Rio 2016 - Top 10 Swimming Races

**Note: The order of these races are arranged based on our opinion and do not represent what everybody thinks.
The 8th race, the Women's 800m freestyle is very long so you might want to skip ahead a couple of minutes.
1. Men's 4 x 100m Medley Relay
2. Men's 100m Butterfly
3. Men's 50m Freestyle
4. Men's 200m IM
5. Men's 200m Butterfly
6. Women's 100m Freestyle
7. Men's 100m Breaststroke
8. Women's 800m Freestyle
9. Women's 400m IM
10. Men's 100m Backstroke
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[@sadiehunt7823]

Okay, Ledecky is a beast in the water but can we talk about Penny Oleksiak, she's was literally a 16 year old in high school and got 4 medals in her first olympics, more people should take notice of her she is absolutely incredible!

[@ΜιχάληςΜατζούνης]

Yes, I agree but there have been other swimmers younger than her that have gotten more medals.

[@aidenmacewen6834]

Ok absolutely true but let’s talk about Summer McIntosh, 14 years old and has qualified for Tokyo!

[@mennamorsy3044]

@@aidenmacewen6834 yes! shes 4th in the 400 free!

[@anger57289]

@@ΜιχάληςΜατζούνης Amanda Beard

[@kegelchen32]

Kristina Egerszegi!

[@Michael_00001]

Katy Ledecky is on another level

[@jakemichel299]

Think she’s on a different planet then just a level

[@fishyprice1213]

vocal percussion on a whole nother level, coming from my mind

[@quabenathalamus]

Insane

[@benedekboga6219]

she has own so much subatce every one is a cheater 🤷‍♂️

[@madelinemealey7875]

My coach always says “if you’re watching someone during your race you’re gonna watch them beat you”

[@pigtube9094]

Madeline Mealey that's awesome.... I gonna use that to motivate myself!😄

[@JesusGarcia-fs1om]

What does this mean?

[@sigurdvickery3523]

Jesús García Probably just a way to say you shouldn't look at the other swimmers, and just swim...

[@JesusGarcia-fs1om]

Sigurd Vickery I see, I’ll take use of it, thanks!

[@scolopenomar2541]

True Focuse on yourself

[@respectablebogan3276]

WR: "How many metres do you want to beat the rest of the field by?" Katie Ledecky: "Yes."

[@mrsherlock6182]

Ledeckey is a beast.

[@rhysoto90]

Adam Peaty is a freak of nature. I genuinely don't understand how he's able to pull away so easily from the pack. In the relay he caught up like it was nothing.

[@williamrithaler4051]

Because he's the greatest breaststroker of all time🤷‍♂️

[@petralozina5920]

As soon as i read that peaty beat them in the relay

[@casiecase12]

@@williamrithaler4051 100m breaststroker

[@williamrithaler4051]

@@casiecase12 true idk who the best 200m breaststroker is

[@williamrithaler4051]

@@casiecase12 maybe chupkov

[@nikumistry]

29:06 is legitimately one of the most terrifying images in sports over the last 10-15 years. Whenever you saw that man on the blocks with that look on his face you knew you had no chance.

[@NRClips3414]

I thought you were referring to Adam Peaty, both work I guess, lol.

[@ZHLSwimming]

It will never be the same without Phelps n Lochte

[@mauriciodelgadosanchez1105]

it will be better!

[@drkos1854]

@@mauriciodelgadosanchez1105 no

[@rosegold-1276]

wondering what song was ledecky thinking😊

[@sofiu-v3p]

Maybe Thunderstruck, is one of the best songs to swim 😊(at least for me)

[@rosayanezestrada5458]

Hola

[@rosayanezestrada5458]

Ole

[@Ellie-gw4md]

Who else would do anything to be Katie Ledeky’s counter?

[@nlz1]

lmao the comment on Cody Miller being happy with third

[@splatshot1472]

If you have a lane you have a chance

[@MrArtigentz1]

Adam is a truly beast.

[@ohseanswims7539]

Yea he surely is

[@charlottem6306]

And Katie😍 I have her autograph as well as Maya DiRado's, Simone Manuel's and Lia Neal's.

[@sofiu-v3p]

@@charlottem6306 You're so lucky! I've got a Chad Le Clos one and a few photos from Argentinian swimmers 💖 Ps: I also got a like from Maya Dirado, does that counts 😂?

