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Skills N' Talents

Skills N' Talents

Күн бұрын

What Ian Thorpe did in 2000s changed the swimming coaches' style of training, competing and technique forever. Before him, most swimmers focused on taking as many strokes as possible.
After the Thorpe era, we trained and swam very differently.
00:00 - Everyone was swimming badly
00:14 - The first record
00:51 - New record
01:08 - Sydney 2000
02:53 - Race of the century
04:27 - Swimming tip
Ian Thorpe wins Men's 400m freestyle final | Sydney 2000
• Ian Thorpe wins Men's ...
Phelps vs Thorpe vs van den Hoogenband - Men's Freestyle 200m at Athens 2004 |
• Phelps vs Thorpe vs va...
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@SkillsNT
@SkillsNT 3 жыл бұрын
If you liked this video, you will LOVE this other one. It is Everything You Need To Know To Swim Better: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/sKebmdN4uKmZhmw.htmlsi=zBvzruAN9vxGst8J I didn't mention Thorpe's swimsuit because I made a whole video about it! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/atRhppdorL3MnX0.html
@Charlie-hv3dh
@Charlie-hv3dh 2 жыл бұрын
All of the content on your channel is just so high quality, such a fun experince learning about swimming history, techniques and stand out people!
@YtsJaccoG
@YtsJaccoG 2 жыл бұрын
I was thinking about the suit the whole video. In every example he was the only one with the suit, which was later banned. While Thorpe is a hero of mine, and he did indeed revolutionize swimming (or maybe his coach did?), I do wonder if the difference with the other swimmers would be as massive without the suit. Now it comes across as helping a tremendous amount, while it may be a marginal gain (which is still a huge deal at the highest level!). Edit: typo
@madpuppy54
@madpuppy54 2 жыл бұрын
you can see the air bubbles gathering underneath the suit
@user-kt3bl9vw4m
@user-kt3bl9vw4m 2 жыл бұрын
he has great technique, but the suite gave him advantage upon the other swimmers, nade him float better and move smoother in water. that was not an even swimmings in Sydney
@lynnetrathen4587
@lynnetrathen4587 2 жыл бұрын
Well others could have worn them 🤦🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️
@Alan_Hans__
@Alan_Hans__ 3 жыл бұрын
That comparison in the number of strokes is absolutely mind blowing.
@mebeasensei
@mebeasensei 2 жыл бұрын
But shouldn’t the narrator mention the respective heights and especially arm lengths of the athletes? If Thorpe has super long arms, or is taller in stature, it sort of makes more sense that the strokes would be fewer?
@iamtheralwus
@iamtheralwus Жыл бұрын
@@mebeasensei Rosolino is only one centimetre shorter than Thorpe, and yet Thorpe took 11 fewer strokes per lap.
@stevethea5250
@stevethea5250 Жыл бұрын
2:20
@azuleslight
@azuleslight 10 ай бұрын
It's not really the glide take the distance of 1 extra stroke
@matthewhancock7780
@matthewhancock7780 3 жыл бұрын
Also worth noting perhaps that Ian Thorpe was a 17-year old boy at the Sydney Olympics, making his achievements all the more extraordinary.
@Joshuatree7746
@Joshuatree7746 3 жыл бұрын
He competed against older ppl.
@spateri728
@spateri728 3 жыл бұрын
@@Joshuatree7746 And?
@reptar69
@reptar69 3 жыл бұрын
Why did they not say that in the video... That is kinda imporatant..
@thinkwa-1414
@thinkwa-1414 3 жыл бұрын
@@spateri728 if they’re too old they can be slower
@Wunel
@Wunel 3 жыл бұрын
@Elemental Entity For context, the average age on the USA Olympic swim team is 23/24, that's an extra 5 years of training and muscle development. The fact Thorpe won at 17 was a serious achievement.
@kkoz474
@kkoz474 3 жыл бұрын
Ian Thorpe was the most effortless swimmer I've ever seen. He didn't waste a single movement, it looked like the water was pushing him and he was just there.
@Jac0bIAm
@Jac0bIAm 3 жыл бұрын
Basically a dolphin in a previous life :D
@sodgape
@sodgape 3 жыл бұрын
I think the full body suits help...
@yeesenchai
@yeesenchai 3 жыл бұрын
@@sodgape yes it did. I was lucky to be studying in Oz during his time and the tech of his suit was all over the news for years.
