he earned that medal fair and square 🥹

[@loki887]

To call out some bullshit, and refuse to stand on the podium in the other guy's place, MASSIVE pair on this man! Respect!!

[@indianoutlaw5702]

So, this person loses their moment to stand on the podium because the other swimmer broke the rules? What other rules are acceptable to break?

[@johnsimth6587]

@@indianoutlaw5702 The arrogance of you speaking for someone else who within this video makes it VERY CLEAR thats not a rule they consider bad to break, especially AFTER they had already won the race. Good lord.

[@johnsimth6587]

@@indianoutlaw5702 Lol, the arrogance is insane! Its not for me and you, its the SWIMMER in the VIDEO. It has NOTHING to do with me or you agreeing or disagreeing, you narcissistic maniac.

[@dragonthewyz8294]

Lol they still swimming why tf they watching him for morons should be worried about there own race not his that’s the exact reason he won and they didn’t

[@johnsimth6587]

@@indianoutlaw5702 Good lord you need a new hobby, this makes no sense. You're arguing AGAINST what the swimmers you call losers are saying. The dude IN THIS VIDEO is the DUDE WHOSE LANE HE WENT INTO AFTER WINNING and THIS DUDE is the one (not me, not you) saying that the rule is bad. Why the F do you feel the need to stand up and white knight the concept of RULES against the swimmers against the competitors against the winners and losers desires. You're just simping for the concept of being controlled, forget logic or fairness or competitive spirit. Just, RULES. Jesus, thats pathetic.

[@WethepeopleMerica]

We need more people like this in this world this is a true man

[@greatestmoat3379]

YOUR HONOR IS HONORABLE YOUNG MAN

[@ders972]

People that cry about rules after the fact, instead of arguing them ahead of time? They knew the rules. Stop crying

[@jjshotty2897]

There is plenty of men like that go outside and touch grass

[@charlesalberti563]

​@@ders972 that's a weak ass attitude. If the guy who benefits from this rule is the one saying fuck this rule than maybe we should listen for a second

[@ders972]

@@charlesalberti563 I think he is a noble character. I just like to make unpopular points to stir the pot of public conversation. What this really will ultimately do is subdue celebration going forward or open the door to a deeper dive into the swimming rulebook. Pardon the pun.

[@kameronkennedy2964]

That's a man accepting a lose and recognizing a better performance you both need a gold medal

[@Soupy369]

He won and said the other guy deserved it

[@delinquents00]

@@Soupy369the other guy won but was disqualified because he jumped lanes. He did deserve the win.

[@MuchoNoBueno]

That’s what a man does! can see it in his eyes he’s not happy about judges

[@FlyPVTarzan]

@@MuchoNoBuenojudges have to follow a score card and rules.. likely the rule was created for safety and decorum. But doesn’t take into account any sort of nuance

[@Ceezur]

Loss* but yes I agree

[@joefilipelli3867]

Class and integrity isn't lost on this guy, well done

[@Jrb8k3n]

The biggest victory was this young man who didn't care about the metal but cared more about doing the right thing.

[@TheDangerZone86]

Medal

[@jaysuschristmas4909]

Yeah, look at his hair. He didnt care about the metal.... hes obviously more of a jazz guy.

[@crymznaraknyd1063]

​@jaysuschristmas4909 lol

[@sjsmith1811]

​@TheDangerZone86 Oh, yes. Thank you for pointing that out. Bad spelling and bad grammar drive me crazy. There isn't any need to "relax". 😁

[@sjsmith1811]

@@themissydeyo Hey, thank you for taking the time to write a long comment that I didn't waste my time reading. Have a great day! 🙂

[@Flynnoo7]

That is called Integrity, good on you brother.

[@AndrewTannerMusic]

No, integrity is who you are and what you do when no one is watching to hold you accountable or judge your actions but you do the right thing anyways. Integrity isn’t just doing the right thing. That’s called morality.

[@DONISGOINTOPRISON]

EDUCATION IS KEY. LEARN THE DEFINITION BEFORE YOU USE IT 😂😂😂😂😂

[@jakeliupakka1465]

@@AndrewTannerMusic Lol no… this is literally the definition of integrity: “the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.”

[@Nick-og5xz]

@@AndrewTannerMusic You just making up your own definitions😂

[@tinafrancis8206]

He's my hero. That's a real man

[@nickcc2003]

That's your hero? Him No one else? In your existence there's not a single human being that has made you say WOW like this?

[@libertygundam80]

You see a few words it took for him to say something nice and it took you a whole paragraph just for you to say something mean for no reason like I'm genuinely wondering why now​@@nickcc2003

[@sykelicious3923]

​@@nickcc2003 don't be petty. The video has a specific person talking, and they are talking about said specific person. They don't need to list anyone else because that's weird. Stop being a miserable git.

