable in choosing when he peaks and how to pace his progress.

  • @soggyjungle6065
    @soggyjungle6065 Před 5 lety

    Nice to see pure talent. My bones ache.

  • @juanpablo7434
    @juanpablo7434 Před 6 lety

    Michael is AMAZINNNNGGGGGGGG!!!!!!!!!!

  • @parkerjones6598
    @parkerjones6598 Před 6 lety +22

    Norman vs. WVN?

    • @er33t
      @er33t Před 6 lety +3

      Parker Jones yes exactly what I was thinking

    • @Everythingrocks2000
      @Everythingrocks2000 Před 6 lety +8

      i would say WVN right now, but im 90% sure norman will surpass him

    • @noiraimz
      @noiraimz Před 6 lety +2

      Jason Lee yea, or at least he did

    • @EliteAthletics
      @EliteAthletics Před 6 lety +4

      I'll go with the WR holder

    • @RendHeaven
      @RendHeaven Před 6 lety +1

      Soooo both of them? haha

  • @casualguy3938
    @casualguy3938 Před 4 lety +8

    I almost ate a whole bag of Doritos during that race.

  • @paultoy9611
    @paultoy9611 Před 3 lety

    True greatness is tested under greatest pressure

  • @CIF-pm7tk
    @CIF-pm7tk Před 3 lety

    i ran against 2 olympic athletes in 1992-93 Alvin and Calvin Harrison they were running 46 and that was amazing! michael norman is another level! once in a lifetime runner

  • @gavinpatterson1964
    @gavinpatterson1964 Před 5 lety +7

    Between 8:23-8:28 listen carefully you will hear a man say "And my niece calls me a control freak"

    • @seven3140
      @seven3140 Před 3 lety +2

      carefully? You can't even unhear that, because that's the loudest sound at this moment

  • @dajosco115
    @dajosco115 Před 5 lety +3

    Lead off leg Rai walked everyone on the stagger from lane 3 except 1 from lane 7 lol.

  • @user-mt6pi3to1u
    @user-mt6pi3to1u Před 5 lety +1

    Watching videos of track meets gives me ptsd of the season and makes me feel weird when they get on the blocks lol

  • @kevinnapier1014
    @kevinnapier1014 Před 6 lety

    AWESOME!!!

  • @losdog911
    @losdog911 Před 6 lety +5

    He's going to break 43 in the open by next Olympics. He's only 20. He will be the greatest 400m runner in history.

  • @bradleywalker8642
    @bradleywalker8642 Před 3 lety +3

    "After 25 years of covering & announcing Track, I've never seen a 43-second 4×400m split."

  • @Michael-my1pq
    @Michael-my1pq Před 5 lety

    Feels good to be a Michael

  • @kody7149
    @kody7149 Před 6 lety

    That was exciting!!

  • @redd605
    @redd605 Před 5 lety +5

    I think Johnson has run 42 in a relay leg ?

  • @loyal2lakers
    @loyal2lakers Před 4 lety +4

    "The best quarter-miler in the world. Yep, I said it."

    • @dereckdean3086
      @dereckdean3086 Před 4 lety

      To be the best, you have to......BEAT THE BEST!!

  • @louisstephens2965
    @louisstephens2965 Před 4 lety +1

    Good race

  • @rockhardrockmetalpop
    @rockhardrockmetalpop Před 6 lety

    Norman for GOLD...2020

  • @degreeO
    @degreeO Před 6 lety +441

    Norman can break 43 in the flat 400m.

    • @Mjmj101
      @Mjmj101 Před 6 lety +182

      degreeO no he cant. At least not yet. Bro a split and an open time are SO diff

    • @WitterFitness
      @WitterFitness Před 6 lety +21

      Not yet

    • @kaiblack1093
      @kaiblack1093 Před 6 lety +36

      not right now but mid 43s is in this kid's range in his current state

    • @njbpaul
      @njbpaul Před 6 lety +9

      Not yet but he will go about 43.8 in 400m finals

    • @bofi9301
      @bofi9301 Před 6 lety +40

      If there is anyone who can break 43 in the next 5 years, it’s Norman or van niekerk

  • @JaredHayes
    @JaredHayes Před 6 lety +29

    Michael Norman will be the first man to break 43 in the 400m. You heard it here first!

