I CANNOT Believe What Just Happened In The Marathon || Marathon Grand Championships Were Crazy

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  • Yuki Kawauchi runs one of the bravest races I've ever seen
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  • @davidrogers7787
    @davidrogers7787 Před 7 měsíci +527

    Yuki is a hero down here on the Gold Coast, Australia. He always travels down to run our marathon, and won it in 2013. Everyone loves seeing him battle it out and give it everything. He has the heart of a lion.

  • @dprid
    @dprid Před 7 měsíci +266

    Yuki has run more sub 2:20 marathons than anyone else, something like 110 of them, and he's won nearly 50 of them. He can bury himself at the end of a race like virtually no-one else. Pushing yourself to your limit on a marathon is called zipping up your Yuki suit!

  • @ak4939
    @ak4939 Před 7 měsíci +367

    Kawauchi is a true warrior. Others may have more finesse and beaten him to the podium, but Kawauchi is the never-say-die warrior. Hats off to him !

  • @ryanw903
    @ryanw903 Před 7 měsíci +78

    Did you see his post race interview? Yuki said something like "half the field didn't couragous enough to go with me, the other half didn't consider me a threat". Bloody awesome!!

  • @takasarun4154
    @takasarun4154 Před 7 měsíci +78

    This race was his 130th time marathon😂 and he has guinness world record because he achieved 100 times sub-2:20 marathon🎉

  • @thedailystride5407
    @thedailystride5407 Před 7 měsíci +249

    Yuki is a legend. He runs like nobody else in the world. Best of luck to him

  • @seb16x2110
    @seb16x2110 Před 7 měsíci +208

    it's worth noting that kawauchi woerked a full-time government job in Japan at the time he won Boston. He wanen't even pro, and couldn't receive sponsorship money from brands due to his job and Japaneese laws. He's an absolute legend.

    • @dimbwemazala8978
      @dimbwemazala8978 Před 7 měsíci +6

      The conditions decided the race that year. Africans simply cannot run in freezing, driving rain

    • @thellama3239
      @thellama3239 Před 7 měsíci +16

      @@dimbwemazala8978sounds like a skill issue

    • @dimbwemazala8978
      @dimbwemazala8978 Před 7 měsíci

      @@thellama3239 They win this one time, and they have more skill? When was the last time a non-African won a marathon, other than this?

    • @suparcamel5852
      @suparcamel5852 Před 7 měsíci +10

      ⁠@@dimbwemazala8978You’re both correct.
      Kawauchi knows he can’t beat Africans in ideal weather so he became an all weather demon instead.

    • @dimbwemazala8978
      @dimbwemazala8978 Před 7 měsíci

      @@suparcamel5852 Even on this day the next 2 people were Africans. He got lucky because the Africans decided not to run, otherwise we would have won as we usually do. There are no conditions in which we cannot win. There can be conditions in which decide that winning is not worth it. Kawauchi can do whatever he wants, and he still will not win

  • @_PatG_
    @_PatG_ Před 7 měsíci +32

    This man has run over 100 sub 2:20 marathons.

  • @aerobic8854
    @aerobic8854 Před 7 měsíci +25

    If this guy make it to Paris 2024 because of a drop out and that is raining this day Kiptum and Kipchoge are going to freak out

  • @emp4959
    @emp4959 Před 7 měsíci +69

    So happy you covered this. One of the most underrated performances of 2023

    • @jasperherr8694
      @jasperherr8694 Před 7 měsíci

      It's only underrated because there was no English subtitles. Japan marathons are pretty intense and high standards.

  • @wilhelmw3455
    @wilhelmw3455 Před 7 měsíci +59

    If anyone deserves a place on the Olympic team it is Yuki he shows the fighting spirit of a true Olympian.

