Michael Phelps' 1st Olympic Gold Medal | Throwback Thursday

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At the Olympic Games 2004 in Athens, Michael Phelps claimed his first Olympic Gold Medal. In the 400-meter individual medley, Phelps easily won with a world record time of 4:08.41!
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[@iliachakarov7285]

The moment you realise that was 15 years ago...

[@dylanhaze9698]

when you realize that this was 14 years ago because the olympics is in summer

[@DanielleEmma]

:( time goes by too fast

[@mahadhayat7440]

This event is older than me by 5 months

[@subscriberswithoutanyvid-xe2ef]

Dylan Haze ur from the UK

[@brocklesnerd1283]

big deal, humans have only existed for 2019 years

[@lucaskincanyon7393]

Bro, Laslo probably has nightmares of Michael Phelps. Laslo has been there every Olympics and (I think in the olympics) lost to him. Poor man, great swimmer, wrong time.

[@williamwarren9397]

ye hes always been 2nd

[@lucaskincanyon7393]

@@williamwarren9397 ooooffff...

[@verward]

@@lucaskincanyon7393 in Beijing he got a silver medal in all three of his events, the 400 im and 200 fly were both the fastest times ever if all of of phelp's times didn't count. That 200 fly time still is the second fastest...

[@ahmedbennani5148]

@@verward and then at rio 2016 joe schooling shows up they could have got the gold medal (cszeh, le clos and phelps)

[@lucaskincanyon7393]

Ahmed Bennaniyeah, imagine a 3 WAY TIE for gold. That would’ve been historic! XD

[@andreyrus8480]

Those day he didn't even think, that he will be the greatest swimmer of all time and will win 28 Olympic medals

[@Chalkhous]

I mean he was already a huge star, projected to win multiple gold medals in Athens

[@Alan649]

greatest *Olympian of all time

[@astr0st0rm30]

Alan no, greatest olympic swimmer and greatest swimmer in general

[@faoloaf]

I think he did, judging by the fact that he made the olympic team at 15 years old...

[@NOU-iw3gb]

@@astr0st0rm30 He is the most decorated Olympian dumbass.

[@sarahdunn3858]

am i the only one who got so anxious about how close he was swimming to the lane line during the first half of backstroke?

[@yerijulianpangkerego3835]

No you're not. 😂

[@daijahtarver6733]

Me too

[@kynsweasley-garfield691]

No not at all 😂

[@ashoka_tano8309]

No me too

[@lpsbananaz]

You aren't the only one. I was screaming on the inside.

[@itstheyoutubealgorithm3326]

For all those non swimmers out there, this is way harder then it looks, and way harder than you think. An average person most definitely can’t do it

[@mochidomo]

Most regular swimmers can't do it all out from start to finish...

[@chloerobins4487]

I am a swimmer and I think I could do a 400 Im but no were close to his time and I would be a seal flopping out of the water after this race

[@RigoOXx]

@@mochidomo Yep

[@thiarecabrera8437]

I wouldn't even be able to get to the end of the pool

[@Victoria68213]

I swim like a snail speed next to him lmao

[@willr1820]

Literally this dude has won gold medals in more olympics than I’ve watched in my life

[@tricky2055]

Phelps, “That was easy. Think I’ll win a shitload more.”

[@chocolatebubbles6426]

tricky205 🤣🤣🤣

[@johnisiawilson7011]

Basically 😂😂😂😂

[@matthewscruton7859]

Ultimate alpha move wearing a speedo in the A-final at the olympics

[@jasonmcmechan2072]

matthew scruton God bless!

[@roberthudson1959]

More like dinosaur move. That style was the norm for a long time.

[@3rdDegree_]

@@roberthudson1959 Wym? No one actually cares what you wear, plus, speedos are funny to wear

[@tenningale]

@@3rdDegree_ Because of the drag coefficient of your skin relative to the suit. I don't think anyone wore briefs in Olympic competition after 2004. The last major meet they did so was 1996, still to a degree in 2000. The jammer has been in place the past three Olympics (2012, 2016, 2020/21) and seems like it might last awhile.

