Swimming | Men's 50m Backstroke S4 Final | Rio 2016 Paralympic Games

Gold: PETRACEK Arnost Czech Republic (43.12)
Silver: LIU Yuntao China (45.01)
Bronze: HERNANDEZ HERNANDEZ Jesus (45.30)
Start List:
CORDEIRO Ronystony Brazil
SANCHEZ MARTINEZ Gustavo Mexico
HERNANDEZ HERNANDEZ Jesus Mexico
PETRACEK Arnost Czech Republic
LIU Yuntao China
REYES Juan Mexico
POVYSIL Jan Czech Republic
MORELLI Efrem Italy
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[@olivierwertz4732]

My man has to hit his head to know when the race's finished What a legend

[@Ethan.s..]

Ardagan ; that seems like it could be really problematic. I wonder how many concussions he has endured. He could knock him self out too and begin to drown. Hopefully he wears a helmet during training.

[@tientruong2007]

@@Ethan.s.. It's probably really soft or something there.

[@ByronC900]

@@Ethan.s.. It's definitely NOT safe, but that part of your head isn't where most concussions come from. That's the thickest and hardest bone in your skull, and one of the thickest in your body. (Paritiel, Frontal; the bones that comprise the top and front portion of your skull) Concussions typically come when you are hit in the face (eyes, mouth, jaw, chin) or the back of the head.

[@Ethan.s..]

@Dulu that makes sense. Perhaps a bang to the top of the skull would risk injury to the neck and back vertebrae.

[@Fabian__.]

Ardagan the reason he did that is to touch the pad and stop the time

[@jy4266]

It blows my mind how these athletes perform way better than most of us. Their disabilities are not holding them back in acheiving wonders. Much respect and admiration.

[@namanbiswajit9756]

And me the one who can't even swim properly.

[@loveandlife3661]

Hundred thousand agree

[@JABelms]

The guys without arm(s) must have abs like a god

[@battlestar8879]

Agreed. I give my respects to them

[@youtuberfanpageindia5704]

I salute you

[@davearmstrong3775]

Amazing human beings. These games should be televised just as heavily as the regular Olympics. Can you imagine how inspiring, motivating and eye opening it would be for people to witness what can be done with the heart, courage and drive that these athletes possess!

[@dnegel9546]

I didn't even get to see the regular Olympics. Only caught highlights on KZbin.

[@pustel]

Exactly. But society and government want us to feel sorry for them. They get no mainstream platform.

[@TEEHuetinck]

I have been complaining about this! Why no media full coverage? They deserve it, they are champions.

[@CMRHM]

indeed, very inspiring. And big thanks to the western countries for being able to create this event for the disability people to compete and demonstrate their desire to make the world better.

[@DelphineTheWorstBladeEver]

I don't watch the Olympics, or get excited about them. But I would buy cable, just to watch the special Olympics, if it were just as heavily advertised and notifying.

[@Nantosuelta]

The paralympic's are way more interesting than the regular olympics. Just seeing how these people excel despite their disabilities is so inspiring.

[@maipantoon7823]

Give me a break - only about 7-8 countries in the world fund Paralympics programmes in their countries. It's elitism

[@adrianblood652]

I mean it is very inspiring, but seeing able bodied people perform at the peak of human ability is amazing to witness as well

[@VIEW8472]

@@adrianblood652 Not when you realize most able athletes are cheaters who take Steroids and there government promote that peak performance.

[@Markuden]

@@maipantoon7823 Maybe that would explain the high bodyfat on these guys. Not insulting them of whatever but specially swimmers are shredded and a lot of these guys look more like parttime athletes.

[@Prolificx]

@@maipantoon7823 Yeah but that's an issue unrelated to the fact that their performance is interesting and admirable. Of course more countries should be involved I agree with that..

[@yingnyang]

I've never seen anything like this, absolutely incredible athletes. Homie with no arms is a literal dolphin.

[@shannalae3907]

Petrocek is amazing!

[@Help_m3]

i have hand and legs and cant even swim properly

[@priceandpride]

he's the most natural of them all

[@jjj-bl8yf]

Racist

[@jjj-bl8yf]

@@priceandpride huh

[@greenmt1100]

The fact he can backstroke without any arms to backstroke is insane! That’s awesome!

[@marcsmith6638]

Was thinking the same thing, so cool

[@billyc768]

I have all four of my limbs (so far), but I almost drown in the bathtub.

[@chevon1920]

Plus he only has one leg, that's insane. i just feel like such a loser.

[@domsolman]

@안혜주 harsh that like Kim

[@soposh5673]

It's insanely disgusting

[@nmode7420]

Wow! Not only is this guy dominating them all, with a SINGLE LIMB. But he also has to swim further to touch the wall, because he cant reach out with his hands. That is absolutely incredible.

[@dutchesshoneybunny5467]

I've never watched the swimming & was completely blow away at the speed/sheer determination. Much respect for these guys, true athletes!! 💛

[@parthdesai2372]

Damn, Mad respect to all these athletes. They are all winners in my book.

