This Will NEVER Happen AGAIN In A Marathon 

"Japanese office worker" That explains the endurance

It's ridiculous how much disrespect this guy gets. He's a world class athlete and deserves the same respect as any of the elite African runners

Considering that Yuki works full time in an office, runs 10-15 marathons per year, has a phenomenal time of usually 2hrs and 10mins, isn’t considered an “elite” by certain standards (even though it is) but it’s obvious that on that particular day, Yuki was and is indeed in a class of his own!

I won’t lie when you tell the story, legit every sentence you end sounds like there’s gonna be something horrible that happens right after. Idrk what type of vibe you bring off I won’t lie. It’s like listening to two personalities at once

This is the Asian parent that actually had to climb mountains to go to school

Stop giving excuses for the elite runners about the damn weather. Yuki won fair and square.

He is an athlete, maybe he doesn’t has partnerships like those called champions nor the expensive equipment but surely he has determination and will which gave him the edge over the other runners.

Yuki needs a sponsorship asap. Imagine what he could do full time and with the right trainers.

Don't blame the rain. It was raining for EVERYBODY.

Watch interviews with Yuki. He had NO IDEA he had won until he saw the tape and race officials we directing him towards it. It makes his win even more impressive. He didn’t have the “I’m going to win the Boston marathon” adrenaline. Dude runs at least one marathon a month. He was just better conditioned for the elements.

"This Will NEVER Happen AGAIN In A Marathon" - this guy literally holds the world record for the most sub-2:20 marathons.

People like Yuki give me hope for the human race. There will always be one person in a million punching through the ether to get to some goal no one ever knew was there.

He endured the weather far better than everybody else, it wasn't in his favor. He was just way tougher than all the other runners.

All the Kenyans are sponsored by Nike and train in all weather conditions, have specialized running shoes, gear AND they run in specific formations to decrease drag from the primary runner. You can see them run in a diamond formation at one point in the video. Yuki worked out of a office. No sponsorship, no custom shoes or gear, no team to protect him from the wind. Yuki is literally all will and passion.

Had never heard of him before, when I saw him at Oslo Marathon here in Norway I think in 2017. The course is quite hilly for a street marathon. He absolutely smashed it, I’ve never seen someone run so fast and seemingly effortlessly. And I mean to remember he ran most of the course in front. An incredible athlete. And him being an amateur makes it even more impressive!

I ran that race….more brutal than my Ironman race and it took me 5 hours when usually takes 4 hours! For 26.2 I would say it was the toughest race day of my life!! But I NEVER quit I was almost hypothermic too! Freezing and couldn’t feel a thing and drenched soaking wet the entire time! So happy for our USA girl Desi who won over the Kenyans also!! ❤️

As a kenyan... Yuki deserved that win. It's his win. He earned it. He worked for it. Congratulations to this amazing athlete.

can't blame the rain. some athletes don't perform well in certain climates or terrains but at the end of the day, that isn't an excuse for them. either you train to deal better with them or you don't. yuki obviously deserved this win.

I was in the army for 13 years and running incessantly and faster than my muscles were ready to do killed me! This man has such PROWESS In this field. Running is like TORTURE to me. Muscle tends to be a bit different between us all, but he should SO proud of what he accomplished. An amazing feat.

This warmed my heart and made me break out in a MASSIVE smile! Absolutely no chance to win against these great athletes. Surely he has to go down or get passed at some point...but NO! He fights and fights and claws to the end. This is what a real life Rocky looks like. So incredibly inspiring and I can't stop smiling

I'm a good, experienced runner and watched the race live. It goes down as the best race in modern history for me. Yuki was unconscious that day and made moves that were running genius. That foolhardy first mile charge scared the hell out of the shivering race favorites. Then when he pulled away the second and final time on that downhill with a very stiff head wind. That was actually a very smart time to put in a surge. You lean forward and the wind actually supports you while gravity pulls you downhill. Very efficient and effective. Yuki is incredible!