@RyZeDHD
@RyZeDHD 3 жыл бұрын
@@sodgape exactly what i was about to say, full body suits are banned now because it helps you float
@jaspermeinema4830
@jaspermeinema4830 2 жыл бұрын
Popov
@aussiemma8426
@aussiemma8426 3 жыл бұрын
I remember the first time I saw Thorpe. I was 11 and he was 14 and I had just started swimming for a new club in Padstow, Sydney. All of us were cramped into a couple of lanes and Thorpe had his own lane to himself- even at 14 he was already 6”3 with a massive chest and feet- just by watching him practise I could tell he was special
@kingnole4237
@kingnole4237 Жыл бұрын
Jokers
@0de1337
@0de1337 Жыл бұрын
cap
@stevethea5250
@stevethea5250 Жыл бұрын
He's built for it 🏄🏄
@streips
@streips 3 жыл бұрын
An interesting fact about Ian Thorpe is that he was in New York on 9/11 and on his way to the World Trade Center when he realized that he had forgotten his camera at the hotel and so turned back. That almost certainly saved his life.
@LukaCekovic
@LukaCekovic 3 жыл бұрын
glad you didnt call this a "fun fact"
@gottaproxy8826
@gottaproxy8826 3 жыл бұрын
we are all owned by a corporation.
@iarmycombo5659
@iarmycombo5659 3 жыл бұрын
@timtrfny timtrfny Yes indeed if you took ur logic and threw it out the window
@iarmycombo5659
@iarmycombo5659 3 жыл бұрын
@timtrfny timtrfny It means u cannot reasonably believe that because theres no chance terrorist who are about to kill hundreds of people with plane attacks would warn an american swimmer who probaply tells the authorities and ruins their plan. Maybe u were trying to make a joke but it really seems like u r serious when u say "I mean he was worth a lot back then". To terrorists he was worth nothing.
@e.t9403
@e.t9403 3 жыл бұрын
@timtrfny timtrfny You seem to be a flat earther
@nicklausss
@nicklausss 2 жыл бұрын
Pretty sure his shoe size of 17 helped his kick. One of the largest feet swimming world has ever seen. He also had very strong legs and flipper-like feet added to his performance. Overall, strongest kick of all time in the game.
@Charlie-hv3dh
@Charlie-hv3dh 2 жыл бұрын
I think my foot size is 9 1/2 mens us.... small compred to his lol and i'm 5'5 in height... pain. pain,
@kamranmisri2366
@kamranmisri2366 2 жыл бұрын
@@Charlie-hv3dh But whatever is the height etc. man is judged by his virtues. More Righteous and Pious The Man، He is more close To Allah (God)
@dirkdiggler404
@dirkdiggler404 2 жыл бұрын
I wonder about that too. I recently started swimming because I hurt my knee lifting. Getting better everyday. I have bought some short fins for use with my kickboard and am astonished at the difference I had no idea. So noticing the huge difference with the fins got me wondering about the difference and advantage someone has with huge feet. For reference I'm a 13 4e but have to think a size 17 would be a tremendous advantage.
@jaiganticpooey3012
@jaiganticpooey3012 2 жыл бұрын
@@Charlie-hv3dh I'm a 9 US but I'm 5'10
@ryanlunzen9794
@ryanlunzen9794 2 жыл бұрын
My size is 44. Guess I should compete in swimming.
@shanematerazzo8582
@shanematerazzo8582 3 жыл бұрын
As a swim coach of 35 years, I couldn’t agree more with this. Sadly, too many of my colleagues fail to understand the importance of glides and stroke counts in Freestyle😩😥
@ryantalbot1465
@ryantalbot1465 2 жыл бұрын
Gliding is quinticential with any sort of stroke. If you dont utilise it correctly youre just wasting energy. I cant even think of how many times ive told my students to GLIIIIIIIIIIIIIDE! 😂
@asnark7115
@asnark7115 2 жыл бұрын
They miss it because Thorpe's emphasis was all on his kick. The stroke was an after-thought. He didn't tuck his chin, either, or hold his breath for more than two pulls. If he had, his 4 and 6 beat kicks would have made him pass out. Everything we were taught in the 70s/80s/90s was dead wrong.
@cj54car
@cj54car Жыл бұрын
@@ryantalbot1465 Bravo and true as mate !
