1964 Olympic 10,000m

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  • @Wanderlust4Life247
    @Wanderlust4Life247 4 ปีที่แล้ว +111

    I have never heard such a pure reaction to anything EVER. His reaction couldn’t have been more perfect. He was fired by NBC for his reaction and he has probably never been so proud to be fired. I would have been very proud to be fired for my reaction, it would have been the most worthwhile thing I had ever done in my life, and I would do it again without hesitation. I bet Dick Banks would do the same thing. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with being human.

    • @briansearle6868
      @briansearle6868 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      That was literally the best reactive sports call ever. Just screaming his head off. LOOK AT.... LOOK AT BILL! LOOK AT BILL!......... WOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOHOOOOOO!!!!!
      Rumor has it he is still screaming to this day

    • @jogman262
      @jogman262 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Can you imagine Al Michaels back in 1980 at the Winter Games being fired for exclaiming "Do you believe in miracles?!!!" when the USA upset the Russians in hockey?

    • @chris-tg1hv
      @chris-tg1hv ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Top ten sports call of all time

    • @Jack-jx6ln
      @Jack-jx6ln 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      He almost cut himself off at the start of the call as well. But the emotion over came him

    • @KevinGonzalez33470
      @KevinGonzalez33470 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Still to this very day, Billy Mills is the only American to have ever Won Gold in the Olympic 10,000 Meters

  • @AdamBrussGoGo
    @AdamBrussGoGo 10 ปีที่แล้ว +323

    This is the best sports call of all time. Pure human emotion coming out unfiltered.

    • @brianbauer7108
      @brianbauer7108 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Adam Bruss only outdone by The Play, Berkeley over Stanford in the Big Game

    • @clambroth1923
      @clambroth1923 6 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      Pure human emotion unfortunately was punished. That particular announcer was summarily fired, removed from the games by CBS and sent home after that burst of emotion. Unfair, sad but true.

    • @FranciscoJMeza-pl7my
      @FranciscoJMeza-pl7my 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I watch it at everyday for inspiration. Incredible that he had so much left in the tank after running hard for almost 30 minutes. I salute him.

    • @fortyozslushie
      @fortyozslushie 6 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      I know, so ridiculous. I get chills from that emotion but I just had the opportunity to meet Billy Mills and he said the announcer was fired and not paid.

    • @FranciscoJMeza-pl7my
      @FranciscoJMeza-pl7my 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      He got fired because he showed emotion? That's nuts!!

  • @t6v5c2
    @t6v5c2 5 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    That "LOOK AT MILLS!!!" just makes the hairs on my neck stand up! Absolutely riveting!

    • @chrisr8159
      @chrisr8159 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      All the time bro

    • @stevegust2100
      @stevegust2100 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You're right. I remember seeing that when I was a kid and that call told me this was something special. And it was!

  • @cujospawn
    @cujospawn 11 ปีที่แล้ว +181

    I want that "Look at mills, Look at Mills" as a ringtone

    • @TheGiantKillers
      @TheGiantKillers 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Would you believe that he got fired for doing that.

    • @scooteragnew9248
      @scooteragnew9248 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@TheGiantKillers But his call is now legendary.

    • @davewanamaker3690
      @davewanamaker3690 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      WOW!!!!!! What a sprint.

  • @andrewr62
    @andrewr62 6 ปีที่แล้ว +106

    My uncle was an olympic alternate in 1964. He roomed with Billy Mill's during training and he said he was one of the nicest people he ever met.

    • @achillesecuadornyrico5728
      @achillesecuadornyrico5728 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Andrew * Awesome! 👍🏻

    • @emorydaniel9084
      @emorydaniel9084 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      He came to speak at North Dakota State back in 2017 and I got to meet him. Delightful human being, it was a tremendous honor to meet him

    • @richardvehlow3341
      @richardvehlow3341 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      My dad also ran middle distances and did trials in 1964. Richard O. Vehlow (1942-2005).