His hometown is literally saitama what do you expect?

He is smart and clearly had a lot of practice. Since he lives in japan, I believe he already trained in rain, wind and cold too, and that's why he knew how to handle the weather. He isn't just a fulltime worker, he is an athlete too.

Never underestimate the quality of Japanese athletes. Japan's athletes are world class. Yuki was trained to run in all weather conditions. Even in the ice and snow of his northern Japanese hometown. Incidentally, yuki is the Japanese word for snow. 雪 ( ゆき ). Pronounced " yu-ki ".

He's only one of 2 men who is not of East African ancestry to win a major marathon for over a decade! He's the only man not of East African ancestry to win Boston for 20 years, since that Korean guy won in 2001!

As of December 2020, he has run ONE HUNDRED marathons under 2:20. That’s a world record. 10 or more marathons a year sometimes. And I think he’s right up there for one of the highest numbers of marathons under 2:10.

When you run for a marathon one of the most important things to train for isn't so much as just speed, but mostly stamina, it's also the way you run in certain areas, like when he ran down the hill, the way he positioned himself gave him an even better boost, it was really amazing to watch, as for the weather it comes down to whether you prepared and trained for it. Yuki obviously did that, and yeah, odds are he's built for that climate, and actually had time to train in it, but that isn't his fault, of course it isn't their fault either I'm sure if you live in a spot that doesn't get much rain you're not going to be able to train in that weather, whatever the reason he did amazing. I hate how they tried to make it seem like he was just a simple post office guy though, this dude was actually an athlete as well, he wasn't an amateur.

What a legendary performance... Anyone who can put their mind into full drive and overcome all obstacles mental and physical to achieve a goal or purpose deserves respect...

I agree that what he did was pretty amazing, however, he is also an accomplished athlete, not just the "office worker" this video portrays him as.

This guy has 100 marathons under 2:20, absolutely ridiculous.

This man is a legend so show him more respect and be honest

absolutely amazing! This runner’s talent is amazing! Truly an inspiration and my hero!

I was so worried he was going to collapse at the end or someone would pass him last second.

I'm a big Yuki fan. I remember the commentators mocking him for this and insinuating he was just doing that to get on camera and "at 5k someone will hand him a piano."

I completed the Boston Marathon in 21, 22 & will run this year. I am Australian & the qualifying times were incredibly hard to attain. This guy is simply a man capable of elite times but is unable (for whatever reasons) is not able to become a full time Professional runner).I am the same. I had a abusive family & had to leave home to get away from the abuse when i was17. I spent the next 22 years homeless & going through the terrible Court Commital & Trial process for the 26 abusers. I had nothing when i walked out of home except the clothes on my back & $5.45 AUD to my name. I finally got sort of back on my feet & started running again & completed my first marathon in 1999. There was no way i could afford to stop working & just live off running, just like this guy.Running is so relaxing & a great way to think about any issues i have in life. Exercise can be very addictive. I hope this guy gets all the respect he deserves & hopefully we will see more of him in the future. Good video but the narrator sort of freaked me out. I thought a truck was about to come out & hit him or something similar.

Beautiful. No words for the high after running a long time and actually winning. What a great race. He is amazing. His mind was in the zone.

He works as a full-time government clerk for the Saitama Prefectural Government in Japan. He has no corporate sponsorship. It’s incredible that he can run and match the African professional runners!

That is a very tough mind, he’s a very strong runner

I love how he beat the snot out of the well know athletes..some people are just sour faced..i encouraged everyone to give it their all and he did just that

I can only imagine the bonked out euphoria he felt after stopping at the finish line. I salute you, Sir.

He was just hoping to grab his warm jacket as soon as possible!

Plot twist: Yuki was wearing a weighted vest and lead shoes.

Absolutely BRILLIANT! Well done to him!