[@heyguysmichaelhere8074]

True that your a good person

[@ribombee8979]

So true! I'm glad there are this kind of Olympic games to give everyone an opportunity

[@ezclapz7382]

They better than me at swimming they have my respect and even if they can’t swim they are still winners

[@readyfreddie6325]

Raberd Therdterng bruh that is so rude he is not a chicken!

[@degavathkalavathi]

We Indians are kind

[@joellehkamo2826]

When a dude with only one leg still swims faster than me

[@tongdawu2041]

Domino Rakentaja rip same

[@Major-ko7hh]

You have to work harder

[@sheamckenzie415]

SAME FOR ME

[@soybeanz7667]

Lmao yeah

[@louiswijanarto]

yeah same

when there is passion there are no limitations

[@pooooooooooopking6807]

I!

[@elliotc4268]

wait wtf how are you verified

[@optimusedits7269]

@@elliotc4268 she's not it's fake

[@zlaikqamvs8280]

@@optimusedits7269 Wdym she clearly has over 100k subs

[@jcdental8381]

if I had no head i could not function

[@rvd2960]

I have all of my limbs ( thank GOD ) and these men still swim faster than me. GREAT WORK GUYS! You are LEGENDS !

[@radubradu]

your laziness does not make them legends

[@Tyred01]

@@radubradu Way to ruin the vibe m8

[@TheRubiksPilot]

It’s very Interesting how each person has a unique disability, and they all have a different technique that works around their disability to make them as fast as possible in the water. Amazing athletes both mentally and physically

[@Anreii]

This is the exact reason why I find this 10x more interesting than the olympics

[@myblacklab7]

Good comment! I agree.

[@krissynatalia6903]

You've captured it so well. Agree.

[@AleDolphy]

a disability is a different ability:)

[@lestranged]

It makes it very hard to even compare them because in a stroke like backstroke I would think arms are more important than legs ( the arm stroke gives you more momentum). So the ones with no arms or only one arm have more to overcome than having no legs, I would think?

[@paris5410]

What makes the Paralympics so interesting is the creativity. A man with one leg and no arms somehow makes swimming backstroke work, and work well. They each have different techniques to work around their disabilities and it’s amazing.

[@jjjlove2260]

I almost thought that you wrote the comment twice, because I saw a part of it in someone else's. 😄 Back to your point: I agree it is amazing.

[@paris5410]

@@jjjlove2260 Yeah I added that last part after I saw that comment because they used precisely the words I was looking for. Plagiariser extraordinaire :)

[@mistadopeman]

Stunning!!

[@BH-ix7nq]

Serious question: is it still considered a backstroke if the technique is completely different?

[@paris5410]

@@BH-ix7nq You’re on your back and in water so I guess the basics are the same.

[@naturalblond]

I can not imagine how tough you have to be to accomplish what any one of these athletes was able to do. Very inspirational.

[@methodtraining]

This is what sheer will and determination looks like. Brought me to tears. Not because I’m sad but because they are AMAZING.

[@howcome3673]

Thank you

[@smooosheatbananas2845]

I just wish more people focus on the Paralympics

[@Rizkii_-]

Why

[@Major-ko7hh]

If i tear off one of my limbs, will girls start focusing on me?

[@weallyplstop3517]

@@Major-ko7hh lol it's both with the oh yeah yeah thing

[@weallyplstop3517]

@@Rizkii_- wait what u have similar names

[@Maccarez]

Yea I probably like watching the Paralympics more than the olympics

[@hadesofshadows3622]

how that dude without his arms and 1 leg owns both world and olympic records is beyond unbelievable. What a sport

[@seanclements6206]

My man creates no drag in the water whatsoever

[@kermitrooseveltferkelroose9537]

some people with 2 hands and feets cant swim AHAHHA so derp :D

[@kermitrooseveltferkelroose9537]

or like therealhandi without hands playing csgo in old times and better aim than kiddy campers and campers with hands :D or loop :D almost blind :D

[@emubilly999]

@@seanclements6206 yeah he’s a slippery snek

[@mikeytodd7]

@@AtHomewithKaiping-de7bw Judge as in how? When hiring or thinking they can't do something or just not to look down on them? Just curious. I ask respectively

[@TheSweetest_Melody]

As a competitive swimmer I find this so inspiring and talented that they never give up even when it may seem like the world is against them and just how amazing they become and how talented they are

[@Loumains]

I am incredibly impressed by them all but more so for the man with no arms and one leg that is very impressive ❤️

[@jafarjafar6708]

Sxxx

[@davidmcdonald77]

Guy has one leg. Competing, with just one leg. One single, solitary leg. This guy is a complete legend. What determination!

[@prodbyatharv]

And he finished 4th 💪

[@Simqer]

@Gunnar Nelson I bet you can't.

[@stephenreeds3632]

These athletes are a superb example.

