Phelps takes down Cavic again, from Universal Sports

[@Kirkola]

With everything put into context, the most exciting swimming race ever.

[@schumi246]

Kirkola this comes a very close second to the 4x100 free from Beijing.

[@cooldumpy7913]

Definitely. Although given Rowdy's lack of excitement here, it doesn't seem like it is.

[@adammacias3401]

Personally my favorite 100 fly race of his! Even more than Beijing!!

[@dorado686]

This race showed the potential Michael had as a sprinter...he usually will turn in 24s the first 50, in here he turned 23.3!! Thats insane for a swimmer that's not a sprinter.

[@letmetellyawithladyt]

Cavic was right, this totally put swimming back on the map. Sometimes it's not just about who wins, it's about the competition itself. This was awesome, and it was what made me start watching swimming again. Good job both Phelps and Cavic. And Cavic was a great sport about it too.

[@bogdanarnaut8472]

does it really matter who is better i mean realy these guys accoplished something that most of us can just dream of congratulations to Pheps and Cavic from Serbia !

[@guntodd]

Of course it matters. Do you think they spend years training to just say I’m okay coming 2nd or worse? There can only be one winner.

[@jojijosette5946]

It does really matter... especially to these guys.

[@zorak1997]

Cavic was born and raised in California. Through his family background he chose to swim for Serbia.

[@harrisongu2642]

Phelps is the GOAT, but people don't give Cavic enough credit. He is an outstanding swimmer and a freak of nature. He did, after all, go under 50 seconds in 100 LCM fly. He was just unfortunate to have been out-touched by Phelps 2 years in a row. However, keep in mind that if there had been no Phelps, people would probably refer to Cavic as a legend, as they did Crocker, once upon a time.

[@enricoquaini3704]

+Americashley Ahahah

[@collinwharton6961]

Harrison Gu be was not out touched in Beijing it was actually a tye it was just phelps force in to the wall

[@pocmuky8637]

Collin Wharton Phelps won in Beijing by 0.01... otherwise Cavic would have the gold medal too.

[@Iamassi21]

It’s not about 0.01 ppl, you just have to understand how much of a monster Phelps is, psychologically speaking. He is a winner .. he just believes deep down that he is gotta win no matter what and does it all the time, even when not being in his best shape. Nothing but respect for him. .. Even notice his body language right before swimmin any final, he looks incredibly stressed even though he won many finals before, it simply shows how much he cares of every single race . He is an example to follow either in sports or any other field.

[@guntodd]

Harrison Gu silly statement. By your statement, the 3rd placed guy can say if it wasn’t for Phelps and Cavic, everyone would be talking about him.

[@joelrose8514]

Is it just me, or can you watch this race over and over, and still feel the adrenalin? This is Phelps at his absolute best!!

[@propulsious7495]

For the fly events at least... the suit controversy fired him up

[@enricoquaini3704]

+Mason Sommer He had the same suit that he had in beijing, cavic had new supersuit

[@miker6570]

No it is not you this race is about 10 years old now and it still gives me goosebumps watching it.

[@migscipriano]

Yesssss

[@djordjepetrovic6674]

Šupku američki i slep bi video da ste pokrali Cavica. Slavite kradju bando lopovska.

[@blablablabla-hs1nz]

1:15 lochte looks like a surfing bro-dude stoner there XD

[@inycepoo]

Because he is

[@spicoli4217]

Jeah

[@markocristiano7]

It was amazing race,unbelivable...Cavic had a big advantage at 50m,so I just still cant belive how Phelps reached him and won the race...but I like and respect all great sportmans,Phelps is one of them....and Milorad Cavic is serbian legend,Im so proud with him

[@stothecb]

I went to HS with Cavic. He was such a beast. Used to swim butterfly underwater at swim meets and kill everybody by half a pool length around 12 yards. Go Cavic!

[@AlkatrazKralj]

I love swimming with every breath in my body. Admired Phelps even before he became popular. But living and studying in Serbia has led to appreciate their culture, they've come a long way and Cavic is a perfect example of devotion. Phelps and Cavic are Awesome, World Class Swimmers, I wish i had half the power and knowledge they have

[@geoffbruce8605]

To me, this may actually have been the most satisfying swim of Phelps' career. Obviously the 18 gold medals, and especially the 8 in Beijing were special. He would probably say that the 400 Free Relay in Beijing was the best. But this one was about as personal as you ever see swimming rivalries get. In a sport in which you literally cannot talk trash to each other during the event, this was intense stuff based on all the controversy about their race a year before in Beijing and Cavic talking shit about Phelps ever since. Add to that all the intrigue about Cavic supposedly having a superior suit to Phelps, and Michael touching the wall first had to be incredibly satisfying for him. You can see in his reaction that it's not so much celebration as it is defiance. After a year of shit-talking, Cavic tries to finally be a good sport after losing again and Phelps is just like "Nah."