He's an athlete and he deserves the credit..proud of him..❤

When I ran my first half, it was cold and rainy. I remember thinking “the faster I run, the warmer I’ll be, and the sooner I’ll be done and I can be warm again!” Pretty sure that’s still my fastest run over 10 miles. Obviously he’s an incredible athlete, and that’s the main reason he won. I’m just pointing out that cold and rain doesn’t automatically mean a worse run.

I saw a video of him running this about a year ago. How is he not more famous after doing that? That was incredibly hard! The TV were making fun of him in the beginning thinking he was just getting to the front to be on Tv but he never backed down.

You built so much suspense in the narration, I actually cheered when we got to see him cross the tape

Wow! He is an amazing powerhouse. Such strength, tenacity and heart. I am so happy for him!

This guy has a different kind of switch in his brain. Holy cow. This guy was 31 and was working in an office? Sure, may have been a semi-pri, or even full on pro. But he wasnt like the rest who are full on running professionals. Insane man.

He represented Japan in 2011 World Championship in Athletics.

Great video, thanks for uploading and sharing this story.

So amazing 👏. What a boss. Good for you man. You are awesome.

As a former sprinter 60, 100 and 200 I can't even imagine the physical torture he went through. For me anything passed 3 miles a no go. Congratulations sir bonsai, bonsai, bonsai.🗻

I was just watching the full race yesterday. This dude is an animal and is so underrated

Gotta love japan. Seeing this video makes me believe that anyone can do something amazing. Being half Japanese, very proud of this man to complete such a feat.

He won our local marathon against some quality African athletes in Australia in 2014. I think he ran about 2:13 on a tough hilly course and still has the record. He was really going for it when I passed going the other way at about 25K. Looked like he was sprint finishing with a full grimace. Possibly his trademark mid-race surge as featured here.

Any real sport includes adjusting to circumstances… all athletes should have respect for the game. If it’s legal, it’s legal. Bravo Yuki.

Dude never looked back and never celebrated before crossing the line. That is a winning attitude

I've watched this multiple times. I love this story !

Yuki deserved his win.

When Yuki woke up that morning he was ready for war. He was in the zone.

Wow. This man is an incredible athlete beating that field of runners. God Bless your spirit and honorable ❤️. Thank you for that run.

This man is the epitome of determination. Congratulations.

I honestly thought he wouldn't finish well. Most runners who go out that fast at the beginning get hammered later on. That's such an incredible feat. Good on him.

I was on the frekin edge of my seat hoping he wasnt going to fall🙈

Wow!!! That was incredible, Mr. Yuki!! Congrats!!!!

I LOVE YOUR NARRATION, BEEN SEARCHIG FOR YOUR CHANNEL, I LIKE IT.

I've read a lot of comments about the weather and I want to say that it isn't black & white. It goes BOTH ways. There is such a thing as acclimation to weather & it could very well be that Yuki is more acclimated to rainy weather. However, that doesnt dimish his win at all. "It was raining for everybody" is completely valid. Weather conditions might be better for some compared to others; however that doesnt mean he didnt earn his win. It's the same whenever racers travel to a hot climate country and then a Kenyan racer wins. In that case, that runner would have earned his win as well! Regardless Yuki EARNED his win. He was an athlete and not just an office worker. Saying the weather is why he won is silly. The marathons he was running every month is why he won. Another example would be if a woman is on her period during a race. She might feel worse off than she normally does. Or imagine if a runner is sick. You dont immediately say "well she only won bc the other woman was on her period/ was sick." While it may be true that they have it "easier" than others, it still doesnt mean that they didnt earn their win fair and square. When it comes down to it, only the person who works harder than everyone else wins.

I remember a quote from him:if i die in a race its oke

This is an absolutely fantastic story. I love it. 💘 Congratulations to Yuki. You rock!!!!! I was cheering him on all the way.

That almost brought tears to my eyes. You had me rooting for him in this video. Kept waiting for a ‘but he was overtaken at the very end.’ Deserved.

"At somewhere between 5 & 10 kms someone is going to give this guy a piano to carry" , best commentators curse quote of all time!