[@pouetgiigle4178]

I agree it blew my mind

[@eranbroide3003]

@Gunnar Nelson the first place finished in 43 seconds. So I'd say the 4th place finished in about 46. That's a 50m pool. So he swam just over a meter per second. As far as I know thats faster than the average swimmer. But if you could beat him I wouldn't surprized, but stop comparing yourself to a man with one leg.

[@keirapenner2671]

that guy is missing 3 limbs and i have all of mine and i don’t swim as fast! i have crazy respect for them!

[@aliakeel]

I can't even swim

[@aiden1025]

I hope you’re kidding

[@claire7004]

Aiden Arciga if this is a response to the I can’t even swim comment you need to think before you type...some people can’t swim

[@Borrelaas]

you respect him because you suck at swimming? Wierd flex but ok

[@pulsarnov4491]

@@Borrelaas no she respects him because he is a very fast swimmer even though he is missing 3 limbs, which is very impressive

[@itsmelive]

Paralympics are cooler than non-Paralympics because each person has their own method of mobility. Much more diverse so to speak a lot of creative thinking in how the events are modified or implemented. And of course extraordinary athletes.

[@bobabooey4537]

Non paralympics? lol you mean The Olympics.

[@Markuden]

Well the Paralympics first need to get their business in order. I know it makes you feel good to admire them and compare them to olympic athletes and sometimes people even think they are beter athletes. But the hard truth is that the Paralympics is for rich countries and rich people. I quote; "To put that into perspective, in Beijing 51% of the athletes came from just nine of the countries, and we had 146 countries competing. Clearly we need the smaller countries to start producing athletes who are good enough to compete." Also since equipment is so expensive only rich people can afford them. That why (I believe botswana) only had one wheelchair in their team, the rest were blind/bad sighted. So no equipment needed. Meanwhile poorer countries have bad healthcare so more handicapped people so beter athletes, but no money to compete. So you dont get the best athletes, you get the ones with the best equipment, best handicap (like blind and a good athlete). So like I said, no hate to their achievements and willpower but the paralympics first need to get a bit more grown up before they are ready to be a global phenomenon.

[@allnewjient7651]

Yea the weirder the better, battle of the who is the biggest victim.

[@eduardedm282]

Сколько мужества !!! Молодцы, парни! 💪💪💪

[@KC-bg1th]

I swam competitively for 8 years, and one of the hardest drills we had to do was tread water for 15 minutes straight without using our arms while consistently using flutter kick and another 15 minutes using dolphin kick (kick used in the butterfly stroke). It was ridiculously intensive. These guys are doing it because it's the only way that they can swim; the amount of stamina that it takes for these guys to do what you just saw is hard to put into words, but next time you're in a pool, try and keep your head above consistently while doing the drill I mentioned above: you'll quickly realized that unlike people like Michael Phelps who is blessed with the perfect body for swimming (along with his talent and practice), every single person in that pool works literally a minimum of twice as hard to compensate for the lack of bodily functions.

[@almadeluz501]

True, it is arguably more physically difficult, and has an added mental difficulty. People with their limbs and great health already suffer mentally in life… imagine the stress of being without your limbs, yet still fighting through it and training… moments like these give me such strength. If they can do it, I can too. There is no excuse to be sorry for myself, I can always push myself to do better, regardless of what my circumstances are 💕

[@katharine1285]

Thanks for that breakdown, we are truly blessed and spoiled. Much respect to these athletes.

[@blkgm7005]

Makes you realize how blessed we are, how much we take for granted and how hard disabled ppl work to just live...let alone athletically compete. I realize it with my nephew that has cp without speeech and he doesnt walk or use his hands for much...he inspires me all the time

[@urtoman]

Absolutely true K.C.

[@vsmooveatl]

Well said 🏌🏽

[@sophieshearer6249]

The gold medalist is so inspirational. He had no arms and still dominated. Big respect.

[@thelastyuh7300]

Its be because of that why he won they should take his mentals and put em in his own league

[@imchink]

@@xxzxzxzxx6974 Of course with his legs... what a question...😒

[@-Vitalis-]

@@xxzxzxzxx6974 His wife or kids do it for him, whoever comes first.

[@hinglemcringleberry2782]

@@-Vitalis- His kids? i get that his wife will do it. But then you also decided to also mentions his kids...

[@-Vitalis-]

@@hinglemcringleberry2782 Why not?

[@MidnightLadyCrow]

Dude that Reyes guy held himself in that water with his leg up and I was in awe. These guys are amazing!

[@viabrosimov4624]

Невероятно! Я так еще не скоро проплыву , при наличии конечностей... Парни - красавчики!

[@reazykaley8225]

Only with One leg incredibile respect

[@seasoned8273]

He swam like a fish

[@cobus81]

SeasonedSass He probably can swim better than you

[@seasoned8273]

Colbie Robloxgirl not even u probably can’t even swim I’m on the varsity swim team

[@cobus81]

SeasonedSass “not even u probably”. Quit your swimming team and go find an English team lol

[@seasoned8273]

Colbie Robloxgirl an English team lol stfu you play Roblox lmao get a life

[@TengkuFikri]

They can swim better than me. Damn. So much respect to these olympians.