@inordirection_
@inordirection_ 3 жыл бұрын
The difference in stroke count between Thorpe and the second place swimmer is absolutely striking.
@samcash7398
@samcash7398 3 жыл бұрын
Thorpe was just brilliant and deserved all his successes.
@fritsgerms3565
@fritsgerms3565 3 жыл бұрын
he could afford to glide longer because of his insane kick. his kicking training sessions were legendary for their speed.
@willcowen2152
@willcowen2152 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, good luck holding a technique like that without a size 17 feet-powered outboard motor to go with it
@Fuzcapp
@Fuzcapp 3 жыл бұрын
Interestingly, some comments make a comparison with Popov - well, Popov was also notoriously fast on a kickboard. He reportedly did 50m at the Australian Institute of Sport in 27 seconds on a kickboard! (No flippers.)
@fritsgerms3565
@fritsgerms3565 3 жыл бұрын
@@Fuzcapp i knew guys training at the same pool, that used his 50m kick start times, for their 50ms freestyle start times. As you can imagine it was demoralizing for them. In their defence, they trained for the 1500m distance. It’s so long ago, that I can’t remember his kick times on the 50m. But it was sub 30s, which I think is incredible. I actually trained at the same pool where Van Hoogenband used to train in Eindhoven. That was also highly demoralizing but it does show a person how special these guys are (or were).
@krane15
@krane15 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, of course. He redirects energy from his arms (streamlining his body) to his legs for propulsion.
@bry8636
@bry8636 3 жыл бұрын
My thoughts exactly Thorpe was the only guy at the time who could keep a 6 beat kick throughout a 400 It’s his kick that allows a slower turnover-catch up drill stroke- It’s by no means an ‘unusual or controversial stroke’
@Wasteo
@Wasteo 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing to see the sport evolve. 20 years later and even Thorpe's streamline looks amateur. Then Phelps made the dolphin kick a game changer. Then... I don't know, they all just seem superhuman now :D
@silversurfer8237
@silversurfer8237 3 жыл бұрын
The under water dolphin kick is a superhuman ability. It seems only elite athletes can sustain it during a series of laps: for a normal person there is a tendency to run out of breath at the very beginning.
@michaelrowland2743
@michaelrowland2743 3 жыл бұрын
Hah I got beat once by Michael in college in a 50 free, I swam my fastest, he did dolphin kick underwater both ways lol
@guyskillen
@guyskillen 3 жыл бұрын
Nah, Michael Klim well before Phelps. The first was a girl called Angela Kennedy swimming for Telopea (Canberra, Australia) in the early 90s, where she broke the women's 50 Fly SC record at 15.
@miggi8144
@miggi8144 3 жыл бұрын
@@guyskillen Dude, that's some very esoteric knowledge. I guess she would swim at Manuka pool? My sister went to Telopea High so I actually know where you're referring to.
@sketch3744
@sketch3744 3 жыл бұрын
In what world is that true? Im a terrible swimmer and maintaining a dolphin kick for say 20 metres is not that hard. Its a revolutionary technique but it's by no means a difficult thing to do. Again, im a below avg level swimmer...
@matwatson7947
@matwatson7947 3 жыл бұрын
When I used to train we were always advised to study Thorpes technique. It was the underwater phase that I took most from. Not because it was particularly different or controversial but because it highlighted how much difference an excellent turn can make. He gained so much ground from them. Phelps won more but Thorpe and Hooganband were my inspirations
@user-nd5bb1ze2l
@user-nd5bb1ze2l Жыл бұрын
But thorpe retired earlier
@matwatson7947
@matwatson7947 Жыл бұрын
@@user-nd5bb1ze2l Yes, they never competed but it doesn't mean I can't prefer one. In the same way you can prefer Madonna over Messi despite them not competing
@user-nd5bb1ze2l
@user-nd5bb1ze2l Жыл бұрын
@@matwatson7947 they competed in the race of the century, look thorpe in freestyle is unachievable but but in left types of swimming is horrible
@howdydo5760
@howdydo5760 10 ай бұрын
phelps won irrelevant medals. only freestyle counts. maybe track and field should have a race with both hands tied behind their back so usain bolt can have a few more medals
@slayrisk
@slayrisk 3 жыл бұрын
0:47 Of course he broke the world record. That was actually Zlatan in disguise.