[@jameswang8530]

fkin cody miller gotta love him

[@crazykirincross5813]

All these races are unforgettable and forever will be remembered as one of the best races of their timeeee

[@chrisordway7950]

That final 4x100m medley is absolutely one of the most competitive things you'll ever see. Kyle Chalmers swam 46.72 and Nathan Adrian dropped a 46.74 in his leg doing 100M freestyle. The world record for men's 100M freestyle is 46.91. I guess they don't count as 100M WR since it's in a relay.

[@SPaleocrassas]

It isn't counted because the swimmers are allowed to be in motion before the time is started. While in a flat start 100m freestyle the time to get off the blocks is usually around .6 seconds, this is trimmed down to .1-.2 off a relay start. This is combined with the momentum gained from a step up start rather than a static start.

[@Ethan-pg1pf]

Still can’t figure out that comeback by Oleksiek

[@bobolson7610]

Unbelievable. Anthony Ervin at 35. Ledecky destroying the field. And Phelps dominating the 200 IM a 4th time!

[@jaleesa8523]

Cody Miller is me after I win any metal LOL. He’s so happy and content with 3rd place!

[@0tispunkm3y3r]

3rd at the Olympics is no joke. Anyone should be celebrating.

[@jaleesa8523]

0tispunkm3y3r Yeah but everyone strives for gold yk? But hey a medal is a medal!

[@dianadimitrova6732]

As you should! Getting any form of top 3 is an achievement, even more so in the Olympics

[@casiecase12]

Metal?

[@mickeyplace777]

does Ledecky ever get tired in these marathon races? I mean, the 800m race was pretty much decided after 200m.....just amazing stamina.

[@Dianimations_]

A lot of swimmers construct their pace based on the length of the race. Those other girls might have focused more on stamina than speed, if the race was 50m or 100m the pace of the other girls would be different hands down.

[@tonyphang1229]

All of them make World of Swimning so much of amazing.. I am admire so much of them ❤️

[@Shmako1]

Best part of the video is 28:14 where you can see Nathan Adrian celebrating Ryan Murphy's world record.

[@ohseanswims7539]

Yea I love it

[@dontlikeattention4553]

Observation level - John Bellew

[@cooljayhawk8774]

Wow I’ve watched that race so many times and I never noticed that lol

[@ccbgaming6994]

I've watched that relay so many times and this was the first time I saw that. Thanks

[@LeslieGMN]

I generally agree with your choices, but also wish that the women’s 200m back, with DiRado beating Hosszu, had been included!

[@ohseanswims7539]

LeslieGMN Thanks

[@KingGAMING-kk9ej]

I just love it in the relay when you think another team is going to win then you see Michael Phelps

[@FeelingHunkyDory]

Thanks for uploading these races. Would have loved to see more of Hosszu’s IM, her fly is exceptional. Ledecky’s strength and stamina are just incredible, no one even comes close in those distance events.

[@zottffss]

Dayam three way tie, perfect way to end rivalries on high notes. #Phelps #ChadLeClos.

[@Osiwan960]

I never swim but i love watcheng them! They don't even seem THAT out of breath after the race either! So impressive. Favorite of all was Ledecky!

[@NZJacobNZ]

I highly rate all your choices!

[@ohseanswims7539]

Thanks 😃

[@ikerbautista8366]

it was amazing Women's 200m Butterfly too. awesome performance by Mireia

[@anesdj4282]

What a blast, great ones thanks for sharing

[@ohseanswims7539]

No problem 😄

[@lhickey5009]

Well yeah. Of corse Katie Ledecky is in this. SHE ALWAYS WINS!! You know you don't have to put her in this video lol. She's so fast that you could have all of her events and put them together and she'd win all them.

[@hejhej6956]

L Hickey fan girl.

[@lhickey5009]

So?

[@jimiefoxx]

Thanks for the nice video!

[@ohseanswims7539]

No problem!!

[@T.dub00]

bruh tell me why cody millers face looks like he just won gold XD

[@ohseanswims7539]

That was no doubt the fastest 100m breaststroke field in the Olympics history!

[@BuckarooBanzai333]

I feel the womens 100m was overlooked a bit. A tie for Gold between the first African American woman to win gold individually and the 16yo Canadian tieing for 1st breaking the OR EDIT: I wasn't referring to your list. It was very well done, and the best and most amazing swim races of the Rio Olympics were featured.

