Missy Franklin Breaks 200m Backstroke World Record - London 2012 Olympics

[@Freeloader_420]

The best part about this video is how happy Elizabeth Beisel was for Missy.

[@morganbathgate1374]

I can agree on that one.

[@verward]

let's not forget she won a bronze medal as well, I think that might contribute to her joy.

[@bfiafI]

Freeloader 420 Definitely

[@guittadabe5214]

I love the fact that Missy is so liked by everybody, including her opponents! That says something about her character.

[@irene_cn]

I know!

[@koreavinyl8094]

평영

[@mialitten9635]

guitta Dabe I

[@mitzi32996]

Awww Elizabeth Beisel to Missy "I'm SO HAPPY FOR YOU you're the fastest"

[@dAfoodie101]

6:29 biesel telling franklin that she’s so proud of her 😭😭

[@bubbaho-tep3468]

I don't know about anyone else, but on top of being a great swimmer, Missy has a smile that makes me smile every time she does it. So much fun to watch her compete.

[@user-ly3un3ok2t]

Missy Franklin was the Ledecky of swimming before there even was a Ledecky of swimming, which makes Ledecky actually the Missy Franklin of swimming. Gosh I feel bad about Missy's Rio performance. I'm gonna hug her.

[@sscswimmer1]

And before that was Katie Hoff who made the Olympics at 15. Or Janet Evans at 17 beating the East Germans

[@PETERPANh4x]

Missy, we will always remember your great achievements at the Olympics, you are one legendary swimmer that has made history. And I wish you all the best during this new chapter of your life.

[@ShelliKittens]

It doesn't matter how many times you see this race, it's exhilarating! Missy is an awesome athlete.

[@oscarpedroso9958]

Still watching it :-D

[@TheVideogamesfinest]

I love how the female Olympians like to wave at the crowd while the men walk with the most irritated looks.

[@Lena-zn4re]

Yazid Benomar Well, unless you can earn more gold medals than these ladies, I suggest you shut your sexist mouth.

[@Lena-zn4re]

Fatty Mcgee The men seem to be more competitive than the women, which says a lot. I guess they just don’t want to get distracted with anything

[@butterflybesties4057]

Hehe

[@_deweyblack_]

Lolli Polli01 its only sexist when it goes against women right

[@joeyjerry2981]

Fatty Mcgee, I think they r trying to concentrate.

[@samantha8192]

She's breaking world records, while I'm getting excited about being able to swim backstroke 100m in districts, I didn't even know how to swim 5 months ago and now I'm the 3rd best backstroker in my team, but this is so inspirational

[@karlavillanueva1773]

Congrats!!

[@audreyharris304]

YAY!! thats inspirational too! ive only been competitively swimming 3 molnths

[@Mandyn8868]

Same I pray for that precious backstroke

[@carsonkien8141]

insert: **humble brag**

[@slvsh77]

Wow so inspirational... *subtly insert boast* No shade, I did the same thing in my comment, but a little more relevant to what I said first.

[@joeyjerry2981]

It is so sad she retired at such a young age but I think she has a good successor

[@alexanderkahl2452]

We heard Elizabeth Beisel say "I am so proud of you" from lane 4. Franklin was cheered on by her crew chief, Howard Haight in lane 5.

[@cckung2001]

So inspired.... But unfortunately I can't swim.... The only thing I can do in water is not drown

[@cckung2001]

+Sejuti Saha actually I do, every summer i go to Canada to visit my grandparents, and they enroll me into swimming classes. Unfortunatley, I'm in like, level 3 and i am pretty old now.... so...yeah

[@firstgalacticempire8928]

+Amelia Kung I've been swimming for 8 years.

[@slimecorner1051]

i have been swimming 10 years

[@lnjy7977]

Amelia Kung how old are you? its never too late. 👋🏊

[@bryleighgeary910]

You'll get there!

[@swimfan752]

Missy is such a legend. To go 2:04.0 with hardly ANY underwaters.

