Ian Thorpe wins Men's 400m freestyle final

Ian Thorpe wins Men's 400m freestyle final | Sydney 2000

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8 жыл бұрын

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Relive Ian Thorpe's victory in the Men's 400m freestyle final from Sydney 2000 with the full race replay.
Watch the moment Ian Thorpe became an Olympic champion for the first time as he beats Massimiliano Rosolino and Klete Keller in the Men's 400m freestyle at the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games.
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@pauluduscayard 7 жыл бұрын

If you think he was facing depression at that time, and still he managed to make such a brilliant performance.. i truly admire this man.. such an inspiration

@DRMICHELLEROSALIEELAUNO 7 жыл бұрын

me too...Indeed he is my favorite athlete...I grew up watching him.

@mrmrsmsmisscloud7512 6 жыл бұрын

And now this truly remarkable human being helps kids who really being tormented and bullied -well done!

3 жыл бұрын

Ian’s honesty about his depression and sexual orientation has helped so many!

@notkimjong-un3019 2 жыл бұрын

I never knew that! Going through depression myself that is amazing he can do that. Most people can barely think straight let alone win a gold medal at the olympics. Proves anything is possible

@Dailydoseofcrap-tx9gf 2 жыл бұрын

He’s my neighbour, joke I promis

@bbh9179 7 жыл бұрын

I love his stroke! It looks so much slower than the others but at the same time he's going so fast! It's a beautiful technique.

@danielcavalier711 7 жыл бұрын

It is because of his suit

@dmitrydrozdov7649 7 жыл бұрын

It has nothing to do with the suit and everything to do with his unrivalled kick and his EVF stroke

@jaredohanlon8078 7 жыл бұрын

Daniel Cavalier he won a world title wearing briefs when he was 15. So no, it's not.

7 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same!

@rorymadden4999 7 жыл бұрын

thats like my stroke except i dont go as fast as him

4 жыл бұрын

When you realised this was 20 years ago

@valeriebailey9658 4 жыл бұрын

he wouldve been 17?!

@anguswilson9993 3 жыл бұрын

Yes he was

Жыл бұрын

IKR remember like it was yesterday

11 ай бұрын

23 yes now

Ай бұрын

24😅

@checka1963 6 жыл бұрын

Thorpe has the best all-body swimming stroke of all time, legs, core and arms all perfectly synchronised producing unhurried power and speed.

5 жыл бұрын

agreed , the very finest swimming stroke ....in freestyle .

@dylanr4854 4 жыл бұрын

How do you synchronize the core?

3 жыл бұрын

@Clorox Bleach Thorpe really had no one to push him, his races were like Usane Bolt, where hes not even trying

@christinebenjamin-young732 3 жыл бұрын

@SuperJohn12354 Rubbish Of course he was trying that's why he had world records

3 жыл бұрын

@Christine Benjamin-Young i do believe he could have gone much quicker if more motivated. Much quicker

4 жыл бұрын

17 years old with a nation on his back! Makes you proud to be a Aussie! Thorpey you the goat 🐐

@ashleylittle6776 2 жыл бұрын

What clown said Thorpe used performing enhance drugs no one with any credibility

@fritzzon 5 ай бұрын

@@ashleylittle6776 They hate seeing other people praise them, so they try to find some dirt against the person

@vestspet4242 3 жыл бұрын

Can you imagine being 22 years old and becoming depressed because you've accomplished all there is to do in your chosen field? Waking up and not being inspired to try something new because you've succeeded at every venture you've attempted. Amazing. And he's absolutely gorgeous.

@Ihasfinger911 2 жыл бұрын

I imagine he was depressed because he was in the closet in a somewhat homophobic country.

@vestspet4242 2 жыл бұрын

@@Ihasfinger911 That too.

@addyrulzz 5 жыл бұрын

He was the reason I started watching swimming competitions... He is a legend

9 ай бұрын

Same..😂

2 жыл бұрын

Ian Thorpe, one of the best Olympians ever!