    • @JaredHayes
      @JaredHayes Před 6 lety

      Bantze Hotep I’m not sure about his 100m but I know he ran a 20.xx at the Olympic trials when he was in high school. He beat big names like Tyson gay

    • @JaredHayes
      @JaredHayes Před 6 lety

      Bantze Hotep you have a point but I was just making a prediction lol.

    • @callmeishmael4659
      @callmeishmael4659 Před 5 lety

      @Bantze Hotep and WVN is still improving too. Coming off knee surgery. We'll see. just 26. Good to have a kid like Norman pushing him

    • @callmeishmael4659
      @callmeishmael4659 Před 5 lety

      wanna see him vs WVN

  • @silasnew15
    @silasnew15 Před 5 lety

    im getting chills

  • @Maya-kc3dd
    @Maya-kc3dd Před 6 lety

    ThankQ boys

  • @damionfisher5663
    @damionfisher5663 Před 6 lety +48

    Seriously Flo track? How can u make an irresponsible statement like that? The great Micheal Johnson ran 42.93, Jeremy wariner ran 42.94, and now he Norman 43.06.

    • @dhnsh1843
      @dhnsh1843 Před 6 lety +2

      Damion Fisher
      MJ ran 42.91 not 42.93

    • @datleoishot84
      @datleoishot84 Před 6 lety +20

      He meant for college

    • @RendHeaven
      @RendHeaven Před 6 lety

      Damion Fisher it's not irresponsible. You're the one who's wrong

    • @MrSnevets70
      @MrSnevets70 Před 6 lety +7

      Damion Fisher when did wariner run 42.94?

    • @georgebeckwith533
      @georgebeckwith533 Před 6 lety +1

      But Norman is only 20 years old.

  • @homerbriseno143
    @homerbriseno143 Před 6 lety +7

    west coast speed !

  • @OnlyThomasHayes
    @OnlyThomasHayes Před 4 lety +1

    4:57 damn it was so satisfying to see Norman put the burners on in the back- stretch of the race.

  • @tomcuffe502
    @tomcuffe502 Před 3 lety +1

    #1 AT 400m split is 42.94 by MIchael Johnson, USA (Baylor University, Clyde Hart coach) on the anchor of Team USA on the then world record set in Stuttgart, Germany in 1993.

  • @samwinchester6575
    @samwinchester6575 Před 6 lety +10

    Was the 43.06 an FAT official split or just someone's hand time.

    • @KoolKaiser
      @KoolKaiser Před 6 lety +1

      Sam Winchester I have been waiting for the answer to that

    • @KoolKaiser
      @KoolKaiser Před 6 lety

      Justin Gatlin show the proof

    • @Bob-zx7io
      @Bob-zx7io Před 6 lety +1

      No way. He would have had to start at 2.18.05 to get 43.06 and finish 3.01.11. He was over the 400m marking at that point.

    • @JTOnTheTrack
      @JTOnTheTrack Před 6 lety +8

      Sam Winchester It’s FAT and here’s the proof: www.ncaa.com/sites/default/files/external/track-field/results/d1/outdoor18/West/012-1-02.htm

    • @fabianburckel1986
      @fabianburckel1986 Před 6 lety +3

      The clock on the screen is never accurate

  • @happyjohn1656
    @happyjohn1656 Před 5 lety +6

    Only runners understand how difficult this is.
    7:17 PM
    4/30/2019

  • @gk10002000
    @gk10002000 Před 4 lety

    His form does look wonderful

  • @element720
    @element720 Před 6 lety

    Fight on, Mike!

  • @fstnukezz893
    @fstnukezz893 Před 6 lety +6

    Van niekerk watching and probably shitting his pants that his record is in threat 😂😂

    • @KoolKaiser
      @KoolKaiser Před 6 lety +1

      FST NUKEZZ naa... But he'll laugh if he sees this comment

    • @Bob-zx7io
      @Bob-zx7io Před 6 lety +1

      Norman is a great runner but that is not a 43.06 split.