David Popovici on breaking the WR, Stoicism, 400 Free, being Knighted
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- Опубликовано: 2 июн 2024
- Romanian David Popovici is the fastest human in history over 100 meters freestyle.
At the 2022 European Championships in Rome, the 17 year old Popovici blasted a 46.86 in the 100 Freestyle to break Cesar Cielo's long standing world record.
Popovici also dropped the hammer in the 200 Freestyle, becoming the 3rd fastest ever behind Michael Phelps and Paul Biedermann. He broke the 1:43 barrier in that 200 Free.
Pop has been coached by Adrian Rădulescu since he was 9 years old. He has done an amazing job keeping his feet on the ground by leaning into the stoics.
“There is only one way to happiness and that is to cease worrying about things which are beyond the power or our will." - Epictetus
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00:00 Hello David Popovici
02:00 Pressure & Expectations
03:45 Stoicism
05:36 Clapping for competitors
06:30 100 Free Race Strategy
11:50 Skinny body type
17:30 400 Free
20:44 Bidermann's 200 Free World Record
22:50 The Star of Romania
24:10 Discipline & Detachment
26:53 Cielo's WR also in Rome
27:30 Italian crowd at Euros
29:00 World Jr Championships in Lima
30:45 Fly Back or Breast?
32:28 Thinking BIG 
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Just spectacular. I could listen to him talk for hours. Can’t believe he speaks/ articulates his thoughts so well in a language that isn’t his first. I think he really trusts you Brett. Love that you get this interview over other swimming podcasts. Cheers to many more of these talks as his journey and accomplishments continue.
@@kharu1975 Poftim?! Cele mai bune scoli din Eu?! i doubt it buddy, it think its more of a personal thing, the guy has nice educated parents and a very good enviroment, NOTHING to do with Romanian schools, absolutly anything, i think youre trippin!
@@kharu1975 ce-ai fumat??🤣🤣
@@tiagomota4734 He sounds like he was taught in English based on some aspects of speech maybe, he does seem to sometimes "Ad litteram" translate things from Romanian to English but in general for his age (and not only) he is excellent.
@@Jthe5th absolutly!! Hes only 17...thats quite good!
@@tiagomota4734 E super bine , baiatul !!! Un tip special !!! Din Romania 🇷🇴 , 🥇🏊♂️🍀👏👏👏👏👏
This interview should be shown at the philosophy class in school, for kids that moan "why do we have to study philosophy?" to understand the benefits of studying philosophy. Thank you, David, you did our nation a world of good. You well deserve The Star of Romania, not for the record per se, but for the whole package. Trully Mens sana in corpore sano.
I wonder what his IQ is, sounds like off the charts. He is so mature for his age. Loved this interview, I was a fan before, but now a huge fan. Congratulations David, you deserve all the accolades!
Every time a see him swim I cannot believe what I'm witnessing.
So articulate and humble - extremely impressive! Many congratulations.
When i listened to Thorpie about his astonishing performances i’ve always had the impression of an Athlete who was conscious of his talent, but always a little bit shy of presenting it (or himself) as 'i'm the N1'. When i listened to Phelps i simply did have the impression of a Man who always did feel the need of showing the world (or himself) his value (maybe because the Phelps’ crush arrived just when Ian left the swimming world, and Ian changed this world skyrocketing it as a ‘media sport’). But now that i see David… i only see a 17 year old serene, confident guy who knows that with hard work and his talent can rewrite swimming history (just listen what he says about breaking 1.42.00). It’s fantastic
"me clapping for my competitors was about ... me wanting to wish them luck." this is such a wise intuitive action, likely a result of his stoicism. because the most satisfying possible result is to beat your competitors at the peak of their respective powers. if you win an olympic gold when your main competitors are injured, it is not as satisfying as winning when they all compete to the best of their ability. so popovici genuinely encourages his competitors and wishes them well so as to facilitate the possibility of him achieving the most personally satisfying possible result.
Cool,, but nobody asked him about that, it seemed rehearsed.
@@zelddan if you say so. but not everything in a conversation has to be strictly relevant to what was said before it. people are allowed to go off on tangents. popovici is a very humble guy considering his accomplishments. he is also well spoken, so that makes it seem like he has rehearsed what he's saying because of his ability to express himself fluidly. honestly to me you just sound jealous
@@zelddan Wdym? Starting with 5:36, *the host* explicitly asks about his support for his competitors:
Brett: _"...I had people at the meet who were telling me that you were _*_clapping for your competitors as they were being introduced before the finals - before you raced them._*_ You know like, the type of man you are is remarkable."_
David: _"Yeah, because I love sport and..."_
David didn't just start pointing out he likes to clap for his competitors & how great that makes him. 😂 He was being asked.
