Mahe Drysdale Wins Men's Rowing Single Sculls Gold - London 2012 Olympics

[@highlightmixtapes6225]

Mahe doesn't even have a race start, he just gets straight into race pace and holds that for 3/4 of the race until the final 500 until he sprints

[@CharlieSamson-om2sq]

didnt know you were into rowing? Were you a rower?

[@AlonsoRules]

I reckon that the single skull is one of the hardest and most physically and mentally draining events in all of sports.

[@t.purkess9682]

I think you might be right, mahe drysdale is an utter nutcase to have spent his whole career in a single

[@karapana8398]

I think so. Rowing the skiff means to be a lone wolfe. You are in many ways alone - mentally, physically ... in each training session and in each race.

[@أبواسعدالصيمري]

Anthony Kernich فلام

[@samsonmorrell]

@@t.purkess9682 he's still trying to make Tokyo 😂😂😂

[@jackcowan8318]

@@samsonmorrell actually no if you’ve seen his Instagram

[@Aya-ll2of]

Absolute legend. Sad he didn't make it into the Olympic team. He is still one of the greatest rowers.

[@muttface1996]

mahe is my 2nd cousin!! couldnt be more proud, a brilliant role model :)

[@harrycurrie9664]

In NZ he's everyones cuzzie-bro 😁

[@sandrasimostzagos3270]

I can’t get enough of this gold for Mahe, after the disappointment in Beijing !! Bravo Mahe!!

[@McFrosty2014]

Mahe Drysdale: The best catch in the game.

[@eljefe1905]

i row at mahes first rowing club at west rowing club in nz so proud to be nzer that day

[@fergusmacleod9961]

El Jefe he is still a member at west end, just named a new Hudson 4- after him

[@brownkiwibird]

It was an incredible race to watch, especially after Beijing. Mahe, what a legend!

[@ommyotter4064]

I can't stop laughing at the guys running with a Union Jack in the background at 2:36

[@Michael_McMaster]

Hahaha

[@willycagibulakamenio8861]

Trues up

[@amilsomrodrigues4954]

fantastic to watch Drysdale saving his power in every stroke. A hell of a job,

[@98fishfind]

Mahe is beast and undefeatable he definatly deserves this Olympic gold if u reflect on his efforts 4 years ago where he was sick

[@highlightmixtapes6225]

I love how much they all let the boat run through the middle of the race

[@alfredhedlund04]

Lassi Karonen!🇸🇪🤩 From my home town Leksand💙💙

[@tuataratrev6551]

mahe would have won if he wasnt sick in beijing he deserved this

[@BackoftheL]

+Wotmidoin agreed this was pay back

[@napoleongriffin2692]

I am a HUGE Alan Campbell fan great guy was at a regatta I competed in just an overall nice person and great competitor as well!!

[@ioanalelei9994]

Awesome to watch again

[@TheSamjfrost78]

Even better for the fact Mahe cross trained with cycling (I think) due to a dodgy back? a few months before the games. Great reward for a great nzer!

[@mitinoriwatanabe]

このスタート。参考になります。

[@jaylope5765]

well i would say that he was sick to but he said he felt the same way before this race so i think that he deserved it this time. but yea he is beast im only up to his shoulder

[@firstgovs]

no he was sick he had a stomach bug back in Beijing and he was vomiting before this race but it was only because of his nerves nt because he was sick

[@yellk0489]

Just me or did synek really shorten up after the 1st 500?

[@knit4lifeallkindsofknittin111]

meet mahe drysdale before got to see his gold medal close up

[@crazypianolady]

I’ve noticed they rarely get to shins vertical, is this better?

[@bodrysdale7502]

He has the same surname as me

[@Yushataram]

So coolll

[@crookedpaths6612]

Congratulations. You also have the same surname as a breed of sheep too.

[@lalasofy]

1km/221s=4.55m/s=16.5km/h nazalia won but others goes to over 20 km/h

[@natekid4]

does powerlifting translate well to this? I am tired of lifting weights want to try something else.

[@bumholefartface]

Yes! Especially in a single sculls boat

[@csabour9]

It's like doing millions of horizontal deadlifts, so cardio is pretty much the game.