[@invictusbp1prop143]

​@@nickcc2003Are you just butthurt because nobody has ever looked up to you or called you a hero? There's still time... It's totally possible that you could turn your life around and do something admirable at some point if you dedicate yourself to doing something that matters for once in life... Go get em. We'll even encourage you despite the pleasure you take in trying to belittle others and downplay their strength to do things that display character and dedication just be sure you have none yourself.

[@rosie7600]

​@@nickcc2003Go play in traffic you clown

[@bre6eyttumcewan101]

Literally the definition of sportsmanship right here class all day love to see it

[@kevinr8953]

Integrity and character. We need more people like that in the world.

[@mdh1775]

We need to start standing up for one another if we want to keep them and not lose them.

[@JohnEas-nx9dr]

No, but too bad we’re pushing DEI bullshit and skin color crap

[@christopherhall5361]

integrity is doing the right thing even when you know someone isn't watching, a rule was broken and you think there shouldn't be consequences for it, that tells me all I need to know about YOUR integrity

[@kevinr8953]

@@christopherhall5361 Does integrity to rules or morals matter more? There has been many immoral rules/laws through out history.

[@sirf4ce]

@@kevinr8953 There's nothing immoral about this rule. They agreed to it. Bitching about it afterword is arrogant and shows bad sportsmanship. Letting him stand in his place on the podium, giving him the medal and saying he won are all meaningless examples virtue signaling.

[@LaTostis]

A man of honor and character. We need others like him.

[@ggaz683]

How about you start being like him

[@tezwah5651]

There are plenty like him.

[@MasonRudolphGoat]

these we need other like him, like this etc are so f’n cringe

[@180treehousegang8]

@@ggaz683 projection goes crazy; relax, tough guy

[@TJBUSMC1973]

@@ggaz683Why not take your own advice?

[@Speedstack21]

They’ve both achieved more than medals can provide. Athletes start out with medals as their goal, but realize that training, discipline, and sportsmanship are the greater accomplishment.

[@JohnStanley-j2m]

Amazing to see true sportsman still around , top fella 👍🏻

[@SLVYER1]

I stopped supporting things like the Olympics, because we want to say it's about greatness among people right but we're following one countries etiquette one country's standard for all of these sports. It's always been a lie.

[@SWED-co9vf]

And which one cost him the win 😂😂

[@slain4ever]

​@@SWED-co9vflack of discipline for not following the rules and waiting 10 more seconds to celebrate and lack of sportsmanship for not having enough respect to the other swimmers to not interfere with their race

[@camillelamb7377]

I like this

[@spoders92]

That’s a loyal teammate and friend.

[@blakestone2453]

"In a celebration which he earned," I love his reaction ♥️

[@RichardLong-x9g]

Hahaha but did he since he didn’t get it?

[@ericspring2033]

@@RichardLong-x9g i hope you can be a less unpleasant person

[@FastEddeh]

@@RichardLong-x9g since you didn't care to watch or read any comments he got DQ'd because he celebrated after winning in his teammates lane.

[@slain4ever]

​@@FastEddehwhich means he didnt. Respect and sportsmanship is a big part of most sports. If you fail to have the minimum for others than you don't deserve the win and should get disqualified

[@FastEddeh]

he was fucking celebrating with his teammate you pleb. that isn't not having respect for others or not having sportmanship dude wasn't taunting other swimmers or impeding them he was celebrating a win. @@slain4ever

[@Dylanarmy69420]

Ross may have not won the race on merit. But he displayed is the heart of a champion. Beautiful

[@paddaaweh]

Imagine being lame enough to type this out with a straight face.

[@bigheadedguitarist]

I get what you are saying, i just don't like the phrasing. He did win based on merit. Following the rules vs not following the rules means he won. Imagine if it was that the other guy won but dove in the water before the gun went off. That's a disqualification. Even if he was beaten by ten seconds, this guy didn't cheat, so he wins.

[@r.wallaby6490]

@@bigheadedguitarist There's a difference between cheating and celebrating with someone, Rules should be used with some common sense not 100% to the letter, we have a brain for a reason

[@brunojaysutter]

Too bad the Camden high school basketball team wasn’t like this but what do you expect?

[@OneStubbornLass]

@@bigheadedguitaristit was only stating if the person he’s celebrating with isn’t done, but he was done. They bothered no one.

[@luishernandez5732]

Two champions! Sports need more of this!

[@my2cents581]

You’re one hell of a Man sir, the world desperately needs more of you!

[@Weeniewarrior15]

Just follow the rules and this wouldn’t have happened

[@woohootinyrick3580]

@@Weeniewarrior15 Shit happens, but to completely DQ the other swimmer is ridiculous. It didn’t have any effect on the race whatsoever, he should have gotten the win regardless.

