Women's 400m Final - London 2012 Olympics

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[kalevala]

the 400 is brutal. it's the longest sprint and you can see the fatigue before the finish line

[lilacosmanthus]

love the 400. Short enough to see some real speed. Long enough to truly experience the race before you realize they've already crossed the finish line.

[aarnemark]

This is my favorite sprint to watch again and again. Richards-Ross is classy, beautiful, and has the most elegant form and technique. She had to persevere for this gold. So sweet!

[kantricedorsey]

This was a great race to watch!  All of these ladies are great athletes.  This was definitely Sanya's race to win, and she paced it perfectly!

[redzoom]

Was so happy Sanya finally got it, great resilience after losing as the favorite the previous Olympics because she went out too fast.

[HelloWorld]

The black lady with the painting on her face is stunning!!!

[brianrobinson]

NEVER GIVE UP! 2008 - Sanya Richards-Ross was expected to win gold - she won bronze. 4 YEARS later it's 2012 - it's GOLD baby!

[mrss]

Sanya Richards is such a class act. Her attitude is always the same. She always seem to be in great spirits. I have followed her career from the beginning and I still enjoy watching her races today.

[willscharnagl]

There is a girl in my state that runs a 53 right now as a sophomore. She will be here one day

[yeticonfetti]

Can we just take a moment to admire Trotter's abs?

[alasdairw]

The roar at 4:54 when the crowd see confirmation Ohuruogu won the silver epitomises the incredible British crowds of the games. It was a wonderful games.

[quadbravo]

That poor Russian girl.  She came off the curve in 1st and just got out powered.  She looked so devastated. 

[yankeeedandy]

I love how the USA moved up on everyone on the last leg-like a red wave swooping past everyone. Thanks for representing our great country so well ladies!

[janettepiechota]

Dear Sanya!
 I want to thank you so much for being such a great role model and inspiration. Motivation and inspiration comes and goes, but you have been my motivation since I first saw you until today. All your accomplishments are beyond measure but what really leaves me in awe is the message behind them.
You gave me the faith to believe and trust and that in the end it is not so much about what you get but who you become. Your road to Rio only prooved how powerful the human spirit can be and how powerful you really are was shining through the way you handled the situation after your last race. In life nothing lasts forever so to be able to take everything as an opportuninty no matter what you are against up, for me, is a heroic act and exactely the way I want to live my life. Thank you for showing me what it means to be your best version day in day out. You commited, you persevered and you finished with grace.
I wish you all the best with every fiber of my being! And I am sure that you will continue to push-pace-position and poise (pray). Sorry for my english it is not my mother tangue.

Janette

[TheLordSnowbro]

I just met Deedee Trotter (and Michael Frater) at the Penn Relays yesterday. She was amazingly nice.

[patrickdean]

It really bothers me when the announcer says who won way before the end of the race. Anything can happen

[supertjss]

You can tell Christine really wanted to win this in her home country :( still proud of her though

[stevefilangee]

2 mins into the video and I'm freaking nervous for them

[jwilson]

I love Sanya's hair and DeeDee's firework.

[Anonymouse-nntd]

For all those who want to skip the first few parts, the race starts at 3:33