Props to the kid for his dedication! What he's doing is not easy. What is even more important is that he is outside doing what makes him happy. Be happy, kid.
@@hiflca Hi. EVERYONE is special. The story is about a young man who has a body type that finds it difficult to dive and do the stunts he has done. He works harder than most to complete each stunt/dive. People are excited for him because he represents many people who were probably told they could not succeed because they didn't look like others who do those types of sports. We are to encourage others no matter what. I'm happy you can dive and all...and I hope you can be happy for this young man too. I'm sure he would be happy for you. You both have that in common. God bless you. Lynne 🍃💜🍃
@kanga, we never know what the masses will latch on to. Post a video, you never know what'll happen. You kind of need thick skin because you know about trolls they are ruthless.
@@hiflca @Kanga Footy 🏈.... Hello! You are welcome. I also appreciate what you shared with me. I understand that you work hard and are good at what you do. We never know what will go viral and what will not...until it happens. Yes, you deserve applause too for your commitment in team work and in your own fitness. We just have to be glad that we can do GREAT THINGS without applause. There are so many people who can't even walk or stand. You are so BLESSED by GOD to be fit and successful. Enjoy your life and know that you are very important and you are loved by GOD. Peace and Faith, Lynne🍃💜🍃 *I don't have a rugby ball on my cell...just a 🏈! Sorry!😉
@@stimulatemyexistence5669 it's not "fatphobic." it's a medical term one uses to describe someone who is over the weight they should be at. Lots of Americans are over weight and obese due to food culture/diet.
We need more positive news like this. I’m telling y’all , the more happiness we put out the more gets generated. Do what you love in life , this kid is awesome !
unfortunately he wont live very long, though props to him for staying positive and happy, for his short time on Earth, as thats what matters most. Dont need to let haters get to you and make your life miserable more so than any health complication that are bound to arise will do.
@@pluto8404 You have no idea, this could be the thing that gets him into shape, your bound to lose weight just by the continuous motion. Your too judgmental.
@@pluto8404 are you dumb or did you not watch the video of him exercising? People like you are part of the reason bigger people don't want to get healthier.
The news needs more stories like this. Especially now a days. Glad he's having fun and enjoying himself. Way to stick with your dreams and ambitions young man.
Now days? Now that more crimes are crimes? Yeah we sure used to have less crime and that's because it wasn't illegal to beat and rape your wife and children, harass, rape and kill anyone who didn't have white skin,drive drunk, yeah we have more crime.
My son has autism. We enrolled him in a tumbling program this summer. Why? Fun, inspiration, confidence, coordination, and physical/mental health. He pushes himself and makes us proud. We push him as well. He is almost always glad later, when he sees results and improvements.
Wait until he tries skydiving. My son was terrified of turning on the hot water in the shower and now he jumps out of planes as an adult. Amazing inspirational people.
what makes this very impressive is his size. To maintain control over his body throughout the dive takes tremendous focus and strength. I'd honestly love to see how far he could push his techniques while maintaining the same physique.
I’m just glad he’s enjoying himself. As to the weight.... I was 200lbs by time I was 12. The weight stayed all my life (I’m 54), but at about 16 it started tightening up. By time I was 18 I was considered buff. This young man may just be coming into his stride. Keep up the diving and trampoline, and most of all- have fun!
@Zero z try being all of it through elementary school, middle school , all of high school, and the first year years of college then having puberty hit. 💪💪
Good to see someone with an imperfect physique getting some deserved limelight . He is inspirational , no need to be perfect to be very talented . I wish him lots of success .
This story is truly inspirational. They should have a division for heavier swimmers 😊 you don't need to change people, it's all about being creative and accomodating people into a sport that they truly love and a divison in which they can be the best with who they are.
My plus-sized 50 year old brother passed away in June of last year. I know he would have loved this kid's talent!!! I am giving this a thumbs up for him!
Wishing this young man great success in all he does!!! I love to dive as well and he so inspires me to keep diving. Thank youbfor sharing this great inspirational video.