[@afghaaj]

It should have be one gold less in Beijing, since Cavic really touched the tile first.

[@dchang11]

+afghaaj Cavic fucked up the finish in Beijing. He lifted his head up going into the wall. Phelps finished in a streamline. If Cavic kept his head down, or did an extra half stroke, he would have won.

[@propulsious7495]

+David C (river1216) site your sources young man "The Golden Boy, whatever time he said it in the vid"

[@brazzyboitey4394]

+David C (river1216) 😒.

[@lzaerlight4169]

God bless!

[@fleetfoot86]

Even Cavic couldn't help but smile. Amazing swim, Michael!

[@jonisginger]

I feel that this is one of his defining moments.

[@Tropicallobuk]

@1:15 is that Ryan Lochte?

[@apoorv5upadhyay]

Yea buddy that's Ryan

[@BoeingRules]

I spoke to MP in April when visited my pool for training camp. I told him to go get it in the 100m Butterfly. He smiled and gave me an autograph. Go MP, you make us proud.

[@vaibhav4634]

when you beat world record but still lose

[@robertbeery1084]

Cavic's timing was so unlucky. He was such a great 100m butterflier. He deserved a gold medal at some point.

[@danielcavalier711]

The man's reaction next to Phelps's mom was incredible!

[@mrpablo82]

I do agree that it's a combination of talent and drive to be the best. We are lucky to witness in our lives the greatest swimmer in history HANDS DOWN

[@mateuszwarchol1914]

good sportsmanship by cavic, damn phelps really wanted that race

[@richardgrace5043]

not good sportsmanship by cavic...cavic had been talking shit about Phelps for over a year up to that point is why Phelps ignored him after the race

[@freedomfrankie6770]

They are both cool. The media loves creating "us vs them" narratives to create heroes and villains. 1:34, Phelps didn't ignore him.

[@alanmoskowitz5779]

Those floatation suits made a mockery of those wr's.

[@rigelgutierrez9866]

Whenever you feel like your being bullied by someone, don't feel too bad, always remember there is Milorad Cavic, dude probably has nightmares about Phelps every night.

[@afghaaj]

Cavic touched the tile first in Beijing

[@enaaxd9469]

+afghaaj yes, Cavic is first!!!(Phelps sucks)

[@enricoquaini3704]

+afghaaj Cavic touched first, but phelos pressed the tile first than cavic

[@user-es5ie1vy6q]

+Enaa XD Phelps sucks?😂 tell that to his 28 Olympic medals

[@jalenstimes7452]

afghaaj You're not American, are you?

[@hussienwaleed8142]

I've seen this race countless time def one of the best races of all time

[@bluefrog867]

ОВДЕ ЈЕ ЧАВИЋ БИО ПРВИ,А НЕ ТАЈ ВАШ фелпс!

[@mojmejl3790]

Није у овој трци него годину дана раније на ОИ у Пекингу, али ок.

[@caseykobewadecas]

because of the greatness of phleps I keep on watching this video until now i am still amaze wow

[@n0time2spare]

Cavic's face was priceless when he saw the board: "Are you fucking kidding me?" 1:17

[@ronyro3270]

best swimm race ever from the greatest of this sport,the Shark from Baltimora

[@randomchannel-px6ho]

...phelps then takes of the million caps he has on...

[@chandlben]

I won't deny that he is a good swimmer, but no better example of a sore winner.

[@flapflunk]

That "HE DID IT" would have been quite awkward if cavic would have won

[@nategdoes9963]

Rowdy could tell he touched first.

[@HELLHOUND6852]

Michael Phelps is just brilliant - what more can I say.

[@t-costello]

the guy in the red shirt behind phelps mom,just hilarious

[@humblerumble1889]

indeed

[@vuhoangdung]

it is funny that for the last 5strokes Cavic did not breath and Phelps still breath every stroke and he still won, so excellent Michael Phelps

[@cranberychips]

"YES CAVIC SETTLES FOR SILVER AGAIN"! AHAHAHA

[@YannickBohbot-Dridi]

ill never get over that nowadays Cavics' opening 50 is what wins world champs now in the 50 fly (besides Dressel 22.3 in 19')

[@josepadilla]

US MOTHER_LOVING A. Best military,Best athletes. The BEst.

