Rebecca Soni Breaks World Record - 200m Breaststroke | London 2012 Olympics

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Rebecca Soni (USA) sets a new world record as she wins the gold medal for the women's 200m breaststroke with a time of 2:19.59 at the London 2012 Olympic Games.
Japan's Satomi Suzuki won the silver medal with Russia's Iuliia Efimova winning the bronze.
Swimming Women's 200m Breaststroke Final Full Replay from the Aquatics Centre at the London 2012 Olympic Games. -- 2 August 2012
Swimming has featured on the programme of all editions of the Games since 1896. The very first Olympic events were freestyle (crawl) or breaststroke. Backstroke was added in 1904.
In the 1940s, breaststrokers discovered that they could go faster by bringing both arms forward over their heads. This practice was immediately forbidden in breaststroke, but gave birth to butterfly, whose first official appearance was at the 1956 Games in Melbourne. This style is now one of the four strokes used in competition.
Women's swimming became Olympic in 1912 at the Stockholm Games. Since then, it has been part of every edition of the Games. The men's and women's programmes are almost identical, as they contain the same number of events, with only one difference: the freestyle distance is 800 metres for women and 1,500 metres for men.
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[@azanagee-karim1448]

me: my time is not THAT far from this also me: realizes that she's swimming meters my self confidence:📉

[@lucaskincanyon7393]

Lol. 😂

[@jacobbloom3281]

Hahaha, keep in mind, they are also swimming in 50 meter increments... eliminating a turn on the way down for 50 freestyle. 2 turns eliminated in total in a 100. And in total 4 turns eliminated in a 200. So not only will meters need to be converted to yards, but you need to keep in mind that Olympians are doing less turns because their pool is twice as long.

[@lemondots2277]

@@jacobbloom3281 Would that slow them down or make them faster do you think? Maybe it's an individual kinda thing, idk

[@CarlsCozyCorner]

@@lemondots2277 for them? It'd slow them down. These people have turns and underwaters down to a science.

[@lemondots2277]

@@CarlsCozyCorner Trueee

[@claire7541]

As a swimmer this makes me feel slow

[@serenak5980]

I know right!!

[@elliein7733]

very slow

[@mollyburke7191]

Same, glad I wasn't the only one

[@jonathanli2181]

+Emma Aqua Well, why don't u be an Olympic winner, champion?

[@Alfakkin]

it makes me feel slow too...

[@Jo-ho3zl]

Breaststroke being my worst stroke of all 4, my coach asked me to watch videos of olympics breastroke so I can look at perfect form and what-not. I'm glad he asked me to do that, coz I'm so fascinated by the raw power the swimmers are able to put onto the water to push themselves forward

[@zippinghen]

What’s your favorite stroke

[@jurjitsingh3728]

@@zippinghen ofc freestyle

[@HONORTONUMERIC123]

I think Breaststroke is one of the hardest ones of all 4.....its not that easy..... It's like balancing their own body weight in the water by holding their breath...... I think Eventhough lifting and pushing their bodies by going with that kind of style is not that easy.....

[@niranjalasarojani2315]

Breaststock

[@ruth0929]

Seriously I also struggle to keep my body and hips on top of water when I pull. I feel so “heavy” and it’s hard to propel forward.

[@theonlineclanaj8002]

*who else is just watching their strokes to be better swimmers?* cause I am Rebecca has such a beautiful breaststroke!

[@jehtstream2017]

Theonlineclan AJ I think everyone here is

[@cleetustractor7050]

*Fist me daddy*

[@user-sw4ig3vj7g]

Theonlineclan AJ meeee

[@Emilia-gx1mz]

Theonlineclan AJ me 😀😂

[@alessalcaraz294]

Me!

[@elisha2197]

Welp, highschool swim team is... A little slower.

[@rezmy10488]

I feel ya

[@ekatmafullington3355]

@@rezmy10488 yeah I guess

[@rezmy10488]

@@ekatmafullington3355 cool

[@iisme3217]

Lmaoaoa

[@graciet.2028]

i know right - 💀

[@nyoom3280]

omg 200m i think i would die choking in the pool

[@PentaTroyler]

same I wouldn't even make it at the middle

[@maddiemealey2844]

My coach makes us do the 200 fly

[@siri_siri4709]

The Animal Lover what? Sometimes our coach makes us do swims like 4 100s fly

[@isabellhu17]

Our coach makes us do 100 fly sprints to get ready for the races lol but once she put some of us in the mile race :O

[@cleetustractor7050]

Rebekah Brockway That's not good at all rebecca, 200m is nothing.