    • @JackMott
      @JackMott Před 7 měsíci +2

      well 3 people had more fighting spirit than him so they get to go

  • @ajtam05
    @ajtam05 Před 7 měsíci +39

    I love this guy! He's like the everyday, underdog, 9-to-5 worker who happens to tried his hardest to play in the big leagues. And won!

  • @harborwolf22
    @harborwolf22 Před 7 měsíci +45

    Absolutely love Yuki.
    As a native Bostonian I'll never forget that marathon.

  • @denisgreen1927
    @denisgreen1927 Před 7 měsíci +81

    Yuki was in credible in that marathon race.Unbelievable strength from him.

  • @NeillyVille
    @NeillyVille Před 7 měsíci +56

    I'm all here for Yuki, absolute hero

  • @dominofuel8050
    @dominofuel8050 Před 7 měsíci +24

    Yuki has got to one of the strongest athletes out there mentally. He'd be super fun to coach or train with.

    • @did.it.myself9022
      @did.it.myself9022 Před 7 měsíci +2

      That guy only needed to train with the likes of Kipchoge, he has terrific mental power

    • @chrism45
      @chrism45 Před 7 měsíci +3

      I imagine if he had the opportunity to train like the best athletes from a younger age he would've been phenomenal

  • @michaelbrauner
    @michaelbrauner Před 7 měsíci +138

    Please deal with Courtney Dauwalter! I mean, she won Western States, Hardrock and then UTMB this year. She runs permanently with the men's lead and has been breaking all records for years. She is worth to be mentioned on TRP.

    • @Bigern2998
      @Bigern2998 Před 7 měsíci +7

      I would love that. A lot of track fans would know very little about her achievements......and they are mind-boggling.

    • @AMostlyFunctionalJess
      @AMostlyFunctionalJess Před 7 měsíci +4

      Absolutely, she's phenomenal. Winning three of the most competitive ultra marathons in one year is a ridiculous feat.

    • @sirfabioo
      @sirfabioo Před 7 měsíci +20

      Not possible, he needs to put out at least 20 videos titled kipchoge's new plan is crazy!! before he can touch on her

    • @THICCTHICCTHICC
      @THICCTHICCTHICC Před 7 měsíci

      Courtney is a freak of nature but ultras really aren't the main aspect of this channel

    • @Bigern2998
      @Bigern2998 Před 7 měsíci +4

      @@THICCTHICCTHICC true but he did one on Aleksadr Sorokin. No harm mixing some ultra in during slow news weeks

  • @308bar
    @308bar Před 7 měsíci +12

    Yuki has got to be the most underated legend. The man can throw it down, he's up there as one of the best and crowd favorites, and his determination is second to none. Thanks for the vid great job on documenting his effort.

  • @trollforlife
    @trollforlife Před 7 měsíci +6

    What a legend. The king of terrible weather.
    Also the king of Vancouver, Canada (back to back champ), the only marathon I've run.

  • @Cuca138
    @Cuca138 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Yuki is a personal hero of mine

  • @SuperFuzzyDunlop
    @SuperFuzzyDunlop Před 7 měsíci +8

    Another crazy aspect to Yuki is as of October-23 he has run 127 full marathons, 118 half marathons and 10 ultras, beginning in the late 00s. This when it's rare for elite marathoners to compete in more than 2 marathon per year.
    He also holds the record for the most sub 2:20 marathon finishes, with 117 to date
    He's a proper living legend

  • @khadar3467
    @khadar3467 Před 7 měsíci +14

    I remember seeing a video on what he did in Boston, nice to see Yuki Kawauchi still causing upsets

  • @mobystwin
    @mobystwin Před 7 měsíci +2

    Yuki is the best. I watched him run past me on Heartbreak hill in Boston. Greatest moment in sports I’ve seen was on that day.