This is pretty amazing, he has a natural ability to able to move that way in the air while carrying that mass. Hopefully he can get with a trainer, even if he doesn’t get “super” fit but lose some weight it would massively help him for his health and live a longer life.
@@davelew1173 Sure, in a polite way he is, but it’s true. Saying someone is overweight isn’t wrong…shaming them because of it is. Here we have someone simply stating that if this young man is able to lose some weight, it will be better all around for him in the long run. It’s called constructive criticism or positive reinforcement.
Congratulations to Teen for His Physical Activity Efforts in Diving. I'm Sure the Exercise Benefits His Body. Ideally, He Can Add Swimming to Optimize Health. At Age 14, He May Not Be Concerned w/Diabetes and Cardio Problems. Yet, I Hope His Parents Add Benefits to His Exercise Efforts by Checking w/Pediatrician. A Joy to Seeing Him!
Amen I totally agree I'm routing for him he's so happy and just enjoying life. I hope he makes it to the Olympics and gives hope to other kids out there that just because you are big doesn't mean you cannot live your life to the fullest.
@@HardCoreGarage Look, All I was saying that letting kids get this big so young has very lasting repercussions. It's not like he is 10 pounds over weight, I hope they best for him, but come on.
been swimming and diving my whole life. im 6 foot 6 240 lbs, i was 290 lbs my freshman year and swimming has helped me maintain my body weight and to stay healthy. This kid needs to get a personal trainer and give it his all, he has a skill that 1 in 100 divers has. what hes doing is natural to him. its impressive.
Woah these are some hard dives to execute, I took diving classes when I was a kid and seen people smack their faces on the board doing jumps like this, go Zeke!!
I just see a kid having fun in the pool. When I was a kid learning to swim I was told I could break my neck diving, and I never tried it again. I hate that an adult imprinted me with their fear, so I’m getting so much joy watching him do it without any problems.
Everybody on here's got something to say about his weight. You know what, that's his business. He is out there doing something great. Way to go zeke!! I applaud you for doing what you love!
The only reason this kid went “ Viral “ is because he is significantly over weight and is able to dive this way. Everyone tippy toeing around the truth cause y’all scared
that's right do your Thang my big boy and get your money and successful career and when you get more into the professional in any kind I will support you all the way 😊that's right go get it boy 👦 😊your friend Compton California..😊😊😊
While we are proud of this teen, addressing the elephant in the room is constructive criticism since we want him to live long and healthy- hopefully someday represent the USA swim & dive team in the Olympics. That will be a beautiful day.
@@HopeNazir It does NOT just depend on the person. This kid is, likely, considered morbidly obese by any medical standard. The human body, while adaptable enough to carry increased weight, does not do so without having major, and long-lasting impact, on your overall health - especially when you're younger. He may have found an ability to move enough to perform his diving here, but, long-term, his current state of health will have serious implications some day; and, that he looks even larger now than he was a year ago, is not a good sign of his intent to improve his health.
Listen Zeke, l'm 63 and l tried diving off the high dive as a teen. Couldn't succeed at it. I tried, but dude, you've done way more than l ever could on a board and l'm athletic! Good job!!
I used to know this older dude named, Thornton. Didn't exactly have a divers physique. But, MAN! He used to do this thing they call a TRIPLE LINDY. Chef's kiss!!!
This kid is a big boy and yet still doing amazing things hopefully he keeps it up and keeps pushing himself and especially if he loses weight he could inspire millions of people and help them change there lives!! Just cause your big doesn’t mean you can’t do it, it just means you gotta work harder and he did great job kid !!
"The Latin Dolphin." Straight up! I wanna say I hope he gets a bit more in shape but when you find a sport you love it can literally save your life. Hes really got decent control of his body and will definitely get in better shape once he hits the gym or develops some kind of work ethic outside of the pool, towards fine tuning his craft. Yawl remember this kid 3-5 years from now. If he hits the weight room, puts in the work, fine tunes his skills. He will be in the Olympics.
I'm not saying diving isn't a very impressive sport but people are more impressed and obsessed with his size. No one is that obsessed when people in the olympics dive. Glad he's gotten recognized for his talent but seeing a big person succeed at something shouldn't be that shocking. They are people also.
