I'll admit that I don't know much about Leo and I don't know about track and field, but it just seems to me that if this guy would strap on some shoulder pads and put on a helmet, he could be of huge help to the Longhorn football team or an NFL team for that matter.
ngl they really should look into switching the 1500 out in the decathalon.. maybe add in weight throw or 200m but its really embarrassing for distance running to watch this.
I disagree, the 1500m being in the decathlon makes the whole event the most complete and challeging possible from every standpoint, taking out the 1500 would get rid of most of the endurance component of the decathlon. And since the decathlon as an event is meant to be a pure test of athleticism, it is important to have events that cover every type of athleticism. I say this as a decathlete myself, and I don't mind giving it my all in the 1500m even though it is not my strongest event.
Absolutely not! There is already two sprint events (100m and 110mH). Not to mention the scoring tables favor the speed events and the jumps over throwing and others. Never add the 200m. This is supposed to be an ALL AROUND event.
I don't think you have understood what the decathlon is all about... It is about who is the best allrounder and that includes distance running as well. It is not about who is the best in every single event and who can compete with the specialists. That would be impossible. Nobody can be on an expert level in every single event and I also don't get why that is supposed to be "embarressing"... They are still pretty good, even at their weaker events...
Very impressive! That's a hybrid athlete right there
The way he crossed that finish line 😂
Go Leo 🇩🇪🇩🇪
The most outstanding athletic performance of the year to date!! TOPS!!
6-7 in high jump at 240 lbs is crazy
I know, we're talking NCAA, but high jump heights in foot an inches is just... weird :D
It's not really crazy when you acknowledge the fact that Leo is 6-7 himself.🤷♂
The Unit, this dudes a monster 👻
Congratulations, Leo!!! Very impressive indeed. Well done! 🇩🇪🇺🇸
Josh farmer getting the call out in the 400m. Great finish to his career at UCI.
running a 48 400 at 240 lbs just blows my mind
Never seen anyone score 1000+ points in discus.
He did break the dec wr for discus
Because he’s the first
He can have a world record with only an improvement in the javelin. I'd wager with his strength he could throw 70+ meters with good technique
John doing track now? whaaaa? Also dudes a stud! Glad to see my alma mater put a guy in there as well.
GO HORNS!!! Texas PROUD!!!!
Why? He's German not a Texan!
He is from Germany.
@@vernonfrance2974 He is a UT Longhorn. Senior year at UT. GO HORNS
@@vernonfrance2974then why would he run for Texas you sound slow
He is German who is studying in Texas, starting for his Texan college, so both is correct.
Geiler Typ
"Jack Turner, the Brit, who has his shades on" Of course he isn't used to sunny weather 😂
Outstanding!
If he can maintain his form he will be the next Olympic champion and possibly the new wold record holder. A stellar performer without body decoration.
wow..........is there GOLD in the future for this man???
Well he just won gold for germany at the olympics
@@nickzarzi9121 ????....you mean Silver...
Decathletes are certainly versatile, but who thinks the best decathlete is the best overall athlete?
holy bots in the comments
Fr, TH-cam needs a change in leadership. Elon Musk wya?
right like he managed to do anything except create more bots on twitter…
@@rat1303 My point was he's more active on fixing issues than Yt. But you're right
Bros crazy
Imagine being 6’9 × 240lbs and choose decathlon… wow!
He is hot!!!!!
a beautiful specimen indeed
Wow beating this record is impressive former record holders were really good……olympics?
He was the former record holder
How tall is he?!
6‘6‘‘
6'7 240 pounds.
My glorious king
The German..
He looked like he was limping the whole 400
🤘🏼🤘🏼
It's his gold medal to lose in Paris.
He'll get there with more practice; he did get a silver medal in the olympics.
I'll admit that I don't know much about Leo and I don't know about track and field, but it just seems to me that if this guy would strap on some shoulder pads and put on a helmet, he could be of huge help to the Longhorn football team or an NFL team for that matter.
There are other sports than football.
nah man is this the reason he doesnt compete at the european championship?
ngl they really should look into switching the 1500 out in the decathalon.. maybe add in weight throw or 200m but its really embarrassing for distance running to watch this.
I disagree, the 1500m being in the decathlon makes the whole event the most complete and challeging possible from every standpoint, taking out the 1500 would get rid of most of the endurance component of the decathlon. And since the decathlon as an event is meant to be a pure test of athleticism, it is important to have events that cover every type of athleticism. I say this as a decathlete myself, and I don't mind giving it my all in the 1500m even though it is not my strongest event.
Yeah I think it should stay
Absolutely not! There is already two sprint events (100m and 110mH). Not to mention the scoring tables favor the speed events and the jumps over throwing and others. Never add the 200m. This is supposed to be an ALL AROUND event.
I don't think you have understood what the decathlon is all about... It is about who is the best allrounder and that includes distance running as well. It is not about who is the best in every single event and who can compete with the specialists. That would be impossible. Nobody can be on an expert level in every single event and I also don't get why that is supposed to be "embarressing"... They are still pretty good, even at their weaker events...
Coldest take in history.
He ran that 1500 smart find someone to run behind and stare at their feet