I watched this race live as a kid and never thought I would see it again. Thank you so much westnyacktwins for uploading it. Just as amazing as I had remembered it. What a race and what a finish. Truly inspirational. You made our whole country so proud that day John Sieben the Giant killer. You showed everyone that anything is possible if you dare to dream and believe. I will carry this amazing moment with me for the rest of my life.
Thanks for uploading this. It's my favourite Olympic moment. From memory, it was a Saturday morning in Australia and I was home alone while my dad was at work, and my mum and sisters were doing the weekly shopping. Everyone expected Gross to win..... I had never even heard of Jon Sieben. Unbelievable swim. I was jumping around the house celebrating but I had no one to celebrate with. 😂 I couldn't wait to tell someone. His coach Laurie Lawrence was a character. Cheers
I can honestly say this was the most exciting Australian gold medal and world record I have ever seen. I was exactly the same age, 17 and my parents had just left the house to go shopping or something because there was no chance he could win. As it turned out Sieben came from the clouds to win from absolutely nowhere. I remember running outside jumping over the birdbath because my parents were still in the driveway. I told them that Australia had won gold. They stopped, came inside and we all rejoiced. The Sieben name has been burned into my psychology ever since and still to this day. A win for the ages and I’m nearly 53 now. I still have no idea how he did it?
17 year old Sieben. I had to watch this again. I saw it on TV back in 1984, but I was focused on our guys (USA). I hadn't noticed what an ASTOUNDING comeback that was by Sieben. He was nowhere in the picture at the 100 or the 150 mark. That was a savage close.
I remember watching this live, and it's still just as exciting watching it now. What a finish by Siebens! I love watching youngsters like him surprising the veterans. I am also impressed how gracious Michael Gross always was when he was beaten, he was such a good sport.
I remember watching this live and being seriously impressed. I've always loved swimming and Jon inspired me that year to do better at our school swimming carnival. I didn't realise back then how young he really was. 😆 I was only 13 so I thought he was way older. He has always rated as one of my favourite athletes just because of this race. I realise he probably won't see this but I'd like to congratulate Jon on becoming a member of the ISHOF (International Swimming Hall of Fame), in a few days (April 25, 2020). You represent us so well both in and after the pool.
Currently watching the Aussie swim team clean up at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Just had to watch this again - the GREATEST swim final finish in Olympic history! Go Australia and thank you forever John Sieben 🇦🇺! This race will NEVER be forgotten!
It was quite a shocking result. Gross didn’t swim poorly, Sieben swam the race of his life and beat him. Sieben had some nice results later but never reached these heights again.
The essence of the Olympic Games - Jon Sieben was ranked 25th in the world, but he stepped up when it mattered and swam the race of his career on the world's biggest stage.
the most interesting thing about this race is jon sieben. You have to remember is was only small 5 8 or 5 9 and grosse was like 6 6 or something. But most interesting is jon siebens style is really the same as modern day leclos. It looks slightly different but it pretty much the same you can see it. Hes swimming two beautiful kicks per arm stroke and realy working the back end of the pull and core like the modern days phelps. So siebens technique was way ahead of his time because most people back then used more arm than body dolphin and core like sieben did. So congrats to his coach.
Laurie Lawrence was his coach. In terms of being able to motivate people and make them believe in themselves he's one of the great Australian coaches in all sports.
I too remember this as a kid. I couldn't believe my eyes. Now watching it again I notice Sieben was nowhere with a lap to go. Yes great sportsmanship from Gross. Not only was he quick to congratulate Sieben but he was obviously very gracious in defeat as the overwhelming favourite.
I remember this race...but never paid attention to Sieben until the final 15 meters. It's great to be able to watch the whole race and analyze it. He was dead last at the 100 with lanes 7 and 8 and coming off the wall looked dead. Somewhere around the 120 mark he seemed to switch gears and never let up. I don't know how he can swim so fast breathing every stroke; especially out of turns. I was hoping to be in that race but was forced to retire in '82.
A lot of parallels with Le Clos's upset of Phelps in the same event in London 2012. Similar style, and outcome. But Gross much more generous in his congratulations, it must be said.
BANG! Smashes the wall perfectly.. incredible stroke timing.. amazing heart and technique.. Hilarious commentators shooting their mouths off before the race..
"How 'about that, Jim?" Is American code for, "WTF just happened?!" At least at the intro the commentator had the good sense to say, "Never count out an Australian swimmer." How 'bout that, Jim ... Indeed.
The Content Corner: It had become popular in the early 80s, mainly thanks to a British breaststroker called Duncan Goodhew who made it popular back then. Not many people were still using it by 1984.
Здравствуйте! Киев Европа отборочние соревнования для участия в Соревнованиях Мирових Чемпионатах проводила Москва. Киев Европа проводил соревнования для школьников и студентов Інстітут - Універсітет Европа - Олимпіада .