It is because of the misconception that you cant be "fit" while being overweight, obese, etc. It happened to me all my life. I think Im just average at most physical things; dance, swimming, volleyball etc. But because of my weight people "admire me" 🤣 It's kinda weird, but you get use to it.
The coach said, "You don't have to look a certain way to be healthy." True that. But there are certain ways one can look that scream "unhealthy". This young boy needs a coach of another flavor. Just because he can dive doesn't make him healthy.
@@nian6794 The kid is VISIBLY morbidly obese. His swimming and diving is good but he needs to get his body fat under control before he really starts having problems.
As a kid and into my teens I loved springboard diving as a hobby. I even practiced with my local junior college diving team. So I give this kid mad props for defying the norm (I'm black by the way) and I'm sure Greg Louganis (I'm Greg too) would be proud of this kid. He's more proof that Black, gay or chubby Latino folks can smash the eff outta stereotypes! ¡Échale Primo!😄
It’s really society’s square mentality that think bc you’re a certain size you can’t do things everyone else can. Why wouldn’t he be able to do what anyone else can with the proper training.
@@dr.emilschaffhausen4683 how can you say what someone else may or may not be able to do is impossible lol. Limit yourself.. let other people be the judge of their own limitations
This young man is awesome so glad he is going after his dream, practicing and getting better. He'll probably be in the Olympics in the future. Keep up the good work 👏🏾
He can loose all that weight in a year . I went from 288 to 145 in a year simply buy cutting all sugar and carbs no exercise or anything nice to see people showing him the love he deserves.
@@derekoverhage9180 when people use the term lean muscle they are explaining the fact that their BMI is low and muscle weight is high. 6'4" 240lbs of LEAN MUSCLE...3 years bodybuilding? Bahahahahahaha OMFG
It’s good to see the young fellow enjoying himself despite his size. That said, as an older man and cyclist… I enjoy riding so much more when my weight is lower, and trust me, keeping weight down at my age is very difficult. Best wishes young man.
Never knew diving boards were that strong. I'm not making fun of him, but I always wondered how strong they really were. Now, I see these are high quality boards.
👏👏👏Love it! & yes you don't have too look a certain way to be healthy or be what society wants you to be. Be you be happy with you Love what you do! that's all that matters!
I totally agree with you. Weight doesn't equal health. We can't tell someone's health by looking at someone. The same goes for someone in a smaller body. Someone's weight is a complicated thing, which includes genetics, that we can't really control. I'm so happy for this kid. Looks like their having fun. As a bigger kid myself I was always afraid to do things like this in case of judgment. So happy they haven't let the fear of assholes out there stop them. 😃
Young man I can say that I am proud of you because you defied the normal. by letting everyone know you that you are someone that can do anything you set your mind too.
Kids used to pick on me saying id break the board. I stayed away from the pool for fear of breaking it too. Kids are rude. Glad this kid didnt let his size stop him.
People do not know how difficult this sport is. And with his shape he makes it look easy
His shape? Lol
@@lambdalambdalambda257 he’s fat bro tf u mean. Can’t hide facts
@@lambdalambdalambda257 he is just stating the truth , he is overweight. There is nothing wrong with stating facts, he is not insulting him .
he really does make it look easy.
@@lcarus42 I am overweight , so I know for a fact that its not easy .
Props to the kid for his dedication! What he's doing is not easy. What is even more important is that he is outside doing what makes him happy. Be happy, kid.
@@hiflca Hi. EVERYONE is special. The story is about a young man who has a body type that finds it difficult to dive and do the stunts he has done. He works harder than most to complete each stunt/dive. People are excited for him because he represents many people who were probably told they could not succeed because they didn't look like others who do those types of sports. We are to encourage others no matter what. I'm happy you can dive and all...and I hope you can be happy for this young man too.
I'm sure he would be happy for you. You both have that in common.
God bless you.
Lynne 🍃💜🍃
@kanga, we never know what the masses will latch on to. Post a video, you never know what'll happen. You kind of need thick skin because you know about trolls they are ruthless.