[@rezmy10488]

So sad she retired... Would really have loved to see her in Rio to defend the title.

[@Ilovemunchlax1]

she got old. 29

[@rezmy10488]

Matt Mcgavin Could have had one last Olympics, but I guess she was content.

[@Ilovemunchlax1]

Women swimmers peak earlier than men. They can win olympic medals at 14,15 and dominate. Most men can't do that and if they do its very rare and they have to be like 17/18. But men can swim competitively till the early 30s and sometimes late 30s. Most female swimmers retire in their late 20s-early 30s.

[@rezmy10488]

Matt Mcgavin Okay.

[@leosali2468]

ellezc m

[@FORBAN2]

This Rebecca Soni girl has a style that has never been seen before. .She is amazing ..

[@chesteramkhamavong4976]

I love watching them because it helps me realize I shouldn't give up now bc I can be like that if I work for it

[@Ineddiblehulk]

Great swim by Suzuki! Love seeing athletes that just take every opportunity and get the best out of themselves when it really counts.

[@tionnabrookins752]

High .

[@jacobskibinsky4487]

Good!!!

[@Forevvahipsta]

Breaststroke is my worse stroke I have respect for all these woman cause it is not easy.

[@papaleelaa]

Same here xD I'm a backstroker

[@Forevvahipsta]

So am I XD

[@frogeth]

sheesh. i find backstroke terrifying!

[@Forevvahipsta]

Really?

[@frogeth]

yup. no clue why, since just last year i was racing in that event. crazy, dunno what happened, but it's like i can't breathe anymore.

[@catalinaperez4372]

2.19 MINUTES???? AMAZING!

[@itsmeganklinger8123]

Yay Rebecca Soni! I am so sad that she retired, she's my role model! (\O.O/)

[@rajeshkamble3720]

all swimmers were awesome

[@chrisanawilliams1085]

what do u mean were there are a lot of great swimmers in the world

[@billybob6604]

Were? So you're saying not anymore? Wtf

[@thedominashion9791]

I love how my 50 breaststroke time is like almost a minute. 🤣 It is definitely my worst stroke

[@CarlsCozyCorner]

@『ｒe n 』 for the 50?

[@CarlsCozyCorner]

@『ｒe n 』 not judging, my 50 backstroke is probably around there, but I didn't know if you meant 50 or 100

[@CarlsCozyCorner]

@『ｒe n 』 no problem! I'm bad at picking up on context sometimes, but it's obvious to me now

[@josephinephillips6608]

I'm a breaststroker and Rebecca Soni is one of my inspirations😊🏊‍♀️ Her technique is amazing😍 I was so happy for her while watching this I actually jumped off of the couch and screamed😂

[@zain4019]

josephine phillips She’s awesome:) You are too! Keep going:)

[@kumamonbear2378]

when i 6-7 years old im a backstroker but now after i watching this im a breastroker

[@georgepronto7653]

Soni was a Killer in the pool... She came out of nowhere and killed Liesel Jones in 2008.... then killed the world record and the 2:20 mark.... When she focused and got her rhythm and tempo going there was no stopping her...A great swimmer and great sportsman... what a credit to the USA and to all of swimming she was...

[@yijuntey]

10 years later and i still find myself coming back to this race every now and then

[@IceeMan100]

I really like this girl, so kind .... she will be performing at the Olympics in 2016? please reply)

[@jaechunsuJYJ]

Sad to say that she won't. She announced her retirement last year. She said she had achieved her dream in swimming(being able to break the 2:20 mark).

[@IceeMan100]

jaechunsuJYJ so sorry ... I fell in love))

[@kk-xk4qb]

6:30 oof that streamline is on fleek

[@connorlittle6126]

"2:10 won't be broken for a while"

[@kf160k160]

A 50 meters lap under 32 seconds? How the heck they do that? It took me 1 minute and 3 seconds.

[@rovivi98]

you are very slow

[@ledauphinbleu7953]

yes very very slow😒😔

[@marin5977]

My time for 50 brst. Is 43 seconds

[@grafo1886]

+0Purple Banana0 38 its my time

[@theroyalyoutubechannel867]

me too

[@laneepaige6705]

literally my idol, Rebecca Soni!!!!!!!

