One of the many reasons why I admire Phelps is that after each victory, he looks to his family in the crowd. He truely appreciates those who have helped him to become the amazing athlete he is today. Your a good man, Michael Phelps!
Phelps inspires me so much. Swimming is by far the hardest sport out there, and the fact that this guy has TWENTY TWO Olympic medals, AND EIGHTEEN OF THEM ARE GOLD... He is everything any swimmer aspires to be. He is truly dedicated to his sport, which is exactly why he's so amazing.
5:28 It's so regrettable.If Michael Phelps moving his arm one more time he could break world record and finish in 1 minute 53 seconds. He is lord of swimming ever.👑
If you watch, he's well ahead of the WR line after the Backstroke leg. I'd bet that he planned to press that length hardest since Lochte would be coming off his 200 Backstroke earlier that night. If you're a swimmer you know how much of a mental game races can be. I feel like Phelps planned on making that his strongest leg to get into Lochte's head by beating him at his best stroke.. Such a smart swimmer.
+K Woosh He might not be able to see him durring the backstroke leg, but he knows that Lochte's best leg is the backstroke leg (some could argue for the freestyle though)
I have become Phelps' fan since I was 18, and now I am 35 still love him so much. Thanks to his inspiration I have achieved my dreams. I believe he will keep inspiring me many many years.
lane 2: Hagino 1 bronze medal lane 3: Phelps 22 medals (13 in individual) lane 4: Lochte 11 medals (7 in individual) lane 5: Cseh 5 medals lane 6: Perreira 1 silver medal What a race !!!
Amazing how he almost swam the same time he posted in beijing...a true testament to the hard work and dedication he put forth in the last two years leading up to London. Well done Michael Phelps!
I'm from Ireland.. an Irish Olympic swimmer gave our team a team talk. She met Michael phelps she said he was so nice. She also met Ryan Lochte she said he was not nice at all.
Phelps' backstroke swim @ 4:10 was simply masterclass, such a joy to watch his style! he could easily win gold in the backstroke 100/200M swims if he were participating.
Because when he was 7 yrs old. He was scared to do freestyle so coach teach him first the backstroke i think he enjoy it.. So until now he such a fast swimmer in backstroke And all strokes..
Impressive how phelps were able to maintain the level of performance after so many years, most pro athletes at these elite levels will start to plateau or slow down as they age
How on earth does Phelps swim away from Lochte on the Backstroke?! Just shows why he is the greatest swimmr of all time and the greatest Olympian to boot!!
***** agree with you on the lengths part, but about having a flat abdomen and leaner bodies, doesnt that come from the way they train (aka swimming vs lifting)? I dont think you can ever get massive like a bodybuilder just from swimming.
***** not as much as bodybuilders, and its not the same type of lifting. I know what I'm talking about because im a swimmer and i know people who are bodybuilders
Thomas Tuan Nguyen, so? You're saying the US shouldn't be at the Olympics? That's insane? They are just trained so well. That is what other countries need to do.
I actually thought Phelps would have broken the world record and would have been the first man to break 1:54, but that is all right I would take a gold medal any day.
If Alex B's comment didn't help, I'll simplify it: For a regular, flat start (non-relay, you go off the buzzer) you don't know when the buzzer is going to go, so when it does go off your body has to start reacting and then is able to go maybe .6-.75 seconds later. For a relay, you know when the "buzzer" (swimmer coming in) is going to happen, so you're able to prepare yourself and start going off the block before that "buzzer" goes off, so when it does happen you're already going.
I say back stroke is one of the hardest stroke, you cant see whats in front of you or where the pool ends, you just have to rely on what you see from the ceiling or familiarize yourself with the pool before you compete
sweetunicorns whatever works for you, I find looking up the ceiling better than relying on the flags, the swimming pool that I used to practice have colored ceiling, it goes from red to blue, reds are from both ends and blue are the middlek
i am so so glad you say that man. most people don't realize how phony the training schedule is for team sports. its basically running plays and maybe a few hours a week in the weight room, believe me I KNOW. Swimming on the other is painstaking hours of staring at a black line. i mean i am so glad you brought it up. because to see someone excel at being the best swimmer/runner is what sports are about. SPORTS ARE ABOUT SEEING THE HUMAN LIMIT. not games, or entertainment. HUMAN LIMITs BROKEN.
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2:10 does anyone else find it precious that he actually greeted the officials
Yes 😊
Yes 😊
Nope.
He's Japanese
Japanese people do that all the time it's sign of respect
One of the many reasons why I admire Phelps is that after each victory, he looks to his family in the crowd. He truely appreciates those who have helped him to become the amazing athlete he is today. Your a good man, Michael Phelps!
how much is your age know?