[@jlitodelcid326]

*I can't even swim*

[@haswagray3593]

@Rudy Straight no they're Olympians and just that..

[@failspencer4501]

If you can't swim better than them you are the disable person

[@genie1568]

Of course they can swim better than you, they're Olympians

[@lopi1928]

@@failspencer4501 shut it

[@Crisisdarkness]

I am grateful to the organizers for making this kind of event for this group of people, they deserve our respect and admiration, it has simply been impressive, each one showed great preparation

[@junbug1love]

This is my first time seeing this and this is absolutely amazing much respect to these men who strive to be the best in their league and not only that but have overcome the odds in their personal life and persevered to have the strength and courage to put their most diligent efforts into something they're passionate about and trying to achieve greatness but either way showing all the rest of us that we can do most of the things that we put our mind to

[@taylortucker4602]

this is so badass, i have no excuse to not try as hard as these guys

[@earthisabignigga2026]

Taylor Tucker it's their job, you don't have to do shit

[@earthisabignigga2026]

People took that way too seriously, calm the fuck down

[@philip2404]

Seriously though, is that dood (3:24) for real ? Trying to win a medal in swimming, with only one leg and no arms ?

[@ertjg]

the ones who don't have arms have to hit their head on the hard marbel of the pool to stop their swimming, this is so ridiculous xD and ugly too, a shame to the european spirit of virtue and nobility

[@theindianmillionaire233]

Taylor Tucker yes you are right they should not try also.

[@Aoi_Haru763]

Man, that guy with just ONE LEG goes faster than I'll ever be able to with all my limbs and didn't get a medal just because he had to touch the arrival with his head!!! What a champ!! So much respect...

[@jessicamedina9005]

I was thinking the same. They’re all amazing!

[@ramiroamarilla8338]

I didn't think that. It must be another way to declare the winner, otherwise is so unfair.

[@7rijn954]

Bro he’s a fish

[@itztybaby]

@@ramiroamarilla8338 yea most of the para Olympics are unfair bc certain disabilities are easier to win with than others, for example the two guys with no arms were pretty much the same except the one with two legs had an advantage bc he had more legs

[@rafaeleuzebio3090]

@@itztybaby yeah i think you could say it's kinda unfair...but i always say that getting to the Olympics already proves you're a winner. Even if some disabilites are harder than orders, man, i didn't even know someone with only one leg could swim this way. All of them are all winners. This is even inspirational . If these guys were able to do this i don't have any reason to complain about life

[@shwetag1840]

Huge respect to all the participants in this Men's 50m Swimming task (Paralympic) , all have given just amazing performances....hard to believe even. But J.Reyes deserves to be 2nd runner up, he was just close to LIU Yuntao. A. Petracek no doubt 1st, L.Yuntao 2nd and J.Reyes 3rd. Hats off to their courage and abilities to prove them up for life and inspire others.

[@davidoburrito]

I bragged to my kids about these guys and how much grit and determination and obstacles they had to overcome to be there and win. Just amazing people, great roll models and hero’s. Love it!

[@hado33_]

how can you brag about someone else?

[@sophian9105]

Paralympic athletes are badass! I’m endlessly impressed by them.

[@sophian9105]

FROMNOW ...Huh?

[@taosux1]

Sophie N I am endlegly impressed by them

[@hooliganyo9290]

@@sophian9105 Dark humour..

[@keymaster430]

And I'm sure they're impressed with your feet.

[@marivaz2829]

Same here tremendous respect for what they do, I’m lucky to at least be able to float and decently swim.

[@johngovea44]

The one dude with no arms literally stroked with his back and won

[@abdulmuhaiminekhwan3340]

He almost got a world record

[@_ocelotgaming_]

I am so scared of water the videos stressed me I thougt they were gonna die but ouf they are strong

[@user-un3mz4vc9x]

That guy is from Czech republic omg same

[@men_del12]

@@_ocelotgaming_ Ah don't worry. These swimmers had trained alot of times. Also, they have people near the pool to check if they're ok.

[@_ocelotgaming_]

Yes

[@irvingmorgan1005]

It's amazing that these athletes are able to compete so passionately! Congrats to Arnost Petracek on the gold!

[@jeremiahsams2848]

I would seriously watch this over the Olympics. This is what pure love of the game looks like.

[@DannyJustiniano]

I must say, Paralympics is even more interesting to watch than the regular games.

[@mariatheresagoncalvestolen836]

@@mlkkk629 no

[@josh_7569]

@@mlkkk629 tf is wrong with you, dude! It's because it's admirable how strong they are as individuals and they don't let something define who they are or what they can do. This is literally inspiration, and heroes are what inspire others.

[@felipegarcia6509]

Me too, they deserve better tv/media coverage, tough athletes.

[@mlkkk629]

@@josh_7569 cliche

[@pavanbhat3861]

@@mlkkk629 No idea why you're trying to sound edgy, but it surely isn't helping you out here.