🇷🇴 Romania has in David Popovici more than just a champion. He can be a model for a lot of kids, his thinking is absolutely incredible for his age. He can also can give a little hope that things will go well in the future for our beautiful country who has yet to develop to its fullest capacity. Thank you for everything you are doing and the values you represent, David Popovici!
It’s so so difficult to find a guy that joints that kind of talent, commitment and mind. You know better Brett what I’m talking about.
At age 17 and he has accomplish and how many years he has ahead, he is on path to become the biggest sportsman in Romania's History, surpassing LEGENDS such as Nadia Comăneci, Gheorghe Hagi, Simona Halep, Ivan Patzaichin. And aint an easy thing to do!!Salutes from Romania!
22 years ago, I watched an interview to 17 year old Ian Thorpe. It was so inspiring and thought how remarkable this man was. After 22 years on, I felt almost the same toward this 17 year old super intelligent, humble and extremely impressive.
I admire so much this young man! 👏👏Smart, intelligent, hard-working, courageous, speaks English so good, he is so talented!! He has a great mentality! Born in Romania, educated in Romania by Romanian parents and trained in Romania. 👏 The dog is cute!
This guy is remarkable not only because of breaking one of hardest world records in swimming.
this guy is incredible, in the era when philosophy is being taken out of the high schools, david popovici demostrates that philosophy is important for everything....i admire a young guy talking like this, this video should be put in schools.... to inspire kids... i was a swimmer at high school, and now being almost 50 i swim 3 times a week, i love swimming in the sea, looks also that his coach Adrian Rădulescu is a good good teacher...
People need stoicism now more than ever.
I love that you asked him about his body image Brett and his answer was brilliant. This young men will inspire a lot of swimmers that don't have the typical swimmer's physique male and female.
Remarkable young man!! Classical philosophy foundation topped up by his intellect, imagination and self awareness, all in a 17 year old kid!!! Go David, go!!!
This kid is so cool! For starters he’s so humble and so well thought! I understand this mind set of just plan ahead live in the now attitude!👏👏
David talking about being the greatest of all times WHILE playing with his dog is the best. A kid who's not a kid yet is stll a kid. You gotta love him.
Thank you, Brett, for having him on your podcast again, I hoped you would, your interviews with him are the best! As for David, there's almost nothing left to say. He is so special, we can't help but simply wish him the very best, on and off the pool. Keep doing you, David, there's so many of us you inspire every day!
Yes! I will put also the time stamp. 32:27 ❤💛💙
I find he has the same sort of mentality as Cristiano Ronaldo. Making history, David! Stay strong 💪🏼
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But a much greater heart ! And mind.
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What a humble person for someone who is so young and yet breaking the hardest WR in swimming!
He’s just at a different level as a human being. Well done, really proud that you are a Romanian!
No pressure, no expectations. Just train! 💙🇹🇩
David Popovici and not only, few more Romanian swimmers got a lot of awards en records this month. Thanks!
So proud of my fellow Romanian.
Bravo, David! 💙💛❤
greatest swimmer and podcaster right now
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I think his turn is brilliant, the speed and strength is magnificent
a. The world champion !!!
b. 17 years old!!!
c. World record!!!
d. 100 and 200 m freestyle (endurance like 200m and 400m sprint)
what can I say ...I am speachless...
Îmi vine chef sa ma întorc sa ma antrenez după o pauza de 20 ani....
Dar când am auzit interviul am rămas cu gura căscată...Marcus Aurelius can be proud of such young follower !!!
What an amazing example of an extraordinary young man! David is our pride and joy, as romanians, but achieving these amazing results is 100% his will to work toward being the best and his amazing mindset!
Q buenaaaaa entrevista.... increible como es mounstro d 17 años habla...parece un filosofo d la natacion... Saludos !!!!
This human is a model. Thanks for being, David, just that. Brett, you have a talent in communicating with him. thanks for this talk!
