I CANNOT Believe What Just Happened In The Marathon || Marathon Grand Championships Were Crazy 

Kawauchi is a true warrior. Others may have more finesse and beaten him to the podium, but Kawauchi is the never-say-die warrior. Hats off to him !

Yuki is a hero down here on the Gold Coast, Australia. He always travels down to run our marathon, and won it in 2013. Everyone loves seeing him battle it out and give it everything. He has the heart of a lion.

Yuki has run more sub 2:20 marathons than anyone else, something like 110 of them, and he's won nearly 50 of them. He can bury himself at the end of a race like virtually no-one else. Pushing yourself to your limit on a marathon is called zipping up your Yuki suit!

Did you see his post race interview? Yuki said something like "half the field didn't couragous enough to go with me, the other half didn't consider me a threat". Bloody awesome!!

This race was his 130th time marathon😂　and he has guinness world record because he achieved 100 times sub-2:20 marathon🎉

Yuki is a legend. He runs like nobody else in the world. Best of luck to him

If this guy make it to Paris 2024 because of a drop out and that is raining this day Kiptum and Kipchoge are going to freak out

it's worth noting that kawauchi woerked a full-time government job in Japan at the time he won Boston. He wanen't even pro, and couldn't receive sponsorship money from brands due to his job and Japaneese laws. He's an absolute legend.

So happy you covered this. One of the most underrated performances of 2023

Absolutely love Yuki. As a native Bostonian I'll never forget that marathon.

Please deal with Courtney Dauwalter! I mean, she won Western States, Hardrock and then UTMB this year. She runs permanently with the men's lead and has been breaking all records for years. She is worth to be mentioned on TRP.

This man has run over 100 sub 2:20 marathons.

I love this guy! He's like the everyday, underdog, 9-to-5 worker who happens to tried his hardest to play in the big leagues. And won!

Some correction for your content here: Only top 2 of the MGC have secured their Olymipic appearance, while the 3rd, Suguru "Sugar" Osako's spot is not secured. Based on the rule of MGC, if any Japanese runners run faster than 2:05:50 in the next 3 Japansese marathon majors, Sugar's spot will be taken - If more than one run faster than 2:05:50 then the fastest will obtain the spot. If no one breaks 2:05:50 then Sugar will go to Paris. Hense the MGC is one of the most critical Olympic marathon trials.

If anyone deserves a place on the Olympic team it is Yuki he shows the fighting spirit of a true Olympian.

Yuki was in credible in that marathon race.Unbelievable strength from him.

I'm all here for Yuki, absolute hero

Yuki has got to one of the strongest athletes out there mentally. He'd be super fun to coach or train with.

Yuki has got to be the most underated legend. The man can throw it down, he's up there as one of the best and crowd favorites, and his determination is second to none. Thanks for the vid great job on documenting his effort.

I remember seeing a video on what he did in Boston, nice to see Yuki Kawauchi still causing upsets

Another crazy aspect to Yuki is as of October-23 he has run 127 full marathons, 118 half marathons and 10 ultras, beginning in the late 00s. This when it's rare for elite marathoners to compete in more than 2 marathon per year. He also holds the record for the most sub 2:20 marathon finishes, with 117 to date He's a proper living legend

Kawauchi is a legend, especially in the rain. Boston learned not to underestimate him. Well all others are pummeled by the elements, Kawauchi shows up to win. And he does it with wildly wasteful form.

What a legend. The king of terrible weather. Also the king of Vancouver, Canada (back to back champ), the only marathon I've run.

There really should be a way to permit him to run in the Olympics....

Tiki is that dude!! Been my inspiration since I saw 2018 Boston! Dude has the world record for most sub 2:20 marathons ever. Over 100

Can we say "Heart"? Amazing, once again.

I've admired him ever since he won Boston. He may not have the pure talent of a Kipchoge or Kiptum, but he makes up for it in heart & determination!

Never underestimate your opponent. But Kelvin kiptum's world record all the way for me .

