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What a story. He got gold in 2000, then used drugs and alcohol, almost died, turned his life around, then won gold in Rio.

Gold in 2000, Gold in 2016. What a comeback!

4:39 announcer: manadou Mandaouu and errrvinnn Mandaaaauuu an eerrrrrvuuuunnnnnnnnnn EeeErrrrVINNNNNN!! ERRRRRVUNNNNNNNNN!!!

I like how Nathan is so happy for his bronze, I mean, it's great to win a medal even if it's bronze. I'd die to win at least the bronze. But it's also good to be ambitious and go for the gold.

Winners of 50m freestyle at the olympics by age. 23, 21, 25, 19, 27, 30, 21, 22...35. Ervin is not only the oldest winner, but he's also the youngest gold medalist over 50m freestyle. To win at 35, when the average age of a winner is less than 24 years of age is nothing short of astonishing. It will Never be repeated.

I love watching this event. No holds barred, just straight up who's faster. Reminds me of the playground races in elementary school, but in water.

Ervin is like red wine... "Better with ages".

Ervin won gold at 35. Michael Phelps would be 35 in the Tokyo Olympics. This may change the Goats decision...

A 10.07 minute long video at a 21 seconds race

Man these guys swim the 50m faster than I can run it

16 years ago, he win the gold medal. 16 years later, he win the gold medal, again. Now, he was 35 years old. A story about Anthony Ervin

You can't help but 'B.Proud' of all these Olympic swimmers😂👌🏻

Anthony ervin is my favourite freestyle swimmer, he accelerate in the last 20m whom the others cant and his techniques is perfect. I respect his life and minds. He is humble and will always helps the one who deserve it. Anthony ervin is the bigman in freestyle swims court. Thankyous ervin 🙋 👏☝👍

4:11 swimmers on the block save your time

when i first read the name simonas bilis i was like for a second "simon biles? 😐" 😂

MANADOU AND ERVIN, MANADOU AND ERVIN! ERVIN, ERVIN, ERVINNNNN! lmao the commentator

This was probably one of the most unexpected things I've seen at the Olympics besides that 3 way tie

Phenomenal overcoming. Victory of life. You're the guy, A. Ervin!

I just have to comment about that huge goofy smile that Nathan Adrian has ahahahahahahh :) makes me happy for him :)

I don't care what anyone says, but Ervin is an insanely good swimmer. Say if Ervin hadn't retired and was training all these while, I can assure you he would of won Manadou by a larger margin.

The one that wins the bronze actually is the happiest man! why not be happy for whatever the result is.

btw those smile from Adrian..make my day. LoL!

Wow...Anthony Ervin....50 Free gold at 35! That's so impressive given the nature of that race..

Manadou was so sad he couldn't even smile for camera :')

Anyone watching this in 2020 wishing the olympics were on right now 😢

Looking at their reactions, you would think Adrian got the golden medal and Manaudou got the bronze..

I met Ervin when he was practicing at the pool in Long Beach. I was flattered and I could barely say anything to him. I just asked to take a pic with him. The result? Mins later everyone's lining up to take pics with him. I heard him say," I better get out of here!"

Manaudou, Manaudou and Errrrvin, Manaudou and Errrrrvin, *ERRRRVIN*

Congrats Anthony! The book by Ervin, Chasing Water, is great. I highly recommend it.

Thank you for uploading!

Dont think ben is gonna be too proud of that result

Had to comeback here after watching Tokyo finals. The commentating and drama here is way better. manadou and ervin!

Manadou was so frustrated by losing to Ervin. Haha I love it.

Sooo happy for Ervin :)

Bro i'm absolutely stunned at how at 35 years of age he beat swimmers almost a decade younger than him

If Anthony Earvin was a beast 16 years ago... I think in this case he was a Gladiator until the Manadou last rush.