Здравствуйте! Перед соревнованиямі приезжали и готовились . Играла Музика класическа и Я танцевала в воде и студенти что пливут не все но есть два три человека которие танцевали в воде под Музику класическую в Киеве. Красиво в парах в воде і стал вопрос , что не проводить ли виступления в воде по танцевальним класическа Музика , что дало возможность обсуждать Судьям среди которих моя мама судья по фигурному катанию имела возможность разговаривать с президентом США Рузвельтом об проведении Синхроное плавание . Я помню Президента Рузвельта и его жени и дети присутствовали и он готовился стать еще президентом второй раз и первий раз он очень будучи президентом рассмеялся , моя мама помнила его молодим по фильму что она смотрела в детстве в Париже Франция.
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Great sportsmanship from Gross - went over to congratulate the Aussie...fantastic!
super sportsmanship
Michael Gross. What a class act. Congratulating Sieben after the upset.
the humble albatross
Yeah he seemed like a truly great champion and had great character
He have his share of gold medals....he certainly do not mind letting others experiencing the glory.
I watched this race live as a kid and never thought I would see it again. Thank you so much westnyacktwins for uploading it. Just as amazing as I had remembered it. What a race and what a finish. Truly inspirational. You made our whole country so proud that day John Sieben the Giant killer. You showed everyone that anything is possible if you dare to dream and believe. I will carry this amazing moment with me for the rest of my life.
Thanks for uploading this. It's my favourite Olympic moment. From memory, it was a Saturday morning in Australia and I was home alone while my dad was at work, and my mum and sisters were doing the weekly shopping. Everyone expected Gross to win..... I had never even heard of Jon Sieben. Unbelievable swim. I was jumping around the house celebrating but I had no one to celebrate with. 😂 I couldn't wait to tell someone. His coach Laurie Lawrence was a character. Cheers
Tremendous swim by Jon Sieben by what fantastic sportsmanship by Michael Gross.
I can honestly say this was the most exciting Australian gold medal and world record I have ever seen. I was exactly the same age, 17 and my parents had just left the house to go shopping or something because there was no chance he could win. As it turned out Sieben came from the clouds to win from absolutely nowhere. I remember running outside jumping over the birdbath because my parents were still in the driveway. I told them that Australia had won gold. They stopped, came inside and we all rejoiced. The Sieben name has been burned into my psychology ever since and still to this day. A win for the ages and I’m nearly 53 now. I still have no idea how he did it?
Jon Sieben last name is step dad name. Not real father.
I was 16 and watching at home alone, too. I had the same reaction you did, and I couldn't wait to tell people about it.
I was in London. This was the best ever. Australian and proud ❤
17 year old Sieben. I had to watch this again. I saw it on TV back in 1984, but I was focused on our guys (USA). I hadn't noticed what an ASTOUNDING comeback that was by Sieben. He was nowhere in the picture at the 100 or the 150 mark. That was a savage close.
Yeah - and in the slo-mo he wins reasonably comfortably ... I was still waiting for him to hit the front with 10 metres to go!
Amazing last 50! no one had ever broken 30 secs in the last 50……..he did it in 29.1
Yeh, I thought it was the wrong video. No way could he win from that far back. But he did and even broke the world record.
I remember watching this live, and it's still just as exciting watching it now. What a finish by Siebens! I love watching youngsters like him surprising the veterans. I am also impressed how gracious Michael Gross always was when he was beaten, he was such a good sport.
Possibly the greatest 200m fly race I have ever seen.
I remember watching this live and being seriously impressed. I've always loved swimming and Jon inspired me that year to do better at our school swimming carnival. I didn't realise back then how young he really was. 😆 I was only 13 so I thought he was way older. He has always rated as one of my favourite athletes just because of this race.
I realise he probably won't see this but I'd like to congratulate Jon on becoming a member of the ISHOF (International Swimming Hall of Fame), in a few days (April 25, 2020). You represent us so well both in and after the pool.
Must be one of the greatest finishing bursts ever in an Olympic swimming event. He swamped them…coming from last.
God Bless you Rafael Vidal! Very proud of you man.
"I know you Ozzies like to celebrate and party, congratulations." Hilarious interview at the end, the ozzie was only 17 .
Currently watching the Aussie swim team clean up at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Just had to watch this again - the GREATEST swim final finish in Olympic history! Go Australia and thank you forever John Sieben 🇦🇺! This race will NEVER be forgotten!
It was quite a shocking result. Gross didn’t swim poorly, Sieben swam the race of his life and beat him. Sieben had some nice results later but never reached these heights again.
Coming from 1 and a half to 2 body lengths behind with 50m to go is unheard of :o
The essence of the Olympic Games - Jon Sieben was ranked 25th in the world, but he stepped up when it mattered and swam the race of his career on the world's biggest stage.
the most interesting thing about this race is jon sieben. You have to remember is was only small 5 8 or 5 9 and grosse was like 6 6 or something. But most interesting is jon siebens style is really the same as modern day leclos. It looks slightly different but it pretty much the same you can see it. Hes swimming two beautiful kicks per arm stroke and realy working the back end of the pull and core like the modern days phelps. So siebens technique was way ahead of his time because most people back then used more arm than body dolphin and core like sieben did. So congrats to his coach.