[@shammilanka2185]

Missy is so so humble n drop dead gorgeous ❤🥰

[@kevinfatine744]

Missy Franklin smile is so radiant, and her Backstroke is just so good, hope she's back in the 2019 World Champs

[@Rlexiii]

I really enjoy watching the happiness and support from the other ladies. Great sportsmanship 😊

[@silvanasaezdiaz4841]

A 17 year old just broke this record

[@marshan1226]

Silvana Saez Diaz ridiculous

[@casiecase12]

Now it's Kaylee Mckeown of Australia 🇦🇺

[@sherrylaunius6649]

Go Missy she is my favorite swimmer and just love how happy she is😃😄

[@katiejefferson7615]

LOVE LOVE LOVE MISSY CANT WAIT FOR 2016

[@thedocjones2410]

Kathie Jefferson Missy Franklin is my favourite female athlete and cant wait for Rio 2016 lets hope its as good as london 2012

[@bayarea510]

The doc Jones Ive met her. She's amazing! 20166 will be awesome!

[@emmal5837]

Is the summer Olympics in the summer this year?

[@jaymo6213]

+Emma Harris no the summer olympics will be held in the winter

[@jaymo6213]

+Emma Harris no the summer olympics will be held in the winter

[@aqaz120]

she is a great swimmer, I feel bad for her she did not get the performance she wanted in rio. I guess pressure got to her this year

[@andreafks]

I loved the way Missy's family was there and kept cheering her one till the last stroke.

[@urbangardensindia4980]

It's 2022 and I am watching this , super incredible

[@motis2024]

Retired too soon at such a young age, always enjoyable to watch her competing.

[@j22ton]

I miss Missy Franklin❤️, she was so good at London 2012, unfortunately disappointing in Rio 2016, hopefully she comes back Tokyo 2020

[@evivayts8063]

this video gets me every time:') really inspirational

[@yo.galaxyy5789]

In general, I'm a fast backstroker, but I constantly bump into the landline or when I turn around to flip turn, I'm like three feet away from the wall. :-(

[@GuessWhoTheDoctor799]

It's all about practice. Watching your kick will help you to swim in a straight line. As you move your arm into your stroke, turn your body slightly in the same direction of your stroke as you kick continuously. As you move to your other arm do the same thing. (If that didn't make sense: as you bring your right arm back, kick slightly on the right. Same with the left. :D) Try to keep your number of kicks even for both sides. You can count how many times you kick for one stroke and just keep repeating that as you turn your body for all of your strokes. 1, 2, 3, 4. 1, 2, 3, 4. 1, 2, 3, 4. and so on. :D (But the number of kicks you do may be more or less than 4. Just find whatever works for you. :D) Counting your strokes for one length of the pool you use with be really helpful with backstroke flip turn. There are also pools that have two sets of flags a certain distance from both ends of the pool. Counting your strokes from the flags to the wall can also help you determine when to turn for your flip. I hope these tips will be of some use to you! Keep practicing and you may eventually be like Missy! :D

[@jonathanluo4784]

same here

[@jonathanluo4784]

Jonathan Luo but not constantly

[@weeblacknorth]

After the start and after each turn you are allowed to be underwater for 15 meters(its faster that way if you have a good fly kick. Head must surface by or before 15 m. Count your kicks underwater and work hard on your kicking if you want to be a good backstroker.

[@firstgalacticempire8928]

+GuessWhoTheDoctor799 Ugh, Bernie.

[@strahinjaraskovic6649]

WTF!! Look at 2:19 there are Lebron James,Russel Westbrook and Chris Paul!!

[@chimchardashian]

Strahinja Raskovic yup

[@chimchardashian]

Strahinja Raskovic yup

[@tristongeorge669]

I SAW THEM!

[@averymckeon7055]

Strahinja Raskovic bc there's something called a u.s.a basketball team...

