Charlie Spedding made a valiant effort at 21 miles and described this move in his book from first to last. I was to the TV watching our Irish athlete John Treacy running to a magnificent silver medal. The greatest marathon field ever assembled. Lopes was unbeatable on the day pure class.
I think this is the greatest olympic marathon ever run. The field was stacked and it was right before the african dominance of the sport kicked off. John treacy's run was incredible, as was Charlie spedding's. Lopes was in a different class altogether
Greatest sporting event ever. 4 years after this I met my wife who grew up 5 miles from him. He was the most strategicly prepared for this. I have been to portugal 6 times the weather is just like this, even hotter and dry.
Carlos Lopes,3 Times World Athletics Cross Country Champion and 2 Times Silver,3 Times European Athletics Cross Country Champion,Silver on the 10.000 mts 1976 Montreal Olympics, Several wins on the most important Marathons in the World, Gold Medal and breaking the Olympic Record of the Marathon( that stood for 24 years,until the 2008 Beijing Olympics) in 1984 Los Angeles Olympics,and the only European/ Caucasian Athlete Capable to Run side by side "against" the African Invasion and Domination on long distances Races on Track and Field,Cross Country and Street Races ( half and full marathons) from the start of the 80's until now. One of the Greatest Long Distance Runner of all Times.
With all the respect for the others great runners. I Saw one of the most hardest and best marathons ever, winning by a 37 years old men that flash the last miles and still wanted more... WILL is everything !!! TKS for the awesome vid
Thank you very much for uploading this memorable Olympic marathon race! Possibly I watched it live on TV back in August 1984, although I cannot remember that for certain anymore. I was 11 years old at the time. Carlos Lopes deserved to win, as a diligent and courageous long-distance runner. The World Cross Country Championships in the spring of 1985 crowned his career. Viva Portugal! I wish a happy, blessed, safe, and positively memorable Easter 2024 to all of you!
37km and it's over guys! See you at the stadium! What a race! Great great Carlos Lopes! I remember to stay up to watch this fantastic win with my father! What a summer it was! Rosa Mota with the bronze medal in the women's marathon and the national football team of Portugal with a big result on the European football cup!
Great excitement in Ireland that night when John Treacy from Waterford Ireland won the silver. I was 12 at the time and my mother was cheering him on. Great memories.
Thank you for the video. As Portuguese, and also as Lopes supporter I always wanted to see him breaking after the 37 km, which with other videos, it was impossible because the break happened during the commercials. Thanks a lot
He broke the Olympic Record that stood for 24 years....only on 2008 Beijing Olympics His Record was Beaten. 24 years, Remarkable by any standards,from an Outstanding Athlete.
even if you are in the race it is hard to keep up this pace. these guys run at almost a sprint for most people and they do it for over 2 hrs. - you have to be in top shape to do this. i won a small town marathon back in 1982 when i was in my prime and i could never have kept up with these world class runners.
Than you. I think that race was the best olympic maraton of all time because there was guys like Deke, Lopes, Salazar, Seko or Dixon. Remember NY and Rotterdam before, and, thanks God they are free about guys like Cierpinsky a champion of the dope.
i don't why the announcers were saying it was a "shocking upset" . he was a silver medalist in the 10,000 meters 8 years earlier at the 1976 Montreal Olympic games
I think it's because he was 29 when he won silver, and 37 here. So he wasn't considered a favourite to win because people thought at 37 he was past his prime, and him winning was a surprise. He proved them wrong.
Back in the 70s and 80s you were over-the-hill as a runner if you were 30+. Then again, Lopes had run a 27:17 for 10,000m earlier in the year and won the World XC in 1984 so he was no slouch. But he was not known as a "marathon runner". The sporting press at the time were fixated on the marathon specialists like Salazar, Soh, deCastella, Ikanga et al. Lopes put together one of the finest, if not THE finest 18 months of running ever in 1984-85: Two World XC wins, Gold in the Olympic Marathon and a marathon world record of 2:07:12.
He was not a marathoner as an athlete. This is his 4th marathon and his first win. He had a 2nd place in Rotterdam in 83, and 2 DNF. Lopes said later that if he started to run marathons earlier, his career wouldn't last this long.
Carlos Lopes was among the favorites in this Olympic marathon, although even many athletics experts expected Australia's Robert de Castella (the defending Commonwealth+World Champion) or Japan's Toshihiko Seko either to win or at least to get a medal. However, de Castella placed 5th and Seko probably faded to the 14th place. Lopes's victory was a hard-earned one, and he deservex it - in the twilight of his long career!