@@hiflca
@Kanga Footy 🏈.... Hello!
You are welcome. I also appreciate what you shared with me. I understand that you work hard and are good at what you do. We never know what will go viral and what will not...until it happens. Yes, you deserve applause too for your commitment in team work and in your own fitness. We just have to be glad that we can do GREAT THINGS without applause. There are so many people who can't even walk or stand. You are so BLESSED by GOD to be fit and successful. Enjoy your life and know that you are very important and you are loved by GOD.
Peace and Faith,
Lynne🍃💜🍃
*I don't have a rugby ball on my cell...just a 🏈! Sorry!😉
@@hiflca cuz he’s fat
@@hiflca oh stop crying. Does your mommy & daddy not give you enough attention or praise? So what if you can do what he can? What exactly do you want?
Yep, you never see a person that is overweight diving...never. So that makes this even more awesome. Way to go Zeke !! Keep up the good work :)
Over weight is a fat phobic word to them. Not to ne but to then so be careful they might try and cancel you now
@@stimulatemyexistence5669 Like we care about that. The kid is fat. PERIOD. He's still talented and impressive. Stop ignoring reality snowflake ❄️
@@stimulatemyexistence5669 it's not "fatphobic." it's a medical term one uses to describe someone who is over the weight they should be at. Lots of Americans are over weight and obese due to food culture/diet.
@@stimulatemyexistence5669 I'm sick of made up phobias. I'm fat and you can call me whatever you want to.
Joking guys lol
We need more positive news like this. I’m telling y’all , the more happiness we put out the more gets generated. Do what you love in life , this kid is awesome !
unfortunately he wont live very long, though props to him for staying positive and happy, for his short time on Earth, as thats what matters most. Dont need to let haters get to you and make your life miserable more so than any health complication that are bound to arise will do.
@@pluto8404 ain’t no way you said he won’t live very long😭
@@pluto8404 You have no idea, this could be the thing that gets him into shape, your bound to lose weight just by the continuous motion. Your too judgmental.
@@pluto8404 are you dumb or did you not watch the video of him exercising? People like you are part of the reason bigger people don't want to get healthier.
@@pluto8404 change your name to buzz killingten. Smartass.
The news needs more stories like this. Especially now a days. Glad he's having fun and enjoying himself. Way to stick with your dreams and ambitions young man.
Now days? Now that more crimes are crimes? Yeah we sure used to have less crime and that's because it wasn't illegal to beat and rape your wife and children, harass, rape and kill anyone who didn't have white skin,drive drunk, yeah we have more crime.
That's not the objective of the news, fear is their objective so obviously good stories like this a lot of the time going to be minimally shown.
You won't see Fox covering this for sure. He isn't a skinny blonde. As an Arizona resident myself I find this video refreshing.
@@FUBARguy107 You won't see this on cnn or MSNBC either genius. Only local news outlets will cover this not national news 🙄
He sounds like a sweetheart. Such a talented kid.
Hes adorable. Automatically just love the kid, you can tell he's a great person from just listening to him. Wish him all the success in the world!
Adorable? Not the word I would use to describe him. More like fatso
THIS KID HAS SOME SERIOUS TALENT. FOR BEING A BIG KID AND TO BE ABLE TO PULL OFF THOSE DIVES IS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING.
My son has autism. We enrolled him in a tumbling program this summer. Why? Fun, inspiration, confidence, coordination, and physical/mental health. He pushes himself and makes us proud. We push him as well. He is almost always glad later, when he sees results and improvements.
W parents
That’s wonderful. It also be wonderful if you give praise to this amazing young man.
Wait until he tries skydiving. My son was terrified of turning on the hot water in the shower and now he jumps out of planes as an adult. Amazing inspirational people.
@@zander7671 🙄
That’s awesome 😄
what makes this very impressive is his size. To maintain control over his body throughout the dive takes tremendous focus and strength.
I'd honestly love to see how far he could push his techniques while maintaining the same physique.
I’m just glad he’s enjoying himself.