[@shootaman2]

Sports have rules. He broke them. It's very simple.

[@TherealAbrahamLopez]

I think its fd up they just didnt want to give first and second place to the same team the dude speaking came in second they were on the same team he finished right behind his friend after he stopped swimming he crossed over and hugged him they just didnt want to give their team both metals.

[@ninechnails28]

@@Weeniewarrior15 ok democrat

[@Dabizznezz]

That's true sportsmanship!! This man has amazing character

[@Rocky0021]

Amen kid well young man really impressed the hell out of me gave me back some hope that there's still great people in this world.

[@jarrellgarcia5964]

He knows it would be an empty win. True respect to this young man

[@FlyinB269]

That is one outstanding young man. He stood up and told the truth.

[@AngkarYearZero]

The truth? He other swimmer clearly broke a rule. You are not allowed to cross into another swimmer's lane during a race. People may have issues with the rule but the refs can't pick and chose how to enforce them. The swimmer should have known the rule or he just chose to ignore it. Either way, he broke the rule as it was written.

[@danemmerich6775]

Wow, he was brought up right from his parents!! Proud of you son!!!

[@TargttdGma]

It shows enormous immaturity. Rules are rules. Emotions are not a DO WHAT YA WANT card!😂

[@TheSnaveeelPlaysGames]

@@TargttdGmaThey have to enforce the rules, and likely can’t change the result due to not wanting to set a precedent. But I disagree he’s being immature. If there are rules that need addressing, doing something like this will cause people to examine it for potential change. He complained that the rule was stupid, not specifically the penalty. He said he wouldn’t take the podium, or the accolades not because he disagrees with competitors being penalised rules are broken, but because some rules are plainly unfair. In what way do you find it immature? Genuinely asking for your point of view, if you care to give it.

[@TargttdGma]

@@TheSnaveeelPlaysGames Immature? Joining a team WITH rules they consider "dumb", then whining when their buddy breaks that "dumb" rule - which was known. Chivalry and maturity are not necessarily mutually inclusive. Standing up "like a man" requires "emotions" to remain under control ... not an immature excuse or reason for mis-placed chivalry in the grownup world. Obviously, folks disagree now. Like our Constitution - some want to adhere Selectively - thinking some provisions are "dumb". Grownups accept Full Responsibility ... even for emotions (and pronouns, too). 😊

[@TargttdGma]

@@TheSnaveeelPlaysGames I think that particular rule is discretionary. My point is, act like a responsible Adult. Rules are understood, and DURING competitions is not the time to "take a stand". That is ridiculous and chaotic thinking ... to some, eh.

[@1t_wasnt_me]

He's not your son!!!

[@ricktorious85]

This is a kid who's been raised right. Good job, Mum n dad 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@wallyreyes8876]

Dad and mom. You got that wrong

[@kalandarkclaw8892]

​@@wallyreyes8876you are in the wrong place for this type of pedantic thinking

[@Tyson10101]

@@wallyreyes8876 It’s always been “mom and dad” tho 😂 “Dad and mom” sounds weird

[@Quaerite_Verum]

@@kalandarkclaw8892hopefully he realizes his mistake, after he looks up the definition of “pedantic”. Lol

[@hainesdougherty3517]

@@Quaerite_Verum i just looked up the definition its sounds spot on to how he used it

[@Crestedrested]

That’s a real man. If only everyone was as humble, honest, and respectful we’d live in a much better world.

[@blaster42008]

We live in a great world

[@RegularHunter]

Let’s start with the man in the mirror

[@slain4ever]

Shame the guy who got dq'd wasn't respectful lel

[@armouredjester1622]

Sportsmanship. There's no other word for it. Both young men have my respect.

[@baileygreene7626]

That’s a real man. Raise your kids like him.

[@foundationofthought7155]

He's just emotional and is probably mentally lost. Rule is clear, not dumb at all, selfish to celebrate while others are still trying to beat their personal times. Or are we saying that the Victor can go and mess with anyone else's race. If that's the new rule, oh yeah

[@detestfeatbrah2074]

@@foundationofthought7155 If you aint first you last

[@galactica0433]

A true sportsman. A victory through disqualification is no victory.

[@rushhookhornadventures20]

This man has great integrity and sportsmanship!!!we need more people like him!

[@staymadloser7754]

No Karen

[@kylecharles9082]

Instead of saying, we need more people like him why don’t you just become that person instead of talking about it, and the world would be a better place but nooooooooo neeeeever

[@jordan9604]

​@@kylecharles9082And what exactly have you done besides making a comment about it? Worry about yourself.