    • @briansearle6868
      @briansearle6868 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He seems like a delight

  • @jaykay6387
    @jaykay6387 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Don't think I've ever seen a runner in a middle distance race be able to finish with an all out sprint like that, that was pure inspiration and commitment. That was not a "kick", it was an all out "sprint", and it seemingly came out of nowhere. You just don't see that, I've watched a lot of T&F in my 63 years and have still never seen anything that even remotely resembles that. Astonishing.
    Anybody that runs races at any level has probably had a moment or two where they've been able to "tap into" something that seems "incongruous" with what they've been able to do before that's maybe propelled them to a PR or an accomplishment that didn't seem likely or possible. Billy Mills had his on the biggest stage in the world, and he's a legend because of it.

  • @jeffstewart4753
    @jeffstewart4753 2 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    He finished like he was running the 100m, not the 10,000. Pure heart.

  • @finishstrongdoc
    @finishstrongdoc 12 ปีที่แล้ว +107

    I remember watching this on TV in '64, and I couldn't believe what I was seeing. It honestly looked like an illusion when seen in real time, as it happened. It still gives me chills to watch this. It really surpasses any athletic feat I have ever seen. I really still can't understand how Mills literally flew those last 50 metres to the finish. I could watch this a million times and get goosebumps every time.

    • @iparent2148
      @iparent2148 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I remember the first time I saw this clip also. It did look unreal! 10,000 meters and at the finish he comes out of nowhere looking like he is coming out of the blocks in a 100m dash!

    • @sitarnut
      @sitarnut 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Me too, Doc....

    • @chrisr8159
      @chrisr8159 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That’s bad ass you witnessed this back in 1964 wow! I’m born 1985 btw lol

    • @nikehrunner
      @nikehrunner 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@chrisr8159 just floating with his kick

    • @davewanamaker3690
      @davewanamaker3690 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Indescribable! It's almost like he found his can of spinach and just rocketed past. I can hear the Popeye Spinach fanfare.

  • @MalkinFan25
    @MalkinFan25 14 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    To give everyone a good idea, these gentlemen are running at roughly a 4:30 pace. 10,000m = 10km = 6.2 miles. That is BLAZINGLY fast. Additionally, to conjure up a ferocious finishing kick to win the race when all of the glycogen is drained from your legs is simply inconceivable... This was all adrenaline and heart. I still get goosebumps. Go Bill Mills!

    • @dalejarvis2126
      @dalejarvis2126 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ... and it was his personal best by some 50 seconds.

  • @Erlanders
    @Erlanders 13 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    I tear up every time I see this. What an amazing burst of speed at the end of a 10,000m. Such a great inspiration to never quit.

  • @ceciliachavez2831
    @ceciliachavez2831 9 ปีที่แล้ว +120

    "LOOK AT MILLS! LOOK AT MILLS!" I love it! This is awesome. Billy Mills is Awesome, luv him

    • @headphonic8
      @headphonic8 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He's saying "Look at Bill."

    • @alexdumortier3900
      @alexdumortier3900 7 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      You're wrong. He very clearly says "Look at Mills! Look at Mills!".

    • @FranciscoJMeza-pl7my
      @FranciscoJMeza-pl7my 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yup, really, really clear.

    • @jimcramer3780
      @jimcramer3780 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Announcer got fired over yelling " look at Mills look at Mills".

    • @Brotherken1234
      @Brotherken1234 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jimcramer3780 Fired on the spot!

  • @soaringskys2682
    @soaringskys2682 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    He truly had wings of an eagle at that point in the race. His spirit carries him past the others.

  • @McGlasshole
    @McGlasshole 13 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    One of the greatest Olympic performances of all-time. Billy Mills was a true champion - and still is today. Semper Fi Billy.

  • @eyazzie1984
    @eyazzie1984 10 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    Thank you Mr. Billy Mills! Im Navajo and Apache this makes me proud.

    • @HasinaiMan
      @HasinaiMan 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Totally agree, I'm Caddo, Lenape and Pawnee. Yes Mills does all us Natives proud.

  • @mannygarcia3351
    @mannygarcia3351 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Dick Banks, the one who says "Look at Mills! Look at Mills!!' was not only fired the next day, NBC refused to pay him for his Olympic work, he had to threaten legal action to get paid. He said he never held ill feelings against the network. Still incredible excitement in Olympic history. I'm glad it survived the years to find a home on TH-cam!

  • @ironbear8469
    @ironbear8469 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I shed a tear every time i see this. Not only because my Oglala Lakota brother won. But because my reservation has world class talent and is consumed with drugs, alcohol and evil spirits! I pray GOD has mercy on my people!

