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Men's 800 press conference

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wow 4 years ago

nick and andy are sooooo hot

Alex Avilez 4 years ago

Probably the most fun interview I've heard. Both these Olympians communicate well and smoothly. Nick really understands where he is at, at this moment in time. Very good of him to recognize the coaching and what it has meant to him. Very impressive to hear him differentiate the difference between knowing you have the potential vs. the reality of now is the time. Many blessings to both these athletes-America can be very proud of both.

marg 4 years ago

NICK is sooooo hott!! Great speaker too!

4 years ago

Nike Victory

Does Anyone Know.. 4 years ago

what's the name of the spikes christian and nick were wearing?
theyre yellow nike's but what are they called?

Video! 4 years ago

theres a you tube video but it kinda sucks

Thomas Buxton 4 years ago

even if you wanna say it was a slow race, which i dont think it was THAT slow...look at how much nick and andrew had left. I'm not saying they will go 1:39, but they can definately go faster. Remember, the games are when they are peaking.

I <3 Nick 4 years ago

Saw him get his ass handed to him in the Pre meet. Then I knew he would pull through.He's by far the hottest olympian i have ever seen. Even when he is making the pain face at the end of a race he's sexy. Boys take note on this man.

Grover 4 years ago

Hard to believe that NBC, USA Network, Comcast, Eugene '08, USA T&F, etc. haven't posted the 800 final anywhere.

Finally found the Eugene '08 US Olympic Trials - Men's 800 Final on a local Idaho TV site at:
http://www.ktvb.com/video/index.html?nvid=259399

Drawoc 4 years ago

Great team if you're an Oregon fan. But they have to be the slowest trio the US has ever sent to an Olympics.

tom 4 years ago

Does anyone know where I can find the video of the 800 final?

Dude Guy 4 years ago

Andy is hilarious at the end.

Cory Johnson 4 years ago

Last night I was watching Wheating the whole race. It's always the big guy sitting in the back you have to watch out for

4 years ago

oregon sweep...guess the crowd helped a bit

on sit and kick.. 4 years ago

Abubaker Kaki Khamis...look him up on youtube... sit and kick him at the olympics

Former 1:48er 4 years ago

Just saw the press conference. How great was Wheating's validation of Symmonds' response when asked about who was around him when he broke out of the box. Not only are these guys good, but they all seem to be very cool and approachable. There's no doubt that they're confident, but virtually no hint of arrogance...very refreshing!

4 years ago

he swears he's hot

marc 4 years ago

haha that was hilarious what andrew said

wheres waldo? 4 years ago

where was christian smith during all of this?

Mark 4 years ago

Anybody know where to see a video of the race?

Former 1:48er 4 years ago

I wish I had the smarts to have run the way Symmonds and Wheating run this event. I was a 'go out and try to hang on' guy. But in retrospect, these guys know themselves and theis capabilities and have turned it into their advantage. I'm so happy for this threesome and am proud to have them representing the US. Let's hope for a good showing at the games!

hey texas 4 years ago

...and if you did see him out there, he got his butt kicked!

to the haters: i dont think its called cowardly... i think its called winning!

texas 4 years ago

symmonds comes through again.. but wheating was incredible...dead last with 100 to go. ballsy. and smith with a lean to nail his spot. great representatives for the US in the 800

??? - how can you call symmonds a coward? shut up and show some respect. didn't see you out there.

Doub tfire 4 years ago

Hi, question. . . I was watching last night on USA Network and they said after the commercial we will show mens 800, then I fell asleep and missed the entire thing. Is there a video online some place that I can see it? PLEASE. Flo track didn't do an audio either correct? Thanks for any help.

Smart Guys 4 years ago

Check the splits on that race - Symmonds & Wheating were the most even in the field!! Some call it cowardly - but efficient splits are the most effective strategy for racing PRs. In my book, learning to race your best is much tougher than just racing with the leaders and hoping things pan out for you!

Joe 4 years ago

Those guys are great

Vitaliy Morgun 4 years ago

Sit and kick is the only way you can win an 800. If try to lead in an 800 the first 400 to 600 meters in an elite race, you will lose.You obviously haven't watch many 800 races.

haters in da house! 4 years ago

coward?? for winning the US olympic trials??
i assume you are more brave with your 1:56's or 2:00's

haters in da house!!

??? 4 years ago

still think symmonds is a coward with that sit and kick game. mark my words. none of them is going to be in the final.

cmoney1 4 years ago

im really glad to see symmonds and smith in there, esp christian..and WOW grteat job wheating