Olympics - 1972 Munich - Track - Mens 800m - USA Dave Wottle imasportsphile 

The underdog that became an Olympic track legend...Way to go, Dave!!

Thank you. This is a cool interview.

The announcer in this series is iconic. Dave Wottle is very modest and unassuming. Whst an incredible role model.

What an inspirational story, persevering through injuries and reaching the pinnacle of an Olympic gold medal. Always admired his modesty and demeanor.

I'd never heard of Dave Wottle as I didn't start watching track and field until 1980. I watched the race today and it was incredible.

There are many great human beings and Dave Wottle is one of them.

The best race I’ve ever seen. Dave Wottle must be a national hero. Talk about never giving up. Inspiring stuff🏃‍♂️👍.

I LOVE this video....this should be shown to every aspiring track runner. One of the most incredible running performances I have ever seen and one of my very favorite races. This gentleman was all heart and had a truly classy spirit. And to come from so far behind with all his obstacles...truly inspiring.

In high school I missed alot of meets because of tendonitis. My senior year my coach said I had a chance for a scholarship, but to get it I had to compete. He gave me Dave Wottle as an example. I competed in pain, and to my surprise I did well. Tendonitis is awful, but it can be overcome.

Hats off to Dave Wottle, forever in the history books.

I love this so much. I wonder if he would have had that little bit more speed if he had not worn his hat. It the end, macht nichts. All hail, Dave.

DAVE WOTTLE/BOBBY FISCHER - Greatest events that have ever existed and badasses among wimpy men.

He’s a Hero to my❤

Came here from "Perfect Race" Allee Sutton 😊

I was like 10 years old watching this. I was thinking "That guy with the hat is going to finish last." Then when I see him on that back stretch starting to move up, I started cheering for my "underdog."

Great!!!

he looks like Bobby Fischer...

Awesome ☺👌

Dave mi mejor atleta de todos los tiempos, me hubiese gustado conocerlo yo VI la carrera en directo y creo que yo hice atletismo por el, nunca VI a un atleta ganar una carrera como la final de 800 metros de unas olimpiadas

how is it possible? allmost one round behind

Too funny..mild mannered..ass kicker 🎉

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Back when American parents knew how to raise kids! Other mothers: I'm so proud you won a participation award! Daves Mother: Why didn't you remove your hat for the National Anthem? Todays mothers: Don't forget to kneel in protest when the American Flag is raised.

Who's the goofball with a hat...oh an Olympic champion. My bad

What’s the name of the narrator?

Good stuff