    • @jeng8630
      @jeng8630 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      my prayers for your beautiful people from NZ

  • @ErnieVigil-wt8wl
    @ErnieVigil-wt8wl 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I'm so proud of you Billy I was born two years after this event I am half Apache half Mexican maybe all Apaches are half Mexican if you know your history I play this over and over it inspires me over and over in all runs of life way to go mighty Warrior !!!

  • @friendofenkidu3391
    @friendofenkidu3391 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    1:51: Sixty years later, Billy Mills remains the only American to win the gold medal in the 10,000 meter race at the Olympics

  • @redhorse8937
    @redhorse8937 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    As it says in Isaiah 40:31 - ". . . they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint." This was a moment in time for and from the Creator, and Billy Mills rose to the challenge. Absolutely inspiring!

    • @ironbear8469
      @ironbear8469 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Amen Hoka hey!

  • @davidlarsen-tj4tn
    @davidlarsen-tj4tn 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    One of my favorite calls of all time. Such a crazy finish with the leaders lapping other runners.

  • @jimrohrich2625
    @jimrohrich2625 7 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    One of the great calls in sports history.

  • @tch2rd2
    @tch2rd2 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Listen to me, this gives me goosebumps... no matter how many times I watch it... serious goosebumps. The passion and the wonder of this victory. I am an elementary teacher and I do not spend my money frivolously, but I did buy a poster showing Billy Mills crossing the finish line and proudly put it on display in the hallway of our school. His victory stands in my memory as one of passion, pride, and glory.

    • @tjmckenzie4048
      @tjmckenzie4048 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I could tell you were a teacher when you started out your post with "Listen to me."

  • @onlybliss
    @onlybliss 13 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Truly divine. Each and every time I watch this (at least a hundred in three years) I get tears in my eyes. Call me a sap -- this is such a beautiful moment in human history.

    • @sitarnut
      @sitarnut 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Right with you!

  • @Noodlz2009
    @Noodlz2009 15 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Still gives me goosebumps watchin' it. The US Olympic team didn't even give him a pair of sneakers (they gave them to all their runners). That's the man right there...

    • @briansearle6868
      @briansearle6868 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Adidas didn't give him shoes..... They equipped the American Team. The rep for Adidas denied him shoes not Team USA themselves.

  • @66HTown
    @66HTown 12 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    One of my all time favorite videos. That final kick was unbelievable.

  • @bettymax5003
    @bettymax5003 12 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    For anyone interested, I am a friend of Dick Bank, the ecstatic voice you hear over Bud Palmer's broadcast commentary of this superhuman race and the man NBC fired because of it. I've known Dick since 1996 and was completely unaware of this video until it came to my attention recently. My significant other watched it with me and said he remembers this race as if it were yesterday... I called Dick and asked him to tell me his recollections of the race and his experience with NBC. More to follow.

  • @damionkillsback4835
    @damionkillsback4835 11 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    One of the greatest moments in sports history!

  • @joslynmoses3644
    @joslynmoses3644 8 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I meet Mr Billy Mills while attending YVCC and out photo of us shaking hands hangs up on the office wall. My dad a Navy man couldn't believe I met the 10, 000 K Gold Medal winner until I show my dad the photo of me and Billy Mills shaking hands. I am the one who can not believe I met the man to this day. Billy Mills is a true human with a golden heart and a 10K Gold Medal.

    • @jadynwymore1195
      @jadynwymore1195 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      joslyn moses our school name is billy mills and he cane to our school and made an amazing speech!!

  • @michaelknapp9411
    @michaelknapp9411 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I could watch that 500 times and NEVER get tired of it!!! It’s just one of the all time great Olympic images that are engrained in our brains. Holy crap it’s so cool to watch!!

  • @Rodasch
    @Rodasch 8 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    This remains my #1 Summer Olympic moment of all time. Back in 1964, we didn't have cable and we didn't have the total coverage we have now. If you wanted to watch the events live, you had to stay up late or get up early, but that's exactly what many of us did back then. We were not watching a race that had been recorded hours earlier, and we did not already know who the winner was, so it was as nail-biting a finish as I've ever seen. The only Olympic moment that compares was my #1 Winter Olympic moment -- men's ice hockey, 1980, U.S. vs. U.S.S.R. What a blessing to have seen both events live.