[@danielcavalier711]

Lochte with his 'JEAH' cap, that made my day haha. But, it is great to see his friendship. The two best swimmers in history, great rivals, but over his rivalry is their friendship, good example for the entire sport world. You don't see that everyday.

[@bjankastojanovic3238]

cavic is from my country snd ha was first you can see on one video that

[@fatijonzeqiri5478]

stfu serbitch

[@s.p6134]

+Fatijon Zeqiri fuck you

[@freedomfrankie6770]

he was first to 2nd place.

[@irismendoza]

Bjanka Stojanovic phelps won

[@irismendoza]

Snd (and) ha (he)

[@aleb82]

After 15 years is still the greatest race ever

[@slavisamarinkovic7973]

No Cavic is the best

[@nehemiahobongono8496]

Slavisa Marinkovic lol

[@irismendoza]

The best? How many medals did he won ? Did you known how many gold medals Phelps won in 5 olimpics? That means he is the best

[@isaacm4159]

Does Cavic have 23 gold medals lol. Phelps Goat.

[@ZEEMACHINEMUSIC]

@Zbigboz But only one of them did it without a performance enhancing suit! Phelps is phenomenal.

[@jonbess]

no matter what they say about michael phelps he´s great. everyone have mistakes nobody is perfect. with the mistakes we made we learned .

[@jennieapplehead]

This is what the BEST of the BEST... Michael Phelps Phorever..!!! (:

[@GorillaJitzu]

What is amazing is that he is still young. He's got alot more medals to win before he is done.

[@Cetoke]

There will still be sports events, it's not over.

[@XtinaMaria]

yup that's him, you can see a clip here around somewhere. Ryan and Ricky ( Berens ) jumping up and down cheering hard for Mike :)

[@gnja2015]

Cannot believe this was the last individual world record Phelps has ever set after going about 9 years setting every single world record in the books.

[@LilStarChar]

Michael is a beast!!! I don't care what anyone says or what he did, you can't top him!!!

[@louis4357]

earlier, phelps lost in the 200m freestyle to a swimmer using the special suit while he was using his normal suit. people were saying that phelps only lost because he wasn't using the special suit. so before this race, cavic was doing an interview about how he would buy phelps that special suit so that phelps wouldn't have an excuse if he lost. but phelps won with his normal suit so thats y u see him in the end showing off his suit.

[@lisameyer]

phelps is the best swimmer of all time, and no one can deny this. :) love him!

[@TheNexus]

I don't know man... Phelps practically lived in the pool his whole life. He never took a day off, not Christmas, not his birthday, nothing. The only break he's ever taken was after the Olympics after literally swimming most of his life. You can say he has the body for it and the genetics, but I really do think his #1 attribute is the amount of effort and time he puts into what he does.

[@CoDWiiPS3Gameplay]

He did a 50.90 in the heats (tied with Tyler McGill), and a 50.48 in the semi. Cavic did 50.56 in the heats and 50.01 in the semi

[@metcalftraining]

This was so good for swimming, although a little bitterness between the two, that sort of rivalry is what generates outside/ casual interest in the sport. Perhaps they could do with a little more of this today.

[@chinapeek567]

dude cavic is a beast point blank who else in the world is stepping up (besides him and beidermann) it just makes you wonder if cavic went out in like 23.04 or something....what he could bring back if cavic adds endurance in the next couple yrs watch out in london

[@psumiz]

i must say that , that is AMAZING

[@singing4hope]

i admire athletes' determination

[@jacobsmall]

I like haw after the race, everyone else is half dead, Michel is like, "hey guys want to do that again? I wasn't trying."

[@darkwob]

@Streetglizz watch the swims at the Pan-Pacs (Lochte, Peirsol, Chanteau, Spann, etc.), and just look at their times. All done without the suits. Cavic is ridiculously fast, Phelps is just better. I don't see why you would need to call U.S. swimmers any names, they are amazing athletes who excel in a difficult sport.

[@TQfflus]

any effort which creates less drag. His "short" legs allso provides perfect balance in the turns and a powerflull kick, which is his trademark. This combined with his machine like work out regiment and his competitiveness, and his mental strength, makes him the best swimmer in the world. Other facts he burnes 4000 calories each workout, his heart pumps 8 gallons of blood every minute 2x as much as a average man.

[@grahamyodude]

the best swimmer in the world rips bongs. what else can i say this guy is the man.

[@clintcarter]

Not into swimming but that was pretty sweet. Best of the best right there.

