Ian Thorpe wins Men's 400m freestyle final | Sydney 2000

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Relive Ian Thorpe's victory in the Men's 400m freestyle final from Sydney 2000 with the full race replay.
Watch the moment Ian Thorpe became an Olympic champion for the first time as he beats Massimiliano Rosolino and Klete Keller in the Men's 400m freestyle at the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games.
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[@pauluduscayard]

If you think he was facing depression at that time, and still he managed to make such a brilliant performance.. i truly admire this man.. such an inspiration

[@DRMICHELLEROSALIEELAUNO]

me too...Indeed he is my favorite athlete...I grew up watching him.

[@mrmrsmsmisscloud7512]

And now this truly remarkable human being helps kids who really being tormented and bullied -well done!

[@lesliegmn3927]

Ian’s honesty about his depression and sexual orientation has helped so many!

[@notkimjong-un3019]

I never knew that! Going through depression myself that is amazing he can do that. Most people can barely think straight let alone win a gold medal at the olympics. Proves anything is possible

[@Dailydoseofcrap-tx9gf]

He’s my neighbour, joke I promis

[@xaviert3168]

When you realised this was 20 years ago

[@valeriebailey9658]

he wouldve been 17?!

[@anguswilson9993]

Yes he was

[@etchasketch1988]

IKR remember like it was yesterday

[@dimebagdarrell731]

23 yes now

[@aritzbelatz]

24😅

[@bbh9179]

I love his stroke! It looks so much slower than the others but at the same time he's going so fast! It's a beautiful technique.

[@danielcavalier711]

It is because of his suit

[@dmitrydrozdov7649]

It has nothing to do with the suit and everything to do with his unrivalled kick and his EVF stroke

[@jaredohanlon8078]

Daniel Cavalier he won a world title wearing briefs when he was 15. So no, it's not.

[@mundodelectura8785]

I was thinking the same!

[@rorymadden4999]

thats like my stroke except i dont go as fast as him

[@daquino2340]

17 years old with a nation on his back! Makes you proud to be a Aussie! Thorpey you the goat 🐐

[@ashleylittle6776]

What clown said Thorpe used performing enhance drugs no one with any credibility

[@fritzzon]

​@@ashleylittle6776 They hate seeing other people praise them, so they try to find some dirt against the person

[@addyrulzz]

He was the reason I started watching swimming competitions... He is a legend

[@lawpan8939]

Same..😂

[@checka1963]

Thorpe has the best all-body swimming stroke of all time, legs, core and arms all perfectly synchronised producing unhurried power and speed.

[@BlueHopi144]

agreed , the very finest swimming stroke ....in freestyle .

[@dylanr4854]

How do you synchronize the core?

[@SuperJohn12354]

@Clorox Bleach Thorpe really had no one to push him, his races were like Usane Bolt, where hes not even trying

[@christinebenjamin-young732]

@@SuperJohn12354 Rubbish Of course he was trying that's why he had world records

[@deanmilwainoly3966]

@@christinebenjamin-young732 i do believe he could have gone much quicker if more motivated. Much quicker

[@vestspet4242]

Can you imagine being 22 years old and becoming depressed because you've accomplished all there is to do in your chosen field? Waking up and not being inspired to try something new because you've succeeded at every venture you've attempted. Amazing. And he's absolutely gorgeous.

[@Ihasfinger911]

I imagine he was depressed because he was in the closet in a somewhat homophobic country.

[@vestspet4242]

@@Ihasfinger911 That too.

[@kalebarancelovic]

His achievements were outstanding, but imagine what he could have achieved in his career if he was happy

[@hiro111]

Comes out in front of a delirious home crowd, the world is watching on TV, millions have been spent for this Olympics... he's under tremendous pressure. Thorpe wins easily, makes it look effortless and produces a new world record. What a champion.

[@daisyw2085]

And he was only 17 .... Ian Thorpe the best ever ❤️

[@jbsarmiento9703]

Ian Thorpe, one of the best Olympians ever!

[@mariusk-l1056]

@Sasha Howes no

[@charlieroldoni2830]

The best !

[@brucealcoriza1606]

The greatest, most graceful freestyler ever...the Thorpedo !