  • @billtheriault1306
    @billtheriault1306 Před 7 měsíci +3

    I have run the Boston Marathon 3 times and he is my Hero. I love that man

  • @JacobGrammGren
    @JacobGrammGren Před 7 měsíci +2

    Every time I run in the rain I always think of Yuki Kawauchi - He inspires me to keep going! 😁😁

  • @arturogranados1133
    @arturogranados1133 Před 7 měsíci +2

    an absolute beast. brings a tear to my eye.

  • @JayB2
    @JayB2 Před 7 měsíci +11

    I've admired him ever since he won Boston. He may not have the pure talent of a Kipchoge or Kiptum, but he makes up for it in heart & determination!

    • @gustavogo2915
      @gustavogo2915 Před 7 měsíci +3

      He has more talent. He runs this fast while working a full time job. I’m sure Kipchoge couldn’t handle that and it’s obvious kiptum is doping 💉💉💉💉💉

    • @RossKempOnYourMum01
      @RossKempOnYourMum01 Před 7 měsíci

      He just has shorter shin bones.

  • @abrightp
    @abrightp Před 7 měsíci +33

    Some correction for your content here: Only top 2 of the MGC have secured their Olymipic appearance, while the 3rd, Suguru "Sugar" Osako's spot is not secured. Based on the rule of MGC, if any Japanese runners run faster than 2:05:50 in the next 3 Japansese marathon majors, Sugar's spot will be taken - If more than one run faster than 2:05:50 then the fastest will obtain the spot. If no one breaks 2:05:50 then Sugar will go to Paris. Hense the MGC is one of the most critical Olympic marathon trials.

    • @jasperherr8694
      @jasperherr8694 Před 7 měsíci +3

      It's true. That was what Suguru Osako did for Tokyo Olympics 2020. He didn't come in Top 3 during the MGC trials and so had to run a fast one at Tokyo Marathon to get his spot as the 3rd representative.

  • @acasualviewer5861
    @acasualviewer5861 Před 7 měsíci +5

    Kawauchi is a legend, especially in the rain. Boston learned not to underestimate him. Well all others are pummeled by the elements, Kawauchi shows up to win. And he does it with wildly wasteful form.

  • @_PatG_
    @_PatG_ Před 7 měsíci +15

    Tiki is that dude!! Been my inspiration since I saw 2018 Boston! Dude has the world record for most sub 2:20 marathons ever. Over 100

  • @chuckd4852
    @chuckd4852 Před 7 měsíci +5

    Just two words: Simply Phenomenal.

  • @moaningpheromones
    @moaningpheromones Před 7 měsíci +2

    You knew it was him in a second - from his distinct arm carriage and having watched the bad weather Boston 42km he won. No-one is surprised now - outstanding.

  • @desmondyap5391
    @desmondyap5391 Před 7 měsíci +3

    Its safe to assume that yuki is a rain master marathoner.

  • @tianl98765
    @tianl98765 Před 7 měsíci +5

    yuki is a truly incredible warrior.. such inspiration for everyone!!

  • @machazard
    @machazard Před 7 měsíci +6

    Thank you for forcusing on Kawauchi!
    He is one of the greatest marathon hero in Japan.

  • @deadwrx
    @deadwrx Před 7 měsíci +3

    Kawauchi is rarely the fastest elite runner at a major event but he seems to always be one of the toughest. Nasty conditions tend to bring out his inner beast when others crumple.

  • @Leeroy49
    @Leeroy49 Před 7 měsíci +3

    Yes he already is a legend since his Boston win. That's his weather.

  • @today-nl
    @today-nl Před 7 měsíci +2

    Yuki Kawauchi is my hero - for 10 years.

  • @Erwipro
    @Erwipro Před 7 měsíci +5

    To start off with, no doubt he's an absolute legend. But I think what he's proven here is that he's a specialist: he can win when the conditions are exactly right. In rainy weather, he has an advantage. If Japan can send three marathon runners to Paris, it'd be great to give him a chance to shine for the (not unlikely) event of a rainy marathon.

  • @fredhoy6697
    @fredhoy6697 Před 7 měsíci +5

    Can we say "Heart"? Amazing, once again.