As to the weight.... I was 200lbs by time I was 12. The weight stayed all my life (I’m 54), but at about 16 it started tightening up. By time I was 18 I was considered buff.
This young man may just be coming into his stride.
Keep up the diving and trampoline, and most of all- have fun!
He looks like he's in control of his body in a mechanical way. He may lose that weight. I hope he does.
@@dannyfrog he will
I hope he does lose the weight. He will be so much healthier.
Yeah, I'll bet you were considered buff Derick. In your own mind. Keep living there.
@Zero z try being all of it through elementary school, middle school , all of high school, and the first year years of college then having puberty hit. 💪💪
It's the fact he is big and has such great control of his body. Glad he is happy doing what he does.
The way he says he loves flipping! So cute. He’s literally a dolphin 🐬 lol skills
Bru🤣
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@@Avaddon911 you had to bro 😆 SMH
Give him yo number
@@youngbenfranksinatra D
Good to see someone with an imperfect physique getting some deserved limelight .
He is inspirational , no need to be perfect to be very talented .
I wish him lots of success .
It's awesome that he doesn't need approval from others. He is a leader 👍💯
Imperfect physique? That's putting it lightly. He's a whale
You can change your body but innate talent can’t be bought or told😉
This story is truly inspirational. They should have a division for heavier swimmers 😊 you don't need to change people, it's all about being creative and accomodating people into a sport that they truly love and a divison in which they can be the best with who they are.
Props to This kid, but MANY Use the Blame Game( it's society's fault ) BS, look at This Kid's SELF DEDICATION!
My plus-sized 50 year old brother passed away in June of last year. I know he would have loved this kid's talent!!! I am giving this a thumbs up for him!
RIP my brother
Im sorry for your loss
What a handsome, well spoken young man, with a lot of talent and untapped potential. Well done!
Wishing this young man great success in all he does!!! I love to dive as well and he so inspires me to keep diving. Thank youbfor sharing this great inspirational video.
I would love to see a story about this young man in a few years when he gets that college scholarship! Keep crushing your sport Zeke!
Yea the whale splash is what makes this whole video useless. You cannot create such splash, this is more woke garbage. SeaWorld did it better.
🤣🤣
I Lost It When She Said “We Don’t Even Have An Emoji” 😂😂😂
This is pretty amazing, he has a natural ability to able to move that way in the air while carrying that mass.
Hopefully he can get with a trainer, even if he doesn’t get “super” fit but lose some weight it would massively help him for his health and live a longer life.
Definitely. Imagine this kid 100+ lbs lighter, he would be way more agile in the air. Potential Olympic material.
For his mental Health too. He is a sweetheart!
He must be insanely strong
@@davelew1173 Sure, in a polite way he is, but it’s true. Saying someone is overweight isn’t wrong…shaming them because of it is. Here we have someone simply stating that if this young man is able to lose some weight, it will be better all around for him in the long run. It’s called constructive criticism or positive reinforcement.
@@davelew1173 he is factually fat!!! Don’t be stupid!
His diving coaches must be proud of thier hard work and encouragement 👏👏
Congratulations to Teen for His Physical Activity Efforts in Diving. I'm Sure the Exercise Benefits His Body. Ideally, He Can Add Swimming to Optimize Health. At Age 14, He May Not Be Concerned w/Diabetes and Cardio Problems. Yet, I Hope His Parents Add Benefits to His Exercise Efforts by Checking w/Pediatrician. A Joy to Seeing Him!
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Awesome! Don't stop being an amazing kid!! God bless you honey
Would be great to see this kid in the Olympics one day, but mom really needs to get that weight under control, Give the kid a chance.
Mom is definitely responsible. Probably overweight too. Bringing crap food into the house
Amen I totally agree I'm routing for him he's so happy and just enjoying life. I hope he makes it to the Olympics and gives hope to other kids out there that just because you are big doesn't mean you cannot live your life to the fullest.
Given his weight, Olympics wouldnt even give him a chance.
Passive aggressive much. How about enjoy the fact that the kid is talented. Damn we used to have class. What the hell happened.