[@trudisify]

Ledecky is a fish

[@morganlesikar10]

Ledecky is my idol!!!!! always wanted to swim like her! Swimming is the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@xaoz2362]

Man, i just love the underwater shots :)

[@ohseanswims7539]

Glad you like them!

[@Sea_Galaxy]

Good Job Dude 👏, Your content is AMAZING 😍🤩😍🤩😍🤩 Thanks 😊

[@xxsunflowersxx6967]

Um my time in 50 back is the same time as Ryan Murphy in 100 back lol

[@heatherlory99]

Calle Evans oof

[@joeyjerry2981]

Good video. There are many great races in Rio. Can u do top 10 London 2012 swimming races:

[@ohseanswims7539]

Yup, the video of London 2012 is coming soon.

[@joeyjerry2981]

Thanks but this time can you do 5 men and 5 women races.

[@mayarobinson3841]

Tbh the timer for ledecky is lucky because he can leave really quick cuz shes so fast

[@tieshaha2392]

0:07 ever slipped up to the oh sean

[@nategdoes9963]

Phelps split 50.33 on that relay

[@ohseanswims7539]

NateG Does Yea, he swam fast.

[@raunak__.3295]

What was his first 50 split do you know?

[@tayloraquino9634]

Bilbo_Swaggins 23.48 if i calculated it correctly

[@UserName-dt3kc]

The 3 constants of Olympic swimming 1. Swimming 2. Someone having a stroke 3, America in the top 3

[@splatshot1472]

I have this though quite a bit, ‘What happens is I do lose?’ But that only motivates me to go even further and push new limits.

[@diguim96]

very beautiful the celetration of cody miller, really proud of himself

[@carloslara3030]

Good Job

[@ohseanswims7539]

Thanks

[@2116peyton]

Damn katie ladecky is a god

[@MitchAkaDaBitch]

No 200m back when dirado beat hoszzu?

[@ohseanswims7539]

That was an amazing race. Thanks for your opinion.

[@pskonejott2568]

yea, hoszzu hotter.

[@andreachrislogue1590]

Dirado upsetting Hoszzu in 200 back should definitely had made the top 10....

[@LuddyFish_]

I thought that the 100m mens was pretty good. The winner Kyle Chalmers was like last at the 50m mark and then shot up straight to first by the end!

[@ohseanswims7539]

Yea I agree, his last 25m were crazy.

[@dannap8831]

i love your channel, i re-watch your videos all the time :D

[@MrVpassenheim]

Give Ervin a Dressel start and he's challenging the 21 second barrier. For pure speed, Fratus has taken on that mantle, but nobody can challenge the Dressel start/speed combo.

[@ohseanswims7539]

I agree. Ervin always start off slow but once he hits the water, he is unstoppable. It's always fun to watch all of these amazing sprinters like Dressel, Ervin, and Fratus race.

[@_jd112]

Actually Ben Proud can challenge dressel's start

[@babyporkchop489]

Dressel win 4 gold Tokyo

[@ВикторМорев-в2ы]

@@babyporkchop489. Olympic Games in Atlanta 1996. Men's Swimming. Individual Gold medals in Men's Swimming. 2 USA Jeff Rouse. Brad Bridgewater. Tom Dolan. only (3) three gold medals. 1. RUS. Alexander Popov. Denis Pankratov. only (4) four gold medals. Men's Swimming. Individual Gold medals in Men's Swimming. Olympic Games in Atlanta 1996 check: USA 🇺🇸 - RUS.🇷🇺. 3 - 4.

[@yboywonder]

Why so many commercial breaks?.... there were close to a dozen commercials in this 30 minute clip!!!

[@nightflyer3242]

Because the videos belong to the IOC and they monetize them.

[@MrVpassenheim]

Thanks for this!

[@ohseanswims7539]

No problem!!

[@giovanniteresi1291]

amazing video bro

[@ohseanswims7539]

Thanks bro

[@gsl4295]

You need to make one for Tokyo

[@blacksharkswimmer3729]

Ledecky is queen of the 800s

[@marcosbernardino9021]

O melhor de todos os tempos! Sou fã! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@charlieb7344]

There should have been more Australian races in this video

[@bronxcheer1484]

Thanks very much Sean

[@ohseanswims7539]

my pleasure!

[@chatbud]

The Maya Dirado 200 back gold should have been included cos she beat the iron lady!