@mariusk-l1056 2 жыл бұрын

@Sasha Howes no

3 ай бұрын

The best !

@kalebarancelovic 3 жыл бұрын

His achievements were outstanding, but imagine what he could have achieved in his career if he was happy

@brucealcoriza1606 5 жыл бұрын

The greatest, most graceful freestyler ever...the Thorpedo !

@hiro111 4 жыл бұрын

Comes out in front of a delirious home crowd, the world is watching on TV, millions have been spent for this Olympics... he's under tremendous pressure. Thorpe wins easily, makes it look effortless and produces a new world record. What a champion.

2 жыл бұрын

And he was only 17 .... Ian Thorpe the best ever ❤️

@tariqquadri6873 7 жыл бұрын

Thorpes technique and stroke was so ahead of its time , amazing

@RobertJohnson-zg6bc 3 жыл бұрын

Thorpe is on another level and is a unique talent not seen in more than 2 or 3 decades. He looks like he's having a relaxing freestyle while the rest work to keep up (behind). Even Michael Phelps doesn't have the same swimming style or presence.

@xavierr_yt3438 4 жыл бұрын

7:24 What an reaction for beating the world record and being the fastest in the world

@christinebenjamin-young732 3 жыл бұрын

WOW. Even after 20 years still an absolute legendary performance. Tears of pride in this superlative swimmer

@jessicalam_ 3 жыл бұрын

proud to say ian thorpe learnt how to swim at my swim centre :) (his mum taught at my primary school too)

6 жыл бұрын

Thorpe has an amazing freestyle technique.

@arnoldsibanda5199 6 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful stroke, smooth yet powerful and fast!

7 жыл бұрын

Just shattered the world record, and he's like "not bad"...

@hollytheresee 8 жыл бұрын

The first thing I did when I went to the Olympic park was swim a lap in lane 4

@estherbarry4869 8 жыл бұрын

thats so cool :0

@archimedespalimpsest1697 4 жыл бұрын

I swam in that Olympic pool in 1995). Don't remember the lane. I was shouted at by some coach, apparently that lane was intended for some other swimming style. It was not crowded, not sure why that guy got so nervous.

4 жыл бұрын

Archimedes Palimpsest I don’t think it was around in 1995 it’s for the 2000 olympics?

@julesc9381 3 жыл бұрын

i swam in lane 4 at state

@Storm-kq4hb 3 жыл бұрын

@@julesc9381 i swam in lane 6 for my main event

@johnylopez 3 жыл бұрын

He will always be my favorite swimmer for his foot and arm technique

4 жыл бұрын

Once Ian Thorpe starts kicking in the last 25, it's truly game over. You're not catching him. One of the few greats that had the hype put on him and he delivered.

@BryanIsClashing 8 жыл бұрын

Michael Phelps at 2:46

@extra_ice_girl 8 жыл бұрын

People forget he was on the team in 2000 but didn't medal.

6 жыл бұрын

Bryan Omg lol

6 жыл бұрын

Bryan how can you even notice that? Omg you got good eyes lol Thank you for sharing this

@lucaskincanyon7393 6 жыл бұрын

iamkarenh he did medal, but it was in a relay.

@kylew2430 6 жыл бұрын

um where i’m really blind please tell me

Жыл бұрын

A real marine creature 💙 I love his stroke that enters the water so naturally and smoothly.. Still watching in 2022, no one like you, Ian Thorpe. Love from Italy ❤❤❤

5 жыл бұрын

Fast and fluid stroke. It's a pleasure seeing this athlete swimming with such confidence. Remarkable performance for Max Rosolino, runner-up.

@sallyburke3266 2 жыл бұрын

He was just so beautiful to watch 😍 RESPECT 💯

@tadficuscactus 2 жыл бұрын

When Thorpeedo ignites those afterburners on the last length it's something marvelous to behold.