[@connor9785]

@@tenningale Not a jammer. It's a tech suit. They are made out of a crazy material and cost hundreds of dollars.

[@willsinzheimer9702]

How ironic is it that his first gold was 400 m individual medley and his last gold was 4 x100 medley relay.... crazy

[@kynsweasley-garfield691]

That makes me want to cry he has been my idol my whole life

[@jasonmcmechan2072]

Jonahs Starbucks God bless!

[@JonY-er5ni]

How is that ironic

[@FCule]

I don't get it

[@alexamparo817]

not ironic

[@Aamogh]

Legends are not born,they are built

[@klt5756]

well they have to be born first tho

[@acefrehley3874]

kelsey lol

[@dannygarrison4692]

nah, theyre born

[@reubination]

DannyProductions nah they’re made. If he doesn’t choose to put in the work .... never would happen. You just don’t show up! However, he has advantageous natural traits that others do not. His long body, perfect build for a swimmer, tall, freakishly big hands and feet and is doubled jointed in the shoulders and elbows. Then his V02Max is also off the charts. So in some ways he was probably born for greatness but he had to put in the work.

[@RyZeDHD]

reubination so you telling me that at 10 years old he decided to be a world champion?

[@jadecummings8093]

Michael Phelps is the greatest swimmer of all time and he's known as the 'Golden Boy'.

[@masters.1000]

Also known as a cheat.

[@radicalbarrel2729]

Sir Alexander y

[@sambarker2902]

Sir Alexander shut up

[@emanuelalrocks]

@@masters.1000 What are you talking about lol

[@willmontgomery79]

@@masters.1000 LMAO! I'm assuming you're referencing the pic of him ripping a bong? PLEASE elaborate on how weed is a PED in swimming. or you're a troll ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@rajdehoo6993]

The way he hugged the other guy at the end ..so much emotion

[@baohanle5844]

Olympic will not be the same without Michael. He looks so young and energetic here. I wish I could turn back time to when he still competed at the Olympic

[@bigcatlove5192]

As they say, aging is the great equalizer. Time for the young ones to take over. His heydays maybe over but he’ll be a legend forever.

[@sylvainguinepain5624]

And then came Leon Marchand. Leon may not win as many olympic medals because France doesn't have the depth to win (or medal) in relays but he might give a run at the number of individual medals.

[@carsonkien8141]

And Laszlo Cseh has been there the whole time... imagine

[@takewealth]

I've been thinking that the whole time!

[@zoecsy8397]

Ikr it’s literally soooo crazy

[@zoecsy8397]

I think he’s underrated often times

[@zakyeliahiai5692]

If I was Cseh I would hate Michael just for the number of medals he's taken from me

[@864038swimmer]

and he was just a boy at that time

[@swakriya]

And the legacy begins. Thanks Michael for what you have given us through these years. Next year we are going to miss the "Baltimore Bullet". Love from India.

[@theresag1969]

Me too. I'm choking up watch this again.

[@primary5050]

More like ...the lunacy begins ..... 😂😂😂😂

[@Cabecool10]

I like how Phelps already has the WR before the race

[@parthvasoya3562]

He's increasing his lead every turn, total domination🔥🔥

[@audreyneucks9638]

Michael Jackson, then Michael Jordan, Michael Johnson, Michael Carbonaro, Michael Schumatcher, and Michael Phelps. I’m changing my name to Micheal Also it’s an 8 minute video for a 4 minute time

[@TheSecretAgentKing04]

THEoneWAFFLER I’m not saying he did do that but that would not change the fact that HE IS THE KING OF POP

[@sandsPBAStars]

You forgot Michael Schumacher. 7 time F1 Champ and Michael Johnson as well. First sprinter to win both 200m and 400m in the same Olymic Games (Atlanta 1996)

[@Michael-lb3hh]

Lol, My names Michael. XD

[@NJSportsGirl2]

Im naming my son Michael. I also have a couple of cousins named Michael but my son I am naming my son after him.