[@kylecharles9082]

@@jordan9604 I can say the same thing for you but instead I’ll pray for you Karen 🙏🏻

[@MasonRudolphGoat]

We NeEd MoRe PeOpLe LiKe HiM, y’all are so f’n cringe, so generic bot-ish comments

[@dariusburzynski5547]

Straight up, that is an athletic bond, Bravo!! Young Man 👍👍

[@KFCLOVERMY]

He's so pissed off for his friend. True friend right there

[@FrotLopOfficial]

The way he was so calm yet stern. Pure control and he is dead set on what he knows is the right and only thing to do. A true sign of integrity. Good job bro

[@1stAmendmentorDie1776]

If the winner was like this guy he wouldn't have broken the rule.

[@FrotLopOfficial]

@@1stAmendmentorDie1776 Good point but then again, this guy didnt win so who knows what he would do in the heat of the moment. They are clearly so close as friends

[@warenlarreau3824]

Devils advocate says that rules are rules, for a reason. Train all you want but you better know the rules or this can happen. 🤷

[@1stAmendmentorDie1776]

@@FrotLopOfficial Yeah so maybe he should stop being immature and keep his mouth shut.

[@Dawesome97]

​@@1stAmendmentorDie1776he's being plenty mature. He as well as most fans of the sport think it's ridiculous that someone can be disqualified for celebrating a win. If you wanna throw a fit because someone else won and celebrated then do better and don't let them win. Don't be a little bitch and cry and complain that the winner should be disqualified.

[@michaelspinks6328]

This man has a long lost quality in this world, integrity. He's standing up for an injustice at his own personal expense. The highest form of good sportsmanship. I salute you sir.

[@kolejackson2566]

But it isn't an injustice. The other dude broke the rules that all swimmers should know like the back of their hand. While I admire this fellow I don't think its necessarily wrong to reprimand someone as set in the rules

[@oliveri9407]

It’s because of the liberals replacing everything that’s good in the world with casualness and meaninglessness

[@Frankster86]

I agree! A DQ may be too harsh for the rules violation BUT what other possible form of penalty can be imposed in swimming? A 10, 20, 30 second time deduction maybe?? That would then drop his overall place to a medal-less place among the competitors. IDK but rules violations come with penalties, period.

[@MandrakeDCR]

You guys aren't getting it. Swimmers have been trying to get this ridiculous rule stricken for years. People have been DQ for accidentally tipping over the line with their fingers while looking up to see the score after the finish. Once the race is completely over and has been called... Then there is no more need for the rule anyway, which is when most of these major upsets take place. The other excuse for protecting people's feelings by not allowing celebration is also a ridiculous modern fallacy that needs to go. Good sportsmanship is also about being happy and celebrating with your fellow competitor, as well as supporting those that lost and wishing them the best next time.

[@everydaylifer2019]

@@kolejackson2566you ignorant. Have you ever worked so hard in your life and one technicality disqualifies you? No because you’ve never had this so stfu.

[@morganshira3870]

That is phenomenal sportsmanship.

[@alistergray7035]

this guys a G. it’s actually sad how few people there are out there like him. much respect.

[@mmboiler10]

I mean from what I see in the comments his opponent fairly disqualified himself. As a competitive swimmer myself I'm disappointed at the fuck the rules mentality. It's a really simple disqualification. 100% understandable and following long existing swim rules. So why is he being a bitch about it.

[@carolroberts9574]

Are you like that?

[@HarrDarr]

@@mmboiler10 the rule is almost never enforced and the judge that made the ruling is from a rival school.

[@mykesunnyvale]

​@@mmboiler10I knew there be one I bet you didn't not swim your some loser on the internet

[@williamdouglas1996]

That is a young man who had integrity, outstanding morals as well. Love to see it

[@Charming-Ibex]

That's called "sportsmanship". This young man is aces. 💪❤👍

[@thick4458]

Well technically it’s a diamond, but I still agree.

[@carrieanderson8573]

Sportsmanship would be considered holding your celebration back from the other lanes and letting your competitors finish without interrupting

[@Charming-Ibex]

@@carrieanderson8573 that's not the guy I'm talking about. I'm talking about the guy who refuses to take the win on a technicality. I made no statements about the other guy.

[@Charming-Ibex]

@@thick4458 ACE of diamonds then . 😆

[@tbeaudrie4080]

One hell of young man with such integrity!!! Your mother must be so proud! We are of him!

[@ryandaley3351]

That guy has my utmost respect. First class right there.

[@michaelreid6881]

Young man, your parents should be so proud of the fine man they raised! THIS is sportsmanship!

[@JeriStults]

What is happening to judges. Race was over! What a friend to stand for truth and honor.

[@jasonn1210]

The other swimmers were swimming. So he finished and didn't wait for the rest to finish

[@decksman]

You dont have to win to be a winner. Need more people like this in this rotten world. Great sportsmanship, you'll go far young man

[@georgewood4361]

This is a real competitor right here, Mad respect to you bro mad respect

[@tinamariemonczewski7873]

This is what real sportsmanship is!!we do what’s right and fair

[@crystalthornton3842]

True!!!