@@HardCoreGarage Look, All I was saying that letting kids get this big so young has very lasting repercussions. It's not like he is 10 pounds over weight, I hope they best for him, but come on.
If this young man gets in shape he will be a force to be reckoned with! Such amazing athleticism.
Are you in charge of his weight
@@mr.beatfan8814 Do you know what a question mark is used for?
@@colinlarson9656 Yes
@@mr.beatfan8814 how about a period mark? You know like at the end of a sentence. . . . . .
I was terrified to jump off the high dive….and I was holding my nose and probably screaming. This guy is great!
youre just weak, everybody can do that.
Wow I never even climbed the ladder. I’m klutzy on the ground no need to elevate my falls👍🏻
been swimming and diving my whole life. im 6 foot 6 240 lbs, i was 290 lbs my freshman year and swimming has helped me maintain my body weight and to stay healthy. This kid needs to get a personal trainer and give it his all, he has a skill that 1 in 100 divers has. what hes doing is natural to him. its impressive.
Are you in charge of his weight
I'm just so happy for this angelic jovial young man. I bet his mom is so proud.
As she continues to shove full plates of food in front of him
Hope he goes far in life , very impressive skills
Woah these are some hard dives to execute, I took diving classes when I was a kid and seen people smack their faces on the board doing jumps like this, go Zeke!!
i dig the positivity! happy hes getting noticed! hopefully it will inspire him to get healthy enough to do it professionally!
I think he could be a professional now if he wanted
How awesome. I love seeing kids having fun like kid's should be doing instead of on the phones n games alday. Great job kiddo
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I just see a kid having fun in the pool. When I was a kid learning to swim I was told I could break my neck diving, and I never tried it again. I hate that an adult imprinted me with their fear, so I’m getting so much joy watching him do it without any problems.
Everybody on here's got something to say about his weight. You know what, that's his business. He is out there doing something great. Way to go zeke!! I applaud you for doing what you love!
Here we go.. Always people coming out of the wood work acting like weight and health don't coincide.
@@justinduran1
Perfectly stated.
The only reason this kid went “ Viral “ is because he is significantly over weight and is able to dive this way. Everyone tippy toeing around the truth cause y’all scared
@@justinduran1 Because they don't
@@jacklandon9739 No
Very sweet and lovable young man. You’re such an inspiration to others thank you
For the gamers here, he is the real life Bob of Tekken with those flips and rolls in the air.😁
We just need to find the real life Eddie Gordo and have them fight. That would be sweet
This warms my soul! Keep it up Zeke!!!
So inspiring Zeke!! Keep it up. Godspeed my guy. Eff off to all the haters!!
You rock! Never let anything stop you from moving forward.
Yeah, not even another hundred pounds. You go boy!
Especially if it's downhill.
This kid is ganna be special. Keep doing what you love.
Is this kid going to be great for the sport? Zeke keep it up.
that's right do your Thang my big boy and get your money and successful career and when you get more into the professional in any kind I will support you all the way 😊that's right go get it boy 👦 😊your friend Compton California..😊😊😊
While we are proud of this teen, addressing the elephant in the room is constructive criticism since we want him to live long and healthy- hopefully someday represent the USA swim & dive team in the Olympics. That will be a beautiful day.
Not everyone is meant to be built the same.
You can be heavy and perfectly healthy and skinny and not.
It just depends on the person.
I think he's on the right path. He doesn't need us to tell him how to live his life. He's active and loving his life.
@@HopeNazir ? What does this even mean
@@HopeNazir you cant be perfectly healthy while this heavy. he's too young and too heavy for it to not have an effect.
@@HopeNazir It does NOT just depend on the person. This kid is, likely, considered morbidly obese by any medical standard. The human body, while adaptable enough to carry increased weight, does not do so without having major, and long-lasting impact, on your overall health - especially when you're younger. He may have found an ability to move enough to perform his diving here, but, long-term, his current state of health will have serious implications some day; and, that he looks even larger now than he was a year ago, is not a good sign of his intent to improve his health.
Listen Zeke, l'm 63 and l tried diving off the high dive as a teen. Couldn't succeed at it. I tried, but dude, you've done way more than l ever could on a board and l'm athletic! Good job!!