[@tariqquadri6873]

Thorpes technique and stroke was so ahead of its time , amazing

[@christinebenjamin-young732]

WOW. Even after 20 years still an absolute legendary performance. Tears of pride in this superlative swimmer

[@xavierr_yt3438]

7:24 What an reaction for beating the world record and being the fastest in the world

[@RobertJohnson-zg6bc]

Thorpe is on another level and is a unique talent not seen in more than 2 or 3 decades. He looks like he's having a relaxing freestyle while the rest work to keep up (behind). Even Michael Phelps doesn't have the same swimming style or presence.

[@jessicalam_]

proud to say ian thorpe learnt how to swim at my swim centre :) (his mum taught at my primary school too)

[@johnylopez]

He will always be my favorite swimmer for his foot and arm technique

[@OrgilB]

Just shattered the world record, and he's like "not bad"...

[@chopzmasta07]

Once Ian Thorpe starts kicking in the last 25, it's truly game over. You're not catching him. One of the few greats that had the hype put on him and he delivered.

[@arnoldsibanda5199]

What a beautiful stroke, smooth yet powerful and fast!

[@drumheart8868]

Thorpe has an amazing freestyle technique.

[@Damur1968]

A real marine creature 💙 I love his stroke that enters the water so naturally and smoothly.. Still watching in 2022, no one like you, Ian Thorpe. Love from Italy ❤❤❤

[@hollytheresee]

The first thing I did when I went to the Olympic park was swim a lap in lane 4

[@estherbarry4869]

thats so cool :0

[@archimedespalimpsest1697]

I swam in that Olympic pool in 1995). Don't remember the lane. I was shouted at by some coach, apparently that lane was intended for some other swimming style. It was not crowded, not sure why that guy got so nervous.

[@roxss6538]

Archimedes Palimpsest I don’t think it was around in 1995 it’s for the 2000 olympics?

[@julesc9381]

i swam in lane 4 at state

[@Storm-kq4hb]

@@julesc9381 i swam in lane 6 for my main event

[@ezza1236]

He made it look so easy , I can’t imagine how fit you would have to be to swim that fast for so long

[@lillocosta1777]

Fast and fluid stroke. It's a pleasure seeing this athlete swimming with such confidence. Remarkable performance for Max Rosolino, runner-up.

[@kdavies3105]

He has the best freestyle stroke...so smooth & to think that he broke the world record here & then backed up later the same night to swim the last leg in the 4 x 100 relay & help break another world record...no words!

[@bojizin8233]

[@tadficuscactus]

When Thorpeedo ignites those afterburners on the last length it's something marvelous to behold.

[@trevorwaninara7570]

wow, this is amazing it's been a long time since last watched Ian Thorpe swimming in the men's 400m freestyle final at the Sydney 2000 Olympics. I was in grade seven in primary school here in Australia and watched this live on Aussie tv stations here in Australia. Just like this was yesterday.

[@BryanIsClashing]

Michael Phelps at 2:46

[@extra_ice_girl]

People forget he was on the team in 2000 but didn't medal.

[@0702x]

Bryan Omg lol

[@user-uj8zm1qr5y]

Bryan how can you even notice that? Omg you got good eyes lol Thank you for sharing this

[@lucaskincanyon7393]

iamkarenh he did medal, but it was in a relay.

[@kylew2430]

um where i’m really blind please tell me

[@DarthMuse]

Thorpe here in 2000 is still faster than what they swim 400m in Rio 16 years later... and he retired so early into he's career who knows how quick he could of done if he's motivation from the sport didn't wane.

[@SuperSimon345]

Supersuit...

[@DarthMuse]

notsimon5 full textile swim suit it's not the supersuits that were made out of polyurethane that broke all those records.

[@ShunyamNiketana]

That's right. Those suits were short lived and soon outlawed--but not until some second tier swimmers swam to records in them.

[@peterpaulus7069]

He went a 3:41 in a speedo the year before.

[@Sargebri]

Biederman comes to mind. He bragged still brags about how his suit was better than Phelps, but once the high tech suits were outlawed he pretty much fell off the map.

[@DonJuan247]

Man the whole stadium sreaming your name in the background, imagine the high and motivation of that!

[@fishbulb3926]

What a legend.

[@mariacelestehey6025]

I'm still a fan of Ian Thorpe, 24 years after I first saw him compete. His extended arm technique is legendary.

[@Prankzterstarr]

Miss Ian Thorpe so much!

[@kkoz474]

I loved watching him swim, he was weightless, floating

[@azizamnunna2503]

Speed with such an ease is really amazing. Truly a master swimmer.