Was Carlos Lopes a super athlete and was he stripped of a Gold Medal when he ran the 10,000m at the Montreal Olympics with Fin Lasse Viren with blood transfusions like Lance Armstrong?
Carlos Lopes was amazing, on that hot day he beat the best runners in the world at that time without being the favorite. The first Latin American was Jorge González.
I highly recommend the chapter in 'Running with Legends' by Michael Sandrock on Ikangaa - he was ferocious in his training methods and it showed come race day!
@@pedropinto4008 Just wanted to let you know that I found more from later that day (some late runners and the Medal Ceremony). I will post it in about 15 minutes. Hope you enjoy !
@@so.cal.sportsetc.1293 I will enjoy for sure. Thank you for the post ant thank you for advising me of that. There is from 85, London marathon, Chicago marathon etc. The only one that is missing in TH-cam is really the Rotterdam the one which was won by the gold medalist of the previous Olympic games, in which he sets a new world best. But no let's go back to Steve Jones, de Castela and so on. Sorry, I was speaking my mind. Thank you for the post once again
Well, if wiki on Bill Rodgers is correct, they didn't. You see, Rodgers was a "specialized" marathoner, Lopes was not, he was a mid to long distance runner (5-10km's) and cross country specialist. Lopes and his coach decided consciouslly to run marathons on the 80's with the single purpose to win LA's marathon, his first ever marathon win. Lopes even quit Roterdam's marathon in 84 prior to LA at the 30km's just for preparation. That is probably the reason he was not considered a favorit. Lopes is widely regarded in Portugal as an intelligent not emotional runner, guiding his career metodically, while achieving his main objectives.
At 5:45 (in the upload), you can see de Castella in the lead group. He takes a drink, then suddenly drops right off out of sight. From what I've read, he actually stopped to take on fluids. From his own personal statement years later, he said he over-trained for this event and became fatigued. I wonder if at this stage, that's where his breaking point occurred?
You can see him (just his right arm shaking) at very far right of the screen. Then you can hear Bill Rogers saying he is just behing Seko, who is highlighted that moment.
"Seko was the strongest in the world" - Ummm, not really. Sure, he had some fantastic results over his career and set some records that stood for a few decades, but to say he was the strongest in the world when most of his victories came in Asia, is probably going a bit too far.
Yes mate, he was one of the great marathon runners of his era. He just didn't win at the Olympics, but that's not unusual or any disgrace. He won 5 marathons which are now in the marathon majors, Boston x 2, Chicago, London and Tokyo. Very few have achieved that or better.
In each commercial break Carlos Lopes simply goes further away! What a champ!
Charlie Spedding made a valiant effort at 21 miles and described this move in his book from first to last. I was to the TV watching our Irish athlete John Treacy running to a magnificent silver medal. The greatest marathon field ever assembled. Lopes was unbeatable on the day pure class.
I think this is the greatest olympic marathon ever run. The field was stacked and it was right before the african dominance of the sport kicked off. John treacy's run was incredible, as was Charlie spedding's. Lopes was in a different class altogether
CARLOS Lopes muito obrigada por me fazer ter orgulho de ser portuguesa. parabéns por tudo.
Greatest sporting event ever. 4 years after this I met my wife who grew up 5 miles from him. He was the most strategicly prepared for this. I have been to portugal 6 times the weather is just like this, even hotter and dry.
Carlos Lopes,3 Times World Athletics Cross Country Champion and 2 Times Silver,3 Times European Athletics Cross Country Champion,Silver on the 10.000 mts 1976 Montreal Olympics, Several wins on the most important Marathons in the World,
Gold Medal and breaking the Olympic Record of the Marathon( that stood for 24 years,until the 2008 Beijing Olympics) in 1984 Los Angeles Olympics,and the only European/ Caucasian Athlete Capable to Run side by side
"against" the African Invasion and Domination on long distances Races on Track and Field,Cross Country and Street Races ( half and full marathons) from the start of the 80's until now.
One of the Greatest Long Distance Runner of all Times.
Carlos Lopes actually only won 2 marathons on his entire career. This one, and another one the following year.🙂
Lopes was from a different league on this day. what a beast
With all the respect for the others great runners. I Saw one of the most hardest and best marathons ever, winning by a 37 years old men that flash the last miles and still wanted more... WILL is everything !!!
TKS for the awesome vid
Thank you very much for uploading this memorable Olympic marathon race! Possibly I watched it live on TV back in August 1984, although I cannot remember that for certain anymore. I was 11 years old at the time. Carlos Lopes deserved to win, as a diligent and courageous long-distance runner. The World Cross Country Championships in the spring of 1985 crowned his career. Viva Portugal! I wish a happy, blessed, safe, and positively memorable Easter 2024 to all of you!
