September 22, 2000

Anthony Ervin​ ties ​Gary Hall Jr.​ for Olympic gold in Sydney with a time of 21.98 at 19 years old.​

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August 12, 2016

Anthony Ervin ​wins Olympic gold in Rio with a time of 21.40 at 35 years old.​

Two gold medals. Sixteen years apart. One of the most chillingly epic post-race celebrations of all time. If this race does not get you fired up for your Monday, then you likely do not have a pulse.

Grab an extra cup of coffee and enjoy this race video for heart-pounding viewing pleasure.


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