LOVE YUKI! I so hope that somehow he gets to run in Paris next year. VERY COOL HOW YOU CUSTOMIZED YOUR SIGN-OFF IN THIS VIDEO… “And as always, Kawauchi is an absolute legend…” 🏃‍♂️🏆🏆🏆

To start off with, no doubt he's an absolute legend. But I think what he's proven here is that he's a specialist: he can win when the conditions are exactly right. In rainy weather, he has an advantage. If Japan can send three marathon runners to Paris, it'd be great to give him a chance to shine for the (not unlikely) event of a rainy marathon.

Thank you for forcusing on Kawauchi! He is one of the greatest marathon hero in Japan.

Kawauchi is rarely the fastest elite runner at a major event but he seems to always be one of the toughest. Nasty conditions tend to bring out his inner beast when others crumple.

Just two words: Simply Phenomenal.

To answer the question at the start of the video, I think the 7:54 2 mile by Jakob Ingebrigsten was the most unlikely. Sure, Jakob is one of the greatest middle distance runners of all time, but 7:54 is a massive cut off of the previous world record

Only the first two runners from MGC automatically qualify for Paris. The remaining position is reserved for the Japanese runner with the fastest time from the remaining three qualifying marathon races, Fukuoka International Marathon, Osaka Marathon and Tokyo Marathon. So Yuki and Osako still have a shot for the Paris Olympic.

Many marathon runners don't reach their peak until their mid 30s and they're still doing well in their late 30s. That is true of Eliud Kipchoge and was true of Kenenisa Bekele and Haile Gebrselassie. Kawauchi's age is not the most important thing here. He's at his peak right now.

I was crushed to see he wasn’t too 3. Gutsy race by yuki

Yes he already is a legend since his Boston win. That's his weather.

yuki is a truly incredible warrior.. such inspiration for everyone!!

Every time I run in the rain I always think of Yuki Kawauchi - He inspires me to keep going! 😁😁

I loved racing in the rain. This dude apparently loves it too.

Its safe to assume that yuki is a rain master marathoner.

I don't even like running. But I love the stories you tell on this channel. The video is always the actual events and fits the script. The characters are compelling and enough back story is given that even a non running fan like me can get interested and excited. As this channel grows I'd love to see a better voice actor. I don't know if this is read by a high quality ai or a person, but the vocal fry is just too much.

This man's mindset is genuinely unbreakable. Give him the worst possible conditions and he doesn't even factor them in to the run.

Yuki is the best. I watched him run past me on Heartbreak hill in Boston. Greatest moment in sports I’ve seen was on that day.

I have run the Boston Marathon 3 times and he is my Hero. I love that man

Yuki is a personal hero of mine

has there ever been a time when you believed an event in running after it happened

I ran the Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon held on the same day, and crossed paths with Kawauchi and the others towards the beginning of my race, man the conditions were brutal but these guys were absolutely killing it in the downpour.

Amazing. And great that this channel covers stories like this. I like to follow the top runners in the world, for sure. But distance running is all about guts.

everyone that follows the Marathon & Majors knows about Yuki Kawauchi and the Boston 2018 Marathon so as soon as you mentioned him and an "all out" start... ahahahah "classic" , loved it !!!

Yuki Kawauchi is my hero - for 10 years.

He would deserve to take part in Paris 2024.

He should be allowed to run in olympics just in case it will be rainy and he may even win gold olympic medal

Yuki is the patron saint of all the fools in the world who can't help running the first half of marathons too fast

Kawauchi is the best!He is truly such a beast!

I think there is something to do with shoes getting heavier after mid point of the race since they absorb more water over time. So going out fast into heavy rain before they are soaked gives you competitive edge perhaps.

Love this runner. Legend!!!

JAPAN SHOULD SEND ALL 4 RUNNERS @ THE PARIS OLYMPICS. 2:09 IS A GOOD TIME & YUKI SHOULD GO TO THE OLYMPICS AS HE RAN GOOD ALL SEASON LONG.

IF YUKI GOES TO THE OLYMPICS. I CAN SEE HIM FINISHING, IF IT RAINS- TOP 5, IF IT DOES NOT RAIN TOP 20.

an absolute beast. brings a tear to my eye.

Gotta be the most mentally tough athlete out there. Doing some of these plus 60 hour week is insane.

Big weather master.. Totally water bending that run....lol!!