5 жыл бұрын

He made it look so easy , I can’t imagine how fit you would have to be to swim that fast for so long

@DarthMuse 7 жыл бұрын

Thorpe here in 2000 is still faster than what they swim 400m in Rio 16 years later... and he retired so early into he's career who knows how quick he could of done if he's motivation from the sport didn't wane.

@SuperSimon345 7 жыл бұрын

Supersuit...

@DarthMuse 7 жыл бұрын

notsimon5 full textile swim suit it's not the supersuits that were made out of polyurethane that broke all those records.

@ShunyamNiketana 7 жыл бұрын

That's right. Those suits were short lived and soon outlawed--but not until some second tier swimmers swam to records in them.

5 жыл бұрын

He went a 3:41 in a speedo the year before.

5 жыл бұрын

Biederman comes to mind. He bragged still brags about how his suit was better than Phelps, but once the high tech suits were outlawed he pretty much fell off the map.

@seb1598 4 жыл бұрын

Did anyone notice he breathe on different side in every stoke for each respective lap! Meaning he breathe his left side for the first lap and right side for the 2nd lap.. amazing!

4 жыл бұрын

He has the best freestyle stroke...so smooth & to think that he broke the world record here & then backed up later the same night to swim the last leg in the 4 x 100 relay & help break another world record...no words!

@bojizin8233 3 ай бұрын

@DonJuan247 3 жыл бұрын

Man the whole stadium sreaming your name in the background, imagine the high and motivation of that!

3 жыл бұрын

wow, this is amazing it's been a long time since last watched Ian Thorpe swimming in the men's 400m freestyle final at the Sydney 2000 Olympics. I was in grade seven in primary school here in Australia and watched this live on Aussie tv stations here in Australia. Just like this was yesterday.

7 жыл бұрын

Miss Ian Thorpe so much!

@azizamnunna2503 Жыл бұрын

Speed with such an ease is really amazing. Truly a master swimmer.

@fishbulb3926 8 жыл бұрын

What a legend.

@zavedhussein8903 4 жыл бұрын

This guy was the Roger Federer of swimming. So smooth action

@tadficuscactus 2 жыл бұрын

I agree. Two of my favorite athletes ever, along with Zinedine Zidane.

@chewieonyaboot5172 4 жыл бұрын

Swimmers may have swam faster since then, but no one has ever looked as graceful in the water than The Thorpedo.

2 жыл бұрын

Actually in this event, no one has ever swum faster. Thorpe remains the king. Ignore the steroids-equivalent swim of Biedermann in his supersuit.

@kkoz474 4 жыл бұрын

I loved watching him swim, he was weightless, floating

@Muthaphuckka 7 жыл бұрын

@ 2:46 the yet to be greatest swimmer of all time with a pretty weak USA-make up

7 жыл бұрын

good spot

@mik8154 6 жыл бұрын

Oh nice one

@MrAMYJACK 6 жыл бұрын

I just say usa.. no caps

@imirish4702 6 жыл бұрын

How many times has Phelps won 50/100m freestyle?

@omarab.soliman4963 6 жыл бұрын

It's him!!! 😲

@taylorz7875 3 жыл бұрын

Love how confident Rosolino is, such a cool dude

Жыл бұрын

its eerie watching these back without TV commentary. so gracious to see a REAL handshake too...

@MrKrances 5 жыл бұрын

That freestyle smooth af

7 жыл бұрын

at 2.46 who knew this boy would grow up and smash most of the swimming records and become the most successful swimmer of all time

6 жыл бұрын

Aussie swimming hasn't been the same since Thorpe, Hackett, Klim, Perkins & Susie O'Neill.

@checka1963 4 жыл бұрын

Alas all nations have golden periods and then the supply runs out at some stage. In fiarness Australia has a small population compared to say China, USA, or even France, Germany and UK say, so they are going to up against it on numbers alone. Normally they punch well above their weight from that perspective.