[@seb1598]

Did anyone notice he breathe on different side in every stoke for each respective lap! Meaning he breathe his left side for the first lap and right side for the 2nd lap.. amazing!

[@chewieonyaboot5172]

Swimmers may have swam faster since then, but no one has ever looked as graceful in the water than The Thorpedo.

[@blinasdf]

Actually in this event, no one has ever swum faster. Thorpe remains the king. Ignore the steroids-equivalent swim of Biedermann in his supersuit.

[@sallyburke3266]

He was just so beautiful to watch 😍 RESPECT 💯

[@taylorz7875]

Love how confident Rosolino is, such a cool dude

[@zavedhussein8903]

This guy was the Roger Federer of swimming. So smooth action

[@tadficuscactus]

I agree. Two of my favorite athletes ever, along with Zinedine Zidane.

[@venderstrat]

Thorpe was a full length ahead at the first turn. Amazing!

[@rosakrosan6000]

at 2.46 who knew this boy would grow up and smash most of the swimming records and become the most successful swimmer of all time

[@lachlanbrandon3574]

We talk about personal achievement in individual sports, I'm glad I was alive to witness one of the greatest athletes of all time.

[@enjolras76]

its eerie watching these back without TV commentary. so gracious to see a REAL handshake too...

[@MrKrances]

That freestyle smooth af

[@punkhoe]

His stroke really do look effortless

[@Muthaphuckka]

@ 2:46 the yet to be greatest swimmer of all time with a pretty weak USA-make up

[@ColinBlairSwimfan]

good spot

[@mik8154]

Oh nice one

[@MrAMYJACK]

I just say usa.. no caps

[@imirish4702]

How many times has Phelps won 50/100m freestyle?

[@omarab.soliman4963]

It's him!!! 😲

[@1nalh]

what an absolute aussie legend this guy was.

[@AHC63]

A beautiful, even, powerful stroke - the best we've seen I think.

[@missquinn861]

I’ve just started swimming to try and strengthen my core. I’m really enjoying it. I have so much respect for swimmers! It’s a very tough sport

[@mfh5129]

Ian Thorpe, le plus grand nageur au style inimitable, the Greatest !!!

[@FunnyCatVidzz]

Aussie swimming hasn't been the same since Thorpe, Hackett, Klim, Perkins & Susie O'Neill.

[@checka1963]

Alas all nations have golden periods and then the supply runs out at some stage. In fiarness Australia has a small population compared to say China, USA, or even France, Germany and UK say, so they are going to up against it on numbers alone. Normally they punch well above their weight from that perspective.

[@Dylan21]

Australia's best swimmers these days are the women

[@analcommando1124]

Klim never won an individual Olympic gold ...

[@user-it1qx7vk4g]

I love the 2nd place getters celebration

[@84beatles]

Amazing 2nd place of Massimiliano Rosolino to be honest.

[@tariqquadri6873]

He was so ahead of his time.

[@jackward9901]

Suit or no suit, the best male freestyler of all time.

[@ikbunostfrees7242]

Just one Thing-why wasP.Biedermann Always accused to West this suit,when I.Thorpe was wearing one,too,And noone ever Said something about it...i think,it's a Bit unfair.. Greetings from Germany,O

[@Stealth-InComing]

Greatest swimmer of all time, why? Because he was a 100% clean swimmer!

[@michaelwright2899]

Forget Phelps. Thorpe “swims lazy” such a great technique. Look at all the “thrashers” around (well, behind) him. A class of his own.

[@AMilo-qm4ed]

🤥

[@travels129]

Thorpe has the smoothest best stroke iv ever seen stands out from everyone

[@redhabentoubal6394]

c'est mon grand plaisir de regarder mes meilleurs champions en natation ,c'est la discipline que je respirent

[@JLongTom]

Packed stands and keen fans. Now that's how to put on an Olympics!

[@treypohe4593]

Sydney did something right 😁😁

[@elizanne6660]

Smooth as silk..

[@arlenedower9410]

Now my kids go to Ryde Aquatic centre where he used to train and it just makes you proud of this Putney boy❤️❤️❤️

[@liberalegypt]

Perfect 400m freestyle here in Sydney 2000 & London 2012 Thorpe vs Sun Yang

[@mfh5129]

Magnifique Ian Thorpe, son style est insurpassable. Et c'est vrai, il y a 20 ans déjà...

[@hamidradzhabov]

Cant believe he was only 18.