Awesome, good for him. Nice to see a story from school, not about bullies or drugs and guns. Postive
Glad this came across my screen ! Awesome job and an incredible story !
I used to know this older dude named, Thornton. Didn't exactly have a divers physique. But, MAN! He used to do this thing they call a TRIPLE LINDY. Chef's kiss!!!
Melon!
I foresee Olympic medals in this kid’s future🙌
(His trampoline vids are amazing, too!)
Totally
This kid is a big boy and yet still doing amazing things hopefully he keeps it up and keeps pushing himself and especially if he loses weight he could inspire millions of people and help them change there lives!! Just cause your big doesn’t mean you can’t do it, it just means you gotta work harder and he did great job kid !!
Big boys got some skills!!!!
Nice job dude.
GOOD FOR HIM,
I HOPE HIS LOVE FOR DIVING WILL INSPIRE OTHERS TO TRY SOMETHING NEW.
WTG DUDE!✌️😊
Respect to whoever made that diving board.
"The Latin Dolphin." Straight up! I wanna say I hope he gets a bit more in shape but when you find a sport you love it can literally save your life. Hes really got decent control of his body and will definitely get in better shape once he hits the gym or develops some kind of work ethic outside of the pool, towards fine tuning his craft. Yawl remember this kid 3-5 years from now. If he hits the weight room, puts in the work, fine tunes his skills. He will be in the Olympics.
This guy is creating art with his body. Amazing! 🎉🎉🎉
I'm not saying diving isn't a very impressive sport but people are more impressed and obsessed with his size. No one is that obsessed when people in the olympics dive. Glad he's gotten recognized for his talent but seeing a big person succeed at something shouldn't be that shocking. They are people also.
It is because of the misconception that you cant be "fit" while being overweight, obese, etc. It happened to me all my life. I think Im just average at most physical things; dance, swimming, volleyball etc. But because of my weight people "admire me" 🤣 It's kinda weird, but you get use to it.
Wishing the best for this young man!
The coach said, "You don't have to look a certain way to be healthy." True that. But there are certain ways one can look that scream "unhealthy". This young boy needs a coach of another flavor. Just because he can dive doesn't make him healthy.
He's literally exercising in the video and you still have something to say about his weight?
@@nian6794
Shut xD
He's been doing that same exercise since he was 8, clearly its not working lol..
@@nian6794 The kid is VISIBLY morbidly obese. His swimming and diving is good but he needs to get his body fat under control before he really starts having problems.
Hes literally only 14. He doesnt need strangers telling him hes fat. He's super aware and he's being active.
@@nate3452 I'd like to see what his respiration would be like after running just once up and down a basketball court.
GREAT job Zeke!! Keep up the great work! ❤️❤️
You’re amazing young man. I’ll be watching for you in the upcoming Olympics
He's the "GOAT", better than any Olympian! Bravo!
He's coming out of his 🐚. It's all Good 😊👍.
This is awesome. Just imagine how much further you can take it if you keep working at perfecting your body. You are capable of so much. Bravo.
As a kid and into my teens I loved springboard diving as a hobby. I even practiced with my local junior college diving team.
So I give this kid mad props for defying the norm (I'm black by the way) and I'm sure Greg Louganis (I'm Greg too) would be proud of this kid.
He's more proof that Black, gay or chubby Latino folks can smash the eff outta stereotypes!
¡Échale Primo!😄
Wow.... very impressive.....keep it up 👍
It’s really society’s square mentality that think bc you’re a certain size you can’t do things everyone else can. Why wouldn’t he be able to do what anyone else can with the proper training.
It would be impossible for him to perform at a competitive high school or college level without losing weight.
@@dr.emilschaffhausen4683 how can you say what someone else may or may not be able to do is impossible lol. Limit yourself.. let other people be the judge of their own limitations
It's a matter of physics. I'm not discounting his drive and effort, but that is the reality.
So 😎 so proud of you, and your God given talent 🙌
God bless him. Hope he celebrates with a cheeseburger 🍔
You young feller have some serious talent. Keep it up.