[@Ava-zm9sw]

some of these swimers are amazeing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@frogeth]

some? all! every one of those girls worked so, so very hard for their spot in that pool. there is no place in the olympics for raw talent alone. that was extensive training. ahhhh, the CHLORINE :D

[@Kairo833]

The difference between her turnover on the first 50 and the last 50 is incredible!

[@PoBros.]

@2:11 when you tell all your friends you dont want to final cause its a hard race, but make the final anyways

[@renbaker5124]

:) She's probably just nervous as heck trying not to vomit in the pool.

[@aniv354]

I can't wait to see the 2016 olympics

[@becky6118]

ME TOO!!!!! LETS GO SWIMMERS!!!!

[@aniv354]

what is your favorite Stroke?

[@becky6118]

+Anita Pineapple BUTTERFLY And yes.... im crazy if i love that stroke AHAHA

[@rebekahbrockway7832]

Me too!!

[@becky6118]

+Sloth lover 816 YAYYY

[@jumpwong]

Powerful and beautiful !

[@ilaydaizemtoprakci]

Congratulations Rebecca Soni. You are ambition and you are very good swimmer !

[@willwiggett2278]

that was amazing

[@telmamoreira5915]

She can't retire :(

[@jacquelyn4374]

I haven't swam in years but this makes me miss it

[@Sophie-dg9yj]

YOUS SHOUOD OF NEVER GIVEN UPPP

[@constantapopa7575]

Bravo fetelor pentru ceea ce faceți

[@blake10p42]

this is sooooo cool i swim and i love how she swims

[@MS-jw8qb]

Soni's stroke is simply flawless

[@mohamedbenmehressi5929]

Tatjana Schoenmaker just breaks this world record in Tokyo 2020.

[@bme77]

Thanks mega shake!!!

[@avianatovanche6549]

oh boy I have never swam (like on a team but i know how to swim like im not gonna drown lmao) but like Monday is practice for my club team which will get me ready for like actual swimming or whatever at school i guess but what if i like mess up like idk any tips?

[@user-oh4ow1ef4r]

Wow. . . crazy. . . !!!! Great!!!

[@naverevar5240]

Tommorrow will be my school swimming gala and i am watching this hahahhaa

[@yousraadly7341]

They all did well .lovely .☺

[@ushakandharsingh8275]

now i am a swimmer because of Rebecca soni so proud

[@lilmaryj79]

I have a question about the numbers by where the state they are what is the numbers for

[@algita8]

She was great, I mean her swim was perfect, she was a little bit close to win in 100 metres but in 200 metres she rocked.

[@SneakyJeffZ]

omg amazing swim

[@eatme2063]

awesomeness

[@odhilsewminweerakoon2444]

that wa amazing

[@btugrul]

What a sensational moment! Congratulations!!

[@cuongdaocu8058]

rất hay

[@RaulPorta460711]

Por algo es una de mis pruebas favoritas

[@Emilia-gx1mz]

What’s the swimming type called they are using?

[@maheshjirankali]

Wow, nice!!!!!!!

[@leanajo754]

Beautiful! I love that the cameras are able to get underwater more often than they did over 30 years ago! But I'm so old school, I miss the regular 1 piece swimsuit style they used to wear. I don't really care for the body suit style in the last few years. Oh well.

[@uknk5405]

The world is proud of you Rebecca 👩‍👩‍👧‍👧

[@progressenergo4244]

Вот молодец Сони! Продемонстрировала силу, мощь, и желание победить основных соперниц в финале на 200 м.по плаванию. Она заслуженнно завоевала очередную золотую медаль да еще с новым мировым рекордом!

[@anshdeepsingh007]

good👌

[@voltoy7421]

3:10

[@alexandermiladinovich8687]

I love swim

[@alliebanks1972]

2:32 funny guy in blue shirt lol

[@mariaserban4502]

My style back in the day. I did excel as a youth competitor in the 50m race. Enjoyed the thrill of the last strokes and the taste of victory tremendously. 100m though was a whole different ballgame. Endurance was my nemesis and I'd come 2nd 8 times ou of 10 to the same girl (and childhood friend) I'd beat in the 50m! I'd be upset with myself every single time.

[@megnegg6554]

Definitely me I'm just watching to be a better swimmer!

[@ssenyonjogodlice2302]

am about to learn that style

[@notacomunist3653]

She has good technique

[@Mumbaitrains]

Soni just love you

[@arielcontreras9453]

Que grande

[@Kiadan11]

yeah. I think that's why I love scy because I'm pretty good at underwaters because I have strong legs. Keeping my stroke together is a bit of a problem lc though.