[@Olympics]

You'll want to see this. Ian Thorpe's story in his own words 👇kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYrLZ2WQrspka80

[@mixedmartialartscoach6347]

The invincible THORPEDO!!!

[@roberelfo]

7:23 ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC ALSO WINS IN THE POOL

[@nghuuvuhung]

rober elfo that's the face of titans

[@stefanostsitsipas5201]

Zlatan doesen't win in pool, pool wins in Zlatan.

[@naomidolcedior8230]

♥

[@84beatles]

Rober Llop - Ahaha... lol

[@HarryAx]

I remember this. Won me a free big mac

[@DRMICHELLEROSALIEELAUNO]

I love Ian Thorp. He is a great swimmer.

[@MoMo-uc8ep]

HAPPY​ BIRTHDAY​ IAN​ THORPE​

[@manred6253]

His celebration though!

[@safawahabi6666]

You are awesome Ian

[@roldanlanzaderas2178]

I love 💘 you Ian Thorpe, my handsome best swimmer of all time.

[@TroystonB]

most amazing athlete ever pure natural ability.

[@samfisher7953]

I wonder who's the runner up? He's really strong, too

[@copadomundo62]

*Ian Thorpe um fenômeno na época.*

[@Kat-zj5kd]

Ian Thorpe is my hero he is amazing

[@miyurumadhushka6131]

Who is watching in 2021 Tokyo Opening ceremony day ❤

[@johnringle6989]

That suit makes him go way faster it compresses his muscles while also making him more buoyant in the water

[@peterwade9135]

Too bad he retired so young,him and Phelps pushing each other would have been incredible

[@robertjohnson1602]

It is like watching a classic Ferrari in the water leaving your standard everyday sedans behind. And that's at cruising speed!

[@matcole1975]

What a champion. 🇦🇺🥇

[@jonnowood8382]

Greatest Olympics of all time.

[@stevenfrigo4635]

Ian was awestruck in his prime

[@ManuelAlejandroAnguloAlc-pz6qb]

Excelente y deslumbrante nadador,al volver a ver estas imágenes nos transporta a aquellos años en que reinó en las piscinas de los eventos de la fina era conmovedor ver su desempeño ,contagiaba con su sencillez y la majestuosidad de su estilo, no he vuelto a ver nada igual ,bendiciones hermano🙏🌼🌺☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️🏊👍 José Manuel

[@lcoiro]

He was fantastic such a beautiful swimming style.

[@graffitiSarapul]

Ian Thorpe Top👍

[@terryanndowling9579]

What a great swimmer!!!

[@luciogranjaaguinaga5095]

Siempre fantástico Ian Thorpe, el mejor mediofondista que ha existido en el mundo.

[@josemorales9871]

Pues No El Mejor Por Que Phlps Destruyo Sus Records

[@zuco089]

las timosamente se retiro joven thorpe ... el torpedo australiano. phelps aprovecho eso si no nunca ubiese tenido todos esos records

[@abrahamsilva8013]

Simplesmente aniquilou o recorde olimpico e mundial.

[@justicedoit]

Beautiful

[@budgiebreder]

As a swimming teacher rewatching this now i can spot something that would have made him even faster than he was here! He looks forward as he swims, if he had his head down more he would have been even flatter! And therefore faster still!!! Though thats only minor when he is already so fast!!!

[@robinshen1679]

Imagine wearing that suit.. That would take so long to put on.

[@LJW55]

Superman...

[@UltmateBROS25]

Robin Shen ya but imagine how much faster u would go😍

[@robinshen1679]

UltimateBROS25 Yeah haha

[@saadrockz50]

UltimateBROS25 yeah you are right.The suits have motors inside them.

[@jamesambrocio]

I still can't believe that a suit is better than skin.

[@shibasishbiswas3855]

Human torpedo. He was swimmer of the Year in1998.he made 3world record in 3days in Sydney Olympic Trail.he was youth icon of his time.

[@donrektmeplease]

Thorpie was only beaten with the LZR suits. Amazing how he went unbeaten for such a long time pre-LZR

[@gusmarin6031]

He wasn’t even beaten with an LZR! It took an Arena X-Glide to do that by 0.01

[@syc9675]

Great race from Thorpe

[@DarioFernandoPP]

great swimmer !!!

[@dkm8093]

Thorpe era um mosntro pqp

[@zhatracy3561]

Now it is 24 years ago