  • @DesertPowerCat
    @DesertPowerCat 16 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thanks for this version of Billy Mill's fantastic race. The slow motion portion just makes that incredible kick even more jaw dropping. He made the other best runners in the world look like they were running in molasses at the end.

  • @davidriverolb
    @davidriverolb 9 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Billy Mills thank you for all Americans. Monster kick at the end.

  • @iparent2148
    @iparent2148 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    When you feel beat down, this clip never fails to inspire. Watch it with the sound off one time, and then close your eyes and listen to it with the sound up the next time. Just an amazing moment.

  • @thehengy3232
    @thehengy3232 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have a poster with all of the greatest US Olympians of all time on it. At the top is the iconic photo of Mills crossing the finish line. When I first watched this I went and noticed Mills was on my poster which made me very happy. I got a piece of paper and wrote LOOK AT MILLS and taped it on the poster next to his picture and it hangs above my bed. I look at it every day and can hear the announcers' voice screaming that phrase haha. Gives me motivation to be a speedster like him accept I run shorter events haha

    • @thehengy3232
      @thehengy3232 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      This is one of my favorite sports moments of all time.

  • @Peanut20
    @Peanut20 15 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Billy Mills ran with so much heart, he deserves every bit of that gold medal. what an amazing finish =].

  • @usa26point2mileman
    @usa26point2mileman 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Just watched Fisher win the Bronze for the US Paris 24 and had to revisit this. Fisher talked about being inspired by Mills and says he got a signed t shirt from and met him.

  • @ShocktorGaming
    @ShocktorGaming 7 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    The announcer (Dick Bank) was fired for screaming "Look at Mills! Look at Mills!" ... the main announcer, Bud Palmer, seemed to miss what was actually happening until Dick Bank yelled for him to look at Mills.

    • @jimmyhawk23
      @jimmyhawk23 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Give me Dick Bank any day over that dry, emotionless Palmer!

  • @scottcowan7343
    @scottcowan7343 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    That sprint was pure dertimination, just a fantastic moment and call in general.

  • @SkydivingSquid
    @SkydivingSquid 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    One of the most famous come backs in history! The narrator's enthusiasm was amazing!

  • @sitarnut
    @sitarnut 12 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is one of the ten greatest things on TH-cam.

    • @iparent2148
      @iparent2148 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Right? Without TH-cam, I probably never would have got to experience this race and that achievement. And Dick Banks epic LOOK AT MILLS! call. One of my absolute favorite inspirational or sporting clips.

  • @dalepress1581
    @dalepress1581 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Both announcer and runner overcome with emotion. As raw as it gets!

  • @normanwhite6677
    @normanwhite6677 8 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I've seen this several times and still get chills when I see him pass the others. I even got chills watching the slo-mo replay!

  • @clodhopper1876
    @clodhopper1876 9 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I'd love to hear Billy Mills speak. He is done great things with his life. What an incredible finish!!! The power of putting in all the work, then believing you can.

    • @wvu05
      @wvu05 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      There are a few of his speeches here on TH-cam. He has lived a truly wonderful life.

  • @danielruchames3115
    @danielruchames3115 11 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    The announcer who shouted "Look at Mills! Look at Mills!" is Dick Bank, a well-known track expert in the day. The funny thing here is the lead announcer, Bud Palmer, referring to "Bill Mills," when everyone in the sport referred to him as BILLY Mills.

    • @thomasmckenzie4584
      @thomasmckenzie4584 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Bank was fired for acting unprofessionally. Yet, this might be the greatest call of all time.

    • @thomasmckenzie4584
      @thomasmckenzie4584 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Joshua David James Totally agree. Gives me chills every time I listen to it.

  • @oneputtsteven
    @oneputtsteven 15 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Mills is coming on! That call still gives me goose bumps. I thought Bud Greenspan did a piece on MIlls but I have never seen it anywhere.
    Perhaps the greatest upset in Olympic history. Very, very inspirational.

  • @Wanderlust4Life247
    @Wanderlust4Life247 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I want Billy to carry the Olympic torch in LA if we are so lucky to still have him around in 2028. How incredible would it be to see him carry it, even light the cauldron if possible. They should also play this video after he receives the torch and his name is announced. The whole world should see his incredible accomplishment.