[@lululiu833]

Dont forget Michael Johnson

[@mahendersingh6195]

Upload all his Olympic medal video 2000 - 2016

[@thalessilva1]

i would love that too.hope they hear us

[@Olympics]

We are listening! And stay tuned. 😉

[@michelasilva5342]

YEAH.Would be awesome!!

[@jennieapplehead]

@@Olympics Please 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 I want to see more of MP

[@johnisiawilson7011]

​@Olympics is it up yet?

[@bartbrod5765]

Huge creds to Erik Vendt, so hard in lane 1 but still managed a silver and one of the fastest times ever recorded long course🤯

[@sammu101]

why is lame 1 harder?

[@user-hk1pz6jp4u]

@@sammu101 the water from the inner lanes gets pushed outwards by the force of the swimmers in those lanes, making it more difficult to swim bc of waves

[@sylvainguinepain5624]

@@sammu101 Lane 1 is also harder because the fastest swimmers are in the middle of the pool and get to see on both sides and push each other. Lane 1 doesn't have as much visibility and they can't ride the wake of the faster swimmers in the middle of the pool. The concept riding the wake in swimming is similar to Formula 1 cars drafting behind the car in front of them before passing them.

[@mcurcio8315]

Seeing phelps and vendt holding each others hands up while the crowd shouts “USA!” gives me chills. So awesome

[@africanboyz4eva]

This is so scary. He was only 19. Way ahead of his time.

[@blackmantis3130]

Not really.

[@trishavyas4984]

and then 4 years later he got 4:03:84. what a legend

[@sabrinaf9281]

Meanwhile I have to give my arms a break halfway through blowdrying my hair

[@Tigerheiress]

wheres the lie

[@LS-wh9rn]

Dayum. Where was the competition?? He sat there waiting for the others to finish. 😭🤣😂

[@Tigerheiress]

HE WAS LMFAO

[@tenningale]

What strikes me now is how different breaststroke was 15 years ago. That wide frog kick they still did. You wouldn't be caught dead doing that today.

[@thebossness1440]

tenningale ... In the 400im this is still relatively common, Chase for example uses it quite frequently. It’s important to remember your essentially swimming the pace of a 400 Breast, which obviously demands a slower tempo- kicking from the knees has only really become essential in the 100, it simply isn’t sustainable for most swimmers even in a 200.

[@juke7618]

tenningale ... it’s also odd to see a pullout that doesn’t have a dolphin kick in it. What an peculiar time.

[@tenningale]

@@juke7618 Yeah, they changed the rule in late-2005 I think. Phelps improved by about 8 seconds between here and Beijing, about two seconds per stroke, which is incredible.

[@billybob6604]

um if it was a 200 breast you need to go out fast but conserve energy which is why a wide kick is better unless you know how to use a narrow kick like kitajima

[@alexandercaedmonbranum8801]

Its crazy to see the top guys in the world coming up to breathe at the flags nowadays everyone hits at close to 10 meters every wall

[@underratedblastoise3908]

Little did we know what kind of Legend he would become. The GOAT of GOATS

[@zaraislam1251]

I’m watching this to get my motivation up. I have my state swimming competition soon! Wish me luck

[@MontageMediaWorks]

Good luck!

[@dhwani8890]

How'd you do??

[@perezkenny9917]

i hope everything went well .

[@crafttyangelo8574]

Good luck on future swimming comps!!

[@Love4MusicNMore]

Imagine 1st gold medal and a World Record beat in one race! Truly amazing

[@kaelabn]

little did he know he’d become the best Olympian in the world

[@ahmedbennani5148]

I wonder how he will feel after seeing this video now

[@_Rakoon__Rakoon_]

Yahh same thought

[@jennieapplehead]

He always say this was his favorite Olympic race (his first olympic gold medal) or if not one of his favorites ♥️♥️♥️🦋🦋🦋

[@kasimshaikh3750]

400 Medley is brutal... It proves who's the best across different styles and also tests your stamina.

[@lucas_2612]

For 2004 the quality of the footage shows Olympics have really invested in their cameras.