Jono was 5'6 or 5'7. Tom Ponting breathes sideways too, I swam on the same club as Tom
Laurie Lawrence was his coach. In terms of being able to motivate people and make them believe in themselves he's one of the great Australian coaches in all sports.
Laurie lawrence also coached duncan Armstrong
@@marknorris1381 it truly is amazing simple words can m a ke to confidence and commitment simple words of consistent encouragement makes world beaters
@@realalbertan yeh i remember that style melvin stewart from usa same think he won a gold in worlds or olympic
What a last 50 swim from the Aussie, he’ll of swim mate
INTRO: "America is simply the best swimming nation in the world. If that sounds jingoistic - so be it."
CUE THE AUSSIE ACCENT: "Hold my beer ..."
That dude was so much behind and never panicked. What a discipline!
I too remember this as a kid. I couldn't believe my eyes. Now watching it again I notice Sieben was nowhere with a lap to go. Yes great sportsmanship from Gross. Not only was he quick to congratulate Sieben but he was obviously very gracious in defeat as the overwhelming favourite.
I remember this race...but never paid attention to Sieben until the final 15 meters. It's great to be able to watch the whole race and analyze it. He was dead last at the 100 with lanes 7 and 8 and coming off the wall looked dead. Somewhere around the 120 mark he seemed to switch gears and never let up. I don't know how he can swim so fast breathing every stroke; especially out of turns. I was hoping to be in that race but was forced to retire in '82.
Love the opening comments from the US commentator ... sums this up perfectly :-)
Folks, here’s known as
Jon Sieben’s set...
100 + 100
100 + 200
100 + 300
100 + 400
100 + 500
100
10x50 + 100
8 x 50 + 100
6 x 50 + 100
4 x 50 + 100
2 x 50 + 100
(4,100 set total)
A lot of parallels with Le Clos's upset of Phelps in the same event in London 2012. Similar style, and outcome. But Gross much more generous in his congratulations, it must be said.
What a bloody fantastic win and upset Jon Sieben! Bloody beauty!!!!!
🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
I knew the result, but at the last turn i was asking myself, "How did Sieben win this? I do remember this right? I've got the right year haven't I???"
BANG! Smashes the wall perfectly.. incredible stroke timing.. amazing heart and technique..
Hilarious commentators shooting their mouths off before the race..
"Ahh I just went hell for leather" classic!
Classic Aussie.
What does "hell for leather" even mean?
I was a 9 year old Aussie kid when Sieben won. I remember it being a very big deal at the time.
Jon Sieben swim under his step dad name . His real father name is John weeks. But thanks Jon step dad being great man to Jon.
amazing final
Remember seeing this live..compete shocker!!!
"How 'about that, Jim?" Is American code for, "WTF just happened?!" At least at the intro the commentator had the good sense to say, "Never count out an Australian swimmer." How 'bout that, Jim ... Indeed.
Jon contracted glandular fever and was never the same again after that.
My favourite swim ever. How did he win he's fifth at the last turn and just fights hos way back and beats a legend at that.
Incredible last 50m
Sieben Armstrong the only win in life, but it was olimpic gold
when in doubt go in lane 6
The commentator just stops mid sentence as if shot when he realises uhoh!!
You don’t go 4 seconds faster then your ever swum without drugs
Michael Great💪💪💪
Michael Gross was tired from winning the gold in the previous races, so he came in second.
He came from so far back ..the last 50 amazong
Fantastic finish by Seiben. Gross maybe too fixated on his competition with Morales....
Vidal 🥉🇻🇪
Hi Johno!!!
5:30 gentleman gross
I loved Pablo
What is that start?!! Third from the bottom.
The Content Corner: It had become popular in the early 80s, mainly thanks to a British breaststroker called Duncan Goodhew who made it popular back then. Not many people were still using it by 1984.
Was he on the gear?
No. Thats a disgusting comment. He just peaked at the right time
Never break stride
Здравствуйте! Моралес и Грос в Киеве Европа учились они в Універсітет Европа
Correct: Don't EVER count out an aussie.
Wow.
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Киев Европа отборочние соревнования для участия в Соревнованиях Мирових Чемпионатах проводила Москва. Киев Европа проводил соревнования для школьников и студентов Інстітут - Універсітет Европа - Олимпіада .
Здравствуйте!
Перед соревнованиямі приезжали и готовились . Играла Музика класическа и Я танцевала в воде и студенти что пливут не все но есть два три человека которие танцевали в воде под Музику класическую в Киеве. Красиво в парах в воде і стал вопрос , что не проводить ли виступления в воде по танцевальним класическа Музика , что дало возможность обсуждать Судьям среди которих моя мама судья по фигурному катанию имела возможность разговаривать с президентом США Рузвельтом об проведении Синхроное плавание . Я помню Президента Рузвельта и его жени и дети присутствовали и он готовился стать еще президентом второй раз и первий раз он очень будучи президентом рассмеялся , моя мама помнила его молодим по фильму что она смотрела в детстве в Париже Франция.
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