You know what's ridiculous? Gerrouj's run here is still the fastest mile. Not only that, but Noah Ngeny's second place finish here is still the second fastest mile. It gets even more absurd: the record that they both broke is stilll the third fastest mile ever run. In fact, they remain the only three people who have ever run a sub-3:46 mile.
On December 6 2020 in Valencia 4 men went under the 58:00 Barrier / Geoffrey Kamworor's World Record (58:01). Kibiwott Kandie - 57:32 Jacob Kiplimo - 57:37 Rhonex Kipruto - 57:49 (His Debut) Alexander Mutiso - 57:59 (8.6.21 06:39) So yeah, that race Bested this Mile WR.
I am not an expert but on another analysis video, the pacers were actually a bit too fast, and you can see a big gap between them and Hicham in first half of the race. But Hicham had the presence of mind to stay on the pace he was expecting from the pacers. I am not bashing the pacers, i just wanted to report what i learned from another source (could be wrong), and this takes nothing from the pacers as their job is very hard ... To mentally pace yourself to a speed to which you are not used is incredible.
@@houssemmezzine6286 See, this is why I could never be a good pacer because Im really bad at keeping track of what speed you should go at what point, which is why Im running on the treadmill to get a feel of how fast I should be going on the track when trying to run a fast mile, my current record is 5:56 but thats on the treadmill where I can force myself to keep going at 10.1 mph, on the track is going to be super difficult so wish me luck XD
Ho Lee Fuk Your anger is entertaining. You're a superior angry little boy. You got that right, my lonely friend. Why are you angry? What is it that you are lacking in life?
Noah Ngeny holds a world record himself. Less than 2 months after this race he set the world record for 1000m of 2:11.96. Ngeny's 1000m world record and El Guerrouj's mile world record still stands. (1500m and 2000m too) Ngeny could have pushed El Guerrouj for years if he wasn't injured in a car accident a few years later.
Ray Maritz Ngeny, the guy who got second, got the last laugh on El G, the guy who won 1st, tho. In the 2000 Sydney Olympics 1500m, Ngeny out sprinted El G on the final 100m to win gold even though El G was the heavy heavy favorite to win..
I recently ran a 2:53 mile and I'm hoping to improve. My coach beats me everyday because I'm the slowest on the team. He says that I should stop dreaming and wake up because this is not realistic and neither is this entire comment section.
I PR'd in high school at 4:43 and it took my entire focus and energy to accomplish that. Felt like I was blazing that day. These dudes scorch me by a whole minute and make it look so effortless.
@Samuel Arab world doesn't dope ..it's Haram to cheat another man like that clearly not everyone's perfect but it's been 40 years and no question about it He didn't dope
@Samuel I'm not saying Muslims are better than others I mentioned it because I seen interviews from him ...if I watch an interview of someone who is sincerely Christian for example and you see his passion for the religion I'm not saying they are perfect noone is but I would believe them because real religious people won't cheat ...I love all religions I'm just proud of mine but I apologize for seeming prejudice especially during these uneasy times
@@Ideophagous I deleted the comment I left for you ..Muslims is what I should have said most morrocans are Muslims .. And honestly when I say Arab personally I just mean people that are Muslim even if I know you have your own culture and I don't mean any disrespect I truly don't I just say that because muslims believe in Quran and most speak Arabic because they learn Quran .
@Samuel fuck off hater ,olympics have expertise that test athletes regardless of who they are or where they come from.Plus the fact that the guy is coming from a poor third world country meaning less likely to acquire drugs that go undetected or bribe poeple on the inside unlike many other big name in the sport whom ended up being exposed .
Noah Ngeny's time of 3:43.40 is still the number 2 time in the world. This is the only time in recorded history that a human being ran a mile under 3:44 and two men did it that day. Truly a legendary mile and both runners deserve immense praise for this performance.
@@molisali9622 but he also pushed Hicham. Yea Hicham El Guerrouj is the greatest miler ever. But his times wouldn’t have been this fast if he didn’t have a guy like Noah Ngeny pushing him. Before you try to say otherwise, nobody else ever ran as fast as these two. If Hicham doesn’t exist, Noah might be the world record holder. It’s blatant disrespect to say the number 2 miler of all time isn’t the second greatest. I’m not responding to any more clown shit.