Astounding maturity at 17! Time predictions for the future. 45.7 100m. 141.5 200m. 3.38 400free. When he reaches late 20’s early 30’s 50 free 20.8
He will have 18 in few weeks. So it's 18. I think it's impossible to go under 46. Perhaps he will go under 46.5, but under 46 it's very hard to believe. Hard to believe he will go under 46.5 also.
Brett, I’m so happy you were the one who got the #1 most wanted interview in swimming. I love SwimSwam but you are the best. This kid is the bees knees. Everyone is rooting for him.
Thanks Charlie!
Man. It's real great that he seems so mature. His mindset is great, other young athletes ruing their own chances being arrogant/overthinking/getting distracted by critics or fans. Big ups to parents/coach/anybody helping him become such a great person. This is a real role model, not something like a mumbling rapper.
He's such a incredible guy ....we are so proud for you. ❤
Brett, I love your interview. I am a mother of 2 children/competitive swimmers. I am Romanian but we live in USA. I have been following David for the past 1 year. I show my children his swims and interviews so they can watch his excellent technique and to see how much wisdom he has.
Thank you ❤️🇱🇷🇷🇴
Pacat ...ca "daca " ...vor fi ",buni "... vor concura pentru o alta tara ....Performanta fantastica a lui DAVID tocmai in astaconsta ...in " habitatul lui natural "...dar si in seriozitatea lui dublat de modestie ...asta se numeste CARACTER sj se " construieste " acasa ...nu prin " copiere " ...!!!
FORTA DAVID !!!!
Nu ți-a plăcut în Romania dar te mândrești cu un român care a ales să rămână în România și să refuze să meargă în States. Asta cum te face sa te simți? :)
@@ursdaniel cum ar trebui sa se simta? ce e rau in a se mandri cu un roman?
@@ursdaniel Da, cred ca de prea mult bine a plecat.
Such a smart, impressive guy Sir David is!!!
Thumbs up to coach Brett!!!!👍👍👍
He's awsome! He will break his own record soon,I'm sure! 🏆
Curind foarte curind ...va dobor propriul record ...!!! Forta DAVID- ROU !!!
What a great athlete! I look forward to watching his career over the next 2 decades.
Ești dublu campion mondial: la înot și caracter. Ne mândrim cu tine! Succes în continuare!
Stoicism is at the heart of his mental game but not let us discount the fact that his program is not merely integrated but homogenous His system of work in the pool , dry land , nutrition , sleep and recovery all communicate to each other as a cohesive whole - this young man is so precocious it’s scary but let’s study him because he’s only human . His gift to the freestyle technique model is his door-hinge recovery which is way superior to Popovs zip line recovery - grace is back! Thank you Sir David - swimming needed saving from the weight room
David much LOVE from Greece
Now that`s what I call an interview with the one and only : David Popovici ! Great interview.
Good luck in Peru and enjoy the special food. 🥰
bro his dog is adorableee 😭
Felicitări David esti o inspirație pentru mulți
Thank you David, and thank you Brett 👏💯🙏
I'm from Brăila..city of legends.. like Camelia Potec and Diana Mocanu...ești sigur că nu ai sânge de brăilean 🤔😁💪👏💯💯
E incredibil ce face filosofia din oameni. Mai ales stoicismul...
Trebuie de promovat acest curent filosofic cu multa ardoare de fiecare data.
Avand in vedere cum merge lumea si in ce directie se duce, are mult sens stoicismul. Pare sa aiba grija de creieraș mai mult decat celelalte
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De fapt, este vorba despre zalmoxianismul nostru multimilenar, la care are are acces orice român care vrea să evolueze spiritual. La fel cum au avut acces toți inițiații spirituali din antichitate, care, după ce au absolvit Școala din Carpați, au creat propriile lor școli, de filozofie, de știință, de spiritualitate.
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@@adrianaherta4310 e vorba despre minca si atitudine. Sper din suflet sa nu viziteze tot felul de manalisti si inculti, precum Maruta...
Romanian here, well I am 41 years old and still stupid , I think that I don't want to remember what was I doing while I was 17, probably not swimming..... this guy is absolutely amazing
This guy is the best role model. He is so down to earth and humble. Wish him all the health in the world! He has the best attitude to achieve even more than medals. Young people and also older people can learn something from him! Good job and good luck in everything you do!
Es una "aparición" en la natación. La recuperación de una especie extinguida, un tigre de Malasia o el mamut peludo...