Who doesn't
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I like how phelps stretches his arms just before the start of a race.
its more like stretching his chest and shoulders
He was the inspiration for nagisa from Free! I'm sure lmao
My daughter does the same. Her smile watching him is priceless.
lol
im trying ,but it break my arm
Phelps inspires me so much. Swimming is by far the hardest sport out there, and the fact that this guy has TWENTY TWO Olympic medals, AND EIGHTEEN OF THEM ARE GOLD... He is everything any swimmer aspires to be. He is truly dedicated to his sport, which is exactly why he's so amazing.
olympian00 I disagree. Swimming is not the hardest sport.
***** Okay, how about this: swimming is ONE of the hardest sports?
Shrimp what do you think is the hardest sport? In my opinion swimming is easily one of the hardest.
My Too.
***** At least offer us some perspective.... That's basically the "why?" question with the "because" answer.
9:12 I feel like every swimmer watching can relate to that turn😂
When you're tired af it works out like this lol
that's more or less what my first flipturns looked like. Actually my first ones were more like turning onto my side lol.
@@chesterwang3070 same
this is the warmdown-after-distance-night flip tirn
@@campbellssoup9743 amen
Watching Phelps win just makes me satisfied about everything.
That's pure dedication! "I've just won a gold medal, that's no big deal! I got to prepare for the next one"
Olympic gold medal is worth more.
5:28
It's so regrettable.If Michael Phelps moving his arm one more time he could break world record and finish in 1 minute 53 seconds.
He is lord of swimming ever.👑
**Olympics exist**
Phelps: ahh here we go again
Definity
Michael Phelps is the best swimmer ever! Thumbs up if you agree !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm a USA swimmer and he's my HEROOOOO!
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Spongebob is not swim 😂😂
He just walk in undersea...hahah 😂
I love the underwater camera shots at 4:29 as the swimmers push off the wall to prepare for the breast stroke. Epic zoom on Phelps.
The part that shocked me about this race was how Cseh wrestled the bronze from Pereira in the last 15m. Cseh has tremendous come back speed.
oh my goodness, i had never seen it before. That's one of the greatest comebacks i've ever seen distance wise in swimming.
Pereira really tightened up
Cseh bide his time until the last 20-15 m then let go!! watch it again this time focus on Cseh..
ran out of stamina maybe
Aaron Xu ,
I beg to disagree coz if you watch some of Michael Phelps performances this was nothing compared to his much awesome comebacks ?!
If you watch, he's well ahead of the WR line after the Backstroke leg. I'd bet that he planned to press that length hardest since Lochte would be coming off his 200 Backstroke earlier that night. If you're a swimmer you know how much of a mental game races can be. I feel like Phelps planned on making that his strongest leg to get into Lochte's head by beating him at his best stroke.. Such a smart swimmer.
I dont think so. simply because in meets u cant afford to look at your opponents unless you wanna lose. phelps swam like always does. At his best.
I dont think so. simply because in meets u cant afford to look at your opponents unless you wanna lose. phelps swam like always does. At his best.
+K Woosh Lol what? Yes you can.
+Connor Hill That is kinda stupid but fair enough, whatever floats your boat.
+K Woosh He might not be able to see him durring the backstroke leg, but he knows that Lochte's best leg is the backstroke leg (some could argue for the freestyle though)
the mental strength that swimmers have is insane.. sometimes during practice I feel like giving up.
I have become Phelps' fan since I was 18, and now I am 35 still love him so much. Thanks to his inspiration I have achieved my dreams. I believe he will keep inspiring me many many years.
phelps the best,legend of a swimmer
Love Takakuwa´s politeness towards judges and spectators. Respect.
lane 2: Hagino 1 bronze medal
lane 3: Phelps 22 medals (13 in individual)
lane 4: Lochte 11 medals (7 in individual)
lane 5: Cseh 5 medals
lane 6: Perreira 1 silver medal
What a race !!!
Hagino has lots of medals too now.
Phelps was amazing. What an athlete.
I've watched this about 300 times and its still tense
Anyone who says swimmers aren't the greatest athletes in the world is just lying to themselves
And/or jealous
+Andrew Vanderlei this is the truest thing ive ever read
+Andrew Vanderlei lol they're among the world's greatest athletes but they aren't THE greatest
No, Synchronized swimmers, then regular swimmers. ;)
+Matthew Davies boxing isn't even the hardest combat sport swimming is way more exhausting
Amazing how he almost swam the same time he posted in beijing...a true testament to the hard work and dedication he put forth in the last two years leading up to London. Well done Michael Phelps!