[@Bamafan206]

@thrasher702wc not to discredit your comment since Cavic did train here most of his life. But for this particular race or meet ever since the Olympics Cavic trained in Italy with an Italian coach.

[@percdann]

Check phelps at the turn...staring down cavic....such control.....perfect racing

[@Andeerizzleroo]

lol, the guy cheering to Phelps' mom's right gets me every damn time

[@GTOoo]

Holy damn, I remember watching this live. It was the most intense 49.82 seconds.

[@lsteven90]

their both super good and have lots of dedication, its very close and i cavic really wants too i believe he could ultimately overrun michael.

[@lexsoft]

I never get bored watching this video, seeing how Phelps did quite similar way in beating Cavic. Btw, if Cavic has the same endurance as Phelps has, I think it will be almost impossible to beat him. I also want to see Rafael Munoz Perez improvement in the future.

[@cooldumpy7913]

kinda cool how the 3 lcm fly wr holders all met in the middle in this race and medaled

[@NaeAustin]

AMEN!!!!! He is the best

[@robrachlin]

All those who think this is a contest between two countries, ought to remember that it is a contest between two superb athletes who happen to come from different countries. And not one of you nationalists from either side could hope to compete against either of these amazing swimmers. Be content to admire their accomplishments!

[@tinothat]

The last 25m phelps turns into a different beast on every butterfly race

[@XxSpartaxX]

hehe thank you :) Loved your Phelps video on your page... i fav'd it :)

[@ythisdunno118]

i was jumping off the seat when i was watching this. it was amazing

[@yassinebaradie]

Phelps is the hero and will always be.

[@brunologia]

Phelps is a monster on the water! How is it possible?!

[@rickyroma100]

What a race. Cavic and Phelps great competitors - the last 15 metres was incredible from Phelps. Beating Cavic's record wearing the slower suit just proves he's untouchable.

[@Villagesofnepal]

you said it best. Amen

[@mum2Z]

THISE IS THE BEST VIODEO I EVER WATCH ZACHARY MY SCHOOL ACSP YOU RORK PHELPS

[@sg3f2]

Phelps = Usain bolt. He is true legend

[@HoneyB429]

incredible

[@KJT922010T]

@nbacswimmer he's a Serb he was born in So Cal but lived in Serbia and still does

[@MShibo]

Phelps is best ever so no shame in losing from such Cavic took 2 medals for Serbia and he did amazing job. I think he gave his best. they both had time better than wr. I think he's satisfied how he swam that day.

[@Blolin7]

If ever a World Championship meant as much, or even more than an Olympic Gold, this was it. Beijing may have been closer, but the outcome being the same was very important to Phelps' legacy.

[@lisapizza16]

Aww he is the best. never seen him so emotional... lol I kind of liked it.

[@hardBoss]

Both amazing races swimmers and represent their countries well, I hope this suite controversy can be worked out soon so we can go back to just enjoying the sport.

[@leonardomaltauro6533]

Grandissimo Maicol fhelps il più grande nuotatore di tutti i tempi LO SQUALO DI BALTIMORA non per nulla....... Questa finale vinta con una rimonta pazzesca e...... Partito da non favorito nei confronti di Ciavic e stata Adrenalina pura LA STORIA DEL NUOTO È SOLO LUI...

[@chatify68]

a-ma-zing! how does he always do that? coming through in the end...

[@labirudi1604]

A

[@johnsully7649]

Almost to one million!!!

[@ham0ingen0kender]

no one can get his name right. its INSANE Phelps!!

[@Sanchara]

I'm not actually a swimming fan - I just watched this becuse it was in the related items to a gymnastics video. But yea!!! freeking amazing. He's so insprational to other athletes with ADHD.

[@CRISNCHIPS12398]

Phelps is a beast!

[@MeLuvMami]

Phelps Represents the U.S should be, this guy is amzing, Show him some respect

[@harbar3000]

Once again Cavic breaks the world record in the 95m butterfly.

[@markocristiano7]

FOREVER man :D

[@crazyceecee28]

PHELPS IS A BEAST!!!!!

[@penguin902]

Damn. Phelps and Bolt just kill everyone and break records like it's nothing. They are both the best ever at their sports.

[@DiggerTWDSPN]

geez, hes a beast '-'

[@adhswrestler130]

Micheal Phelps is just like "get on my level Cavic!"

[@raphwlpa]

The best of the world!!! PHELPS!!!!!

[@ggcapitano]

michael phelps need to write another book just for this race .

[@KnoxChai]

Water polo & Swim Team are THE BEST SPORTS