@bellabana
@bellabana 2 жыл бұрын
To this day Ian Thorpe still has the most beautiful swimming style of any swimmer ever, just effortless and smooth.
@randompalmtopgaming7541
@randompalmtopgaming7541 2 жыл бұрын
Exactly
@pettypractice7872
@pettypractice7872 2 жыл бұрын
While not exactly comparable, you should look at Ryosuke Irie’s backstroke, his form is utter perfection
@KleinAB
@KleinAB 2 жыл бұрын
@@pettypractice7872 i've never seen a swimmer upset the water less. it is like his stroke consists of dropping rose petals onto a mirrored lake surface.
@konstantinceprasov6447
@konstantinceprasov6447 Жыл бұрын
Alex Popov stroke is better
@chaos_ma
@chaos_ma Жыл бұрын
@@konstantinceprasov6447 you should check out David Popovici
@SkillsNT
@SkillsNT 3 жыл бұрын
Phelps vs Thorpe vs van den Hoogenband - Men's Freestyle 200m at Athens 2004 | kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aL5gnMtmzrOun5c.html
@pudimdecana51
@pudimdecana51 2 жыл бұрын
One of the most impressive swimming feats ever (IMHO) is Thorpe’s closure in the 400m relay in Sydney 2000. Gary Hall has a half body advantage over him in the last turn and is stroking fast, but Thorpe just digs and slides, and touches first by a few milliseconds. Amazing to watch!!!
@rothotborski
@rothotborski 3 жыл бұрын
There were always "Gliders" and "Paddle steamers" in swimming and still there are...Thorpe was just the best at doing it and for me still is the most aestethic swimmer of all times...but he didn't invent something new, everything he did was well-known, Thorpe just mastered perfection...
@guyskillen
@guyskillen 3 жыл бұрын
Duncan Armstrong!
@Marcoose81
@Marcoose81 3 жыл бұрын
And the suit really helped to reduce his aquadynamical friction.
@rothotborski
@rothotborski 3 жыл бұрын
@@Marcoose81 Thats my main Problem: Cant afford the Suite and my chest hair ist dragging me down at least 1 min/100m :-D
@stephenchesterfield5122
@stephenchesterfield5122 2 жыл бұрын
I think that's right. I've been following the Australian outfit Swim Smooth - they go on about high cadence and no glide. The USA Total Immersion focussed on long and slow. I guess the best is maximum cadence, massive stroke length and minimum resistance - it is just who can come up with the winning combination.
@andrewsheehy2441
@andrewsheehy2441 3 жыл бұрын
Ian Thorpe has such a huge natural talent and a beautiful stroke. A joy to watch him in the water. Reeeach and Gliiiiiiide...Love it!
@cuebj
@cuebj 2 жыл бұрын
It was a massive change to swimming technique. The shark suit on a big swimmer makes a big difference. And being huge helps hugely. Ideal shape: short legs, long torso, long arms, vast hands, big feet with flexible ankles. You can be world class young teen but, if you don't grow big enough with the other physical features, you can't progress - so take up triathlon or cycling
@boblangford5514
@boblangford5514 3 жыл бұрын
His efficiency was top notch. He was similar to Popov, the way their bodies would just glide through the water. Everyone else always looked like they were doing so much more work than those guys, yet they continued to beat everyone.
@lexsoft3969
@lexsoft3969 3 жыл бұрын
Matt Biondi is the 1st one I have seen doing this at 1988 Olympic, followed by Alexander Popov 4 years later. That's why these two legends are always on my mind. Ian Thorpe is among my favorites too.
@boblangford5514
@boblangford5514 3 жыл бұрын
@@lexsoft3969 I’ve never watched Matt Biondi. I’ll have to check him out.
@lexsoft3969
@lexsoft3969 3 жыл бұрын
@@boblangford5514 Watch his 200m freestyle too.
@lexsoft3969
@lexsoft3969 3 жыл бұрын
@@boblangford5514 Biondi also raced in 100m butterfly as a favorite at the Olympic, but he was upset in the final by Anthony Nesti of Suriname by 0.01 sec. That was the most upset in that year.
@danibosnjak2902
@danibosnjak2902 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely amazing. I have an relative in Australia and he explained to me the way they swim and why so it makes sense to me but looking at Mr.Thorpe swimming is an art form
@karlferguson
@karlferguson 3 жыл бұрын
Ian Thorpe is the unsung hero of swimming. He is a stunning Australian!!!