He understands that finding the right power-to-weight ratio is important. There is no point in putting on extra weight if the power isn't able to carry that weight. That's what people don't understand. People think "Im just going get stronger in the weight room and I will swim/run faster." But then they end up carrying more weight and all that time in the weight room doesn't make a big enough difference and might actually hurt them since they are now carrying more weight.
I can't even swim and know I am already googling stroke rate and kick rate. Thanks to this podcast I am more familiar with famous swimmers, coaches, World records and what meets are coming. I think I just became a swimming fan. Can't wait for your next podcast and David's next swim. Thank you Brett your questions are brilliant
Tanar, foarte tanar, inteligent , comunicativ , calm, ambitios,talentat ..pentru toate rezultatele cu care ne-a uimit , pentru noi romanii este un fenomen, e ca o cometa venita din alta galaxie!
We need rolemodels in our lives, we need men and women being genuine human beings....🤗❤️
Thank you for this! I was so excited to hear him talk after the wr. Greetings from Romania 🇷🇴
So David is now officially #TheSkinnyKnight in Romania... 😉
I love everything about this young man ..simple! The best is yet to come!
well done Brett! thanks for this great interview. we absolutely love to see David speaking so casually, in a stoic way, about being knighted :))) lovely mundane stuff this knight thing :))) he is so hard working his gifts and inspires us all! much much admiration !!!
Actually his physique is fine. Similar to what sprint swimmers used to look like before they turned into body builders. Now the others may start coping him and spend less time pumping iron.
World record in 100 🏊♂️ and motivation speaker too 😁
thanks for David's interviews, here in Romania basically there are no extra football journalists so poor David has to answer mainly dumb questions, also very hard for those interested in other sports and in David to get technical analysis
you are so right, they are just stupid journalists !
Exactly, but is very nice to see that everyone here in Romania respected his decision not to speak in front of the journalists when he went back home. Also the national television have choosen one of it's best journalists to take that interview that he gave yesterday for TVR, not sports journalists that we were used to
David is so so inspiring ☑️
Brett congratulations for so many great interviews and securing the trust of many great athletes and coaches, you're creating a great record of swimming history. Your perspective, given your experiences, adds so much to the context and value. Royal Knight of the Swimming Media!
Cheers Luke!
"David's greatest lie: "There might be a pinch of intelligence ... "
Yeah boy ... there is a ton of it ... bright future ahead.
Brett, as far as body type and his technique, I see a little bit of Popov but I am blown away by his length of stroke and how far he reaches and maximizes that. I see a little bit of Thorpie and what he did at such a young age. I'm just going to continue to watch him and see what happens. What he is doing is only going to bring more awareness to swimming and make it even more popular.
Popovici is diminutive for Popov 😉
Yes I agree
@@adrianbordeianu1011 not true
@@adrianbordeianu1011 .
No ! Popov is less of Popovici ...
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@@adrianaherta4310 hey, I only meant name wise 🤗🤗🤗
The stoic king David, reborn in Romania.
Another insightful and enriching interview. Thank you both for making it happen!
Thanks for the interview! ❤👍
Have fun, David, in Peru! ❤❤
So we’ll deserved, this kid will have a career that mirrors Thorpe as one of the best freestylers in history so far. I think the 100 freestyle at the next olympics will be the most anticipated event of the games with popovici, charmers (who was actually injured and unfit at last olympics so he will be a huge threat) and dressel. Can’t wait to see what this legend does in his career
Chalmers * and well*
Autocorrect does me dirty haha
Actually Thorpe and others are already history in terms of freestyle swimming. Popovici is the greatest freestyle swimmer of all time at the age of 18. The world record is saying that, the way he swim, the way he is. I mean a skinny guy with no muscles swimmed 46.86 without no super suit and the first men in history who goes under 47 in less than 48 hours. Also he has the second time for 200m in history. Give the super suit to Popovici and he will crash the 200m world record at this age.
@@sorinsorin788 I beg to differ mate I’m sorry. Thorpes 400m at 15-16 was faster than any modern day swimmer at 3:42. People forget how good thorpe was and that he retired prematurely in his early 20’s after everything he achieved. Popovici is amazing but you can’t possibly say popovici is better even when at popovicis’ age thorpe has already won Olympic gold…
@@sorinsorin788 also Thorpe broke the world record wearing nothing other than speedos. This is at 16 years old too
@@psychedelicgoat3464 actually we are speaking about the most popular swimming races which is 100m and 200m freestyle and David is the best in history for 100m. Thorpe was good, but David is just better.
great interview, thanks for bringing it on our youtube feeds! would be nice to get the perspective of his coach as well. are you thinking to invite him on the podcast one day?
