Drama In Olympic 800m Semis: Amos In Final, Jewett Left Out

Recapping the men's 800m semi finals at the Tokyo Olympic Games and the collapse involving Nijel Amos and Isaiah Jewett.

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[jsigur]

The replays for track on you tube have been almost non existent

[proverbalizer]

The 800 is dangerous. I'm praying for Athing. That's why she went out like lightning in the semi to stay away from the bs, but then the way she slowed down after taking the lead she still coulda got clipped from behind

[kevexclusive]

One is the 2nd fastest 800m runner of all time the other isn't, go figure

[bakie]

This isn't very well informed... Amos actually usually lags and sprints to first in the last 100m

[bryantcullen]

Why is there no video of this anywhere? This seems shady?

[batsomimarobela]

If you watch Amos you will know that he always sprints to first on the the last 50. Jewert clearly fell and caused Amos to fall with him. I want you to keep this energy when he wins gold

[thutoamise]

They can't break our spirits💪💪, he's an original Motswanian and we always prevail no matter what the obstacle🇧🇼🇧🇼💗, an example is our homeboy Isaac Makwala😎., go do your homework before you step on our toes cause clearly you don't know what you blabbing about😬😤

[masoso]

3:10 Thats not true man. Amos has made multiple probably 3 Olympic finals. I'm sure Amos will make minimum positon 3 in the finals.
Better check your facts before telling the rest of youtube

[kujichaguliaself-determina]

Jewett's right heel hits Amos' left knee, which caused Jewett's right foot to kick his left calf causing him to lose his balance and just as he was about to recover his right foot hits Amos left shin and he falls. Both runners should have advanced to the final by sharing lane 9. Officials might have thought Jewett tried to cut Amos off, so that's why his appeal was granted, but Jewett's was not.

[benpeck]

Question as a track newbie: should Nabil have been DQ'd for going inside the rail to avoid getting caught up in the collision? I know it didn't end up mattering, just curious what the rule is in that situation!

[DrProfX]

Amazing race and the top 2 runners advanced and that’s the only fair thing! Go Tuka!✌️

[xijinping]

If you’re going to talk about the results at least put them in perspective those of us who are not familiar with the names and what country are they are from please state so-and-so from USA or someone someone from Nigeria or so-and-so from Kenya

[proverbalizer]

I'm confused, from what I saw, it was unlucky not unfair, but Amos clipped Jewett's heels and they both fell flat

[tlhapisosekwatu]

Juwett made an ill informed decision he could have tripped Amos in the finals not semi, now Karma never misses the address

[briangibson]

After the semi i picked the Italian and Baker with Degrasse a spoiler. Not Kerley in the mix.

[artistaprimus]

Jewett doesn't deserve another chance. Sunglasses man tripped on his own feet. The guy is a punk

[veganpotterthevegan]

Did you boot Tweedle Dumb from the channel?

[bizzybeats]

you should have watched the replays before you came in here..i mean you cant possibly discuss something you know nothing of...so for those of us who actually watched the replay a million time, its safe to say Jewitt was the cause off all that little drama ...so he paid for his stupidity.. and just to conclude man, you sound biased as hell..its like you dont want Amos to proceed..so you are using him to get bloody jewitt a ticket to the finals/ or they both just dont go

[randomthings]

Jewett brought Amos down so hence Amos was let in the final.

[samuelbrown]

Yeah Jewitt def cut him off, and ont top of that Amos was smart and was able to back off in time, and jewitt tripped up on his OWN feet. U can see for a fact on the relay that Amos doesn’t touch him