This young man is awesome so glad he is going after his dream, practicing and getting better. He'll probably be in the Olympics in the future. Keep up the good work 👏🏾
Nothing special about this kid except his appetite
@@mizer9510 Lol
Do what u love ppl..everyone one is beautiful on there on way..✊🏾
pretty awesome watching him pull off dives I'd never even try
i love this kid❤️ much inspiration to all of us💜
Good on him, I'm scared to even accidentally backflop off of a regular diving board!!
Wish my relationship was as strong as that diving board.
He can loose all that weight in a year . I went from 288 to 145 in a year simply buy cutting all sugar and carbs no exercise or anything nice to see people showing him the love he deserves.
@@derekoverhage9180 when people use the term lean muscle they are explaining the fact that their BMI is low and muscle weight is high. 6'4" 240lbs of LEAN MUSCLE...3 years bodybuilding? Bahahahahahaha OMFG
IM AMAZED. THE FACT HIS THIS BIG AND IS ACTUALLY OUTSIDE DOING SOMETHING. MOST HEAFTY PEOPLE. CANT MOVE.
He is definitely a queen. 👸
You're awesome Zeke! 💕
He can do some decent dives but his size limits him so much.
It’s good to see the young fellow enjoying himself despite his size. That said, as an older man and cyclist… I enjoy riding so much more when my weight is lower, and trust me, keeping weight down at my age is very difficult. Best wishes young man.
As a big guy, this kid rocks. And also, makes me more comfortable when I bounce on a board. Go on Zeke. Go on!
So much talent at 14. Hope he continues with the diving because he will definitely have a future in it
Diving board must be made out of structural steel.😁😁
Your brain must be made of jello .
Good for this young man! Find what you enjoy and do it the best you can!
Never knew diving boards were that strong. I'm not making fun of him, but I always wondered how strong they really were. Now, I see these are high quality boards.
I wondered the same thing! I worried he'd break the board when he bounced. It's not fat shaming. It's about the possibility of equipment failure
Probably it can hold him until..
Great job kid! Keep up the work!
What an amazing, talented, sweet kid!
He deserves all the good things that will come to him!!! ❤️
God has blessed this young man.
👏👏👏Love it! & yes you don't have too look a certain way to be healthy or be what society wants you to be. Be you be happy with you Love what you do! that's all that matters!
Uhm.. so you're claiming that he's at a healthy weight?
@@justinduran1 nobody in this world is at a "healthy" weight, it's ones body, their life their choice, not anyone's elses to judge.
@@gmazboog9050 Right.. so I guess the BMI Index and all doctors who acknowledge and abide by it are judgemental..
I totally agree with you. Weight doesn't equal health. We can't tell someone's health by looking at someone. The same goes for someone in a smaller body. Someone's weight is a complicated thing, which includes genetics, that we can't really control. I'm so happy for this kid. Looks like their having fun. As a bigger kid myself I was always afraid to do things like this in case of judgment. So happy they haven't let the fear of assholes out there stop them. 😃
Size doesn't matter, and it shouldn't limit people to doing anything they love and this kid prove it.
normal diving skills. we know why this really went viral.
STOP SIPPIN ON THAT HATER-ADE
@@smithwesson6620
Stop crying
You only hurt the people you're tryna protect with that attitude when reality catches up With them..
This dude is awesome! Good for him!
This kid is adorable! Keep doing what you’re doing kid👍🏾
Young man I can say that I am proud of you because you defied the normal.
by letting everyone know you that you are someone that can do anything you set your mind too.
He'd be a good football player. With his size and athletic ability. Particularly agility, he could be do very well. Be a good defensive tackle.
@Black Man haha yea he do
Kids used to pick on me saying id break the board. I stayed away from the pool for fear of breaking it too. Kids are rude. Glad this kid didnt let his size stop him.
That’s a good ass diving board and even better diver 💪
The diving board makers should have this in their ads.
What an Inspiration, I wish I had half this guys confidence & passion. He needs to be giving motivational courses.
I have a feeling we're gonna see a real 'Triple Lindy' from him. Way to go!