Comments on: More Impressive than Usain Bolt

By: Glenn Stark

Glenn Stark — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 04:38:48 +0000

What a great video, I remember the first time I saw this, truly inspirational. reminds me of the saying “Defeat is not the worst of failures. Not to have tried is the true failure.” -George Edward Woodberry. Can’t argue that he did not fail, he finished a success. I think this video also show how we all must at time lean on others for support to succeed at things that matter most to us. See you all soon at boot camp.

By: sharon

sharon — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 22:30:34 +0000

Thanks. Words cannot express how I feel at this moment having watched your clip. Determination and focus is all we need.

By: kathryn manento

kathryn manento — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 06:38:42 +0000

I could not help but reflect as a parent seeing this young man give it all he had. I guess it is true when our parents ask us to do our best no matter what. Striving for excellence should be a determining factor in all our lives. Yet, no man is an island. His father challenge all parents to be there for the children no matter what they are as a shoulder to learn on. And the bond so deeply rooted from birth Thank You

By: Richard

Richard — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 21:15:25 +0000

Ryan,
That’s my all-time favorite Olympic moment as well. Thanks for sharing it again; I think of it often and draw inspiration from it. Sixteen years later and I remember it like it was yesterday.

Thanks again.
Richard

By: Ron

Ron — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 17:40:07 +0000

Great video! Just before the start of the Olympics I looked Derek Redmond up on youtube to find this Olympic moment to show to some of my clients, Very emotional to say the least. Another great moment to watch is Shun Fujimoto from the 72 Olympics.
Just amazing.

By: runner worldwide

runner worldwide — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 01:17:09 +0000

good inspirational video but NOONE will EVER be as good as mr USAIN BOLT!!!!!!!! BEST EVER HANDS DOWN

By: Matt Ibbs

Matt Ibbs — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 19:00:53 +0000

Ryan amazing video.

I have been to a motivational speech where Derek Redmond was one of the guest speakers and he spoke about this event and the events leading up to it.

In leading up to the training of the 400m he was saying that athlete’s run a trial of 300m as a test level. I cant remember his full explanation on this, hopefully someone reading this will know why. Anyway, in the last trial he did before the race he was on course to beat the current world record for the 300m he covered.

The emotion when he spoke was unbelievable but even though he didn’t complete his goal to the level he wanted, he still got it done.

Thanks again.

Matt

By: Joe S

Joe S — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 17:34:19 +0000

Teared me up man. And I am not very emotional. The son not giving up. Dad still there supporting his son to the finish. Wow!

By: Bob

Bob — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:03:52 +0000

The second thing I notice through teared up eyes are the cameras that would normally be following the winner as they danced their victory lap had left them to tape the Redmond’s. Funny, I don’t think anyone remembers who won the gold, silver and bronze. God’s continued blessings on what you do Ryan.

By: Khandi

Khandi — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 15:38:45 +0000

hey Ryan, this is truly inspirational. I feel emotional just looking at it but why did you entitle your email Usain Bolt lost? I am Jamaican and take that personally on no account did he lose anything…He has renewed hope to an entire nation and united a country torn by politics. He over came alot to be there and while his obstacles werent all physical(although such a tall and lean guy to be in sprints is seen as crazy and a disadvantage) they were also mental. Please be careful how you say things (like ‘more impressive than Bolt)cause you could be construed to be taking away or detracting from his sucess.The Olympics has alot of truly inspiring stories in fact every athlete there has one but when someone wins – let them have their moment in the limelight.