[@leobrausemaus]

The dude with one leg and no arms is the winner in my heart. Actually he should have won silver at least, because he was faster than the chinese and mexican swimmer, but lost because he has no arms to touch the edge. But huge respect to every disabled swimmer. They are all faster than me xD

[@braydenho3768]

Facts

[@benjamingholson7244]

Ok except not at all. The winner also has no arms and walks with an extreme limp and even if he had arms would still have been 2 more arm lengths ahead. They all crushed it though

[@bonyvincent1254]

@@benjamingholson7244 he is saying about silver not gold

[@fizzable]

@@bonyvincent1254 and he is talking about how the guy in first also doesnt have arms but managed to win by a large margin indicating you dont need arms to win.

[@obscurelyvague]

"leo" I can't even swim

[@brucewinther6926]

Astounding to see the hard work and enthusiasm these swimmers have---Nothing gets in their way ---How impressive and proud they all must be

[@PheonixStarsx]

It’s such a shame they get little recognition , amazing effort full respect

[@awilduser895]

Mad respect for the guy with one leg, no hands.

[@QuandleDingle420]

That man is literally, A legend. With no arms.

[@youssefkandeel3667]

Hands down

[@pablovargass6783]

The comment is racist, like

[@paotorrado8751]

So the man is a egen. (for who dond understand my joke, its legend without the arms, )

[@jajakhawla587]

pablo Vargass what do you mean racist? racism is religion and race, dumbo.

[@akhrazelmks3939]

💁 💁

[@adrienmarsoni9972]

It is sad that 5k people gived a dislike. Respect for all those great athletes.

[@zakzak24]

wow, that was amazing, everyone has amazing control, can't imagine the work they had to put in for this moment-- well done.

[@frecklymarmot1772]

That must be so tiring. These guys are the true Olympian’s

[@hippo_nuggets]

What's with the apostrophe

[@cynthiusvr]

Actually, less body mass means that the oxygen in your body is more concentrated. These guys probably have even better stamina than some of the best Olympians.

[@danielfay8963]

It's actually not as bad as you might think (relative to swimming in general). For the people with full motion in their arms, it's roughly the same intensity as normal swimming. For the guys with just one or two legs, that is just dolphin kicking. Underwater it's actually one of the most efficient methods of racing swimming (hence why you're not allowed to do it very long), but once you get above water it is an absolutely killer ab workout.

[@User_92020]

@@danielfay8963 You would know only because you're now diasble but once complete.

[@scottbecker4367]

@@danielfay8963 you say just one or two legs as if two is not the usual amount.

[@hamilcross]

i’ve never watched the paralympic games… i really ought to now. this was absolutely fascinating. much respect. as a mexican american, i’m stunned to see the representation here!! i root for usa when i can but i love seeing mexican athletes in any discipline. every single one of these athletes is amazing, and i love seeing each of their unique techniques working with their disabilities.

[@rikkipowers3921]

learn their stories. So many of these people have overcame and despite every barrier achieved amazing things.

[@happyman7731]

Mexicans are tough people...a one legged Mexican with no arms holds world records.

[@rikkipowers3921]

@@happyman7731 He certainly earned them all too. Maybe one day I'll swim half as good as he did.

[@charlesstidham2788]

Dont watch this stoned. Your sides will hurt from laughing so much. Lol

[@cdcm17]

That's insane. Must've taken a lot of hard work to learn to swim fast without arms...and without one leg while the leg he has left is probably not completely normal. Simply Amazing.

[@maxgstudio5133]

I love watching the Paralympic Games. It is just amazing how people with so different body types can compete and reach good results even compared to people without disability by training hard and developing their own technique.

[@christinemarssi1174]

Je n'aurais pas su mieux le dire que vous. Ils sont exceptionnels

[@qilinxue989]

C'est vrai.

[@cole3165]

Max G Studio these people have disabilities and still swim faster than me lol

[@InsideTheCannon]

Max G Studio same btw my name is max to lol

[@mikebeems2122]

Max G Studio inj

[@willykaranikolas2391]

This really is amazing. I always thought the Paralympics were by nature unfair, as the health issues these athletes have can have a huge range, and it's entirely possible that some athletes have straightup better chances of winning because their condition isn't as debilitating in their given sport. The biggest component of the regular Olympics is that all the athletes are a full human, and just by looking at them, you would think they're all equal. But this is something else! Unmatched respect to all these incredible athletes!

[@Nekodnekod]

it is in nature is unfair

[@joebarry4691]

Well said..Bravo..👏. Those are my exact thoughts all these years. But I just could never articulated. Especially with out me sounding more offencive.. but it makes ya Wonder. C'mon Who the f picks the teams?! Lol.Dude has NO arms,just hands😑 Other dude had his arms PUT on backwards. . It's like, swim team, really?

[@raincloudsradio8900]

Unfair? It doesn’t matter. Competing is why you do it.