@maxatshalgimbay100
@maxatshalgimbay100 3 жыл бұрын
It was your channel that encouraged me to swim with a better technique. I could swim for my whole life, however I have studied how to "swim properly" from your videos. I'm glad that this exciting short video appeared in my feed through all the KZfaq algorithms. Take care, mate.
@Fuzcapp
@Fuzcapp 3 жыл бұрын
I am mostly a backstroker and I am short for a swimmer, so I have a natural disadvantage. However, I start to come into the race as a freestyler over 800m to 1500m. I have always (even before Thorpe) had a natural inclination to leave my right arm out in front as I breathe (I am a left side breather) which causes my left arm to come over the top unnaturally fast. It's just the way I swim freestyle. I have had so many coaches try to change it, but it just doesn't feel right and trying to change has never resulted in better freestyle performance. I don't have a massive kick like Thorpe and I would average about 40 strokes per lap, like Rossalino. Remember, I am around 10 inches shorter than these swimmers (Who therefore have significantly longer arms and better natural glide - plus they are all far stronger than me). So for all the coaches trying to change my freestyle, perhaps I was onto something 45 years ago, which hadn't met its time yet. I am a great believer in allowing a good swimmer to just find their own natural style. Whether it's Michael Klim's straight arm technique or Thorpe's beautiful high elbow glide technique. Grant Hackett also seemed to go to a greater glide in his stroke after Thorpe came along.
@r3vo811
@r3vo811 3 жыл бұрын
Zlatan‘s Brother from down under, fantastic swimmer!
@beverlynasserian3826
@beverlynasserian3826 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks coach, this is by far one of the best classes.
@fredsmith-kingofthelunatic7810
@fredsmith-kingofthelunatic7810 3 жыл бұрын
Ehh, the Thorpedo. Bloody Aussie legend. This was a really well made video. A great mixture of technique analysis and story telling. New subscriber.
@michaelrowland2743
@michaelrowland2743 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video, being a swimmer kid in the 2000's (and later a D1 swimmer) the Thorpedo definitely changed distance stroke for years to come. After the 2000 Olympics coaches everywhere started paying attention to stroke count. Hah this also meant more counting in practice.... a memory I would sooner forget than remember lol.
@ameena7816
@ameena7816 2 жыл бұрын
I've never cared much for swimming before, but somewhow I just can't stop watching these videos, they are so interesting
@HorseMaster23
@HorseMaster23 2 жыл бұрын
Man, I remember watching these races, they were phenomenal ! The starting lineup of the century right there!!!
@leticiapena7582
@leticiapena7582 3 жыл бұрын
What a good video! Thank you very much! Remembering these great swimmers!
@narangootumur6785
@narangootumur6785 3 жыл бұрын
Your music taste is great! Thanks for the videos! Always appreciated it!
@SignalCorps1
@SignalCorps1 2 жыл бұрын
I was living in Sydney (Manly Beach) at this time and was fortunate enough to to have attended several of these events including the 400m finals. I remember talking to an American that was a trainer with the US Olympic Swim Team and mentioned that the ‘Thorpedo’ was going to be the guy to beat for several years. He said with complete confidence, ‘Nope, we have a kid coming up that is going to dominate for a decade’. That was the first time I heard Michael Phelps’ name. Ian Thorpe was amazing watch in person in 2000, but Michael was still on another level.
@verward
@verward 3 жыл бұрын
I still can't wrap my mind around how fast Thorpe was in 2000 when he 17.
@Wheel333
@Wheel333 3 жыл бұрын
I love his style and the relaxed rhythm. I have always wondered about the upward curve in his body line from the side and wether this is to keep the legs raised. Also his head position at one point in his breathing cycle is really looking forward for a moment.
@rataraton7119
@rataraton7119 3 жыл бұрын
This is some top tier editing lol thank uu!!
@pappi3
@pappi3 2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant. Thank you for bringing such motivational and educational videos.
@jmshanta2011
@jmshanta2011 2 ай бұрын
No one ever did it for me like Thorpedo...never does and never will....he is not only a maestro but also an artist....still miss you Thorpie!
@Jen-lc5yc
@Jen-lc5yc 3 жыл бұрын
This is an amazing video. Thank you for posting.
@criticalmass613
@criticalmass613 2 жыл бұрын
Great swimmers can 'feel' the water. Thanks for the vid. Top notch!
