Men's 800m Final - Moscow 2013 World Championships | Race Recap
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- It took me eight World Teams (and five finals!) before I finally won a medal for #TeamUSA. In this video I dig in to the process of learning from my mistakes to become older, stronger, wiser, and FASTER! Plus full play-by-play of how the race unfolded.
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Yes these are awesome; whenever I watch Olympic events, I always wonder what’s going on in the minds of these amazing athletes and this provides amazing insight!
love them both! definitely keep it up!
I run 8 miles every morning but am neither talented or pro. Just for fun. I average 7 mile an hour pace
Yes keep it up
would be interested to see how you would rank all Olympic 800m gold medalists of the "modern" era, (1960 onward). Qualitatively or quantitatively ? Snell above Rudisha? , where does Wottle fit? Cruz?
You definitely would've won if you had some run gum...
fax tho
Eh maybe not?
Hahahaha
😂😂😂
@SLG-Sammed that’s the joke.
Studies have shown that Olympic bronze medalists are happier with their performance than silver medalists. That's just how elite athletes are. If you win bronze, you usually feel that you gave it your all against great competition and were rewarded by getting on the podium. If you win silver, you can't help but think that maybe it could have been gold. As I tell my daughter and son when they race, the finishing position doesn't determine whether you raced well. The finishing position is mainly determined by who decided to come to the race and how they performed. You can race poorly and win if the competition isn't strong. You can have the race of your life but be up against a David Rudisha or a Michael Phelps.
It must have an incredible moment regardless if you won or not. What an accomplishment Nick!
it was a relief! I was worried that I was never going to win a medal.
@@NickSymmondsToo I am a Kenyan...I like the passion sir.....you are in love with what you do.
Great to hear some insight on what it’s kinda like for you going into a race. I ran in the early 80s, nowhere near your level though. There was no prize $ back then so it would be Interesting to hear how runners can make $ competing these days.
"A young man, named Duane Solomon" Duane is one year younger than Nick. Lol
I don’t think he means it like that tbh
They were both young that's his point.
I love race recaps Bc a lot of the race isn’t focused on other people
very true! The commentators usually just talk about the leaders
Getting second in the 800 is the absolute worst. Got out kicked in the last 20 meters of a state championship and still think about what could I have done to this day.
i want to see a "Nick Symmonds throwin bows compilation" video
haha I threw em REAL hard back in high school :D
@@hperm2022 nice.
Yes, more breakdown of races.
You are my hero, man! I ran the 800 my senior year and it was such a grueling race. Of course I wasn't really good, typically 2:05-2:10 range, but I was proud to do it. I had a coach in 8th grade tell me I would never be a runner. Its been many years and I am trying to get back to running again. It's really tough when you haven't ran consistently in 10 years, but my best friend and I are trying to get back to it.
🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 love to see it
Just give up you’re too old for this
@@iulianborta Aren't you a peach...
I'm still 18 I want to break 2 atleast
2:10 is solid man
Great video Nick. I would love to see a video on the financial side of being a world class athlete!
coming soon!
@Cedric Rausch where
@@hidde8232 use ur brain
@@iulianborta thanks
@@iulianborta u really helped that guy, ur a nice person
As a 800m runner, i always watching your videos from race recaps like this one. I am feeling motivated and learning from you! Very good content!
Hey Nick! You’re right! I looked into some data on the “Olympic Hangover”. There has only been 1 athlete since the World Championships started that medaled in the Olympics and medaled in the World Championships the next year, Kenyan Alfred Yego. He won Bronze in Beijing 2008 and Silver in Berlin 2009. No Olympic medalist has run a World Leading time in the 800 the year after winning a medal in the Olympics.
Well now Athing Mu
I'm so happy when I run a 10 min mile
Wow😅
Same
Bruh
Now aim for a 9:59
I remember this well. I remember being stunned that he was in second with 400 m to go. LOL I was like, "why is he up there? He doesn't run that way."
You're such an underrated athlete Nick ! I had so much fun hearing your feedbacks and i almost shed a tear.
I really would love to see you moving up to the marathon like Sir Mo Farah did.