Brilliant run by John Treacy ,i never forgot this race ✅🍀💚
37km and it's over guys! See you at the stadium! What a race! Great great Carlos Lopes! I remember to stay up to watch this fantastic win with my father! What a summer it was! Rosa Mota with the bronze medal in the women's marathon and the national football team of Portugal with a big result on the European football cup!
Lopes still running, doing a lap of honor after the other two lads have crossed the line......unbelievable.
Great excitement in Ireland that night when John Treacy from Waterford Ireland won the silver. I was 12 at the time and my mother was cheering him on. Great memories.
Thank you for the video. As Portuguese, and also as Lopes supporter I always wanted to see him breaking after the 37 km, which with other videos, it was impossible because the break happened during the commercials. Thanks a lot
That is why I wanted to record these satellite broadcasts. You just miss too much with commercial breaks. Glad you like it !
@@so.cal.sportsetc.1293 A lot. Thks once again
Excelente vídeo! Waiting for this, for long time... Many Many thanks!!! Lopes, The Greatest!!!
Herói nacional!
Still the greatest ever mens Olympic marathon
He broke the Olympic Record that stood for 24 years....only on 2008 Beijing Olympics His Record was Beaten.
24 years, Remarkable by any standards,from an Outstanding Athlete.
Pratiquei atletismo até os 14 anos e sempre que vejo imagens do nosso GRANDE Carlos Lopes ,é arrepiante !
só até aos 14? mariquinhas!
Many thanks! Lopes FTW
Great to see this race again..it always amazes me with any major marathon race, when you see the side view, how fast the runners are moving...
even if you are in the race it is hard to keep up this pace.
these guys run at almost a sprint for most people
and they do it for over 2 hrs. - you have to be in top shape to do this.
i won a small town marathon back in 1982 when i was in my prime
and i could never have kept up with these world class runners.
Carlos Lopes was not a full time athlete, he was a clerk at a bank
Than you. I think that race was the best olympic maraton of all time because there was guys like Deke, Lopes, Salazar, Seko or Dixon. Remember NY and Rotterdam before, and, thanks God they are free about guys like Cierpinsky a champion of the dope.
I’ve always said the same thing, this has been the most impressive Olympic marathon of all
@@jorgemaisonetmimomio8565 I agree, Kipchoge was alone in 2016 and 2021, I missed a better competition against the greatest runner of the century.
Y ese día hacía 39 GRADOS CENTÍGRADOS EN LOS ÁNGELES.....CARLOS LOPES HIZO UNA MARCA DE 2 HORAS 9 MINUTOS EN MARATÓN!!!!
i don't why the announcers were saying it was a "shocking upset" . he was a silver medalist in the 10,000 meters 8 years earlier at the 1976 Montreal Olympic games
I think it's because he was 29 when he won silver, and 37 here. So he wasn't considered a favourite to win because people thought at 37 he was past his prime, and him winning was a surprise. He proved them wrong.
Back in the 70s and 80s you were over-the-hill as a runner if you were 30+. Then again, Lopes had run a 27:17 for 10,000m earlier in the year and won the World XC in 1984 so he was no slouch. But he was not known as a "marathon runner". The sporting press at the time were fixated on the marathon specialists like Salazar, Soh, deCastella, Ikanga et al.
Lopes put together one of the finest, if not THE finest 18 months of running ever in 1984-85: Two World XC wins, Gold in the Olympic Marathon and a marathon world record of 2:07:12.
@@jimmason8502 was Carlos right leg paralyzed?
He was not a marathoner as an athlete. This is his 4th marathon and his first win. He had a 2nd place in Rotterdam in 83, and 2 DNF. Lopes said later that if he started to run marathons earlier, his career wouldn't last this long.
Carlos Lopes was among the favorites in this Olympic marathon, although even many athletics experts expected Australia's Robert de Castella (the defending Commonwealth+World Champion) or Japan's Toshihiko Seko either to win or at least to get a medal. However, de Castella placed 5th and Seko probably faded to the 14th place. Lopes's victory was a hard-earned one, and he deservex it - in the twilight of his long career!
51:03 One thing is supposed to be very clear: Portuguese and Spanish are TWO DIFFERENT languages. They may sound alike but they are not the same.
It was John Treacys 1st marathon and he gets Olympic silver!!!
Surely, the heat wasn't a factor for Carlos Lopes. Southern Portugal gets as hot as LA during summer. Days over 100F (around 40c) are not uncommon.