God bless you all have great holidays!

aww ervin and adrian making the us proud😊

Watch Brad Tangy's start he's in front until the 25m mark

Admirable

im obsessed with ervin

He finally replaced the first gold medal that he had donated. Well done Ervin!! :D

He finally gets a replacement gold! Good job Ervin! :D

"Manaudou came back better than him in the last 15 meters" Huh? Look at this race. Manaudou had a foot lead from the start! There is no question who the fastest swimmer on top of the water was - Ervin. Yes, Manaudou came back "a little", but not to the extent that Ervin did. This was a perfect example of how commentators get the story COMPLETELY wrong. It was the opposite of what she said - Manaudou got the early lead from the start, Ervin caught him after 30m and held on for the win. With a correction on the start, Ervin's got a 21.2 in him for sure. Swim worlds next year!

Hahaha I recognized this kid ))) He defeated Popov and Vanderhoogeband many years ago

Ervin is a legend.

Ervin is forever young

He is amazing as to stay in this shape after so many years

Me encanta como camina Natham Adrian😁👍

Nice Adrian happy for ever

Anthony Ervin swam in London 2012 as well and came in 5th

wow for the 16 years!

Thanks☺

Former Cal swimmers get gold and bronze. Go Bears!

Unbelievable swim for Ervin and Manadou. A hundredth of a second separated the two.

The “two” Brazilian athletes *Bruno Fratus: I have been cloned?*

The Brad Tandy start at 4:20 is just unbelievable!

If you haven't read Anthony Ervin's autobiography 'Chasing Water', I highly recommend it.

Manadou and Ervin...Ervin Ervin!!

LOOK AT THIS! THIS MAN IS 2 TIMES OLDER THAN THEM ALL AND HE STILL WON!

Manadou and Ervin ERVINN EEERRVINNNN

"For the respect of the two brazilian athlete" Am i missing one? 😂

He won gold at the age of 35 ,what a victory after 16 years😮

i love you all great swimmers

Wait, did they swim 50M so fast without taking a single breath?? they must have gigantic lungs.

I can’t believe I met Anthony Ervin in real life

He WINS THE GOLD AGEEEEEEN!

amazing accomplishment,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,wow........after 16 years, came back an reclaimed his gold medal.... going up against younger competitors... amazing..

50meter and 50yards freestyle is my favorite!!!

Funny we don't talk much about Anthony Ervin much in the swimming world!! What a story!!

Adrian really gracious in bronze winning

This is a remarkable story....just woww❤

4:10 Amo muito quando o brasileiro fiz o símbolo da Cruz, me fiz emocional, que Deus abençoe todos esses homens

What a fairy tale, and yes they do happen in real life! Keep coming back to this clip, over n over.

50m freestyle is the most toughest and competitive event in olympics

Legend!!

That proud.. " Ladies and Gentlement, please welcome the athlete "

YAASSS USA 🇺🇸

amazing wow at 35 years

2 golds with a combined margin of,victory of 0.01 seconds.

Sweet 16 🥇

So is the winner of this race the fastest swimmer in the world? Just like the winner of 100m in running?

Chasing Water-please read it, makes this race all the better

I remember watching this in 2016 in a French channel, Laure Manodou cried for her little brother. She felt so sorry for him. The silver medal is always the least enjoyed.

Everyone did great ... btw which glassss do they use ?

HE'S 45 YEARS OLD!?? INCREDIBLE!

Somewhat misleading comment from the female commentator when the three medalists are on the stand around 9:49. "He's not the tallest medalist...For those of you who think that you need to be the tallest to win the race, you don't." No, you don't. But it sure doesn't hurt your chances. Anthony Ervin is hardly short at 6'3" but Florent Manadou and Nathan Adrian are 6'6". (Katie Ledecky 6'0")

Now even olympic started doing 10:07 videos lol

THOSE TIMES THOUGH WOW

Ervin was actually in 2012 but he missed he medal position by (I think) one place

my fave race!

ça me fait tellement de la peine de voir l'arrivée de Ben Proud

Manadou was so mad !

I would love to see a documentary or a book about Ervin’s career

ben looks pretty proud

Ervin coming into Manaudou's lane to celebrate is peak USA!

Commentator was awesome

Brazil 🇧🇷

That guy with pink cobra ultra mirror goggles💞