This got to be the best video on your both channels, just so much insight from the actual most significant race of your career. Thanks a lot for being so open and transparent, I really think Track & Field needs it right now.
Super cool Video, Nick. I was glued to every word you said there , fantastic race from all of you :)
A video idea could be the differences between your training while you were on the brooks beast and while you were with Nike
There's probably some NDAs that would prohibit him from going in depth between the 2
That's crazy how much psychology is in racing. Can you break down braziers race? I think covid messed up his game big time. He had huge momentum heading into the Olympics and boom he was in limbo.
Love this video! But I have a question. What are your thoughts on a D1 school like Clemson, completely cutting the entire men’s program for track and field/cross country? I would love if you could add your opinion to that, as well as using your voice to help support the athletes who just lost everything.
This is so helpful, learning that perseverance and talent do pay off. Keep doing these videos Nick. You are resonating with my teenagers. They call you coach Nick and actually pass on your tips to their teammates. You have the perfect balance of passion, humor, and wisdom. Thanks.
You are a champion and I want to see all of your honorable details. I think a childrens book should be written about your running and how you truly brought honor to God, your family, track and field, to your schools, to the people of the United States especially when you won the 2012 olympic trials and marvelous kick at the 2012 olympics making up three spots. That was huge and will never be forgotten. You have done nothing but show up and show out with your gutsy races. And now you have organized a company providing jobs and more dreams. You are truly an amazing person. Thank you for giving me the opportunity and nonor to press the subscribe button and bell notification. I surely did. I hope your new future is rewarding and helps you to be happy. Thank you.
It is really amazing hearing you share your experiences at the highest heights of the sports. It’s quite inspiring and educative. This is Information that only athletes of your caliber possess.
And suddenly the admiration you express towards young Evan in your videos, feels glaringly serendipitous. Giving a phenomenal performance and coming in second place - that bittersweet pride. You see yourself in him! That's so awesome.
Very interesting, Especially the part about hitting split times. I ran the 800 in HS, and we never received coaching about hitting certain splits. We probably would have ran better with better coaching.
It could be interesting to interview other althetes and bring them to a similar speech about their run and their seasons.. sorry for my english ahaha i want to practice and i'dont want to use translate
Gah!! Love these race recap videos. It's seems so rare that we "civilians" get to go inside an athlete's head during a race. And you have a very fluid and engaging way of speaking and presenting. Thanks for taking the time to share and keep them coming!
love this... crazy that i was so happy to run a 2:09 earlier today tho😂
This is my favorite one yet! As an 800m runner, I love breaking down my races and learning from them. It’s fun hearing your breakdowns. I would love to see the video on what a professional runner makes. I think that ransparency will help the sport!
it is really awesome getting these rave reviews from an actual pro not someone else. especially the person who ran it. keep making these!!
i think when you made the american wall Aman was having suicide thoughts. Your description of the race make learn a lot, i just realize what an amazing race runs Aman because battling with your mind and ansiety is exhausting but still he win
Nick I’m an Aussie who runs cross country (only age 10) and look up to u
P.S my cousin is a national runner
couple weeks ago I lost a 3k with the same ending. I beat the leader then someone else comes out of literally nowhere and dusted me with 30-40 to go
We need a #asknick vid on how much money your TH-cam makes
What a bloody good attitude Nick! Congratulations on all your success. You're a top bloke!
Absolutely loved how you shared your race analysis and preparation for that race. Still remember watching it on T.V. Was rooting for you and was absolutely thrilled when you medaled. Love from India ❤
Hey man still an accomplishment about one in a million people can say they have achieved. You were so amazing and your work ethic was crazy insane! You still are an incredible runner to this day! Much love Nick, I’d love to get back into track but I’m
Not sure how to really. I’m
A sophomore in college and I’m not quite sure what my options are to get back into the grind of track.
It must feel amazing to run an 800 of that level.