@@jourdansarpy4935 don’t think so u tried to compare something not comparable hhh hicham is world record for 1500 without this ngeny was even appear hhhh hichmam el guerrouj he lost 2 times in all his history u compare legend with rabbit hhh your so funny man hhhh
@@molisali9622 I was comparing the performance in this race. You’re talking about legacy and I’m talking about one race. Dude be less sweaty. That wasn’t even a clown comment. You’re just a hater.
@@molisali9622 you dont understand running, sure he could've gotten the world record without him, but he broke it by a whole 2 seconds, and that is because Ngeny was right at his back pushing him
Heart rate monitors, fitbits, all the technology in the world and his record still stands firmly for 20 + years.This man is from humble beginnings running running his heart out. No one is even coming close to it. He running form has been described an unorthodox since he runs flat footed and overpronates. You do not need the best nikes, you do not need whey proteins, you do not need "lose weight", you just need to run your heart out. El Guerrouj, you are an inspiration and you are still the best ever
What a run by both runners, still the fastest two times for a mile in history. There are very few world records that have stood for almost 20 years, it shows how incredible these guys are.
To put this in perspective,...he is essentially running four 56 second laps. I don't see this record ever being broken. Only 3 or 4 in the world can run 3:46 - 3:49....& no one has even run 3:45 for over 22 years.
DRUNKDONKEY100 Hey Einstein.......the record has stood for 16 and a half years with the closest person ever running a 3:46. 3 seconds at that speed is equivalent to 30 feet. Take the fastest miler in the world right now (3:46) and Hicham's record would beat him by 30 feet. Sorry drunk donkey, but 3:43.13 will never be broken. But you can still dream.
***** Do you realize that since 1980 only 5 men have run under 3:48 besides Guerrouj? I understand that records are meant to be broken but not this one. Ponder this......IF, you could find someone who could run a 3:48,..Guerrouj would have beaten him by 50 feet. This isn't 10,000 meters or 5,000 meters where you can shave seconds off, this is full bore speed for 1609 meters. If 3:43.13 is ever broken, get in touch with me & I will personally send you $100.
***** I fully understand what you mean, but at some point, the record for whatever distance will be unbreakable as it will reach the maximum for human potential. SOMEONE will eventually have to hold the record forever. Like in the summer Olympics, world records are rarely seen anymore (relays excluded). The ONLY person in history to even come close to 3:43.13 is Noureddine Morceli's 3:44.39 in 1993, making him OVER a second slower. That's the reason I say it will stand forever because literally no one in history has even come close.
+the777 It was once thought that nobody could ever beat 4:00 in the mile. Once one man did, hundreds were able in the space of decades. Even a high school kid has broken it. Very short-sighted to say "never." Take nothing away from the incredible accomplishment. That guy challenging from the second-place condition did El Guerrouj a heck of a favor. It may take another decade but it will certainly fall, just like the 2:00 marathon will be broken.
Christopher White No one has even run 3:45 in 16 years. IF someone could even run a 3:45 , at the speed he was running (3:43.13), that's 2 seconds faster. He would beat them by 20 feet. FEET!!! This is NOT a distance were you can shave much time off like a marathon, 10k, 5k, etc.. This is all out (sprinting) for 4 laps. He is coming through the 800m mark faster than any high schoolers can even run the 800m in. You will always have people saying that records can be broken, but at some point SOMEONE will have to hold the record forever. This is that record.
even 7 minutes per mile is not sufficient for me I take usually 8 minutes to complete a mile. this is really amazing love you Moroccan brother from the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
I'm 15 and its preseason for track and I ran my pr today of 5:17. I wanna break 5 this season. El Guerrouj and all the other runners in this race are absolutely incredible
the hug at the end sayed it all . it was thanks to the pacers especially the guy who kept putting pressure on elgarouj that he broke this record .the way elgarouj run is just perfect , nothing goes to waste , so smooth as if he was a gazelle ,very efficient .