2 жыл бұрын

Australia's best swimmers these days are the women

@analcommando1124 2 жыл бұрын

Klim never won an individual Olympic gold ...

@punkhoe 5 жыл бұрын

His stroke really do look effortless

@lachlanbrandon3574 2 ай бұрын

We talk about personal achievement in individual sports, I'm glad I was alive to witness one of the greatest athletes of all time.

3 жыл бұрын

Thorpe was a full length ahead at the first turn. Amazing!

2 жыл бұрын

what an absolute aussie legend this guy was.

@jackward9901 6 жыл бұрын

Suit or no suit, the best male freestyler of all time.

@ikbunostfrees7242 2 жыл бұрын

Just one Thing-why wasP.Biedermann Always accused to West this suit,when I.Thorpe was wearing one,too,And noone ever Said something about it...i think,it's a Bit unfair.. Greetings from Germany,O

@84beatles 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing 2nd place of Massimiliano Rosolino to be honest.

@AHC63 10 ай бұрын

A beautiful, even, powerful stroke - the best we've seen I think.

4 жыл бұрын

I love the 2nd place getters celebration

@missquinn861 5 жыл бұрын

I’ve just started swimming to try and strengthen my core. I’m really enjoying it. I have so much respect for swimmers! It’s a very tough sport

@Stealth-InComing 3 жыл бұрын

Greatest swimmer of all time, why? Because he was a 100% clean swimmer!

@mfh5129 4 жыл бұрын

Ian Thorpe, le plus grand nageur au style inimitable, the Greatest !!!

@roberelfo 7 жыл бұрын

7:23 ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC ALSO WINS IN THE POOL

@nghuuvuhung 7 жыл бұрын

rober elfo that's the face of titans

@stefanostsitsipas5201 7 жыл бұрын

Zlatan doesen't win in pool, pool wins in Zlatan.

@naomidolcedior8230 5 жыл бұрын

♥

@84beatles 4 жыл бұрын

Rober Llop - Ahaha... lol

@travelshomeandabroad3221 Ай бұрын

Thorpe has the smoothest best stroke iv ever seen stands out from everyone

@tariqquadri6873 7 жыл бұрын

He was so ahead of his time.

3 жыл бұрын

HAPPY BIRTHDAY IAN THORPE

@mixedmartialartscoach6347 2 жыл бұрын

The invincible THORPEDO!!!

@liberalegypt 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect 400m freestyle here in Sydney 2000 & London 2012 Thorpe vs Sun Yang

@michaelwright2899 3 жыл бұрын

Forget Phelps. Thorpe “swims lazy” such a great technique. Look at all the “thrashers” around (well, behind) him. A class of his own.

@AMilo-qm4ed 2 жыл бұрын

🤥

@JLongTom 7 жыл бұрын

Packed stands and keen fans. Now that's how to put on an Olympics!

@treypohe4593 3 жыл бұрын

Sydney did something right 😁😁

2 жыл бұрын

Smooth as silk..

5 жыл бұрын

Cant believe he was only 18.

@Olympics 5 жыл бұрын

You'll want to see this. Ian Thorpe's story in his own words 👇kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mb-YaZWL3suVZZ8.html

@redhabentoubal6394 6 жыл бұрын

c'est mon grand plaisir de regarder mes meilleurs champions en natation ,c'est la discipline que je respirent

5 жыл бұрын

I remember this. Won me a free big mac

@jonnowood8382 3 жыл бұрын

Greatest Olympics of all time.

Жыл бұрын

Ian Thorpe is my hero he is amazing

7 жыл бұрын

That suit makes him go way faster it compresses his muscles while also making him more buoyant in the water

@arlenedower9410 2 жыл бұрын

Now my kids go to Ryde Aquatic centre where he used to train and it just makes you proud of this Putney boy❤️❤️❤️

@mfh5129 4 жыл бұрын

Magnifique Ian Thorpe, son style est insurpassable. Et c'est vrai, il y a 20 ans déjà...