[@ArnavSinghVEVO]

lol

[@rebekahsun2553]

Race starts at 3:47

[@johncena3022]

You would save so many people's lives

[@fqiu2008]

Agreed

[@mlol6000]

thanks

[@monikaa1951]

Rebekah Sun thanks

[@muskhanmehmood977]

TYSMMMM THIS HELPED A LOTT

[@maya-kc3wf]

SHE'S MY MAJOR INSPIRATION.

[@guittadabe5214]

Missy's got the prettiest smile!

[@alexanderkahl2452]

At the Olympics in 2016, we'll look out for Missy Franklin to get another chance for a gold medal.

[@headaching8016]

i grew up in berkeley which is where she went for uni and my dad used to get so excited when he saw her (he never went up to her but she used to live near us). what a star!

[@lindasiedschlag2693]

Missy is such a great swimmer you're my idol Missy! ;)

[@maybe.its.giselle6129]

I love backstroke it's my fav to do

[@funbun661]

missy franklin is amazing!!!!! i admire her so much!! one of the best swimmers in the world and an incredible person to top it off

[@rianneflanagan1057]

Happy Birthday Missy!

[@lily-fh4eg]

I love how they turn around on the wall

[@wee2480]

Missy is my idol! Hope to one day be in the Olympics, practice!

[@svalenzuela3925]

Yay. Go USA!!

[@anjalilim7052]

I am better at butterfly than any other stroke and backstroke is really my worst but I love watching Missy swim as it helps me with my technique !

[@anjalilim7052]

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[@casey3760]

She's so happy for missy it's awesome😍

[@brynn6271]

Missy Franklin is my idol! Every time I think I can't do something I think of her!

[@campbellderrico]

9 years ago today!

[@Foldine]

Fantastic race of Missy ! WR ! Congratzzzzz ! (Cheer from Canada

[@alexanderkahl2452]

Missy Franklin got so close to the lane rope in lane 5. Her crew chief, Chris Marshall from McMinnville, Oregon cheered her on all the way to the wall.

[@kiramills9315]

I'm hoping to be her in 2020 or 2024!

[@nanamifan0220]

Her goggles were like the biggest thing ever and i miss her competing so much, such an awesome person

[@Nish.05]

Over a decade ago. Time flew

[@alexanderkahl2452]

"We are so proud of you" says Missy's crew chief, Ashley Sanford and she hugged her because of that win.

[@MrKidxam]

I look up to her, that's saying a lot because I'm a guy, people like me would look up to Michael Phelps

[@leahduffy5953]

Edward Johnston stfu! WOMEN ARE BETTER THAN YOU AT ANYTHING AND TO DISRESPECT HER?!!?!? WHO THE HELL DO U THINK U R ? OH YEAH BA FAT FUC* WHO SITS ON HIS COUCH SAYING WOMEN ARENT EQUAL EATING CHIPS...SHE WAS A SENIOR IN HIGH SCHOOL! WHAT R U A NO GOOD LOSER AND NO BEING THE BEST BIS NOT THE POINT OF SPORTS SO SHUT UP GET A LIFE YOU GAY NO GOOD WASTE OF SPACE

[@leahduffy5953]

she made the olymics... and ncaa championships her 1st season soo you were close though

[@modderotter9622]

I look at her too......

[@nickgodbille7014]

Leah cummins lol i agree with you, if shes a female who cares, they're just as good as anybody else

[@nickgodbille7014]

haha no..

[@regionals]

GO MISSY!!! Backstroke is my best stroke I broke a record on 50 back on my team YAY!!! She actually inspired me xD

[@nickgodbille7014]

whats ur time?

[@regionals]

29.47 But the new record is 28

[@nickgodbille7014]

how old r u? mines 31.23 and im 13

[@regionals]

Nick Godbille I'm 12 lol (It may seem impossible but if you run a lot you can do it o3o)

[@nickgodbille7014]

i cant run hahaha im soooooo bad at it, but i swim 9 times a week

[@racielcarranza5725]

Is that lebron at 2:19?!!