[@samcarmel5030]

No, ideally, you're as light as possible with respect to how strong you are, which isn't an issue in powerlifting. Also, this event is very cardio-oriented and not as much pure power

[@AWKnop]

Just try it and have fun. It will soon show whether rowing fits you or body is fitted for rowing. As Sam said rowing is a more endurance oriented sport, but this can be developed. You could do with a little less power training (and shift to longer series with lower weight). Good luck and have fun.

[@AWKnop]

Be aware to get good instructions. When you decide to maintain rowing it is important to learn the technique and rhythm right (like in weight lifting) from the beginning. Bad technique from the start is difficult to correct. There are great video's around to show how you should do it (both on the ergo-meter as well as in the boat).

[@60secondfilms80]

5:09 :(

[@gidoguy]

Can't wait to be able to row in a fine single...

[@bethansturdy3767]

its sad because it shows how cold our country is when they are wearing tshirts under their all in one during the heat of our summer.

[@winarto7755]

Jukung bulan🇨🇰🇰🇷🇯🇵

[@marcoraffo7726]

Las galeras romanas, eso sí que era remo

[@くびなが]

1:57

[@nechitarares5736]

i was in a champion ship i was streaming for to much emotions

[@huensologie2583]

Lassi karonen is normally better than Campbell

[@mufalmewww]

does one rent or buy a scull boat, I'm in los angeles, marina del rey,,, looking to do this,, anyone have any info,, it seems difficult to find

[@Redmarkviolinist]

I would look for a rowing club nearby and go express your interest. Simply put, learn to row in a wider single and graduate to a racer. Or maybe you might find 4s or 8s to your liking. A great sport...been doing it for 40+ years

[@csabour9]

Talk to Xeno Müller he knows.. He's in Costa Mesa

[@LuisSilva-tq9sj]

!!!!!!!!! I just now realized that Drysdale had changed his boat!!!!!!! That already legendary black boat was finally changed by an Empacher!!!!!!!! Anyone knows why??? Yes, I'm looking for gossip :)

[@t.purkess9682]

didn't he used to row in a fillipe?

[@LuisSilva-tq9sj]

+Tiernan Purkess I saw that too!!! He changed the Empacher too!!

[@t.purkess9682]

There's two videos of mahe drysdale in his fillipe at the HOCR head, where he's attached a go pro to the stern.

[@kvouilloz3948]

Alan Campbell crying at the ceremony :')

[@benalexander5658]

That would've affected everyone...

[@sportsdude9999]

whats his 2k time ?

[@Michael_McMaster]

fast

[@rahulchowdhary.j3421]

I am a single skuller beggining

[@Evancurtin2333]

How tall is drysdale?

[@sanderstundaldevos571]

Bit late but I believe he’s 2 meters tall

[@Juinnay]

Nope, 5:41.

[@fullalbumscz4350]

Czech Republic ♥ ! :)

[@lalasofy]

The germany ve won at 21km/h

[@sergiocardenasperes5658]

que precio tienen esos kayak??

[@elremer9372]

the empache

[@t.purkess9682]

Is it just me? Or does Campbell have a bit of a belly?

[@stoolpigeon4285]

No, it's just you who has a bit of a belly ;)

[@t.purkess9682]

Ben Webb sorry silly comment

[@AWKnop]

Yes, he is a bit deep in the belly area.

[@TheGurr619]

They need water! Amazing race and all, but they might need medical attention or a bottle of water at the least lol

[@Stijn7260]

201 Centimeters.

[@jamestew5075]

An

[@sergiocardenasperes5658]

wwoow

[@schmittart1820]

Me segue aí ksksk

[@sethmoyer581]

LOL Drysdale has 6:57... My 2K is 6:48. Drysdale is bad LOL

[@thelonesculler]

+Mister Butt I presume that your 2K was done on the erg. It's a very different ball game on the water and I would be very surprised if Dysdale's best 2K on the erg was slower than 6 minutes

[@jdu36]

+Shadowwolf TD5000 5:41

[@PrimusOmnium]

wow your idiot XD Drysdales erg time is nearly 1:30 min faster than yours XD

[@sethmoyer581]

Bros, it's a joke...

[@bodrysdale7502]

Do you mean me

[@BrandonBarryBrown]

this looks like the easiest olympic sport

[@woookiiee5212]

Ist is the hardest sport

[@TheMinecraftSpencer]

look up olympic handball my friend

[@Dsggh523]

lol. Easily the hardest

[@csabour9]

ha ha ha

[@ctaylorgh91]

lol thats cute