[@swimcrafters1743]

He's so young and just happy to swim. Great throwback. Makes me enjoy my sport more!

[@rekaroob2589]

"Szép volt Laci" shouts the crowd on the backround. Awhh my hungarian heart just mealts.... 😍It was 15 years ago and László Cseh is still there☺️Since He has become a two times World Champion and a silver medalist. What a hero!

[@verward]

I love how happy he is for Eric Vendt.

[@twolak1972]

The 1st of many. So great to see him congratulate his teammate for his silver. He seems just as excited for his teammate winning silver as he is winning gold. True sign of a champion.

[@josephhhickman7085]

The stadiums were full of real faces.

[@shubhammohapatra1582]

Yess, indeed swimming is most difficult sports in olympics. It taks so much on your body....

[@ayimzarim7677]

This guy is an Olympic KING.. 👑

[@mrsherlock6182]

There most likely will never be another swimmer like Michael Phelps an absolute LEGEND

[@fairyqueengee]

I remember being a little kid screaming my heart out for him. Good times man

[@kayladouglas2063]

That was the beginning of a legend, being in Baltimore and watching these races were great!

[@llanimay]

🥺 his big smile omg, the pure happiness and pride !! So infectious! Idk why I'm binging young Michael Phelps vids rn but the guy just seems like the best 🤣

[@brittneyking4284]

He’s so sweet and sincere. I met him in person and his smile is definitely infectious. ❤

[@victoriaavina8387]

Me: Tired and sweaty just by watching this..

[@Jencardenas407]

Watching this as a swimmer gives me anxiety because I have a competition on Saturday

[@trdn1]

Thank you Olympic for the quality upload! More like this please!

[@honah5696]

When you realize how long ago this was.. Man, I’m getting old

[@nicoleel2578]

Crazy to see how much the sport of swimming has changed just in the last 17 years

[@leonardodirenzo3139]

In what has changed?

[@chadtellevik5479]

Unbelievable kick. His freestyle kick didn’t waiver one bit. Full throttle the whole time.

[@user-ul9fz7kn2z]

Awh look at the huge smile on his face!

[@Bluefrtjerk]

And Lazlo has always been there right with him, it’s awesome to think they have always had a great rivalry :)

[@jennieapplehead]

and became friends eventually 😊

[@mhmedbadra1986]

Cseh and phelps gain thier first medal with together and the last also. These two champs like brothers in swimming.

[@skullcrusher5424]

6:00 seeing him smile, then smile to his friend and lifting his hand up and his friends really is nice I'll admit that

[@pratikchowdhury4052]

legends say: when everybody is tensed at the olympics, phelps listens to music

[@bobross7081]

Do u think he gets bored on the podium cuz he’s so used to getting medals

[@mandyejaife524]

I don't think so

[@shady3795]

No I Think he completely cant beliebte it every time because he still trained hard every day🏊‍♀️❤

[@hooper1790]

props to the dude in lane 8 still wearing a speedo

[@laidsgpr63]

Michael Phelps. Man , you were in a class all of your own ! Whew, you are just AMAZING !!

[@bridge4]

video description is off. thats the previous WR that he beat

[@accidentalgenius5690]

Does it really matter, I mean your so popular and your verified; Just why? 🙁

[@suttonfletcher1153]

@@accidentalgenius5690 yes it actually does

[@davidesguevillas]

@@accidentalgenius5690 yes it does

[@tonyphang1229]

How proud of you..You are always my LEGEND ❤️

[@vermont4232]

That was beginning of Legend.

[@Ineddiblehulk]

Two absolute legends in this field Cseh is also a giant among mortals

[@valesca3183]

This lasts an eternity to me imagine to the swimmers

[@marielmontalvo9309]

I remember this Moment like it was yesterday! I screamed soooo loud when he won!

[@fatmanscoop8650]

It's a refreshing change to watch a race without commentary over the top. 👍🏼

[@MH3GL]

Craziest part: In 4yrs, he would break this record by almost 5 seconds. And then no one would touch that record for 15yrs.