  • @worldsasuri9430
    @worldsasuri9430 Před 7 měsíci +3

    Kawauchi is the best!He is truly such a beast!

  • @trickydicky2908
    @trickydicky2908 Před 7 měsíci +5

    I loved racing in the rain. This dude apparently loves it too.

    • @scabthecat
      @scabthecat Před 7 měsíci

      I get too hot in normal conditions. Rain really helps me.

  • @LeadershipAlliance
    @LeadershipAlliance Před 7 měsíci +4

    LOVE YUKI! I so hope that somehow he gets to run in Paris next year. VERY COOL HOW YOU CUSTOMIZED YOUR SIGN-OFF IN THIS VIDEO… “And as always, Kawauchi is an absolute legend…” 🏃‍♂️🏆🏆🏆

  • @JL-yl8gd
    @JL-yl8gd Před 7 měsíci +5

    I was crushed to see he wasn’t too 3. Gutsy race by yuki

  • @THICCTHICCTHICC
    @THICCTHICCTHICC Před 7 měsíci +3

    This man's mindset is genuinely unbreakable. Give him the worst possible conditions and he doesn't even factor them in to the run.

  • @yujitai6873
    @yujitai6873 Před 7 měsíci +2

    The master of cold weather running

  • @juquendo
    @juquendo Před 7 měsíci +4

    Love this runner. Legend!!!

  • @JapanJacques
    @JapanJacques Před 7 měsíci +1

    I ran the Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon held on the same day, and crossed paths with Kawauchi and the others towards the beginning of my race, man the conditions were brutal but these guys were absolutely killing it in the downpour.

  • @user-wi9fu3fc2l
    @user-wi9fu3fc2l Před 7 měsíci +1

    Big weather master.. Totally water bending that run....lol!!

  • @birger937
    @birger937 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Such a legend.

  • @luisfernandes2522
    @luisfernandes2522 Před 7 měsíci +2

    everyone that follows the Marathon & Majors knows about Yuki Kawauchi and the Boston 2018 Marathon so as soon as you mentioned him and an "all out" start... ahahahah "classic" , loved it !!!

  • @johnwilson5743
    @johnwilson5743 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Thank you TRP. I watch most of the world's top marathons but I missed this race completely. Then you presented this as a human interest perspective. Fantastic! Thanks again. Cheers.

  • @jerrymwamburi294
    @jerrymwamburi294 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Kawauchi just loves the rain. Gives him some extra horsepower

  • @tijgertjekonijnwordopgegeten
    @tijgertjekonijnwordopgegeten Před 7 měsíci +3

    Kawauchi doing it again!!

  • @SalsaJason
    @SalsaJason Před 7 měsíci +1

    This dude is a beast

  • @bznupe30
    @bznupe30 Před 7 měsíci +2

    That man is a BOSS!
    Hats off to you Good Sir!

  • @pkwithmeplease
    @pkwithmeplease Před 4 měsíci

    Yuki has earned my respect yet again. i just learned about 2018 boston, and then he just pulled this again! he loves that weather!

  • @macsmachine
    @macsmachine Před 7 měsíci +1

    Great story, and an even better guy.

  • @MosheGoldbergTheKing
    @MosheGoldbergTheKing Před 6 měsíci +1

    Yuki is amazing

  • @runningforviews
    @runningforviews Před 7 měsíci +1

    This man is such a legend

  • @TheTurtlebot
    @TheTurtlebot Před 7 měsíci

    This guys a demon in these rainy conditions. The consistency is crazy

  • @stormrider22
    @stormrider22 Před 7 měsíci +1

    What a legend!

  • @citris_mario5224
    @citris_mario5224 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Hey, love the channel just want to say keep up the good work

  • @MasterPoppers
    @MasterPoppers Před 7 měsíci +1

    Record-holder of the current BMO Vancouver Marathon. Dude is a champ and definitely no stranger to rain.

