Sisu-The Mikko Salo Documentary
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 ก.พ. 2015
- The CrossFit Games are the proving grounds for elite fitness, and when the last barbell hits the ground and a champion is crowned, the analysis begins.
In 2007, James (OPT) FitzGerald used passion and superb overall conditioning to win the inaugural edition of the CrossFit Games. A year later, Jason Khalipa used incredible strength and power to come out of nowhere to emerge victorious. In 2009, Mikko Salo arrived in Aromas and used a balance of strength, endurance and perseverance to claim the title.
After the Games, Sevan Matossian traveled to Salo’s hometown of Pori, Finland, to give the CrossFit community a closer look at the World’s Fittest Man. What he discovered was sisu.
Intrinsic to Finland and its people, sisu is a form of stoic courage and unwavering perseverance in the face of long odds and hard challenges. It’s the kind of thing that allows a person to quietly set his will to complete just one more rep before setting down the barbell. It’s what helps a man climb a hill when his body wants to refuse. It’s the intangible quality that helps an elite athlete complete eight unknown events and emerge as the world’s fittest.
Sisu is perhaps best defined by Salo himself after he’s asked why he doesn’t lie down after a completing a chest-to-bar Fran in a time that would have placed him first in the event at the 2008 CrossFit Games.
“I once read an article about it: when animals surrender they go lying on their back,” Salo explains. “From then on I decided I would never go lying on my back. It’s a sign of weakness and surrendering. I’m never lying on my back.”
That’s sisu, and it defines Mikko Salo.
59min 33sec
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CrossFit needs to get back to this.
I'm just coming by after all these years to say Mikko Salo is the man!
❤
Such an incredible athlete and person. He's a throwback of what Crossfit used to be and how far its come.
The great thing about this film is the clever juxtaposition of the bland and unassuming setting as the backdrop for exceptional human performance.
One of the all time greatest cf vids
Around 36:00 when Mikko was doing the burpees and deadlifts and he shouted something in Finnish, his training partner said "Push your hips forward, do one extra" and Mikko shouted "Count!" Just translated for anyone who wanted to know what they were saying..
Pretty sure he said "Fuck" He got no repped haha.
norkoilija who cares?
True inspiration and a stand up dude. Not saying that the current athletes aren't but he seems like a true genuine, self sacrificing, hard working man. The whole thing about never surrendering really hit home. Stay in the fight. Will never lay on back after watching this
The BroChacos Granted todays cf athletes are on a whole different level, but one thing can be said about Mikko he works hard he works really really hard. No fancy tricks just pure hard ass work.
+MrPotato The dude works as a firefighter and did you see the room where he rows? The weightrooms where he lifts? His surroundings sum up the Finnish mentality. Pure fucking hard work, no need for fancy equipment.
My words excatly.You said it.Never go lying on your back.Neverever❤💯💥☝
@@apimyfriend and no music even needed...pure mental power.Rispect!!!💪👍🧡
Got that TRULY RIGHT.❤Amazing Man.❤
a guy with a natural body... a champion
You mean SUPERnatural😘
I Love Mikko Salo!!! No excuses just doing the task at hand. Thank you for this documentary! Made my day! More Mikko Salo please???
no excuses? you can't be serious. lots of excuses.
YES i am at the same page with *Sugarbella*.MORE MIKKO!!!!!!!!!♥️♠️♥️♠️♥️♠️
This video is what CrossFit is at its core. I remember when this video came out. Mikko is just a hammer and attacked each workout like it was his last.
We want more videos of Mikko!!!!!♥️♥️♥️Never get tired to watch these, althouh I have seen them like about a million times before...So more NEW VIDEOS PLEASE,PLEASE‼️💙💛
A true CF champion. Before the money, before ESPN, before the social media....this man was a savage and lived the way of life before CF was even a thing.
Wow what a rolemodel, such a humble and hard working man. Respect
Jim Engström Hard workers are usually humble the really talented ones are usually the cockier ones.
You guys have produced a handful of gems that have come out in the past week.
My gods I love this guy. He is so tough :) I Love Finnish people!
Omg!!! Crossfit is treating us to some good shit lately finally!
Now we need the "every second counts " documentary
bs431980 its on here. you gotta pay for it though
Yep❤❤❤
I would love to see Mikko back for 2015!!
can't wait for him to return!
i... well, that was amazing and humbling - my new favourite Crossfit doc
Mikko is so humble...Great inspiration and motivation to get after it
30:35 I'll remember that, next time I finish a rough WOD and go sprawled out on the floor.
Operation SaltyRooster o
Biggest stud in crossfit
Ah the days when crossfit was clean and natural. And it really was about crossfit.
R M, yeah it does seem to have lost its original identity. I respect the current athletes, but it’s quite obvious that there is now some major juicing going on. I guess with the sport’s rise in popularity and increased prize-money, it should be expected that the competitors would start taking it to a new level. But, it’s hard not to reminisce about the simplicity and “genuine” nature of CrossFit’s early days.
I love this kind of documentary!! Keep up the great work =)
This is an amazing video - Very inspirational. Mikko is such a cool dude - And is still today is lifting more and faster than more guys!!
this was incredible, what a guy!
His burpees are unreal. They are so fast and fluid.
Fantastic, just loved it.
Mikko! Please compete 2015!!
Come back to the new Masters division, Mikko!!
please more of that
love mikko...the dude is a beast. but he is officially the derrick rose of crossfit.
That was a good highlight
Gran atleta, increíble determinación!
What a really really awesome guy. Glad I found this video. Was sad it ended, where is Mikko now?
Awesome.
Your right man you feel a lot powerful if you are standing after a workout!
how did he not do better in the 2010 games! awesome volume and varience even back in 2009
Mad Respect Mikko.
23:05 That is scary. What toughness.
What?! Where'd this come from? Thanks HQ =) I remember this from a long time ago
Insane to think its been 5-6 years since this documentary came out, pretty sure he took 4th in the 2010 games, and hasnt competed in the games since perforating his ear drum during the first beach event in 2011, really hope he can qualify in 2015 if he chooses to compete as a proper ending
j/k just checked and apparently he came in 5th in 2010, dont want to disrespect matt chan who took 4th that year
20:00 That guy is a Legend! 210kg like nothing in front squad.
Yeah it was awesome so smooth and I think they said he was 45. Got that old man strength lol hope to be close to that at that age. The dude still gets after it!!!
30:34 my favorite CrossFit quote. Legend!
Respect
what a great man but what a great son
Bring Salo for 15.3
I hope he competes this year
my dad was 100%Fin, a little goes a long way, I like to tell my self. OPA! SISU!
This is an old documentary they simply republished it seems. Still a VERY good story about Mikko. Hope to see him - he's had horrible luck.
do not mess with this dude.
weights and cardio, wow.
Will he compete in 2015?
In an interview (I think at last years regionals) Mikko hinted that he would be coming back this year.
No point really. He's already proven that he's quite fragile with all the injuries.
In this interview (1min mark) at the 2014 Games he said he's hoping to compete this year.
vimeo.com/101590782
Rados Paunovic No, he's washed up. You'll never see him in the games again. He's done.
anyone know what the intro/guitar song is??
his dad is still strong and in shape for an older gentleman. Mikko has great genetics
Please comeback and whoop these fools
Fu*k.. I have to stop complaining.. Such a role model!!
I wonder how long it took to empty the house.
sisu
here because of ArmenhammerTV
There were times, when athletes used to participate and win the Games without being on roids...
Seriously though just fix the damn door
this is not a Finn, this is Iron man
this guy will mess you up an then go to the gym