What Bob Bowman said to Michael Phelps before the 100 Fly

[@johnmiranda3641]

Got a Bowman story for you Brett... 2000 Olympic Trials... I was on the deck with my coach Lou Petrozziello (Jersey Gators) and Bob was standing next to us. Final of the men's 200 fly was about to start. Michael was only 15 and Lou and I obviously thought it was an amazing accomplishment that he had made it to the final. Lou asked Bob, 'So how is the kid going to do?' Bob looked over to Lou and said in a very serious voice, "Just wait for the last 50." At the 150 Michael was only in fourth or fifth place as I remember it. His last 50 meters was phenomenal and he finished second earning a place on the Olympic Team. Bob knew exactly how that race would play out. 🎯💯🇺🇲

[@christianlong1217]

*on the inevitable michaell phelps documentary* Phelps: "I took that personally"

[@nightflyer3242]

Doug Frost saying MP is an unproven swimmer before the 2003 Worlds. Phelps: "...and I took that personally." Ian Crocker being called the "Super Flyer" and getting a huge poster. Phelps: "...and I took that personally." Doug Frost saying Thorpey is still better than MP before the 2007 Worlds. Phelps: "...and I took that personally." Thorpey saying MP getting 8 golds is impossible. Phelps: "...and I took that personally." The French saying they're going to smash the Americans Phelps: "...and I took that personally." Cavic saying it will be good for the sport if MP loses the 100 fly. Phelps: "...and I took that personally." Le Clos shadow boxing in front of MP before the 200 fly Phelps: "...and I took that personally."

[@camronbruney2523]

One of the best channels to happen to swimming

[@alvaroop6307]

Hairs on the back of my neck literally stood up with the 3:07 story

[@speedruz2288]

this channel real big for swimming world

[@stevequinn7791]

I’d love to meet him someday.

[@richardseven6126]

Is this The Cavic Incident!!???! WHAAAAT a race, if so!!! That guy Phelps was/is a Phenomenon. Salutes!!!!! Bowman... Salutes!!! :))

[@InsidewithBrettHawke]

Yes

[@pk464]

Thank you both for that coaching inspiration! On our way to a meet now.

[@erickm8855]

That is just insane

[@InsidewithBrettHawke]

Good stuff

[@verward]

47.50 in may of '07 was well clear of the WR. Michael Phelps, you cocky SOB.

[@NateDawgOfficial]

So close to 3k subs!

[@InsidewithBrettHawke]

Let’s go!!!

[@anirbanc88]

awesome stuff

[@ccbgaming6994]

That’s why he’s the goat

[@vaibhavkhavare]

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