[@oshiomaoputeh111]

wow

[@georgepronto7653]

This is probably Soni's best swim. But my favorite was when she took out Liesel Jones of Australia in the 2008 olympics, blowing past her in the last 60 meters.

[@silviaichau7716]

es una exelente nadadora

[@mieko883]

What are your best time at breaststroke 50meters short course?

[@billybob6604]

I know this kid his name is Ethan Dang and for long course 50m he got 25 seconds cause he's an age group record holder google him

[@agnesakne4409]

nice gliding by effimova in the first 100m. 15 or 16 strokes if I counted correctly

[@casmalue7688]

They make it look so easy haha, I'm a breaststroker and they don't even make it look somewhat tiring!

[@frankandstein5514]

Nyssa that is my favourite style go rebecca

[@kanalddizi-vp3ne]

Like swimming

[@gracielaelizabethvegagarci890]

Wow

[@yupa884]

cool

[@barracuda7018]

Rebecca Soni is absolutely sensational the last 50 meters she was flying with afterburners.

[@jonathanluo4784]

Rebecca Soni used to swim for the team I swim for now, Scarlet Aquatics!!! :D

[@victorribasvaldivieso9841]

how many km do yo do in one day?

[@jonathanluo4784]

Victor ribas valdivieso no idea practice is 2 hours long though

[@victorribasvaldivieso9841]

Jonathan Luo ok, thanks

[@rebeccaaponte6495]

Rebecca Soni you are soooo awesome and inspiring!!! My name is Rebecca too and I love breaststroke! But I am swimming my first 200 breast today so wish me luck😬

[@renbaker5124]

How did you do?

[@rebeccaaponte6495]

@@renbaker5124 good thanks u

[@venzroque3067]

btw long course are most easier than short course because on short course u will do many turns while on long course it takes a time after turn

[@SabrinaRosa02]

I gonna join swim again I haven't did it since the summer my fave strokes thou were free style and breast stroke my teacher said I had a very strong Brest stroke so I might be rust but I'm gonna work on it I need to get in shape fast ...

[@Em-ve2nb]

How has it gone?

[@yugioh8934]

+Sassy Sabrina best of luck !

[@trishamutumbulua9710]

Sabrina Rosa i also think you should start again

[@YeeBoi_420]

What happened to her why didn’t she come back in 2016

[@alexm1174]

Rikke Peddersen ❤❤❤

[@tuanauyar2965]

I like swim

[@iriatobio4660]

Rebbeca soni u are my Inspiration!!!! I am the best at my school ini Breasttroke and I hope I will get as far as u!!!!!

[@chesnajakeron4915]

Look at their muscles soo cool I want to swim that fast!!!

[@PerspectiveSeekerOnline]

train, practice, eat right foods, enter a team, apply for olympics bam

[@jasminenguyen6971]

IKR!! Im a swimmer and my best stroke is Breaststroke and it hurts a lot cuz i go too tight i guess :P

[@tipyanamariakranevitter293]

HAY TRES PAISES QUE ME GUSTAN VOY A VER...JAPON..

[@magicosports6495]

wait me iam comming :)

[@valenvilmasky1006]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🏊🏼‍♀️🏊🏼‍♀️🏊🏼‍♀️🏊🏼‍♀️

[@sammybrown1609]

There glide is absolutely beautiful! If I took that long to glide, I would stop completely (I'm a flyer XD)

[@kk-xk4qb]

lol.

[@georgepronto7653]

My favorite Soni race was in 2008 when she took out the favored Liesel Jones in the 200m breast.... blew her away in the last 75 meters...

[@kathleennewhook8482]

Congrats Beck!!

[@trento5479]

Video starts at 3:25

[@nino16521]

My lord how many world records did the US swim team break in 2012?...

[@tylercrouch3749]

Lol watch 2008 like everything was broken that year 😂

[@georgiehellmann1795]

200m breaststroke long course is such a hard race. My legs were like 100x worse than they usually are after a race and I’m pretty good at breaststroke.

[@Wanderlust4Life247]

I beg to differ. Some swimmers have a huge dependency on turns, because that push off the wall can be very beneficial for some swimmers, especially sprinters. I mean a turn can bring a person in 4th place, to 1st place (depending on the velocity of their turn).

[@yayakhan8920]

All right for you

[@rebekahwatson1600]

Breaststroke is my fave stroke it’s so relaxing to me Is it true or is it just me

[@Sm1le4Me1]

WoW... I don't think I can do that ;-;