Although respected as an athlete, Akabusi is often regarded as a bit of an idiot. To be honest I used to think that too, but having listened him on BBC 5Live's Fighting Talk, and now seeing this, he's clearly a genuinely funny, intelligent and downright nice bloke. I remember this happening and hearing the tatics and details of each leg was fascinating. Particularly Akabusi talking about hearing the sound of the USA baton. Love the fact they too the piss out the US team at the podium too.
Anthony Donoghue Everyone was saying at the time "why the hell is Black leading off?" (Including me, lol). But that was an inspired choice and without that lead at the 1st change we probably wouldn't have won.
What a moment in British athletics! If it wasn't for the great Michael Johnson, Black would have been a multiple world and Olympic champion. All great athletes!
I have loved watching this again, a fantastic moment and a fantastic discussion by three talented, genuine and inspirational guys. Thanks for the memory.
If they ran this same race 20 times it would have been USA 19 to 1 but this is the one that counts oh well. The USA unfortunately took this team as lightweights. I don’t really blame them because they were but they didn’t run full speed
I'm an American, and couldn't enjoy this discussion more. Fantastic job, boys. Congratulations.
Thank you
These guys are legends, this remains for me the greatest British team performance I have ever seen.
No matter how many times I watch this I still laugh, for me the best sports interview ever ,
Akabusi is a national treasure. In fact all these four guys were tremendous athletes and a credit to their country.
To this day it is still one of my all time favourite sporting moments and I thoroughly enjoyed this. Thanks a lot for uploading :o)
Although respected as an athlete, Akabusi is often regarded as a bit of an idiot. To be honest I used to think that too, but having listened him on BBC 5Live's Fighting Talk, and now seeing this, he's clearly a genuinely funny, intelligent and downright nice bloke.
I remember this happening and hearing the tatics and details of each leg was fascinating. Particularly Akabusi talking about hearing the sound of the USA baton.
Love the fact they too the piss out the US team at the podium too.
Anthony Donoghue Everyone was saying at the time "why the hell is Black leading off?" (Including me, lol). But that was an inspired choice and without that lead at the 1st change we probably wouldn't have won.
Britain won gold again in 1997. 1991 relay was the best ever relay race. Roger black was a tremendous athlete
What a moment in British athletics! If it wasn't for the great Michael Johnson, Black would have been a multiple world and Olympic champion. All great athletes!
Great videos, brilliant insight. What a tremendous bunch of guys, the perfect team!
I have loved watching this again, a fantastic moment and a fantastic discussion by three talented, genuine and inspirational guys. Thanks for the memory.
Cracking bunch of lads...
@Daz555Daz Cheers, yeah it would have been good to see Roger Black on the show too.
I've watched a lot of this series over the years, this was the best episode.
Quite the funniest thing I've seen for a long, long time.
Oh, and great race, by the way.
Thanks again for uploading.
This is an ace upload, good on youse, nitrogen. :-)
Miss these guys running back in the Day
Brilliant show, brilliant interview. Cheers for putting this on! :)
Superb, Brilliant fun...well done guys!
We need more people like this today, a breath of fresh air 👍
Fantastic video..Agree about Akabussi,he has gone way up in my estimation.
thanks for the upload
Excellent. Was laughing my head off !
Best of British. Great show. Love how much they laugh throughout!
"High five sir!"
Great interview! Thanks for putting this on :)
Great videos - thanks for sharing
I love this 😂
Love this!
@TwinFraser Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it :)
I enjoyed this as much as them winning!
Fantastic guys!!
Getting modest British introverts to talk is always difficult.
great interview. shame black counldn't join the three others.
champion du monde
@realsimon22 You're welcome :)
That was just wonderful. But where was golden boy?
ludocrat He wasn't available for when they wanted to film unfortunately
If they ran this same race 20 times it would have been USA 19 to 1 but this is the one that counts oh well. The USA unfortunately took this team as lightweights. I don’t really blame them because they were but they didn’t run full speed
Havent' beating the USA since. Enjoy your memories
Yuh huh - Athens 1997