Phelps LEGEND
Michael Phelps is the best of the everybody swimmer
I'm from Ireland.. an Irish Olympic swimmer gave our team a team talk. She met Michael phelps she said he was so nice. She also met Ryan Lochte she said he was not nice at all.
The greatest Olympian of all time
23 gold medals
As a swimmer I can confirm that Phelps slapping his arms around does make you swim faster.
Michael Phelps is soooooooooo amazing
IKR!! Best swimmer in history! No best Olympian in history! That's why he's my hero! I'm an USA swimmer
Phelps' backstroke swim @ 4:10 was simply masterclass, such a joy to watch his style!
he could easily win gold in the backstroke 100/200M swims if he were participating.
Because when he was 7 yrs old.
He was scared to do freestyle so coach teach him first the backstroke i think he enjoy it..
So until now he such a fast swimmer in backstroke
And all strokes..
SOID! CORRECT! THE! (SWIM-MER)!!! MICHAEL!!! PHELPS!!! DOING! THE! (MED-LEY)!!! IS! (SWIM-MING)!!! POETRY! IN! (MO-TION)!!!
The reason he didnt swim backstroke was cause he didnt qualify, so no, he wouldnt be 1st (btw 4 years later)
@@dppjos2293 Didn't he start swimming at 11 years of age?
Michael Phelps is "just" the best🥵💪🏼❤
Michael you are still one of my all time favorites along with the class of 1984.
Impressive how phelps were able to maintain the level of performance after so many years, most pro athletes at these elite levels will start to plateau or slow down as they age
I was in the Olympic park when this was on, I heard the roar of the crowd from outside the swimming venue. Great Times!
Simpler times eh?
So many good looking ppl in the crowds & the cameraman is consistently finding them all
Props to the fan in the crowd holding the Michigan Banner...Go Blue!!
No...just no...
GO BUCKS!!!!! I'm an Ohio state fan! 😄😏😏😉Boo blue.
7:37 I was like 'yeah yeah Ryan, show us whatcha got'.
michael phelps is an awesome swimmer.I adore him
Phelps!!!!!!!!! Omg he beyond human
When Ryan was pulling down his suit while he walked to try locker room I was like 😏😍
right he’s so hot❤️😍
Sophia Hart he got pretty far down roo
That dive was beautiful
This legit gave me anxiety and I already knew how it ended!
WHY AM I LIKE THIS
Hahaha when Ryan threw his cap like idgaf😂
I wish I can be someday a champ like him🙌🏼
Remember me when you do!!!!
how have you been
Michael Phelps the best, the king
this guy is awesome!
“He will retire after these Olympic Games” Phelps: Wanna see me do it again?
Michael Phelps is great swimmer
great...he is the best!
also the sky is blue did u no
turkyish
sky was grey the day phelps said to retire did u know
Brilliant archives from the swimming at the 2012 summer Olympics
So touching when his mom is excited and giving kisses
How on earth does Phelps swim away from Lochte on the Backstroke?! Just shows why he is the greatest swimmr of all time and the greatest Olympian to boot!!
Frozen OJ weep
He is the greatest sports person ever to live. It's a privilege to know him.❤️❤️❤️
Not really
3:13~
7:46…"have a nice surprise face full of my wet cap, you minions."
Bro it's 2019 now
LOL
I miss this Ryan Lochte.
MICHAEL PHELPS IS MY IDOL:-):-):-) CONGRATS!
Wonderful - Michael is just brilliant X
Невероятные спортсмены, мастера выше высшего класса, можно на них смотреть бесконечно, безупречно красиво
I think if Phelps wasn't in the scene for the last decade Laslo Czeh would really have dominated....Phelps has redefined swimming!
Phelps body is perfect for swimming look at the length of his body to legs and his arm span. Lochte doesn't really have a swimmers build
Phelps has a miracle body for swimming, but lochte's is also not bad. look at his dolphin kick,
what about it? what is a swimmers build?
***** agree with you on the lengths part, but about having a flat abdomen and leaner bodies, doesnt that come from the way they train (aka swimming vs lifting)? I dont think you can ever get massive like a bodybuilder just from swimming.
***** not as much as bodybuilders, and its not the same type of lifting. I know what I'm talking about because im a swimmer and i know people who are bodybuilders
***** actually michael has short legs for his height, which gives him a faster and more stable kick.
Who else watches this at 2019-2020???
@Jake Lucero Me! Still fun in Dec 2019!
The greatest Olympian of all time ! Respect 🫡.