[@xavierdavis7395]

Yep and Westbrook and Paul too

[@wonderwomanhina3353]

she has done it in extra ordinary way

[@alexanderkahl2452]

You go, girl. I saw this back in 2012 and we drew lanes 4 and 5.

[@nasalspray9461]

start at 3:53

[@domomo19]

Missy you go girl !! soo beautiful and incredibly inspiring !!

[@carolinegarber2541]

I'm so shocked that I didn't know about Elizabeth Beisel until Survivor! I just saw her get voted off :(. I'm so shocked that she has a bronze at this event! She's also an IMer and I do both of those events at my high school.

[@danielwanjiru7383]

kenyan swimmer keeping it hard on the pool thanks Missy so inspirational

[@alexanderkahl2452]

You go, girl, I was not there but I was cheering you on from home.

[@lolitanazarov5771]

WE LOVE YOU MISSY!!!

[@alexanderkahl2452]

Missy Franklin was cheered on by her crew chief, Todd Davidson out of Osceola, Nebraska and how proud he was of her.

[@kl123starrocks]

there is just so much potential for missy in the future. can't wait to see what other amazing things she will be able to do. she's only 17.

[@numex106]

because everyone is watching the videos instead of commenting?

[@user-vm4jt2ue2w]

I met Missy Franklin she is very nice!!

[@AccordGTR]

i dont think she ever broke her PB after this swim

[@valerialerma7382]

go franklin!!

[@alexanderkahl2452]

I heard Missy Franklin tagged the wall when her crew chief, Tom Hoover out of Maple Park, Minnesota gave her a warning that the wall was coming.

[@maya-kc3wf]

She was just 16, :O

[@joeyjerry2981]

maya jaypal, 17

[@morganbathgate1374]

Everybody claims that Americans are fat. That's a common stereotype. But just watching the olympics just immediately could change your mind. While some fat Americans exist, just look at some of our athletes at the olympics every year.

[@morganbathgate1374]

charlie c It's called a mistake. I can just fix it quickly.

[@flickchic238]

have you ever seen a "fat" Olympic athlete? lol

[@morganbathgate1374]

flickchic238 Nope. That's what I'm saying. Even from other countries.

[@febrezesmells-good9585]

+flickchic238 Shot put and hammer throw athletes sometimes look fat, but there's a lot of muscle underneath.

[@funkyed985]

The fat ones won't be at the Olympics....

[@georgepronto7653]

Missy, at this point, was on her high school swimming team.

[@georgepronto7653]

I bet she holds some of the team records...

[@FranciscaMCR]

i love her

[@uyentang4571]

I love these moments :")

[@mitzi32996]

When they're hanging off the starting blocks looking at all their arms Missy looks so pale lol i love her

[@alexanderkahl2452]

Elizabeth Beisel, call sign "Silver Bullett", hugged Missy Franklin from lane 4.

[@numex106]

because everyone is watching the videos instead of commenting?!?!?!

[@jkbc]

she looks so down to earth.

[@sapaboma7972]

I am good a butterfly but I've never seen missy do Fly

[@LPSKendall475]

my best stroke is butterfly, backstroke is literally the most difficult in my opinion, i just cant bring my upper body out of the water like Missy can

[@MysticWolfs]

im best at butterfly too

[@DNFAn24]

wolffest1 aj I actually find backstroke to be the easiest for me, then breast stroke. haha. I suck at freestyle and I'm only ok at butterfly though.

[@MysticWolfs]

im feel like i suck at breast stroke but my coach says im good lol. its just kind of difficult for me i guess.

[@LPSKendall475]

....

[@MysticWolfs]

?

[@emj1113]

Having used to swim myself, I cannot express just how tiring this specific race is.

[@kingofthenerds7925]

Especially long course

[@alexanderkahl2452]

The Olympics are in Rio in 2016 and we'll see who wins the gold, silver and bronze.