Today I was thinking about my city league championship where I had built up for 4 years to be the varsity 1600M champion. I was the county champion this season so I came into the race with confidence. Led the whole race and with 300M to go, I lengthened my stride and began to kick at 250M (in my usual style, since speed isn't my gift). With 70M to go I was outkicked and got second, I was shocked but it was fair! It's been 5 years, but I still think about it from time to time during my training runs even now, as a 24 year old. I will continue to use this upset as fuel for my future goals on the roads in the 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon, and beyond! Great to hear this story, Nick! Thank you for your insight into your fascinating career!
Love you brother❤. Definitely we need more transparency and track and field but furthermore we need professionals talking about their tactics and the minutia of what goes through a competitor's mind while in the race. Many, many, many runners would love to hear from runner to runner the minutia and the distinct details of how another runner viewed a race. In my own experience I found it to be extremely difficult to explain to a non runner what goes through my mind when I was running at my peak. I never looked back. I never had to. I used my ears to listen to the breathing and the stride steps to Know who my competitor was that was coming from behind and how to deal with them. I can't really tell you how but I used my senses rather than ever turning my head. I was only ever able to successfully teach one other person how to do this and thankfully he used it to beat my a**😂.
I’m a sprinter but it’s super interesting watching mid-distance tactics, my favorite is the team USA wall 😂
Bittersweet , there’s always room to do better. Great commentary, I am learning so much from these!
Awesome video bro! Congrats on your successes at Oregon and as a pro! SO glad to see you medal there with great racing strategy. Great analysis and insight...enjoy ALL your vids...thanks!
Great video Nick.. Irish fan
Nick, love to hear your comments on Dave Wottle's 800m run in the 1972 Olympics...
What a phenomenal role model
Can you describe the changes you made in strategy... for years it was a 'run from the back and rope'em in with 300 to go". Was there a observation that made this happen or simply a change in your ability to kick in the latter part of your career?
Nick is still such a good example of how no matter what level you play in college...you can compete at the highest level. Still crazy to think that a DIII athlete has competed at such a high level
You Nick are one of few middle distance runners that doesn't lift front leg first when starting the race.
This is very beautifully guided insight into your sport. I have always watched track and field. And 800m+ has always been so annoyingly boring for me UNTIL NOW. wow, all the tactics and thinking you to do in a run, amazing. congratz!
"I think Wikipedia says it perfectly..." Definitely not a quote you hear every day!
Thanks for these recaps, Nick. Really awesome analysis and fun to hear about your experiences.
Great and interesting recap. Must have been gutting to lose it in the last 30m but you have great temperament and I’m sure you coped well with he disappointment
It doesn’t matter if you’ve won or not but you still got a medal. This might be one of the top 3 most satisfying races. You have the second best kick in the 800m ever
Great to hear your commentary, I was with you all the way! I loved 800m the most, ran 1:55 or something like that when I was competing (30 years ago 🤣). Nowhere near the times I look at on TH-cam but I understand the tactics. Good luck in the future.
Love this video. For everyday runners like most of us are, its great hearing from you.
whenever I look back on XC and track seasons it's always "I should've pushed harder" I know that feeling
can't wait for track 2021
Love this explanation. I remember being shook watching you both times. As an oregon native and getting to meet you in 08 at the trials I always saw you as a local star absolutely killing it. The way you ran and the longer hair you had in the early years reminded me of Pre's grit and energy 💪
Loved this video just to hear what was in your head. Younger me, when I was a HS/D3 runner, really would have benefitted from the nuggets you shared here. T&F knowledge and coaching have come so far since my days on the oval. Thanks for what you are doing for the next herd (for the Bison in you) coming up and for us old runners who are still out there or have returned to the roads.
Nick, outstanding video, love the race recaps! Please, make the video on the Swag ($) a pro runner can make.
Really cool, informative and well composed video -- I'm glad that you got your medal -- you earned it!!
you should do a video on how much of running Is genetics and how much can be achieved by just hard dam work
Fascinating to hear the elite runners talk about their races. Thanks Nick.
Great video, I really enjoyed the content and your delivery keep it up.
What kind of spikes did you wear during your Olympic races?
Love your stuff Nick! Our runners at Legacy Academy in Albuquerque LOVE run gum!!!