Already did. He’ll come soon
You got us Pop, you got us Pop!!!!!!! Great interview, I know it lasted 30 min but felt like 10 min bc was so concentrated and damn good! Love to hear this kid talk!!! And love to hear your smart questions Brett! Thank you, thank you!!!!
#gopopgo te iubim!!!!! 🇹🇩🥇❤️
Un baiat deosebit din multe puncte de vedere ❤ Felicitari si iti doresc sa fii implinit pe toate planurile ⚖️
P.S. imi place ca ne-ai prezentat si catelul 🐶
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Păi tocmai, că nu l-a prezentat ... frumos era să ni-l arate și să-i spună și numele.
Oricum, lipsa a fost a gazdei care se vedea clar că era complexată și depășită de profunzimea gândirii și simțirii unui copil român, pe care, în mod evident, îl desconsiderase la început și era total nepregătit pentru un dialog profund. Părea un maestru spiritual, David, care-i explică băbește unui ucenic niște adevăruri existențiale ...
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Genius like Messi and superprofesional and ambition like Cristiano Ronaldo! No wonder is nr.1 at his age! ❤️
APARTE NR. 1. ÎNOTUL. ȘI INTELIGENT. DAVID. MĂ ÎNCHIN. BRAVOOOOO " OMULE". ✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️
his english is spot on
I am amazed how you are so fluent in English. Do you speak English everyday with your coach? Relatives? Friends?
He goes to one of Bucharest's top high schools, a bilingual school where they study both in Romanian and in English.
David the warrior.
Great interview Brett. Bummed I couldn’t watch it live. What an impressive your man.
Respect! Such a mature personality. I hope we will see new world records when his muscles also mature further.
Felicitari David succes in continuaré esti cel mai bun jos palaria
Man found you because you started talk about David, no doubt your accent sounds so australian damn.. not many things I know abour you or your channel but to be onest your voice sounds awesome reminds me always of Harley Johnstone ( Durianrider - that cool rider from Australia )
Man thanks for talking so nice about David, makes me feel more proud then I am of my country.
Greetings from Transylvania - Romania 🇷🇴❤️
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A great young man and greater champion!
Wow! I’m impressed!!!
Loved the interview, so in depth and intriguing!
An good exemple for a lot of romanian people !
Hi's a very smart guy...
Thank you so much, Brett Hawke ! Your questions were great and David Popovici's answers as well! Always a pleasure to hear you both as your passion for swimming is so huge, it's like a light that guides you! And I think I had the answer to my question, David takes the strenght from what he loves the most, water and swimming! So much to learn from you in real life not only in sport! ❤️🥇☀️😎👏
Thanks Brett !! ✌Thanks David !! ✌
Bravo și la cât mai multe realizări.
"Dam it man, why are you so intelligent?"
Basically what everyone thinks every time he opens his mouth :)))
Native inteligence and the best of the best trainer, Adrian. Respect for Both of them!
They inspired me already a lot to be more determined.
Respect for your hard work, for “letting us dream”. . Thank you David + Adrian!
Sweet dog just like David!! The perfect dog for the perfect boy!!🥰Thank you for the video !! Send you love from România!🥰🥰🥰🥰🇷🇴🇷🇴
When did he show the dog?
@@SalaKahle at the end of the interview
@@SalaKahle 32:27 ❤💛💙
@@clarakam3858 thank you!!
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Love listening to David. God bless him.
I'm going to cheer for you David, I'm sure this is just a start to a great swimming career! Best of luck, say healthy!
Great insight love his mentality! Glad you got the interview Brett. You are by far the #1 swimming podcast out there.
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One question was missed: did he go below WR previously in practice ? Would be fun to know 😊
I like how he was getting close to the screen it showed he was genuine
Nice job Brett, Nate and David.
Thanks Papa!
Felicitari David! Congrats 🥇🥇🥇
Love you David and Brett as well!💪🥰
What a great podcast!
Felicitări David, ție și echipei tale! Ești un sportiv FENOMENAL și mai presus de toate un OM, încă foarte tânăr, MINUNAT.
De la un alt tânăr român, îți doresc mult succes în continuare! 🇷🇴
Super Champ 💪 😎 🇷🇴
I appreciate the Romanian subtitles, Brett!👍👍