@imagistatheimagista1870
@imagistatheimagista1870 3 жыл бұрын
Great video thanks! Ian Thorpe is almost underrated as the swimming genius his was. Definitely a better middle and long distance swimmer than MP. His technique changed freestyle forever. All about streamlining and the glide. I can only imagine how fast Mark Spitz would have been of he’d swum like this!
@silversurfer8237
@silversurfer8237 3 жыл бұрын
Great analysis. For those of us not able to get good coaching, your videos provide invaluable insight for enjoying swimming more.
@SkillsNT
@SkillsNT 3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that!
@rohandavies8889
@rohandavies8889 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. It really helps.
@SenseiEli
@SenseiEli 2 жыл бұрын
Very good video! Thank you!!
@Soumik-D.-As
@Soumik-D.-As 3 жыл бұрын
Really informative. Keep it up
@mohammedshafeeq7763
@mohammedshafeeq7763 3 жыл бұрын
Love from india ❤️ your channel gives lots of information and techniques about swimming l loved your channel keep doing.
@PontoLive
@PontoLive 3 жыл бұрын
This video looks sharp!! Congrats!
@silviosarunic3234
@silviosarunic3234 3 жыл бұрын
Thorpe….the best swimmer ever ❤️
@mauerchisp4814
@mauerchisp4814 3 жыл бұрын
This got me without breath xD! So intense! This video was really cool! c:
@ljohnson7124
@ljohnson7124 2 жыл бұрын
What a great production!!
@serendipitousprincess6142
@serendipitousprincess6142 3 жыл бұрын
Very informative and interesting. Thank you.
@elenaraps6612
@elenaraps6612 Жыл бұрын
Thanks. Absolutely amazing
@Marniwheeler
@Marniwheeler 2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thank you.
@212ntruesdale
@212ntruesdale 3 жыл бұрын
It’s definitely different, so different that you would be inclined to say that taking fewer strokes is the secret sauce. But it won’t work out for everyone. So much depends on all the other metrics in swimming. Basically, it’s not as simple as that.
@kixigvak
@kixigvak 3 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thank you!
@joshrees1985
@joshrees1985 3 жыл бұрын
I knew Ian around this time and I saw him break that 400 metres world record in 1999 I spoke to him at training and we were even in the swam in the same pool sometimes what a trill to see your friend break a record I was in the VIP section it was a fantastic night and yes he made Sydney 2000 one the greatest experiences of my life
@joequillun7790
@joequillun7790 3 жыл бұрын
This video has "finally" answered the question I've been asking a while now. "Why" do modern swimmers leave that arm in frt for so long, that the recovery arm has caught up, before the catch of the "gliding" arm? It feels so abnormal to me, to wait with that arm in frt. But this host has summed it up, at the end, by stating..."leave that arm in frt a bit longer". If it's good enuff for the "Thorpedo" then it's good enuff for me. Thank you. :)
@kevins3646
@kevins3646 Жыл бұрын
U make the videos interesting with all the music u mix in. It almost feels like one is watching a movie.
@neelparmar6690
@neelparmar6690 2 жыл бұрын
Winning gold is one thing, but changing a sport forever is something very few can claim. Just like the Fosbury flop in high jump, Thorpe re-defined his sport. True Aussie legend
@WololoArgent
@WololoArgent 3 жыл бұрын
So crazy that the style changed so dramatically not long ago.
@ifeelfantastic8956
@ifeelfantastic8956 3 жыл бұрын
You sir deserve 1m subs immediately.
@pvictorc
@pvictorc 2 жыл бұрын
That season was legendary. How many amazing swimmers...
@nabilhashmi7976
@nabilhashmi7976 3 жыл бұрын
Great video, well done.
@MariaE99
@MariaE99 2 жыл бұрын
I just love him, my All time favorite swimmer
@bvouzella
@bvouzella 3 жыл бұрын
Loved this video and the historic approach. Didnt know Thorpe invented this style
@DublinDapper
@DublinDapper 3 жыл бұрын
Nature invented it bro take a look at streamlined animals like dolphins etc
@mvalovalo
@mvalovalo 3 жыл бұрын
@@DublinDapper “bro” take it down a notch. All he was saying is he didn’t know Thorpe pioneered this style for competitive swimming.