Yes. Although it's touched by the atlantic ocean, it's considered as having a mediterranean climate, so he trained in the best place ;)
Sure, but Carlos is not from southern Portugal. He's from the hills in the north/centre region
@@ElSchiel that's where it gets really hot in the summer, like the 40's we're talking about here right!?
Sir Carlos Lopes is the super best, i love you senhor Lopes tu es o maior
Was Carlos Lopes a super athlete and was he stripped of a Gold Medal when he ran the 10,000m at the Montreal Olympics with Fin Lasse Viren with blood transfusions like Lance Armstrong?
He was also World Cross Country Champ. The hardest sport in the world.
So was John Treacy, twice. Nothing will harden you up like cross country.
Carlos Lopes 3 times cross world champion last time at the age of 38.
Carlos Lopes was amazing, on that hot day he beat the best runners in the world at that time without being the favorite.
The first Latin American was Jorge González.
GRANDE CARLOS LOPES!!!
SUPER VIDEO, THAKS
Was watching live. It was a shocking moment when Seko started slowing down.
Thank you a great race 🤗
I'll say it again. In terms of the number of top marathon races he made better by his presence, Juma Ikangaa was arguably the greatest of all time.
I highly recommend the chapter in 'Running with Legends' by Michael Sandrock on Ikangaa - he was ferocious in his training methods and it showed come race day!
The internal comunication of TV transmition staff is a sideshow
Now after watching this, I want to go for a run. It's 22'F out lol!
Well done Ireland, 2nd & 9th.
Do you have any footage of Rotterdam marathon in 85, won again by Carlos Lopes, in which he breaks the world record
No, I did no see that one.
@@so.cal.sportsetc.1293 Amazing, he was 38 years old at that time, and run on a average pace of 20 KM/H
@@pedropinto4008 Just wanted to let you know that I found more from later that day (some late runners and the Medal Ceremony). I will post it in about 15 minutes. Hope you enjoy !
@@so.cal.sportsetc.1293 I will enjoy for sure. Thank you for the post ant thank you for advising me of that. There is from 85, London marathon, Chicago marathon etc. The only one that is missing in TH-cam is really the Rotterdam the one which was won by the gold medalist of the previous Olympic games, in which he sets a new world best. But no let's go back to Steve Jones, de Castela and so on. Sorry, I was speaking my mind. Thank you for the post once again
A lesson to G. Rupp stop focusing on core and arm strenth check top 2 runners arms. Just run.
Would love to know how you get "Lopesh" from "Lopes."
carlos lopes and bill rodgers were my favorite marathoners from back then
but i wonder if they ever competed against each other?
Well, if wiki on Bill Rodgers is correct, they didn't. You see, Rodgers was a "specialized" marathoner, Lopes was not, he was a mid to long distance runner (5-10km's) and cross country specialist. Lopes and his coach decided consciouslly to run marathons on the 80's with the single purpose to win LA's marathon, his first ever marathon win. Lopes even quit Roterdam's marathon in 84 prior to LA at the 30km's just for preparation. That is probably the reason he was not considered a favorit. Lopes is widely regarded in Portugal as an intelligent not emotional runner, guiding his career metodically, while achieving his main objectives.
Video was fine I enjoyed it. The commentating was ridiculous and Al Michaels and Marty L looked and sounded like two frat boys on Instagram.... 🙁😟😂
At 5:45 (in the upload), you can see de Castella in the lead group. He takes a drink, then suddenly drops right off out of sight. From what I've read, he actually stopped to take on fluids. From his own personal statement years later, he said he over-trained for this event and became fatigued. I wonder if at this stage, that's where his breaking point occurred?
You can see him (just his right arm shaking) at very far right of the screen. Then you can hear Bill Rogers saying he is just behing Seko, who is highlighted that moment.
@@anitabosse It was a bit of a shame for de Castella and he was deserving of an Olympic gold medal.
And world cross country champ
👏👏👏🇧🇷
Jerry Kieran ran well.
I am Japanese. At that time, I thought Seko would definitely win. It was a shock to be late at 34km. Seko was the strongest in the world.
"Seko was the strongest in the world"
- Ummm, not really. Sure, he had some fantastic results over his career and set some records that stood for a few decades, but to say he was the strongest in the world when most of his victories came in Asia, is probably going a bit too far.
Yes mate, he was one of the great marathon runners of his era. He just didn't win at the Olympics, but that's not unusual or any disgrace. He won 5 marathons which are now in the marathon majors, Boston x 2, Chicago, London and Tokyo. Very few have achieved that or better.
👏👏👏
Juma Ikanga trained 200 miles a week
Why is he is whistling
So sad see Alberto
Leaving walking away of the interview no respect for teammate .
unthinkable nowadays the podium without africans!
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