There should be a movie or anime about Kawauchi

Record-holder of the current BMO Vancouver Marathon. Dude is a champ and definitely no stranger to rain.

Legend!! thank you for reporting !!

His bankai gets stronger in the rain.

Kawauchi just loves the rain. Gives him some extra horsepower

Hey, love the channel just want to say keep up the good work

Well... nothing happened in the end.... another clickbait

The master of cold weather running

Back in the day l used to focus on 5k's. They were what l was best at. I won many races with the same take it out hard tactic. Doing that in a marathon...a whole different level!!! Like him also, bad weather was my ally. Searing heat, pouring rain, even blizzard conditions. You embrace it and make it a strength.

Suguru Osako didn't qualify for the Olympics just yet. The other runners who finished this race still have a chance to qualify by running 2:05:50 or less in one of the 3 alternate races (Fukuoka, Osaka, and Tokyo). If nobody clocks these time, then as a 3rd place finisher, Osako qualifies. I'm hoping that Osako will run Tokyo to qualify by improving his PB and/or NR.

This guys has grit. Mind over body to the max.

That man is a BOSS! Hats off to you Good Sir!

Thank you TRP. I watch most of the world's top marathons but I missed this race completely. Then you presented this as a human interest perspective. Fantastic! Thanks again. Cheers.

This man is a legend, I really hope he gets to compete in Paris 2024 🙏🏻

Kawauchi doing it again!!

Guys a legend! Hope he gets a shot to get out there, i think in crap conditions hos strenght really comes through

Great story, and an even better guy.

I think Kawauchi's tactic is more likely to work in the rain as he'd catch a certain amount of water in his mouth, helping hydrate him.

The reason why he was able to beat the marathon was because the conditions were non ideal. Because anyone can run on good condition but anyone run in worst conditions

Could he run for another country?

No sir, Kawaguchi had a great chance of winning the MGC , as he is one of the fastest runners in JP

Ayrton Senna in marathons

Video starts at 5:00

This man is such a legend

Blood and guts. Love him.

the anti-kipchoge. Bad weather conditions are like his sun like they are Kipchoge's kryptonite.

Worst Marathon Conditions Ever 🔥 Was The 1996 Columbus Marathon Temp 20* 30 mph Winds 🥶 Wind Chill 0* A 52 Year Old Man From Michigan Died From Hypothermia / Heart Attack

YUKI IS A TOUGH COOKIE.

It’s not the rain that makes him more competitive, but COLD RAIN! If it would’ve been cold rain coming down on the runners Yuki would’ve probably won the race!

the rain is very special to Kawauchi

This channel needs to adjust their expectations or something. Everything little thing that happens in the world of track and field they CANNOT BELIEVE!

Because human beings are so much the same, lf not almost identical, under the gentic hood breeding for an given trait has not yet worked. But for those of you who only like winners and in particular GOATs Nosotros just pissed on your parade. If we do not start handing out prizes that recognize effort, as the company who supports this man dose in concert with his local fans, your heath care cost will continue to rasie to the point that only a GOAT like Jordán can afford the premiums. What Nostradamus is saying is if you turn off the big screen with those so call sports on and go out for your runs he will find you and thank you for lowering his Health Care costs. Thus the real race is seen in a Walmart parking lot. The more people who win the race of shopping and putting what they buy in the car and pushing the cart back into the cart rack the better it is for us all. The only people who are fit need not be runners, bikers, postal workers, and Amazon delivery drivers. It aint about winning it is about pulling me off the couch when I see a brave race ran in the storm. Thank you Nostradamus.

He should be the running icon of the majority of hobby runners and amateurs really, rather than some of the over-hyped runners. He is ONE OF US!

I think this shows that non-african runners have a l physiological advantage in cold temperatures. We all have runners-bodies. Africans have a talent for dissipating heat, caucasians have a talent for remaining warm in cold temperatures.

Who can say another strategy was better, and would have payed off. That's elite competition and the final marks are what they are. But how I (we) would love to see him run in Paris.

This dude is a beast

Yuki has earned my respect yet again. i just learned about 2018 boston, and then he just pulled this again! he loves that weather!