For those naive enough to think that -the 1983 world championship race between Mary Decker and the russians was not a political n ideological combat didnt understand how it was in those days.They wanted to beat Mary and take her down and prove and their system and way of life was superior.But Mary triumphed in the end,and that Russian girl falling down at the end of that race was symbolic to me and the rest of the world.Great video !
I agree with tildyc that Mary Decker during the 1984 3000 acted like a poor sport. While she cried, screamed and glared at Zola Bud on the in field, she was the ugliest woman I've ever seen. But don't let that moment in time discount an entire career of middle and distance racing. The passion that day was directed in the wrong direction, but without that passion, she never would of become the exceptional runner she was... We all make mistakes.
I always come to Fancy Boy to get myself out there on a tough day. I love running! But- I do not care for may decker- she was a very talented runner- but she is a poor sport and seemed always to blame her failures on others. Zola Bud- now that was a class act!
huge thanks to the creator of this video for giving such inspiration and reminding us to appreciate some remarkable running feats, so much of them seem in time with the tune.....i show this to any runners i know. i'd never seen the decker 1500 before this, what brave, quality running and drama at the line!
as with "why do you run" the choice of song is perfect, my 2 fav vids on this site..
this vid rules. I love what you get from it. I always think of this song and video when im racing a 5k for cross country, when im some where in the woods where no one can see me and i want to slow down it keeps me going!
By the way, in the description you say "Bekele". It wasn't Kenenisa, it was his brother Tariku. Mottram would've easily been defeated by Kenenisa.
athleteization 1 month ago
I had a tear in my eye watching this. So emotional and motivational!
KryptoN364 9 months ago 3
Song?
sueyking 9 months ago
For those naive enough to think that -the 1983 world championship race between Mary Decker and the russians was not a political n ideological combat didnt understand how it was in those days.They wanted to beat Mary and take her down and prove and their system and way of life was superior.But Mary triumphed in the end,and that Russian girl falling down at the end of that race was symbolic to me and the rest of the world.Great video !
LoneStarBenF1995 9 months ago 2
I agree with tildyc that Mary Decker during the 1984 3000 acted like a poor sport. While she cried, screamed and glared at Zola Bud on the in field, she was the ugliest woman I've ever seen. But don't let that moment in time discount an entire career of middle and distance racing. The passion that day was directed in the wrong direction, but without that passion, she never would of become the exceptional runner she was... We all make mistakes.
WinningRealEstate 10 months ago
thanks for motivating at least a million people all around the world. please if possible make more videos..
adbroadband 11 months ago 4
they don't even know yet
louryder33 1 year ago
Cross country coach here, im planning to play this for my boys when we go to states
louryder33 1 year ago 6
I always come to Fancy Boy to get myself out there on a tough day. I love running! But- I do not care for may decker- she was a very talented runner- but she is a poor sport and seemed always to blame her failures on others. Zola Bud- now that was a class act!
tildyc 1 year ago 5
i love why do you run and godspeed...both very inpserational
Psionic1000 1 year ago 4
sir! whats the title of the song? tnx
Chupakambra 1 year ago
@Chupakambra
It's Wake Up by Arcade Fire.
Jmeakon 1 year ago
How did this happen, did she have a serious fall???
Sichotic 1 year ago
huge thanks to the creator of this video for giving such inspiration and reminding us to appreciate some remarkable running feats, so much of them seem in time with the tune.....i show this to any runners i know. i'd never seen the decker 1500 before this, what brave, quality running and drama at the line!
as with "why do you run" the choice of song is perfect, my 2 fav vids on this site..
nicolrobertbaird 1 year ago 5
Fan freaking tastic! Poetic even! Great message, awesome song, and amazing video clips!
D800runner 1 year ago 4
Wow those are such good clips!
Julio800m 1 year ago 2
this vid rules. I love what you get from it. I always think of this song and video when im racing a 5k for cross country, when im some where in the woods where no one can see me and i want to slow down it keeps me going!
TheXCdrummerboy 2 years ago 26
Awesome!
BladesOrsi 2 years ago 31
amazing.
sensacional.
dcunha2 2 years ago 30
fancyboy, your videos are amazing. i've had such a slump lately and today i almost didn't even step out the door to go run. this changed my mind.
samhawk000 2 years ago 79
awesome video
ianedwards19 2 years ago 41
whats the name of this song? i like it. great vid
DTexB 2 years ago 43
its wake up of arcade fires album funeral.
whereisplant 2 years ago 30
fantastic
trackandfieldxc 2 years ago 56