[@MericaOutdoors]

I've never seen so much integrity in a swimming competition. This man is an awesome human and will continue to be successful if he stays on this path.

[@colinlarson9656]

"Lia" Thomas could learn a thing or two from this amazing young man.

[@mickk8519]

​@@colinlarson9656William 👍🏻

[@MikeJones-qc1ju]

Broke a simple rule and can't deal with the consequences?

[@MericaOutdoors]

​@@MikeJones-qc1ju Your comment must have auto corrected, so I'll fix it. "simple" = "stupid"/"arbitrary"/"pointless"/"anti-wpride". Got it. You're welcome.

[@rollinchevys6134]

@@MikeJones-qc1jusome rules are bullshit.

[@robertadams9899]

He a real one. Straight competitor. Doesn’t want any hand outs. I salute this guy 💪🏽🙏🏽

[@jewll3844]

I wish women was like that!!

[@mancerayder8010]

For real. His anger gave me chills

[@acypooder1]

Do you Know how hard it is to see a foul that causes you to win and say no that’s a foul , Most ppl do not point out fouls done to someone else when they are up , in the name of equality they will see injustice an know it’s wrong ,but in there mind they’ll try to justify, so they keep winning in life ,Even though this is just a game , I Salute this man an will not forget his name I believe if he moves like this in his day to day life he will be more then fine

[@foundationofthought7155]

He broke a clear rule , a main rule. How is the rule stupid when race is still gong on for 2nd and 3rd and all other places. Others are competing for personal bests , improving, etc. He celebrated by affecting others , which is shitty. There's a rule against it and got punished .... fair.

[@AlphaAl1]

🫡

[@oldbikerdude333]

This young man is a true champion. God bless him the world could use more people like him

[@bobbi3254]

This is what good sportsmanship looks like. I have so much respect for this man.

[@jerrybnasty5115]

You don’t even know him, you just ran into this KZbin short 😂

[@bobbi3254]

@@jerrybnasty5115 Just because I don't know someone personally doesn't mean I can't have respect for that person. I have respect for a lot of athletes, some I've met some I haven't but that doesn't mean I can't respect them.

[@AutonomousVII]

⁠@@jerrybnasty5115Dude calm down it’s not like she said she wants to marry the guy. Having respect for someone’s actions isn’t some crazy thing I mean checkout the definition of respect it totally fits here 😂.

[@cwstewartjr1973]

I have respect for ppl who don't break rules

[@bobbi3254]

@@cwstewartjr1973 Clearly you've never played in sports. It's instinct to celebrate when you win and that's all that guy did and because he went into his teammates lane that's why they disqualified him. So it's not like he cheated or did anything wrong

[@stevefisher5433]

This is what honor, integrity, and true sportsmanship look like. Not men beating women then standing on the podium with pride like they actually accomplished something

[@MikeTythonLLC]

we can thank the feminazis for that one, ironic..

[@AnonymousGameWarden]

This is what blatant disregard for rules looks like. Spoiled and entitled at its finest.

[@ThePyranthos]

​@@AnonymousGameWardenyup, thats what men pretending to be women to beat women are. This fella isnt entirled, ya twit. Educate yourself on the definition b4 you make yourself look even more stupid. Nobody demanding that their competitor is recognized for their win is entitled. If he felt entitled, hed proudly claim the win. Wtf is up w ppl and their unbridled ignorance? Its like yall wear it as a badge of pride. Now, if it was the dude that got dq'd, then he would be acting entitled, but he isnt the one talking. /rolls eyes

[@knownothingnobody9126]

The integrity this young man has will carry him far in life.❤❤❤❤

[@B-Smalls]

Respect. They will let a man take a trophy over a women but disqualify a man who wins a race and celebrates with his friend who’s finished. Something is going on props to this guy tho

[@RichardLong-x9g]

And the entitlement will cause him to have a very rough life. He’s going to go through life thanking everything should be fair and that everything is owed to him or his generation it’s not integrity. Integrity is knowing that when you break the rules there’s consequences and you stand on your 10 toes like a man and deal with it with grace not pout like a child because you’re used to being entitled and getting what you want.

[@elijahvictory1440]

@@RichardLong-x9gwomp womp

[@jordan9604]

​@@RichardLong-x9gYep, you are a troll.

[@Arthog627]

​@@RichardLong-x9g oh dude.. please don't have kids...

[@cliffbonds1472]

This is called "INTEGRITY" folks. And it is getting rarer by the day. This guy deserves a medal too. Bravo

[@marshallmarcano6275]

As an ex competitive swimmer he is 100000% right! All year you work for this moment and for years you train with a friend and a rival. TO have a moment like this is rare truly blessed to celebrate with your friends/rival like this.