@solveigsokcanic5724
@solveigsokcanic5724 Жыл бұрын
Ian Thorpe will ALWAYS BE MY FAVOURITE SWIMMER !!!!!!!!
@TechMyLifeVideo
@TechMyLifeVideo 3 жыл бұрын
That’s interesting. I’ve always used a glide, just cause I find it more relaxing and rhythmical, and I was a swimming instructor in the 1990s, teaching it. Had no idea it was so fast.
@andylee7862
@andylee7862 2 жыл бұрын
I don't know anything about swimming, but nice to watch. Thanks for the vid.
@tixchicken
@tixchicken 2 жыл бұрын
man the talent in that race wow
@Will-rw8mf
@Will-rw8mf 3 жыл бұрын
This is an incredibly well-produced video! I'm amazed.
@stevelambert3418
@stevelambert3418 3 жыл бұрын
His suit was not made of polyurethane so it was not a banned suit. Swimmers could wear it today if they wanted. He was so talented and worked so hard but he was just different. Nobody even to this day can swim like him. To be able to swim the 100 up to the 1500 and damn near win every one or at least medal in every one is amazing. He was also 6ft 6 and 235 pounds which is a freak of nature to swim that fast at that size . Best freestyle swimmer ever.
@willcowen2152
@willcowen2152 3 жыл бұрын
I think there's another part of the current swimsuit rules that stipulates it can't extend below the knee or above the waist for men - the material would be fine though
@stevelambert3418
@stevelambert3418 3 жыл бұрын
@@willcowen2152 Good point
@gbone7581
@gbone7581 3 ай бұрын
@@willcowen2152 They should make the same rules for the women?
@greenmind3998
@greenmind3998 4 ай бұрын
I would pay money for a full video of that '99 PanPacs 400m. It's not anywhere on the internet that I can find. He lopped 2s off the WR in that race... it's a piece of history and the people deserve to view it!
@county582
@county582 3 жыл бұрын
Great video I remember watching him winning all the time had no idea about the technique 👍
@stoolpigeon4285
@stoolpigeon4285 Жыл бұрын
Very interesting. I love watching great swimmers, because I'm so rubbish at swimming, making me admire them even more
@AndriiOvcharenko
@AndriiOvcharenko 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing.
@king0vdarkness
@king0vdarkness 2 жыл бұрын
A KZfaq recommendation that was actually worth it!
@TheStandardBearer
@TheStandardBearer Жыл бұрын
This is entertaining and educational.
@BR-hx4hb
@BR-hx4hb Жыл бұрын
I had a book of Ian Thorpe from my dad even before I had started swimming. Never realized it was because he glided. Pretty cool
@Kisnowar
@Kisnowar 2 жыл бұрын
Also worth noting the cameraman holding breath for so long under the water recording them with ease.
@carlos.9957
@carlos.9957 2 жыл бұрын
when I was a agonistic swimmer in the 80's ( :) ) this idea to slip more efficiently in the water while trying to reduce the frequency of the strokes and save energy was already known in all the four styles (I was breaststroke swimmer), as it is in some way automatic as soon as the swimmer becomes stronger and faster. The problem is the need to have an excellent hydrodynamic to slip (the trim swim and the suite) and very strong legs to maintain the thrust during the no-traction phase of the stroke... and this makes the difference between Thorpe and the others. Leg's muscles are very strong but also consume a lot of energy because the movement (the kick) is not so natural and a swimmer may easily "collapse" if he abuses of them. In addition to keep the body balanced in the water arms and legs must move synchronously. This means that if frequency is decreased legs oscillation (the kick) is slower and also the thrust is less.... going slower. last but not least if the swimmer is not in front the waves created by the others disturb more the trim swim and increasing effort to correct it and resistance in the water (ref. laminar flow vs turbulent flow) This to say that this technique is not for all.
@MartinsD12
@MartinsD12 2 жыл бұрын
wow, what a quality video, gj!
@inz_uzi
@inz_uzi 3 жыл бұрын
A cool one. Thanks.
@hilmiyigit2714
@hilmiyigit2714 3 жыл бұрын
Great summary for the necessity of a patient arm at front.
@ezalddenalmaghout
@ezalddenalmaghout Жыл бұрын
I mean, you made me swimming sports fan with this video man
@endurodadclint5377
@endurodadclint5377 2 жыл бұрын
The kick ! Thorpes kick game was next level
@papihotdog8095
@papihotdog8095 Жыл бұрын
thank You 👍👍👍
@hunterchampion5433
@hunterchampion5433 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah it's cool to win medals and all but when you are an innovator, that's a real contribution. Winning is a selfish path, nothing wrong with it, but to pave a way for the future is something else.