Good show YUKI !!!! May the best man win as the saying goes And it looks like your were the best man.

Yuki is incredible. Human example of how determination can super power someone to extraordinary things. Go Yuki go! Would love to see him go full time.

They need to make an anime out of this. I'll watch.

Some people thrive in rain and cold, it gives them a huge boost in energy. By keeping them cooled down, they can push much harder than usual. Plus the pollution is washed from the air, making it easier the breathe.

What a great man, God bless him!!

Awesome story. Thanks!!

I think he has amazing abilities and he was doing training at these conditions back in Japan. There are a lot of high altitudes and a lot of rain.

As a Kenyan myself i can humbly admit that Yuki was really awesome and he totally deserved it!!!🙃

Hes absolutely amazing! And deserves true recognition!

Amazing feat. Heartiest congratulations 👍👍

Hi from Kenya. I think Yuki deserved this win rain or no rain it was his day and powered through flooring everyone including me who thought his running form was weird gait was for walking competition. Yuki was the undisputed champion in Boston that year.

I wanted to put a warm blanket around him so badly after he crossed the finish line. What an incredible experience for him.

Way to go Yuki ...your brilliant, ability, determination, and intelligence rooled into one..keep going from Ireland 🇮🇪 👏

That's so awesome that he was in the lead pretty much the entire race. That's gotta be so stressful to get in the lead and just constantly question whether you burned too much to do that effectively. Great for him!

When I was on Active Duty in the United States Marine Corps in 1973 we were on ops on a Plato on MT Fuji the Japanese Marathon runners were up there in December in just shorts, tshirts, and shoes it was -6°

I can't understand what the weather has to do with him winning, it was the same for everyone. Also the group behind were working together, he was alone. What strength and focus that man has, a unique performance.

So amazing. RESPECT

Amazing!! Congratulations🇯🇵

You should do better research, or at least some research at all. Kawauchi has indeed run a lot of marathons in the 2:10 to 2:20 range, but at the time of the 2018 Boston Marathon he had run 2:08 or 2:09 13 times. That is a far cry from 2:10. He placed third in both Tokyo and Fukuoka, Japan's two biggest marathons, in 2011, in 2:08 and 2:09 respectively. While it is true that he has been without sponsorship for part of his career, he is a professional runner in that he accepts prize money at the races he places high enough to earn it. You are misrepresenting him when you characterize him as an office worker who is a part-time runner. He is a very frequent competitor at World class marathons like Beppu, Tokyo, Fukuoka, Hofu, Melbourne, New York City, and the World Championships. He has earned multiple wins at Major marathons like Hokkaido, Sydney, Chiba, Hofu, Beppu, Nagano, Chitose, Gold Coast, Kunamotojo, City to Surf, Oslo, Boston, Zurich, Vancouver, etc. Outside of these titles, he has won 18 other marathons in Japan over the last 10 years. He has competed in the World Championships four times, in 2011, 2013, 2017, and 2019.

You can tell he had the main protagonist treatment for the span of that race , bless this incredible man

What an incredible race. Yuki is 100% heart and loves what he does and it really shows in his performance and reactions to winning.

He must've had the best runners high in this marathon. The mind of this man is so strong to push this hard.. just beautiful and inspiring.

I thought it was going to be a disappointing ending. Well done Yuki. Never seen anything like it.

His company let him work 2 days a week with full salary.

Awesome. Good running 🏃. When it’s your time to shine. You will shine ✨!

Outstanding video!

I love how when the underdog wins, the usual winners get fucking excuses like "but it was raining" or "his left shoe hurt a bit" If he's faster than you, then he's faster than you.... there's always someone better than you, that's just life

I ran Boston this day as well and finished an hour later. It was the coldest I've ever felt. Hats off to Yuki and Desi. Hope to never run in those conditions. Boston is supposed to be a celebration of qualifying not a celebration of suffering 😂.