[@turzyn40]

So the guy in the other lane doesn't deserve the same fair chance to finish because the guy that jumped in his lane also worked hard?

[@boredlord1106]

@@turzyn40they were teammates and were both completely finished, the kid who was disqualified won by alot and celebrated while the other 3 swimmers were still going, but didn’t impede them

[@Gathocleez3]

what if that person still swimming was also going for something equally great for him, that he himself worked really hard for? a personal best? overcoming an obstacle of some kind, and the winner thought his win was more important than that and he could break the rule? it was an unsportsmanlike act and the right call was made. Change the rule for next year that says if you win you are allowed to interfere with other athletes still swimming.

[@tomzeitler5648]

Sorry but that is not the dumbest rule in swimming...Try losing a medal to a shark who identifies as a human.

[@CALAYY]

​@@turzyn40get out of here with your participation trophy attitude.

[@jamesyoung1356]

Such character. A well raised young man.

[@thedocochoco]

This young man’s family has to be so proud of their son’s decision to give his medal to the true winner! This young man deserves a medal just for being upstanding and moral in his actions! God Bless this young man.

[@Kamehaiku]

Can't doubt this man was raised well.

[@chrisdantis]

This guy is a true athlete standing up for what is right. His integrity and conviction is admirable.

[@williamhall7165]

I’d shake his dad’s hand. That’s a young man raised right with respect for others and himself. You sir are a winner and so is the other man.

[@hittinfoe383]

He doesn't have a dad😢😔

[@SWED-co9vf]

@@hittinfoe383that explains why he’s about to cry like a lil girl and why he has no muscle tone at all 😂 put him in the woman’s league

[@Gekkco]

Way to take away the kids moment and make it about his dad. What if his dad was a dead beat and thats why hes like that… fuck you

[@hittinfoe383]

@MrCreed13 imagine giving someone who doesn't exist credit for your own successes

[@echo9970]

Shame the guy who won the race did not have respect for the other swimmers as he should have not jumped into the other lanes until everyone had finished the race which is only normally a few seconds. He could have stopped others from getting their spots in that race and they also trained all year round. Shame on him there are rules for a reason.

[@trevorevans3956]

We need men like him in all walks of life, at work, in the home, in public, in politics, in authority like the police and in the law courts.

[@iseaflames]

From what he decided to do in this type of moment. I wholeheartedly agree.

[@WeThePeeps1]

That's a beautiful thing......one competitor standing up for another. True sportsmanship.❤

[@tylerzee2787]

They're teammates

[@WeThePeeps1]

@@tylerzee2787 But they're still competing, right?

[@chrollo5141]

@@tylerzee2787smooth brain

[@mmboiler10]

Standing up for one who was fairly disqualified. A swim rule that has existed for decades. This guy just wants his friend to shine. But he's saying "fuck the rules let my buddy score" also he'd still get second so his team would secure 1st and second hence more points. So yeah not sportsmanship

[@maykecabrera587]

Someone was raised right. More people like this is what is needed.

[@sarakempton9384]

What an awful rule, especially when the guy wasn't trying to harass anybody else he literally was excited and went over to a different lane. This guy is a great guy for saying these things.

[@Necrotic99]

I guess it's because the others are going for 2nd, 3rd, etc and they should have a chance to get their place without obstruction but this is way way out of line. The dude impacted didn't care, they were too strict

[@SiskoSvK]

All he could do just wait few seconds for the rest to finish... Sometimes you'll learn the hard way

[@tallcip65]

@@SiskoSvKthe guy who finished 2nd was his teammate and they were celebrating together. When he actually crossed into the other lane he they had both been done for some time. If anyone else was still swimming they shouldn’t have been in the race to begin with. He didn’t affect the outcome or performances of any of the other athletes in any way. There is a think called letter of the law and spirit of the law. This is a case where any sensible person with half a brain would understand that spirit of the law should be in play.

[@turtleking598]

​@@SiskoSvK clearly you've never worked for something that meant the world to you. When you get it it's hard not to be overcome by emotions and lose a little forethought

[@scottmitchell3761]

@@SiskoSvKit's a 1 mile race. He was 50 seconds ahead of the last place finisher. He wasn't in just anyone's lane. He was in his teammate's lane and they were celebrating coming in 1-2.. He didn't start at NC state as the top swimmer in this event. He WORKED HIS WAY TO IT. It's just horrible judgment on the referee. Terrible terrible judgment. It just can't happen this way. This has to be appealed and turned over.

[@LaurenNicoleBased]

😢 mad respect this is a man

[@jjshotty2897]

You’re a women, don’t lecture anyone on what a man is lmao

[@d.w.sninchak]

This is what a real man looks like and shows respect. We need more Americans like this. I salute you.