@StuHolmes
@StuHolmes Жыл бұрын
I’d love to see a video analysis of David Popovici’s style as he seems to be having a similar impact to that of Thorpe. I’ve seen a few people criticising his technique, even though he’s breaking records.
@YaskoMHB
@YaskoMHB 2 жыл бұрын
I loved the editing
@savolrat
@savolrat 2 жыл бұрын
Imagine what he could have achieved if he could have lived his life openly and not hounded and mocked by the media and public about his sexuality. I feel like that toll on his mental health pushed him to retire early and hide away
@Conics22
@Conics22 2 жыл бұрын
It’s honestly a huge shame and a massive loss for swimming in general. He gave up during his peak. I mean he was even called the thorpedo.
@wrighteously
@wrighteously 3 жыл бұрын
Very interesting video. It made me realise that I had also developed this technique, but out of pure laziness.
@ephorntube
@ephorntube 2 жыл бұрын
Nice, I always wondered where this glide technique came from. Thanks! Now, about fly, if the kick is so powerful, has anyone tried a 3 beat fly kick instead of the standard two? What would happen?
@brianknittle6642
@brianknittle6642 Жыл бұрын
Comment for the algo. Cool video Thorpe's early high elbow catch is incredible.
@VodkaHellstorm
@VodkaHellstorm Жыл бұрын
Ian Thorpe is a legendary, effortless athlete who really doesn't get the credit he deserves outside of the swimming world (or at least outside of Australia), just because other swimmers won more or went down the Lochte route to notoriety.
@dkadkins6545
@dkadkins6545 3 жыл бұрын
Technique aside, you failed to mention the now banned full body suit. Thorpe was really good.
@bry8636
@bry8636 3 жыл бұрын
The full body suit is not banned The style of suit used in 2008-2009 was banned None of Thorpe’s suits were ever banned Most people don’t use full body suits because it increases your internal temp more quickly
@fischer-3934
@fischer-3934 3 жыл бұрын
Of course, Ian Thorpe's swimsuit was not banned at the time of Sydney Olympics. But after that the development of swimsuits just sky rocketed. I read that it was not only about how much swimsuit covered the body, but also swimsuit reduced drag and gave lift, because it catched little air bubbles in the fabric. FINA had to take action later and check the swimsuit regulations, because there was danger that competition suits would become ridiculously expensive and it would be very uneven competition. History of sports is full of stories how people have tried and got advantage from innovations in equipment. And it does not take away the fact that Ian Thorpe was world class swimmer, but advantage is advantage and competition is not about charity towards fellow competitors.
@roastpotatoes100
@roastpotatoes100 3 жыл бұрын
@@fischer-3934 it always made me salty they banned those suits. I remember the patterns on them were designed to mimic shark scales; therefore reducing drag. It's so dope, youd think think the sport would want to continue that innovation. And at what point do you stop improving equipment or banning innovation? Go ancient Greek and go nudd for even competition haha
@audizul
@audizul 3 жыл бұрын
@@roastpotatoes100 it also happens in running. Cant use the latest technology like the nike magic sole which significantly boosts speed. But yeah, gotta draw the line somehow to bring equality and fairness to the competition.
@donna25871
@donna25871 2 жыл бұрын
The suit Thorpe wore was more of a hinderance than help.
@robohippy
@robohippy 3 жыл бұрын
So, I am trying to figure out if this was the beginning of the gallop style..... Looks like what he was doing, and I first became aware of it watching Michael Phelps in his first Olympics. I am curious how this fits into your 4 Ways to Swim Freestyle video. Is it a cross between Arrow and Gallop?
@10dolphinsswimming
@10dolphinsswimming 3 жыл бұрын
This looks like the “Total Immersion” technique. It is definitely more pleasurable as well.
@nikitaw1982
@nikitaw1982 Жыл бұрын
Cool. Thank you.
@supersignet
@supersignet 2 жыл бұрын
Swimming is a sport of feel and moving with the water. Thorpe had a great feel for the water. His rhythm was amazing and he was able to kick the wave he created with his stroke to perfection. A great athlete for sure.
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