  • @lukewiggins8063
    @lukewiggins8063 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    How in the world did he do that? Looked like he was running the 100 meters at the end. Unbelievable kick, incredible!

  • @HasinaiMan
    @HasinaiMan 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Amazing video footage of one of the greatest 10K races in Olympic history. Mills also ran the marathon in that same Olympics (in very respectable 2 hours, 22minutes and 55.4 seconds) Go Billy!

  • @paulawhite1812
    @paulawhite1812 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This will never get old.

  • @CCat52
    @CCat52 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It's 60 years later and this is still one of the United States' top Olympic moments, summer or winter.

  • @dcantujr
    @dcantujr 16 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Amazing! I remember watching the movie as a kid. To see the actual footage gives me chills. Semper Fi Billy Mills!

  • @77777774444
    @77777774444 14 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Two of my favorite finishes; this one by Mills and the 800M finish in the 1972 Munich Games.

  • @sisk68
    @sisk68 13 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Gah! That makes me tear up every time I watch it!!!! His kick at the end amazes me and how high he raises his knees in his stride is sheer power!!!! What a stride too!!!! Simply amaZING!!!!

  • @tunaprop
    @tunaprop 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I googled the announcer and his name was Dick Bank. He did get fired before the end of the games. He passed in February of ‘20.

  • @ToledoWingNut
    @ToledoWingNut 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Billy Mills and Dave Wottle (1972, Munich). The best. 10,000m and 800m, I realize, but two birds of a feather.

  • @10burnzac
    @10burnzac 13 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Every time I watch this. It always keeps me wanting to run. Its suspense never seems to fail. I love to run.

  • @Compwiz1993
    @Compwiz1993 14 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    What really sucks is that the commentator who screamed "Look at Mills! Look at Mills!" was fired for that. Really? that was one of the best parts!

  • @Cursor102
    @Cursor102 14 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    @BatmanRobbins270 There is nothing you can possibly dislike about this video. I love how he gets pushed out with about 320 meters left and doesn't lose any composure. (On the Olympic stage, I'm sure most people would lose composure after getting pushed like that.) Instead, he recuperates and chargers up for an epically deadly kick in the last 100m. Way to be, Billy

  • @1cujofan
    @1cujofan 15 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    One of the greatest moments in Olympic history. What a push. Wow.

  • @printman90606
    @printman90606 10 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    The BEST 10,000 meter race in Olympic History

  • @avdreader1
    @avdreader1 9 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    The most inspiring thing I have ever seen!!!!

    • @walterscepanski4243
      @walterscepanski4243 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey Charles. Good call. The announcer adds to it. Look up Dave Wottle's 800 in 1972 in Munich. Up there with Billy's stunner.

    • @avdreader1
      @avdreader1 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're right!!

  • @sbtbfanatic
    @sbtbfanatic 12 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Why did 4 people give his a thumbs down? This is one of the best moments in U.S. track!

    • @trwent
      @trwent ปีที่แล้ว

      4 out of nearly 2000 is insignificant. It is about 0.2%.

    • @mystdragon8530
      @mystdragon8530 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      They accidentally hit the button and didn’t check…that’s the only plausible explanation.

    • @2cupojoe136
      @2cupojoe136 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Foreigners

  • @XCCON2009
    @XCCON2009 15 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    haha the chills!!! that commentator is awesome!! we need more of him commentating on races!

  • @jb47vintage
    @jb47vintage 12 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    It's just as big a thrill as it was 48 years ago. That broadcaster's call was great

  • @ThilinaRajinda
    @ThilinaRajinda 11 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Have anyone heard about Sri Lankan Athlete R. Karunananda and his courage on this event..? He was 4 Rounds behind to Billy's victory, though he ran alone till the end. Whole pavilion cheered him up for his courage in this Olympic.

    • @rentslave
      @rentslave 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      He ran 34.21.

  • @bdixon6291
    @bdixon6291 9 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    still the only American Gold in the 10000m Olympics - ever!

    • @patrickstar8077
      @patrickstar8077 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      B Dixon Rupp came close in London, but Mo is too good

  • @si-hung9759
    @si-hung9759 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Who's here after watching Cole Hocker win the 2024 1500m in similar fashion?