[@ashhleyjl]

so underrated

[@andrewthomas8737]

King Kyles in the 100 free final should be in the top ten. First olympic gold in the mens 100 free since 1968.

[@ohseanswims7539]

That was a great race too, Kyle Chalmers winning gold as an 18 year old.

[@andrewthomas8737]

For Australia in that event.

[@baktijrsniper1684]

The best 👍👍👍👍👍

[@Eviloops]

Just seeing this is already giving me cramps in my lungs 😩😩😩

[@JamilynDugger]

Him: She’s in the white hat Me: you mean swim cap

[@dianadimitrova6732]

I hate it when they ring the bell in your face lmao It throws me off so much, I've chocked on water way too many times

[@abooshabin933]

Very nice video.. Thanks.

[@mafiatv83]

Cody miller reaction on third place 🤣

[@alexandersmotrov2572]

Hozssu and Ledecky is a fish

[@jiminiepabo3341]

Free! brought me here

[@stefanstone7767]

Awesome 😎

[@IamMagsB]

Ledecky must have gills not lungs..i am dumfounded! Wow!

[@danjohnrob64]

This was the most exciting Olympic Swim Meet ever, at least if you were from the US! The only race in which a US swimmer didn't make the top 4 was the 200 breaststroke (unfortunately our star in that event, Micah Lawrence, didn't make top 2 at Trials). There were a lot of other exciting races that could have made this list. Thanks for this enjoyable swim down memory lane! ;-)

[@ohseanswims7539]

Great!! No problem 😃

[@hannahberthold5099]

the face at 0:29 is hilarious

[@jimnoxious5671]

Number 2 should be number 1. Unbelievable.

[@get1558]

👍👍👍👍thanks ❤️

[@ohseanswims7539]

Your welcome👌👌

[@marcellaoreilly8909]

Katie ❤🏊‍♀️

[@matthewtovey7271]

That Adam Peaty relay leg.... wow!

[@kahlillowe8405]

good job

[@juismac]

22:50 ' 16 years on he wins the Gold again, 16 years later he wins the Gold again!' That's why Phelps will definitely be back in 2020. If Ervin can win individual Olympic Gold 16 years apart you know Phelps will try to match that in 2020, he's just that intensely competitive.

[@ben7445]

Second race was crazy

[@jovanatutulic5127]

in the men's 4x100m Meadly when the people dive in for breaststroke the guy talking over says uas

[@roxy5588]

You should do the top 5 Kieren Perkins races.

[@SuperMrt72]

AWESOME !

[@ohseanswims7539]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Canowski17]

How they’re this fast my 50 freestyle is 32 and they swim 27 at the first 50 of 800 freestyle holy smokes (Edit)Thanx for the highlight I have a competition next Friday to Sunday so please wish me luck 🤞 I hope I will swim 30 secs for 50 free

[@charlottem6306]

How did u go?

[@NostalgicNolan]

Oh Sean swimming 2021 Olympics ?

[@johnbrenancerezo7101]

Who's here now these commentators are lit🔥 I want a commentators like this again in olympics.

[@erickp.c4665]

USA really needs Michael Andrew get sub 59 cause Peaty is a monster.

[@ohseanswims7539]

Yea Peaty's crazy considering that going sub 59 is beyond impressive while he has gone sub 57 already

[@jordanlee2159]

I believe Anthony Ervin was the first African American to win an individual Olympic gold medal.

[@polskiestowarzyszenieprzem2512]

Phelps is my favourite swimer

[@matthancock9883]

How can you have the top 10 races of the Rio Olympics and not include the massive upset in the men's 100m Free?

[@ohseanswims7539]

My bad brotha

[@whyte7773]

"Not the tallest of competitors" Ervin is 6"3

[@cooldumpy7913]

its a comment on how he looks short standing next to manaudou and adrian, who are both 6''6

[@Asti89]

Insaaaaane three-way tie silver :D

[@Flipper2704]

I reckon the Men's 100 fr should be in there

[@alexraw3806]

who are the U.S. commentators for Olympic swimming?

[@asdfasyakitori8514]

Alex Raw Sports Dan Hicks and Rowdy Gaines

[@javierborda8684]

Peaty was so unbelievable

[@Ash-ld2zg]

I love Cody Miller :)))

[@ormeormeable]

Dirado and Hoszu in back was stunned which was not included

[@magnusbklundthygesen4023]

Phelps is the best❤️❤️