[@sedgie1436]

They're all classed. A race usually has athletes in all different classes in it but the winner is not necessarily who finished first in their race but whomever finishes in a time closest or fastest to the world record in their own class. This is to ensure complete fairness

[@duck8260]

+100 respect

[@waifung3367]

to me, all of them are champions, what they achieve is no less than what the regular Olympian achieve. this is so inspiring to watch.

[@Manuelrost]

How can someone with only one leg be so much faster than someone with two arms and one leg? 🤯 Absolutely Amazing!!!

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

This is why the Paralympics are underrated and why I like them more than the Olympics. It's a shame these athletes get so little attention from the media Sure it's nice to watch the best of the best compete in the Olympics, but they don't face tough physical disadvantages that are like a hurdle on a track. These athletes do. Yet even with those disabilities, they still prove they can achieve so much. They turn that negative into a positive and embrace who they are. And I say this as someone with autism and a hip disability. I spent pre-school in a wheelchair in a children's hospital because of that hip disability, and nobody thought I would one day be able to run...yet through physical therapy, I eventually proved them wrong. Effort pays off...set goals for yourself, and push to make those goals a reality. Because if THEY can be successful, so can you

[@enveloreal]

That's amazing! Yeah... I definitely need to step it up, haha. And to add on to what he said, don't take anything for granted! Just a speck of dust landing in the wrong place, and you wouldn't have even been born. So make the most of your life, and do be sure to enjoy it.

[@momoo5843]

Dude you're awesome 😎🙂

[@Iheartmusicvids87]

Thanks for sharing 🙏🏼

[@littlebig5781]

Why are you on every video I watch

[@AJ-jz1gt]

Let’s Go!!!! I needed this!!!!

[@onzainthebag]

5:00 Start

[@sichellemendezsanchez9572]

Thanks, good man 🙌

[@renameagain5808]

legend

[@mortitties7731]

Thanks homie

[@maanelchao_6419]

what a legend

[@gurraglad]

That was incredible to see! Truly inspirational. Great job everyone involved.

[@HarryFromTheNorthSide]

Whenever I’m feeling down and out I’m going to come back here for motivation

[@graysoceanworld5662]

The man with no arms, he swims like a mermaid!

[@donovandownes5064]

merMAN!

[@mho...]

ever heared of "Finswimming"? he basically comes with that bodyplan "naturally"

[@iFlyFree]

I said this as well, what a legend he is

[@haleyobrien5308]

Literally I am question how on earth the guy with the one leg is getting air... like what

[@OfficialMuffiin]

Probably trained to hold his breath for a long time

[@niniorata1005]

@@OfficialMuffiin impossible

[@OfficialMuffiin]

@@niniorata1005 people can train to hold their breaths for up to 15 minutes but ok

[@niniorata1005]

@@OfficialMuffiin yes but when you are doing hard exercise you need to constantly breath you can't hold your breath

[@OfficialMuffiin]

@@niniorata1005 people deep sea dive holding their breath for up to 15 minutes, look it up if you dont believe me

[@martyclement]

this is amazing, I love how they each have their own styles!

[@romeoh4859]

That was the most inspiring thing I've seen in a long time. Wow what athletes

[@balint6873]

Neck and spine injuries: Imma end this man's whole ca- Swimmer: *not today bud*

[@dipstikkc]

Paralympics: lol

[@andrewbilldaviddouglas1099]

*I'm bout to end this man's whole career

[@balint6873]

@@andrewbilldaviddouglas1099 ah yes, thank you for the correction

[@potato649]

@Andrew Bill David Douglas thank you for taking the joke, really appreciate it! :D

[@Oi-wq3mp]

Ok benzene

[@Madheim777]

a lot of us, without having dissabilities at all, still complain for every little thing, even material, while these guys have the mental strength to overcome those dissabilities and win something for themselves. truly inspiring.

[@bottomtext593]

That's what annoys me about this generation, alot of us act so depressed about things that can be resolved with some effort meanwhile these guys who are missing limbs are able to go further than us

[@Usteo]

True bro like there’s this group of people called something like “gacha” “slender” that that act so depressed and emo over one little thing that they think that people would find them cool for, for doing something shady and edgy about themselves

[@okami7751]

Me myself having mental disorders, I sometimes feel bad about complaining but people will always have worse problems than you but you can still complain about it. People that bs tho are dumb

[@SantanaBanana47]

Makes me want to be the best I can be

[@michaelmyersplays4992]

@@bottomtext593 we’re human my guy I’m sure they complain as well

[@ninamatthews8747]

Holy moly, the man swimming with 1 leg and NO ARMS was flipping amazing even if he didn't win.

[@subrennaevans6504]

This is amazing and I had never heard of or knew that this was a sport in paralympics. They all did well. 🙂🙂🙂🙂

[@Cowz19999]

I'm surprised some of these guys can stop themselves from downing. Takes a lot of bravery to get into that water, top lads.

[@tickachemist]

I thought the same re drowning. Incredible!