  • @jaybwas
    @jaybwas 12 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Still makes my hair stand up when he says "Look at Mills Look at Mills!"

  • @wywyb88
    @wywyb88 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Pure joy that almost sent him into tears

  • @MZ123Z
    @MZ123Z 10 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Look at Mills! LOOK AT MILLS!!!!

  • @sydneytapahe
    @sydneytapahe 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i met billy mills at soccer camp in new mexico. it was a great to meet him!!!

  • @hibob418
    @hibob418 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    And for one of the greatest spontaneous, enthusiastic and joyous sports calls of all time, Dick Bank was fired by the stuffed shirts at NBC for being 'very unprofessional.' On top of that, the network tried to stiff him on his Olympic paycheck until his brother-in-law attorney threatened to step in and sue their asses.
    This was Billy Mills' day, running 50 seconds faster than he'd ever done in this event before. Watching one of the biggest upset finishes ever still chokes me up. Thanks so much for posting.

    • @2cupojoe136
      @2cupojoe136 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      50 seconds, that's more than impressive.

  • @richardvehlow3341
    @richardvehlow3341 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My late dad tried out for the 1964 Olympics in middle distance running. I'd like to think he lost to Mills at this distance in the trials. He spoke of the mills race in the Olympics on a few occasions.

  • @dreamquest-focusmusic6943
    @dreamquest-focusmusic6943 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I first saw this video was 30 years ago and it has been a part of my effort and my heart since... I"VE BEEN SEARCHING FOR THIS VIDEO and found it today and teared up! because its been my inspiration... "look at mills!!! look at mills!!! blood curdling screems... he ran that race as if he'd made a promise to God... amen Whew! still to this today affects me

  • @bettymax5003
    @bettymax5003 12 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    MORE ABOUT FIRED NBC COMMENTATOR DICK BANK:
    It has been forty-seven years after his emotional call heralding Billy Mill's great victory in the 10,000 meters at the Tokyo Olympics. For me, watching this video was as exciting as if I could have watched it live for the first time. I couldn't wait to call Dick to ask him more about it and am glad I could post more info here. He went on to produce thirty jazz recordings for Fresh Sound Records. The last two were reviewed in the Wall Street Journal.

  • @ftsjr
    @ftsjr 10 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    A thrilling finish! When you consider that 10,000 meters is more than six miles, it's amazing that the ending was so close. Ron Clarke of Australia was similar to Jim Ryun of the USA, in that both were fantastic long-distance runners who couldn't get it done in the Olympics. Gammoudi was an excellent runner who eventually won gold in Mexico City (5000 meters).

  • @jimmyhawk23
    @jimmyhawk23 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I still get chills watching this!!!!! What a finish by Mills!!!!

  • @gidgethrobowski3860
    @gidgethrobowski3860 11 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Billy Mills, Legend!!!

  • @michaelbarnhart2593
    @michaelbarnhart2593 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ron Clarke bumped Mills off his line on the bell lap and he almost stumbled, then Gammoudi strong arms them both out of the way. I am sure Mills was determined at that point not to take any more of that and sprint by when he had the opening to do it!

  • @joet371
    @joet371 ปีที่แล้ว

    When I am having a bad day and down, I will search for this video just to get a peek at someone that had a plan, tried his hardest and won. It always brings a smile to my face.

  • @michaeljimenez1203
    @michaeljimenez1203 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    One of my earliest Olympics Memories was watching this race with my Father and Uncle. I'm currently 67. I remember saying at least a few times, the American is still there. What a Race. Thank You Billy Mills. Who I believe, Is Still, The Only American to win the 10,000m in the Olympics.

  • @yayayazay12
    @yayayazay12 11 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    goosebumps, every time i hear the announcer scream

  • @tracyturner3099
    @tracyturner3099 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing!! I love it every time I watch it!!

  • @benjabroni6076
    @benjabroni6076 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Mills crosses the finish line in first place. "Mills is coming on!" Thank god for the other guy calling the race

  • @INTJs
    @INTJs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome clip. For those who don't know, a movie was made about this event: "Running Brave." It's an excellent movie about an excellent runner!

  • @tazie45
    @tazie45 16 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Inspiring and always gives me a lift...Billy Mills a running hero for all time, love it!