@DRMICHELLEROSALIEELAUNO 7 жыл бұрын

I love Ian Thorp. He is a great swimmer.

@safawahabi6666 5 жыл бұрын

You are awesome Ian

@peterwade9135 2 жыл бұрын

Too bad he retired so young,him and Phelps pushing each other would have been incredible

@manred6253 6 жыл бұрын

His celebration though!

@roldanlanzaderas2178 3 жыл бұрын

I love 💘 you Ian Thorpe, my handsome best swimmer of all time.

@copadomundo62 2 жыл бұрын

*Ian Thorpe um fenômeno na época.*

@TroystonB 3 жыл бұрын

most amazing athlete ever pure natural ability.

@robinshen1679 8 жыл бұрын

Imagine wearing that suit.. That would take so long to put on.

@LJW55 8 жыл бұрын

Superman...

@UltmateBROS25 7 жыл бұрын

Robin Shen ya but imagine how much faster u would go😍

@robinshen1679 7 жыл бұрын

UltimateBROS25 Yeah haha

7 жыл бұрын

UltimateBROS25 yeah you are right.The suits have motors inside them.

@jamesambrocio 6 жыл бұрын

I still can't believe that a suit is better than skin.

Жыл бұрын

I wonder who's the runner up? He's really strong, too

Ай бұрын

Ian was awestruck in his prime

@graffitiSarapul 4 жыл бұрын

Ian Thorpe Top👍

@miyurumadhushka6131 2 жыл бұрын

Who is watching in 2021 Tokyo Opening ceremony day ❤

@robertjohnson1602 Жыл бұрын

It is like watching a classic Ferrari in the water leaving your standard everyday sedans behind. And that's at cruising speed!

2 жыл бұрын

What a champion. 🇦🇺🥇

@denispenes5949 3 жыл бұрын

does anyone know what the 8-ish meter mark is on the ropelanes? I never saw it before

@syc9675 Жыл бұрын

Great race from Thorpe

3 ай бұрын

What a great swimmer!!!

@toivonencresto 5 жыл бұрын

Greatest freestyle swimmer of all time, His Stroke it’s pure Grace in Motion. Same League of Senna, Rossi, MJ and Federer, Perfection in Beauty.

@shibasishbiswas3855 Жыл бұрын

Human torpedo. He was swimmer of the Year in1998.he made 3world record in 3days in Sydney Olympic Trail.he was youth icon of his time.

@luciogranjaaguinaga5095 7 жыл бұрын

Siempre fantástico Ian Thorpe, el mejor mediofondista que ha existido en el mundo.

@josemorales9871 7 жыл бұрын

Pues No El Mejor Por Que Phlps Destruyo Sus Records

7 жыл бұрын

las timosamente se retiro joven thorpe ... el torpedo australiano. phelps aprovecho eso si no nunca ubiese tenido todos esos records

@mattwilliamson3555 3 жыл бұрын

20 years later Klete Keller storms the US Capitol

@mobilegamingexpress7711 3 жыл бұрын

My man downgraded badly

@justicedoit 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful

@ManuelAlejandroAnguloAlc-pz6qb 11 ай бұрын

Excelente y deslumbrante nadador,al volver a ver estas imágenes nos transporta a aquellos años en que reinó en las piscinas de los eventos de la fina era conmovedor ver su desempeño ,contagiaba con su sencillez y la majestuosidad de su estilo, no he vuelto a ver nada igual ,bendiciones hermano🙏🌼🌺☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️🏊👍 José Manuel

@budgiebreder 9 ай бұрын

As a swimming teacher rewatching this now i can spot something that would have made him even faster than he was here! He looks forward as he swims, if he had his head down more he would have been even flatter! And therefore faster still!!! Though thats only minor when he is already so fast!!!