  • @irritablearchitect
    @irritablearchitect Před 7 měsíci +1

    Blood and guts.
    Love him.

  • @VernonSwanepoel
    @VernonSwanepoel Před 7 měsíci +3

    Amazing. And great that this channel covers stories like this. I like to follow the top runners in the world, for sure. But distance running is all about guts.

  • @GCOUNDOU
    @GCOUNDOU Před 7 měsíci +2

    Legend!! thank you for reporting !!

  • @PeteQuad
    @PeteQuad Před 7 měsíci +1

    This guys has grit. Mind over body to the max.

  • @jeffreycarman2185
    @jeffreycarman2185 Před 7 měsíci

    Thanks for the video! Amazing to see people’s le pike Yuki come out of the woodwork and do so well, not even being a pro until recently.

  • @superalpha8652
    @superalpha8652 Před 7 měsíci +3

    Only the first two runners from MGC automatically qualify for Paris. The remaining position is reserved for the Japanese runner with the fastest time from the remaining three qualifying marathon races, Fukuoka International Marathon, Osaka Marathon and Tokyo Marathon. So Yuki and Osako still have a shot for the Paris Olympic.

    • @caseysmith544
      @caseysmith544 Před 7 měsíci

      Thanks for letting us know the proper process for Japan's marathon trials.

  • @nateblack972
    @nateblack972 Před 7 měsíci

    Outstanding! What a great man and great story!

  • @HLl564
    @HLl564 Před 7 měsíci

    I love Yukis performances

  • @Checkerchamp
    @Checkerchamp Před 7 měsíci +27

    To answer the question at the start of the video, I think the 7:54 2 mile by Jakob Ingebrigsten was the most unlikely. Sure, Jakob is one of the greatest middle distance runners of all time, but 7:54 is a massive cut off of the previous world record

    • @PaulWashington..
      @PaulWashington.. Před 7 měsíci

      Its contender for most astounding record. Never would have predicted it.

    • @pete5691
      @pete5691 Před 7 měsíci +2

      Unfortunately he will need either the 1500 or 3000 record to obtain GOAT status. I believe he can do it.

    • @AlaReDuS
      @AlaReDuS Před 7 měsíci

      @@pete5691 True, because Hicham El Guerrouj stands in his way of the GOAT title. Jakob will have to beat one of these middle distance records, preferably El Guerrouj's 1500m record, to be considered in the same or better realm than Hicham.

    • @Checkerchamp
      @Checkerchamp Před 7 měsíci +1

      @@pete5691 there’s a reason why I said “one of”

    • @pete5691
      @pete5691 Před 7 měsíci

      @@AlaReDuS i mean he essentially ran the same time, milliseconds apart

  • @headlessfool7050
    @headlessfool7050 Před 7 měsíci

    The sheer Guts and Grit it takes...to run away like that, and then keep up like that .
    Mad respect Marathon Man .

  • @anthonnybrownnn9760
    @anthonnybrownnn9760 Před 7 měsíci +35

    Never underestimate your opponent. But Kelvin kiptum's world record all the way for me .

  • @gcklo
    @gcklo Před 7 měsíci +1

    Such a gutsy runner!

  • @richardmercer2337
    @richardmercer2337 Před 7 měsíci +7

    There really should be a way to permit him to run in the Olympics....

  • @techery3468
    @techery3468 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Yuki is just on his own level!

  • @sol029
    @sol029 Před 7 měsíci +1

    That man loves to run in the rain!

  • @davidspencer8233
    @davidspencer8233 Před 7 měsíci

    Nice video, nice motive to feature yuki 👍👍

  • @TobiasStarling
    @TobiasStarling Před 7 měsíci +1

    Gotta be the most mentally tough athlete out there. Doing some of these plus 60 hour week is insane.