[@hessla23]

my little brother is a quadriplegic and the pool is one of the places they started his rehab

[@jube8835]

Actually it can be easier for some of them to float since they have less weight compared to lung capacity, but I amazing how effectively they swim despite being disabled

[@hessla23]

@Ev Is Exactly. Just because it's more difficult for them doesn't mean it's impossible for them. I'm sure most of these athletes were also told by people (a lot of times doctors) that they wouldn't even be able to perform the simplest tasks like walking, going to the bathroom, bathing themselves, maybe even breathing on their own. The best advice my family received was a couple days after my brothers accident, I reached out to a friend of mine that also suffered from a spinal chord injury and he told me to "make sure we don't listen when a doctor or anyone tells my brother something is impossible for him." At that point if a doctor had something negative to say, we asked them to tell us in the hall instead of in front of my brother. Even though the doctors told us that he would never be able to even move his triceps again let alone walk, we knew nothing was impossible for him with the right training, mindset, and support. Obviously if a swimmer doesn't have his arms, legs or both, they can't swim the same way as someone with them. Instead they find new way of doing it and train to be the best that way.

[@hessla23]

@Ev Is Another great example is Patrick Rummerfield. My brother has gotten to know him pretty well and he's truly an amazing human. It really doesn't matter if your an athlete competing at the Paralympics, the first spinal cord injury quadriplegic in history to recover full physical mobility (Rummerfield), or someone that hasn't regained much mobility after their injury, the amount of hard work these people put in physically and mentally in order to live their best life (even if it's not how they imagined it) is truly amazing

[@JennaLeigh]

These athletes deserve so much more acknowledgment. The fact that they have overcome different physical difficulties to compete at this level..... Inspiring on a whole different level.

[@joeyd.6172]

They didn’t get here because they beat out people without disabilities….they all have to overcome physical difficulties.

[@JennaLeigh]

@@joeyd.6172 Literally not at all what I said. Have a great day!

[@nathanielbarrassi4404]

@@JennaLeigh the one with just hands, that is the perfect example why brothers and sister shouldn't be doin in

[@JennaLeigh]

@Shameika Dobbins you think the Parolympics is a "freakshow"? What a hateful thing to say. So..... How exactly would you prefer they get to follow their passions?

[@JennaLeigh]

@Sketchylazers Actually my point was that with disabilities/different abilities, they had to learn new ways of doing things. Regardless of how the competition was designed, just learning how to swim when you're differently abled is entirely different and a more complex skill to learn than if you're born with all abilities and arms and legs, etc. The internet never ceases to amaze me. You can't even show love, admiration, and respect without people trying to turn it into an argument. 🤦🤦🤦🤦

[@thanu9744]

This video gives me more confidence than any other motivational videos. These guys are real legends❤️

[@zackanderson3796]

This is one of the most incredible and inspiring things I have ever seen

[@jberkhimer]

I came here expecting some pretty vile comments and y'all have really made me see that humanity isn't doomed afterall. These athletes are pretty incredible considering. Thanks for being actual human bros.

[@mochs62512]

Same!

[@healer-bs4915]

Fax

[@vinhosten1498]

They get edited out

[@ainsleyharriott2209]

Seriously impressive athletics, I’m gonna be watching this year’s competition for sure

[@khonkhosilelihle7414]

When are the paralympics?

[@veggie42]

I'm just worrying about them catching the virus it's so risky

[@notmefrfr]

@@veggie42 so is diving into a pool with no arms or legs.. but they swim anyway.

[@WesleyB-Rook]

your profile picture 😂

[@notmefrfr]

@George Jungle you need a glass of water

[@obedrosario853]

Amazing athletes I’m gonna start watching the Paralympic’s just insane skill on display here

[@ChrissiFCA]

Wow that's amazing, these athletes deserve a lot of respect

[@mmmyeahh]

Amazing, its a shame they dont televise the paralympic games as much as the regular olympics.

[@historytank5673]

We all just need to watch it more. This year I am gonna try to

[@user-dl1xo2jp9k]

I admire their passion. Training would be so hard

[@heythere9707]

따따둔 nah

[@JoshSendo]

WOW! They all did an exceptional job, I could probably get half way before running out of breath and drowning..

[@gadgets123]

Everyone that says "i cant do it" see this video and change your thinking. anything can be done with dedication and hard work

[@rowen42069]

this man: does backstroke with no arms me: can't even float

[@leonardowatch9211]

Because pikachu dont Like water

[@StarCoreSE]

Not even your head can float ?

[@pheart2381]

I sink lke a brick,he would have to rescue me!

[@pengii6804]

@@pheart2381 well that’s a sign to go on a diet 🤡

[@GreenMagicMachine]

@@leonardowatch9211 actually water doesnt like pikachu

[@ValHeartNDHeartSuqquNoHeartPat]

Man, this makes me cry. These guys are even more inspirational than the ambled Olympians.

[@RapiDEraZeR]

Why?