SUPER, SUPER, SUPER interesting and fun video. I have incurable stage 4 cancer metastasis in my spine. That SILVER is absolutely HUGE Nick. I've watched you for years. No regrets Nick!!!
Nick. I’ve watched your channel for a while now, and know your racing career. I hear what you just said about the bittersweet. How you were almost a champion. But Nick, I’m a former 800 meter runner here, talking to you now. Coe was my guy, my hero, the one who I looked up to, and kept me going. So Nick, take it from a guy who knows what a champion is - because Sebastian Coe was the ultimate champion if ever there was one. And that is to say this, Nick Symmonds: that beyond a shadow of a doubt, YOU ARE A CHAMPION.
Nick symmonds run stiff
He doesnt run smooth😂
Talking about our national Legend Pierre Ambroise Bosse🥰 Carry on this way Nick keep it up with that good content😊
You should go on joe rogan
Love your race recap, Nick.
Excellent content, Nick, so important for young guns to become real superstars never to be content what they achieve.
The best alpine skier of all time, Marcel Hirscher, once said: "The first day you are happy with your results is the first day your performances will deteriorate!"
Everytime you discuss the 800m and Rudusha, you show a lot of respect to the man. That makes you even greater.
I'm South African, and I used to like your kick back in 2012+.
Congrats Symmonds, you're a great runner. I think runners don't make enough money as they should, and compared with other athletes on other sports. Runners deserve better.
This video was so good! The way you spoke about it made me feel like you've re-ran it in your head 1000s of times. It made it one of your best videos for me, great job man 👏
Great commentary. Regardless of the result, we cheered you on because you made Athletics exciting! Go, Willamette University!
I really enjoy these videos. It's interesting to listen to the perspective of an athlete who's competed at the highest levels. Makes the sport just that little bit more relateable :)
This is excellent, thank you. It's far more cerebral than I imagined.
Keep up the good work buddy, definitely think its a good idea to do the video about what pro runners can and have earned. Defo need that transparency going forward I think 👍👍
a bit late but a quick tip: Never say "I dont want a bad thing to happen" or "dont waste this opportunity" but rather say "Im going to perform the best I can"
Love the way you relive this! One can tell you LOVE this !
Man what an accomplishment. Still never "2nd is the first loser" must have felt more real.
Keep up the content !!!!!
Where do you have your medals, Nick?!🏅 Curious 🧐😄
We got a cat burglar in the comments lol
Great video. You best analysis. Really gets into the psyche of it all. I think you've got a definite podium in your post running career
Totally relate with the malcontent. I've learned to find other ways to be happy with things outside my control but I agree. Very well articulated by a quality champ.
Thanks for all the advice you're providing here Nick, you're an exceptional athlete!
Hi Nick, your fans from Malaysia. Although I do not join big running competitions, representing a country like you, you make me being able to relate some of the "moments" in each of the running contest I have joined, kinda like a flashback of some of those moments, making my heart racing too. You are a very impressive runner.
Great video from an amazing athlete. Clearly adept at public speaking as well. This would make a great series, and I would love to see you interview other athletes.
2012 Olympics you really changed gear in the last 50m.
What a race!!
I feel like his tactics aren't really that complicated they are more simple and logical ideas that dictate how to race you got a silver medal because of that not many people could run splits that disciplined even on the world stage you could see that
You should be a commentator at the 2021 Olympics.
I agree with more publicity to the paychecks of track & field considering it’s one of the most demanding sports everyday for years! Butttt such little pay and things like the olympics almost takes money from the athletes
As a former D1 athlete, I have all the same kinds of emotions when I remember past competitions.
75k for the being the second best 800m runner in the world.... should worked on your jump shot instead, ha
I enjoyed hearing your recap. I understand how a champion alway wants to be a little bit better.
Hi sir can you please tell a workout for 1500m. A weekly workout.
These are my FAVORITE videos
glad you like them! thanks for watching Henry
Hi Nick, I really enjoyed the tactical talk in this, it fascinates me the thought processes that become second nature when you run this level. I've just sent it to my son to pick up anything he can from it!
Romans 10:9
because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
One of my favorite track races of yours