[@Gaven-eh6ou]

Are you from the usa

[@KC_604]

Just more people in general but I think he said Americans cuz most of America has gone to hell in a hand basket these last 5 years

[@jerrystotts1]

His ethics and integrity are as big as his balls!! Good job to see real sportsmanship!!

[@RockyMountainThugs]

A true example of a man he wanted to win more than anything but he wanted it legit no questions asked knew the better man won and gave him credit huge respect

[@Ednerd]

that is integrity!! we need more people like this in the world.

[@Dailyvybe]

Total integrity 💙

[@luk35kywalk3r8]

Nothing but respect for this guy

[@RichardLong-x9g]

You must be under the age of 25

[@F4EPhilosophy]

you must be over the age of 25@@RichardLong-x9g

[@user-fo9bg8th4u]

He’s the real winner, people like him admitting the TRUTH are always going to be SUCCESSFUL IN LUFE❤❤❤❤❤

[@aj7387]

That kid is a real one.. Congrats for that Ross. You just won life with that gesture.

[@kcogz1]

This man has honor and it’s rare to see in this day and age. Most athletes and teams are cheating, bending rules, etc to find any way to win. The era of “if you’re not cheating you’re not trying”. The celebration era for every base hit, tackle, and layup. My friend- Huge respect.

[@giacoyt4147]

“If you’re not cheating you’re not trying” was always taught to me as a way to push yourself. Like when you’re on that last 5 push-ups and you’re arching your back or moving your shoulders to get them out or last rep on the bench and you arch your back 🤷‍♂️

[@kcogz1]

@@giacoyt4147 interesting.

[@blakehaun972]

This man is passionate about his sport. This man is going to be either a legendary swimmer or he will be the greatest inspiration for young athletes. You are an amazing role model young man.

[@velardejl]

Kid has humility and self-respect. He also has my respect. Well done, young man. The world would be a better place with more people like him.

[@claytonbussell643]

There’s a huge difference in winning a race and being the winner. Dude’s got the right mindset and parents/coaches/friends helped develop this young man’s character to what it is today. Bravo

[@RichardLong-x9g]

Developed him into a whiny crybaby that feels entitled that thinks the rules don’t apply to him and his friends???

[@F4EPhilosophy]

@@RichardLong-x9g You lack any critical thinking skills. You are a pre-programmed yes man who is told to eat dirt because its a rule and you do it with your head held high.

[@bobbymitchell4226]

This is a true champion and an even bigger man we need more people like him in this world

[@grapetonenatches186]

True champion. Second place. Wants the guy who broke the rules to win.

[@TheGreen_Gamertree]

⁠​⁠@@grapetonenatches186*wants the guy who won the race fair and square to win

[@DullBoy23]

But he broke the rules and could've injured somebody. That's the rule you DO NOT CROSS LANES. I don't give a fuck why? He crossed the line and the won was taken away. There is never a time where someone has broken a rule in sports and people say we need more like them. What the fuck is wrong with you?

[@chadgray7928]

Much respect bro. This is how a real man would do it. Y’all are both winners here no doubt

[@user-ws5js4pm1p]

THIS IS AN EXCEPTIONALLY HONORABLE MAN! GOD BLESS THIS MAN!

[@IBooDoopI]

One of the BEST examples of good sportsmanship... him being humble here will come back around in the future, that much is for sure. Most were taught the "golden rule" of treating others the way we expect to be treated, but most fail to realize how hard it is to follow that path all the time.

[@rajulislam4687]

What a legend. The world is full of people who actively ensure in taking credit from others who actually earned it. We need more people raised like this guy with a heart of gold

[@mrswimmyboy]

True. Happens in politics too.

[@RustyBlumpkins]

The epitome of sportsmanship and class. Congratulations to both of the young fellas

[@mitchellrosario1896]

That’s a man with integrity!!

[@Swolcoq]

Some seriously strong values there!

[@a.m.mcaloon9874]

That level of sportsmanship is a great thing to see from this young man. Doing NC State proud.

[@jasonsaunders2651]

That is a real whole hearted person right there!! Who ever raised this young man should be hella proud of him. Salute to you young man & salute to to man who was disqualified!!

[@jonlamontagne]

I don't know if that diamond on their chest is something that the competition put on them but if that's a tattoo those two are very closely linked either by team or by friendship. I would say it looks like a tattoo only because on his right side of his chest he has a hollow or just border of a diamond and it's not shaded in. I don't know the significance of the diamond I never competed in swimming nor have I ever followed it outside of a couple races when the Olympics are in swing. I know that they do that for Endurance Sports like triathlons and cycle races along with some long distance running competitions.