He could’ve gotten the world record if he actually did a good touch at the end lmao
Other swimmers: compete aganist each other
Michael Phelps: competes against the clock
I was there!
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AWESOME!!! :)
he saves his energy for the other races, he swims multiple races each day, you just need to make it to the final, he saves it for the final
The best michael !
I'm a swimmer, I'm training. I watch this to understand more about swimming :)
너무 멋진 남자 펠프스 보는것만으로도 행복해
Thanks for the video
Boris Johnson! London mayor 8:07! lol
Желаю Вам ЗДОРОВЬЯ , СЧАСТЬЯ , ЛЮБВИ !!!
No one talking about how Cseh caught up with pereira?
4:16 “he’s already got too many” 🤣
like it wasnt even fair for other countries
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Thomas Tuan Nguyen, so? You're saying the US shouldn't be at the Olympics? That's insane? They are just trained so well. That is what other countries need to do.
@@joeyjerry2981 it's not that deep. he's just saying the other swimmers had no chance with the insane talent they were up against this year.
You are the best competitor congratulations Phelps
Just amazing! (y) He's coming to Rio 2016!
And he did better in Rio 2016 than he did in London 2012!
@@mahmoudbingarad6320 And I was there watching him and Usain Bolt flying high! (y)
@@NaProadaVida Nice! So how would you compare Micheal Phelps and Usain Bolt.
Swimming is my best & amazing sport
i believe backstbroke is one of the hardest and most uncomfortable stroke
+Jack Youdes : I agree....that's the worst stroke of mine :(
butterfly
Definitely butterfly
+Jack Youdes butterfly! But I guess it's individual.
Breast stroke!!
Lochte always gets the to look at Micheal in the free lap
HUNGARY! HUNGARY!
"... the greatest of al time" goosebumps
I actually thought Phelps would have broken the world record and would have been the first man to break 1:54, but that is all right I would take a gold medal any day.
The best swimmer in 500 in my opinion is Michael phelps go Michael phelps!!
07:30 OMG DO IT! DO IT!
+LevelD1985 HAHAHAHAHA XD
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If Alex B's comment didn't help, I'll simplify it:
For a regular, flat start (non-relay, you go off the buzzer) you don't know when the buzzer is going to go, so when it does go off your body has to start reacting and then is able to go maybe .6-.75 seconds later.
For a relay, you know when the "buzzer" (swimmer coming in) is going to happen, so you're able to prepare yourself and start going off the block before that "buzzer" goes off, so when it does happen you're already going.
Phelps will win 200m IM and 100m fly for the fourth time in RIO 2016, and he will win the 200m fly for the third time. You read it here first.
He's not swimming in Rio
+Yuki Rito I'm pretty sure the girl said he would retire after the London 2012
+Yuki Rito sorry just research it and you're right
+Sidionian i dont think so, Phelps will win 200m IM, but chad will win 100m and 200m fly.
Aiden H We will see.
everytime I search 'olympic swimming', all the titles come out as : Michael Phelps wins...
:)
I say back stroke is one of the hardest stroke, you cant see whats in front of you or where the pool ends, you just have to rely on what you see from the ceiling or familiarize yourself with the pool before you compete
Yes backstroke is very tiring but I believe butterfly is the hardest
Actually you count your strokes from the flags so you're not relying on the ceiling you're relying on the flags
They probably don't swim, so it's okay.
sweetunicorns whatever works for you, I find looking up the ceiling better than relying on the flags, the swimming pool that I used to practice have colored ceiling, it goes from red to blue, reds are from both ends and blue are the middlek
Actually I do swim competitively but it's always outdoors so they have to put flags up
If Locthe wouldn't swam the 200m back 27 minutes earlier, he would definitely have won here
i am so so glad you say that man. most people don't realize how phony the training schedule is for team sports. its basically running plays and maybe a few hours a week in the weight room, believe me I KNOW. Swimming on the other is painstaking hours of staring at a black line. i mean i am so glad you brought it up. because to see someone excel at being the best swimmer/runner is what sports are about. SPORTS ARE ABOUT SEEING THE HUMAN LIMIT. not games, or entertainment. HUMAN LIMITs BROKEN.
wooohoooo really really nice
Phelps is the best swimmer ever
When I was doing my swim training with my instructor I got so tired after two laps...swimming is very tough and takes lots of stamina😅
When everyone else walks out: Ok nice
When Micheal Phelps walks out:
I love how Phelps swims and all,but I feel really sad for cash because he's always second or third in any race Phelps is in
What an intense battle for the silver medal!
iconic figaaaaa
michael phelps is greatest of all time
El deportista más grande que dio este planeta tierra wow
Best Olympian Ever