  • @pat9353
    @pat9353 Před 7 měsíci

    When this dude sees rain, one thought goes through his mind.
    “I must run”

  • @whitelobster1ify
    @whitelobster1ify Před 7 měsíci

    The rain, the thumbnail pic that was obviously Kawauchi with his elbows out ... I wondered why you were doing another video about Boston all these years later. What a great runner. Thanks for doing this.

  • @frankfakazatalk307
    @frankfakazatalk307 Před 7 měsíci

    This guy must be one of my favourite athletes.

  • @lou8828
    @lou8828 Před 7 měsíci

    Love this runner.

  • @abolition1889
    @abolition1889 Před 7 měsíci +1

    This man is a legend, I really hope he gets to compete in Paris 2024 🙏🏻

  • @oscarenriqueromerocabezas5773

    Grandes atletas y por lo visto la lluvia solo cesó en la parte final, saludos desde Los Sauces CHILE.

  • @MrKbtor2
    @MrKbtor2 Před 29 dny

    Legend. If you're moving on his race day he'll even carry your piano for you as long as it's on the way to the finish line.

  • @cookingsection568
    @cookingsection568 Před 7 měsíci

    what a hero

  • @mathiasbaridon5325
    @mathiasbaridon5325 Před 7 měsíci

    My favorite runner all time! Wish I could see this tactic at the olympics:)

  • @michellevey9608
    @michellevey9608 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Back in the day l used to focus on 5k's. They were what l was best at. I won many races with the same take it out hard tactic. Doing that in a marathon...a whole different level!!! Like him also, bad weather was my ally. Searing heat, pouring rain, even blizzard conditions. You embrace it and make it a strength.

  • @peterkavan8368
    @peterkavan8368 Před 7 měsíci

    What a gutsy race!

  • @ChuaKheng
    @ChuaKheng Před 7 měsíci

    dude's a legend, a warrior and 1 of the goats of japanese marathon

  • @FinanciallySavvyParent
    @FinanciallySavvyParent Před 7 měsíci

    Fantastic video

  • @runstreetwise
    @runstreetwise Před 7 měsíci

    Kawauchi got that dawg in him 💪🏽

  • @ddhurry4168
    @ddhurry4168 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Guys a legend! Hope he gets a shot to get out there, i think in crap conditions hos strenght really comes through

  • @Nashvillain10SE
    @Nashvillain10SE Před 7 měsíci

    I love underdog stories like this!!

  • @runnerwatch2280
    @runnerwatch2280 Před 7 měsíci

    This was a well done video

  • @peterb6059
    @peterb6059 Před 7 měsíci +2

    I don't even like running. But I love the stories you tell on this channel. The video is always the actual events and fits the script. The characters are compelling and enough back story is given that even a non running fan like me can get interested and excited.
    As this channel grows I'd love to see a better voice actor. I don't know if this is read by a high quality ai or a person, but the vocal fry is just too much.

  • @pukulu
    @pukulu Před 7 měsíci +3

    Many marathon runners don't reach their peak until their mid 30s and they're still doing well in their late 30s. That is true of Eliud Kipchoge and was true of Kenenisa Bekele and Haile Gebrselassie. Kawauchi's age is not the most important thing here. He's at his peak right now.

    • @rook1196
      @rook1196 Před 7 měsíci +1

      If Kiptum is 22 years old in 2003 he's in the diamond league. If Eliud is 22 today he's specializing in the marathon. The next gen of great marathoners will be in their early-mid 20s and don't be shocked if another bursts onto the scene and beats Kiptum to sub 2hr. Thanks to mainly shoes, the marathon just isn't as brutal as it used to be not to mention the money and sponsorships are in the marathon now.

    • @pukulu
      @pukulu Před 7 měsíci

      It should be mentioned that many of the marathon runners who were doing well in their 30s specialized in track racing for most or all of their 20s. We will never know if Kenenisa Bekele would have run some great times if he was running the marathon when he was younger.@@rook1196