[@BrownBrown270]

Left side

[@gregmarcus3064]

True sportsmanship! This man has honor in leaps and bounds. If only Max Verstaopen had the same balls to do the same in 2021.

[@nikkireed2328]

That man’s humility, honesty and integrity are par to none! So many others would have taking that win and gloated about it as if they earned it! Kudos to this young man!

[@KaoXoni]

Guy's smart for rejecting the second-hand first prize. He knows it would have corrupted his ability to ever win a fair competition again.

[@Melvinreed80]

Real sportsmanship at its finest

[@mitchellpetro7272]

This dude bleeds integrity! That’s a good man and a great example 👍🏻✌🏻

[@RichardLong-x9g]

No, he really doesn’t. He bleeds I’m a child that feels entitled that’s never been told no. a man with integrity will stand up there with his head held high stand on his toes and take the consequences of his actions or his friends actions in stride. not cry about it and act like he’s more deserving, but most of his generation act this way, so I’m not surprised

[@F4EPhilosophy]

@@RichardLong-x9g Your words scream boot licker. The rule "broken" was crossing into another lane. He did that to a teammate who already finished as well. No one was impacted or harmed and the race was not altered in any way shape or form. The only leg you have to stand on is "Its a rule". You lack and critical thinking about morality and are a worker ant drone who cant tell left from right unless someone told you first so you knew what the rule was.

[@mitchellpetro7272]

@@RichardLong-x9g you don’t make any sense dude. You need to get some get right.

[@MaryyaNekitina-ur6jp]

This is what real honor and sportsmanship looks like. Respect💯.

[@Gir-Riff-raffe]

Imagine paying for your 6 year old son or daughter to swim in a race against their friends, only to have a meet official come up and make them understand what disqualification means and that their race didn’t mean anything and in fact they came in last place and to try better next time and made them cry. No different from that to what happened at this college level sporting event. Officials are mean spirited jerks. 🤷‍♂️

[@theoneandonly4577]

Ya but sportsmanship is also following the rules and accepting the win or loss with grace.

[@stevenisadragon]

​@@theoneandonly4577 He won though, the rule is 100% up to the referees discretion, they chose to enforce it.

[@theoneandonly4577]

@@stevenisadragon well then that’s silly.

[@shellytanner]

This happens while dudes are competing and taking trophies from women.

[@jrmfsu]

That young man was raised incredibly well. Hats of to him and his family.

[@INTEG17]

This guy is a true work horse. To be in second with such a disadvantage having to swim with those massive balls is amazing. Both men are amazing athletes!

[@get6149]

They must create so much drag at least if he's ever lost at sea he has 2 massive built in flotation devices

[@beegee8709]

Well said!

[@httr-moco-land4691]

😂😂

[@K-tajMahal]

Yo!!!😂😂😂

[@spookydascary9478]

His parents raised him well and i love his sportsmanship.

[@shootermcgavin1485]

Honorable young man. We need more like you being vocal and active.

[@josenavarro6571]

That's HUMILITY at its finest. This man has been raised and taught well 👍👏👏👏

[@christopheringram-q7i]

This young man was raised very well. I know your parents are very proud of you. Great job. You earned respect from a lot of ppl watching this.

[@SteelLake]

This is the power of masculinity and standing up for what’s right

[@fasteddy44642]

Standing up for what’s right of course! Adding the masculinity part in there makes you sound homosexual 😂😂

[@solarfinder]

Sportsmanship is seriously lacking in sports today, and to see athletes like this brings hope to my heart. Great time to show your integrity!!

[@robertlewis985]

A true competitor with winning or defeat.winners don't wine when they lose they just practice and get better.this man integrity is unmatched ❤❤❤❤

[@silkscreengarage6031]

Need more young men like this. Respect.

[@shannonchaligoj9588]

This literally choked me up. What an amazing young man. A fine example of true sportsmanship. His friends and family should be extremely proud of him!! 👏👏👏👏

[@cherylskiles8524]

Me too! I am tearing up, for this amazing young man's integrity and support of his elated fellow competitor. 💜

[@michaela6073]

You know they are teammates right? This is a normal thing teammates do.

[@whileistaysecluded]

Man the integrity this gentleman has. What a guy.

[@a_man_of_clay4080]

Damn dude. It's always so good to see guys standing up for each other. These guys deserve more than medals. They earned honor, and integrity. Which is more valuable than any medal.

[@lifebeginsat190]

Daymn...i havent seen integrity and professionalism like this in years...way to go my friend...you are also a champion

[@brucewaynebanner482]

Good for that dude. Respect

[@chadmiller1120]

That’s sportsmanship and a whole lot more! He should be saluted!

[@edmedina55]

It's absolutely awesome. This is integrity . God Bless this young man .

[@daveken9936]

Didn't your god let this happen? What good is it?