Announcer called Everett as the leader three times at the start when it was Gray all the time. He then says : “Now Johnny Gray is taking it on” as though he hadn’t made a mistake in his call. Both incompetent and unable to admit he was wrong.
@Don Fatale I remember Sally Gunnell and Marie-José Pérec also won that day. I vaguely recall another final...the men's 400 meters maybe? Or that took place the following day? Quincy Watts is another forgotten champion.
@Don Fatale Nice to read that. I was an easily impressionable 15 year-old from the host country so everything looked amazing to me and of course I remember those games fondly. Funny you mention the lack of obsession with security since that was a major concern due to various violent groups (most notably ETA) still being very active throughout the country, both against officials and civilians. The whole thing was coordinated by a Secretary of State who, incidentally, ended up in jail due to all the dirty tricks he pulled in the fight against terrorism. Anyway, I digress, yes, Watts was the star that day but he quickly vanished after that; then the following day you had the likes of Torrance, Kevin Young and Patoulidou (in the weirdest final) winning.
Am wondering everyone is talking of Gray and Curtis... Yet no one is talking of the two Kenyans who won the race... Even if they don't, no one will take away the rich talent from Kenya
Yes, Gray did get a medal but I think this was the first time the 800m had rest days. It seemed to me he always struggled with consecutive days running.
Ah, I think I have found an answer: www.nytimes.com/1995/02/01/sports/track-and-field-everett-adds-stability-to-his-many-feats.html He tore a muscle and crashed to the ground.
Interesting. Thanks for posting. I always thought he was a pussy in the big races. I wondered why he didn't give his typical great kick like he did in the 92 Olympic Trials. He was in position to make a move in this final and disappeared. At least this explains it.
Wonder how good Curtis Robb could have been if he had decided to go fulltime? Wonder also if Coe could have medalled here even at the age of 36? if he hadn't retired in 1990?
Yeah,I remember Robb ran a blinder in the semis and the commentators were musing if he was to be the heir apparent to the Coe/Ovett,etc. era. Alas,wasn't to be...
Grey had so much talent. I remember this final in Barcelona, I was hoping that Grey finished with the gold medal, but he ran amazing and got bronze.
'Mad' Johnny takes it to the 'Gray Zone' with another suicidal race strategy but great to see him get some reward for an outstanding career. Legend.
Good to see them having a go. Better than slow then kick which is what we gat now.
Glad Johnny Gray is (somewhat) rewarded for his courageous frontrunning which is his trademark.
William Tanui was one of the pacemakers in El Guerrouj's mile world record race
Gray raced an unsatisfactory race at the last Olympics. This time, the result was 3rd, but I think he was able to have a satisfying race.
I was in the stadium. I was seated near the track on the back curve. I remember feeling proud Johnny Gray hung on for Bronze.
Announcer called Everett as the leader three times at the start when it was Gray all the time. He then says : “Now Johnny Gray is taking it on” as though he hadn’t made a mistake in his call. Both incompetent and unable to admit he was wrong.
Dude sucks at 🎙️
Coleman was allowed to do that.
Gray's stumble might make you think he was done for, probably woke him up after leading the whole damn race!
Another great run by the Kenyans! Very talented.
Are you Kenyan?
@@timrobinson100 Yes
Gray gray nobody talks about Kenyans who won Africa matters to
Listen to the commentator there’s plenty of mention of the Kenyans when it mattered
One of the most difficult race í have ever experienced
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David Coleman - brilliant
"That would have been a great goal if it had gone in"
They went out way too fast. There's no way Gray would have the gas needed to hold off a kick at the end
I was there...
@Don Fatale I remember Sally Gunnell and Marie-José Pérec also won that day. I vaguely recall another final...the men's 400 meters maybe? Or that took place the following day? Quincy Watts is another forgotten champion.
@Don Fatale Nice to read that. I was an easily impressionable 15 year-old from the host country so everything looked amazing to me and of course I remember those games fondly. Funny you mention the lack of obsession with security since that was a major concern due to various violent groups (most notably ETA) still being very active throughout the country, both against officials and civilians. The whole thing was coordinated by a Secretary of State who, incidentally, ended up in jail due to all the dirty tricks he pulled in the fight against terrorism. Anyway, I digress, yes, Watts was the star that day but he quickly vanished after that; then the following day you had the likes of Torrance, Kevin Young and Patoulidou (in the weirdest final) winning.
Johnny Gray could smell the gold.........
Curtis Robb once threw a chop Sui roll at Steve Smith’s head.
Am wondering everyone is talking of Gray and Curtis... Yet no one is talking of the two Kenyans who won the race... Even if they don't, no one will take away the rich talent from Kenya
Yes, Gray did get a medal but I think this was the first time the 800m had rest days. It seemed to me he always struggled with consecutive days running.
Again we have done it. Kenyan gold medalist stormed Paris Olympics 2024.
Thanks for posting this. But what happened to Everett? Did he fall over at 1:50 just on the edge of the shot? Or did he just stop running?
Ah, I think I have found an answer:
www.nytimes.com/1995/02/01/sports/track-and-field-everett-adds-stability-to-his-many-feats.html
He tore a muscle and crashed to the ground.
Interesting. Thanks for posting. I always thought he was a pussy in the big races. I wondered why he didn't give his typical great kick like he did in the 92 Olympic Trials. He was in position to make a move in this final and disappeared. At least this explains it.
@@gakaface tore a muscle...which one is not clear!
gakaface thanks
Mark Everitt having another stinker in a big final
gray led the first 400
Kenyans always showing out when they show up.
Gray...another doped up performer.
How do you know John?
Alot of bias.Gray Gray, what of the 2 Kenyans?
Wonder how good Curtis Robb could have been if he had decided to go fulltime? Wonder also if Coe could have medalled here even at the age of 36? if he hadn't retired in 1990?
Yeah,I remember Robb ran a blinder in the semis and the commentators were musing if he was to be the heir apparent to the Coe/Ovett,etc. era. Alas,wasn't to be...
Gareth Turner boxing
Coe...sure...full blood doping!!!
Gareth Turner too old and burnt out
@@johnrogan9420 Coe never doped in his life.
Curtis Robbed 😂😳
Mark Everett...dnf???
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Kiprotich impeded by Johnny Gray.