[@hughjassFrom7YearsAgo]

@@RapiDEraZeR because some would say that they have a massive disadvantage but they all can blow us out of the water

[@calcollects2963]

@@hughjassFrom7YearsAgo they are all against other cripples though

[@hughjassFrom7YearsAgo]

@@calcollects2963 disadvantage against ambled people

[@littlehomeinthevalley]

Me too! Watching the families/ countries cheering in the stand, so proud, and seeing the determination and strength in these athletes despite their physical limitations is just so inspiring! Very emotional!

[@erkrj9271]

Impresionante ver como estas personas no se limitan en nada! Y uno a veces que está completo nos ponemos tantas trabas😭

[@stevehodgkins8801]

No politics. No virtue signaling. No protest. Just competing and representing the country that gave you the opportunity. A man with just one leg swam in an Olympic event. More people need heart like that.

[@KV000J]

The thought of being in water that I can't touch the bottom of without any arms to tread water with terrifies me. Amazing that they can swim like that.

[@jasminemiinasan]

This is so positive and wholesome, we need more events like this.

[@seawingtidal8594]

Agreed, and ello fellow kipo fan!

[@jasminemiinasan]

@@seawingtidal8594 😆

[@user-fw6zn2yq1t]

Kinda funny seeing them swimming differently based on their abilities

[@hugodaniel8975]

@@user-fw6zn2yq1t I wish there were events for other minorities, like black and lgbt since we don't have the same opportunities.

[@RB-mm7ce]

@@hugodaniel8975 how is this related to their physical prowess ? Or do you just enjoy segregation ?

[@Mike0193Azul]

Absolutely insane. Respect to these athletes

[@unblogpour]

this is amazing, RESPECT FOR ALL OF YOU GUYS

[@davidluchsinger7377]

These men embody the best of the human spirit. I’ll be rethinking any excuse I come up with for anything here on out.

[@svasianfilipiname6603]

Same here!

[@leseanwalston7916]

Shut up yall will be calling out of work over a mild headache by next week. 😂😂

[@krystingrant6292]

Yesssss

[@omao4938]

@@leseanwalston7916 And that’s fine, just because someone has it more difficult it doesn’t mean your problems are worthless, so you shut up.

[@leseanwalston7916]

@@omao4938 So you basically just equated *finishing a work shift* to someone *overcoming a disability* ??? Lmao you people hilarious 😂🤦🏿‍♂️PS. I was DIRECTLY responding to a : "rethinking ANY excuse" comment.. in case u didnt read it. Lol

[@eddiemil88]

Dude this is so impressive! Each person has like their own technique depending on their disability. So cool.

[@Anlonn]

just by being there competing, you are an absolute legend !

[@r.srinathrengarajan887]

Leave who wins or losses this all athletes are just legends and inspiration.never give up

[@bilzebor8457]

that's more interesting than actual olympics, where everyone has the exact same technic

[@kd2239]

Me: "I feel old and sore, i cant do sports anymore." These guys: "There is NOTHING in this world can hold me back."

[@MrMoneyBags84]

A lot of people with all their limbs can't swim as good as that guy with just one leg. Much respect to him and all the other athletes.

[@nainareddy9313]

My wish is that I want Paralympics to be as important as Olympics

[@Peca.kaspic]

Naina Reddy yeah its definitely funnier to watch😂 just like dude with no legs who wrestles. Who wouldnt want to miss to watch that

[@Borrelaas]

it will never be

[@ivangartenhaus4276]

@@Peca.kaspic funny huh? not inspiring... but funny.

[@Hubert99999]

I dont want to make fun of these people because i guarantee theyre a lot tougher than me but theyre not even built??? It just seems like anyone with sufficient disability can qualify where as regular athletes have dedicated their whole lives or at least a good chunk of it to their sport

[@Hubert99999]

TommyTom21 true actually. I was just surprised by that one guys gut since there are people without most their limbs that are shredded but youre totally right! (Just in case, im genuinely not try to be sarcastic if it sounds like it)

[@HW-vg3ju]

I have both my arms and legs and swim like a rock. These guys all done well, to take a disability and turn it into something so creative is inspirational. Also, at the end it looked like one of the swimmers that had arms was helping a gentleman that didn't. If that's the case it shows they respect one another and that says a lot in a competition like this.

[@winterbonnie7859]

Same lmao.

[@davidhalley1431]

Amazing! Respect to them all 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@wrath-of-bath1920]

Fantastic! Well done!

[@rachelbridger2473]

I've got perfectly working limbs and can't swim these guys either can't walk, have missing limbs or both and can swim exceptionally just like a non disabled swimmer. Truly proud and in awe of them

[@ManTheBuilder911]

Better learn ASAP. Cause most of the time when people are drowning they use other people as a floater unintentionally drowning/killing them.

[@sheikfareed8012]

@@ManTheBuilder911 I too don't know swimming. And wat u said just moved me. I MUST LEARN!

[@sheikfareed8012]

@@Doorknobz Thanks for ur advice dear. Will learn it as soon as possible.