[@cuartosemestre6095]

Wow, it's just amazing to see that 2004 Phelps would have beaten everyone in the field and won gold in Tokio 2020, absolutely amazing

[@tromboneJTS]

What a beautiful swim. Uncontested. Unparalleled.

[@noernupen8576]

He is the Best of the Best!! No body like M.Phelps

[@agirlhasnoname2039]

The memories...

[@alphauwu3283]

I wasn't even born when this was filmed, but he's honestly an amazing person. I look up to him

[@MrAykut23]

I love how the olympics honors our great sportsmen & sportswomen

[@gonzaloponce168]

laszlo cseh very young too jajajaja they are legends

[@NJSportsGirl2]

I did not start watching Michael until Beijing 2008 but wow this is the first time I am watching this race and man he looks so young and look at him now it is like the man didn't age one bit.

[@skyguy8039]

he is more emotional after winning in this video than in others

[@muhamadtaufikhidayat8439]

true.. First is always wonderful. 28th may a little bit boring 🤣🤣🤣

[@_Rakoon__Rakoon_]

Yah

[@jennieapplehead]

he always said that this is one his favorites and memorable olympic medal simply bc it was his first 🥺🤧

[@cat-cs6ue]

Michael Phelps swims I drown....

[@williamrasoanaivo5381]

Phelps and Czeh were sooo young

[@andysilver9642]

I wish i could see him swim in person, it must be mind blowing

[@Maul3097]

Thanks for the video

[@rohitvashist948]

he is a hero....kash India me bhi aisa player hota

[@andrewsamuel6494]

Bhai aa raha hun

[@lionelmessi-qd6nv]

Legend❤️❤️

[@marganzamaharail7936]

"Just keep pushing and become the greatest" That the thing he did not thought back then

[@rodrigoneri9245]

A good model to follow👍🏻 An inspiration for me and for many more

[@rengabashyam8015]

A star is born

[@thanhdinh3179]

I stopped swimming competitions two years ago but when that starting bell rings it still gives me an adrenaline rush.

[@zahid_]

A legend was crowned this day

[@KiNGKuNTa986]

When people could witness this magnificent performance live.

[@coachcashmoney]

He is a master at getting distance per stroke. Just wow! The freestyle length was amazing. Also, this was before they allowed a single butterfly kick in the breaststroke pulldown. Does he still have the record?

[@PlaybyRaine]

He's god-level in all strokes and it's scary amazing. He's made for swimming. From his dive to the ease of all his strokes. Amazing

[@jennieapplehead]

He’s a perfect swimmer 💖

[@benjyarthur]

The GOAT 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🤩😍greeting from malaysia ❤❤❤

[@TheSingerWalaPM]

Michael Phelps hugs AB De Villiers. What a moment ☺️

[@Kat-zj5kd]

Phelps at the beginning of becoming the best ever .. nice video to watch.. hes fabulous

[@yujinchoi528]

Throwback thursday. You still my hero~! I love watching medly he's doing extremly fantastic.That's why people called him Phelfish;)) in 2019, Dressel taking over his mark.

[@jeffreysusie7752]

He doesn’t know that the next Olympic will be his best❤

[@leyliibrahim2688]

“YEAH BABY” I got goosebumps

[@mirarokathapa122]

That's great! Congratulations!!👍️👏🙌❤️

[@gregi886]

Waooooo 🏊🏊🏊🏊 Phelps. I love swimming. I am Gidon ISR 🥇🥇🥇 good luck Michael Phelps.

[@angeloalbergo8525]

The GREATEST OLYMPIC ATHLETE OF ALL TIME ❤

[@Jst4vdeos]

Greatest Athlete of all time

[@_smurfitude]

His first Olympic Gold!! Road to Greatness!

[@grass3887]

ok but that cute bro moment at the end with vendt, that was everything

[@linechester1583]

One king Michael Phelps

[@cookiemanchkin9509]

I love how he was so happy unlike the other male swimmers who don’t even bother to smile

[@blackmantis3130]

Why would they smile after losing