[@trwent]

The commentator states, a little ways into the video, that if Missy won this race she would become the first swimmer at this Olympics to win 3 golds, but that Michael Phelps could change that with his race later in the day. That makes no sense at all. If you are the first, then you are the first. What someone else does later does NOT change the fact that you are the first. Or am I Missing (no pun intended) something??

[@Shinoda908]

If Missy didn't win, and Michael did, then he would have been the first, no?

[@mfdixon1985]

I think it was more just somewhat bad wording. Not saying that Michael would be the first -- assuming Missy won -- but that he'd also have 3 golds in the meet.

[@westozzy]

Shinoda908 that's what I was assuming the commentator meant as well.

[@suitcase6698]

Now Missy is married and has a daughter, how time flies

[@minimuffins1954]

i'm so happy for her! :)

[@davidson2379]

Did anyone else see lebron james at 2:19😂

[@JacobJoyce1]

Lol and Chris Paul and Westbrook

[@tristongeorge669]

David Son No it's LeJuan Shames

[@ellieb6489]

My cousin went to the same high school and was friends with missy Franklin. Let's just say the rest of my family is VERY jealous

[@MarcMarshall94]

That's awesome :) I went to the same high school as Sinead (who placed 8th) and we were all so happy for her :)

[@rayapatel8720]

i was there watching it

[@tcmcharles]

at 2:19

[@fungsteven6307]

I simply love Missy!! You are my idol

[@chatbud]

Revisiting this 13 Aug 2017

[@chatbud]

Revisiting this 23 June 2021 - the US 2021 Olympics trials had just concluded with 2 teenagers qualifying for this event in Tokyo.

[@chatbud]

Revisiting this 27 Oct 2021

[@chatbud]

Revisiting this 21 May 2022 - emergence of monkeypox

[@chatbud]

Revisiting this 06 March 2023 - Dow closed 33,391 at the previous session

[@yingandyang10]

Can someone tell what's the purpose of the men and women in blue that stand behind the swimmers??

[@sarahs8279]

They make sure that your turns, starts and touches to the wall are legal

[@yingandyang10]

Sarah S Oh ok thank you!!!!

[@terecruz158]

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[@lit721]

JenoEXOProxy23X You must not be a swimmer

[@yingandyang10]

kazuo maeda What gave it away...???

[@jackieamara6864]

I'm so fast on my first 50 until I mess up my first turn and then I lost it I end up getting second... :/

[@pompleo6913]

Don't worry it happens to every swimmer 😂 I remember my first meet i got DQ for touching with 2 hands

[@firstgalacticempire8928]

+Cat Wooz ???? What stroke????? Normally they wouldn't DQ you for a thing like that.

[@firstgalacticempire8928]

+Jackie Amara I know your comment was 8 months ago, but how do you mess it up? Do you know how to do a flip turn? Or do you touch and go? If you do a flip turn, do you misjudge the distance to the wall? If you do a touch and go, do you linger to long?

[@danarevey668]

every swimmer feels you. i made regionals when i was 11 with my personal best by far and I got disqualified for something i didn't even do.

[@ninerfan9435]

Wow a lot can change in four years. I just don't understand how she went from this dominate 17 year old prodigy in London to an average Olympian in Rio. I find it pretty surprising.

[@Auroralights321]

It happens. It's either she had a bad week or the pressure got to her this year. A lot of other athletes weren't at their best in Rio as well.

[@alexanderkahl2452]

These are lanes that I haven't run in since I was a rookie in 2008.

[@BlueHopi144]

the greatest talent for a long time .....wait for the Barcelona 2013 world champs ! She will be even better

[@xz1891]

She's a Canadian.

[@alexanderkahl2452]

"You go, girl" says her crew chief, David Brounkowski as he cheered his swimmer on.

[@nickgodbille7014]

Just got 2:24 and i'm just 14... 20 seconds off the Women's world record...

[@pwilkerson08]

I swim but I suck

[@brielove3051]

pwilkerson08 has always g

[@christylka1377]

Most people do, in a relative sense

[@iLoveMaddenAndNba2k1]

Missy is simply amazing.