  • @littlekellylauren
    @littlekellylauren 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow! Thank you Betty Max for sharing this inspiring insight. This story belongs in a newspaper. Send my regards to Dick Bank. His commentary is rated GOLD. Wait till 2014, the world and NBC will know!!!

  • @richardvolbrecht2935
    @richardvolbrecht2935 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Tunisian runner looked over his left shoulder at the exact moment Mills was surging past the Tunisian runner on his right side

  • @DocBee2000
    @DocBee2000 13 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Makes me proud of both of the nations I represent. Lakota-US People. Fitness and health are everything in life. Don't let anyone tell you different. I love you Billy Mills. You have served your people well. Keep up the good work. My kids appreciate everything that you stand for in our family.
    Washte!

  • @EzraNeli
    @EzraNeli 12 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    He's just simply AMAZINGGG!!...What an athlete!!!!

  • @colemcleod941
    @colemcleod941 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mills sprint form at the end of 10,000 metres is nuts - it looks like he's cleaning up in the 200m sprint.

  • @bettymax5003
    @bettymax5003 12 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    MORE ABOUT FIRED NBC COMMENTATOR DICK BANK:
    I can safely say that it was the thrill of my lifetime. I had organized the Los Angeles Track Club in 1962, brought the famed Hungarian coach Mihaly Igloi to Los Angeles hoping to bring American distance running up to the highest level. For Bob Schul, Igloi-trained, to later win the 5000 meters was simply too much to comprehend."
    More to follow:

  • @johnwarner7000
    @johnwarner7000 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m an old man now and cry sometimes about life. Over the years I have passed this video along to my children hoping they will understand. I did it again in 2023 and the middle child understood.

  • @jocylyn62
    @jocylyn62 13 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I got the chills! League is this Monday and coach sent us this to get inspired

  • @benhaney9629
    @benhaney9629 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    He had no business winning that race. Sometimes it really is more mental than physical...
    It’s like he just decided to be the fastest that day.

  • @MrTrackman100
    @MrTrackman100 11 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    He was illegally pushed back by Ron Clark with 300m to go and still made an unbelievable comeback!

    • @randallmarks984
      @randallmarks984 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Gamodi threw some serious elbows in there as well- the right guy won for sure

    • @2cupojoe136
      @2cupojoe136 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@randallmarks984 don't think that would fly today.

  • @jimmyhawk23
    @jimmyhawk23 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of the greatest calls ever, if not the greatest!!! I think the announcer's name {last name } was Bank. Great call! gives me goosebumps every time I see this!!! "Look at Mills, look at Mills"!!!!!!!

    • @UWalvern0810
      @UWalvern0810 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not so great for him - he was fired immediately afterwards!

    • @randallmarks984
      @randallmarks984 ปีที่แล้ว

      the main announcer was not fired the what they what we would call now a color commentator got so excited when Mills came on he drowned out the boring announcer with his passionate look at Mills and his emotional screech- turned into one of the best annouced sport climaxes of all time- check out the last 3 minutes of Jesses Diggins 2018 finish to anchor the womens CC skiing relay to the first american gold. Again the backup color man went ballistic and delivered theGOAT annoucing a sporting event’s ending

  • @user-ps7jf5nj2m
    @user-ps7jf5nj2m 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    He will forever have run/won that race forever

  • @davewanamaker3690
    @davewanamaker3690 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Tunisian must have thought "Who is that falcon passing me?" It looked like Mills had rockets on his shoes!

  • @GeeArrCee
    @GeeArrCee 11 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    That was nowhere near the end of the race!! R Karunananda from Sri Lanka aka 'The most spirited loser' competed in this very race and his feat was entered into Japanese school textbooks..
    Excerpt from Wikipedia : Japanese reporter Haruo Suzuki was one of the first reporters to have an interview with Karunananda following the race. Instantly Japanese media started to acclaim Karunananda as a hero. When questioned Karunananda told reporters: "The Olympic spirit is not to win, but to take part. So I came here. I took part in the 10,000 metres and completed my rounds."
    Karunananda's great feat has been entered into Japanese school textbooks.

    • @marioarias9942
      @marioarias9942 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      You mean the runner who finished last? 🤔 I could have finished last too 😂 some hero...

    • @wvu05
      @wvu05 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@marioarias9942 Several people dropped out.