I've always watched this race with my focus being on HEG, but I never had any idea that Noah also broke the world record in second place. AND AT 20 YEARS OLD. Reminds me of Alan Webb at the Prefontaine Classics when he chased down the HEG. The man showed heart and pure will.
I had. 4:38 time in the mile , my school didn’t have a track program, I did not know all the options to improve, speed work etc . I played basketball 4 years
This is just amazing. Look how tired the pace makers are and Hitcham still keeps going. Right now im trying to do a 4 minute mile it is hard as hell. These guys are truely amazing.
Ran the mile at a high school distric meet. (1991) Fell at the start and had to make up 50 meters on the leaders. By last lap started kicking last 300 m to pull in first with 200 meters to go. Locked up with 20 m left and lost by seconds. Still humbled by the experience. This feat by EL G is just astonishing! Great Inspiration to never give up and you' ll probably never see this happen again in your lifetime.
3:43.13... wow, as a former High School miler it makes me sick just thinking about how amazing that is. And sick for the guy who's name no one knows who also broke 3:44 and the world record but came in second. Greatest mile race maybe in history.
Noah Ngeny played Volleyball during his school years and didn't take up running until he was 17 yr. old in 1996 and by the time he was 18 yr.old in 1997, he set the World Jr. Records for the mile in 3:50.4 and 3:32 for the 1500 m. And in 1999 he ran 3:43.4 in the mile & 3:27 in the 1500 m at the age of 20. And he beat El Guerroui in the 2000 Olympics in the 1500 m and his time of 3:32.1 broke Seb Coe's Olympic 1500 meter record. Not too shabby for a guy that didn't take up running until he was 17. Noah's rapid progression over a 4 year period in which he had never run competitively, to winning a Gold Medal in the Olympics and running the 2nd fastest mile time of All-time, points to EPO!
Great sportsmanship, both Hicham and Niane were racing to the finish line only a couple seconds ago and immediately after they cross they celebrate right after they were competing
Nobody even knows the second place finisher even though he(Nayid) also broke the former mile WR. It was a very tight race at the end, it could have gone either way, but all of the glory went to El Guerrouj.
Noah Ngeny made this race! The WR doesn't happen without his push, Gerrouj needed a challenge and Ngeny stepped up. This is, perhaps, the greatest foot race of all time.
Perfectly even halves (1:51.58 and 1:51.55)... a fantastic pacemaking job... a competitor chasing him all the way to the line... and a record that has stood for over a decade... could Hicham el Guerrouj have run the perfect mile?
I don't think so. In a straight line you kind of lose sense of pace and the boredom might get to you mentally, so whatever time you'd shave from not having to go around the turn you'd probably lose due to mental factors.
Which is why you focus on the amount of energy you're outputting and how fast the guy in front of you's going. The point's not to not get bored, it's to finish strong
Its funny how i get all these questions about why I love running and enjoy track so much. I cant really explain it, but it's just so exciting and eventful. All the lead changes, all the adjustments, all the thoughts you have while you race. Every second of the events that i do (mile, 2mile, 800) is packed with adrenaline and anticipation. Not one dull moment during the race. Im an average runner 4:55mile, 2:10 800, and 11:00 2mile. I always finish in the middle, but i enjoy everysingle bitof it
I never ran in high school with just 3 years in collegiate competitive running I managed to get a time of 4:30 estimated mile time, I got 4:11 in a 1500m race. I did a actual mile time trial at 4:36.9 in 2017, it did take me almost one year of solid training to break the 5 minute mile. I originally was only able to run a 6:01 mile in the beginning of 2015. This incredible video is what inspired me to actually become better than what I had accomplished before in such a short period of time.
This is definitely one of the great races. Ngeny pushed El Guerrouj all the way. You only rarely see that in a world record attempt over those distances that two athletes are fighting for it at the finish.
@@sabrinasnauffer708 Lmao I mean you can't just give up that hope, worked out pretty well for me, I'm running sub 5's and I'm graduating 8th grade this year. Also ran my second LA Marathon a few weeks back too.
