Rio Replay: Women's 800m Freestyle Final

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  • Опубліковано 18 жов 2024
  • 📺 Re-live ALL the incredible #Paris2024 action ➡️ go.olympics.co...
    Katie Ledecky wins gold and breaks her own world record in the women's 800m Freestyle.
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  • @Olympics
    @Olympics  7 років тому +173

    Watch the finals and semi-finals in FULL LENGTH: bit.do/Women800mFree-Rio2016

  • @Peacelover1212
    @Peacelover1212 7 років тому +2093

    Katie Ledecky is probably Poseidon's long lost daughter tbh

    • @iamdafuriousofall
      @iamdafuriousofall 6 років тому +34

      Peacelover1212 she's a Pisces born so...

    • @mandyejaife524
      @mandyejaife524 4 роки тому +6

      @@iamdafuriousofall lmao

    • @МуратНурлыбаев-ю5й
      @МуратНурлыбаев-ю5й 4 роки тому +3

      Katie Ledecky токио олимпиадасында чемпион атанып әлемдік рекортыңды жаңартуыңа шын жүректен тілектеспін

  • @mickeyplace777
    @mickeyplace777 8 років тому +2129

    it was a great effort yellow line. at least you are still the second fastest of all time.

    • @juliantrevino8555
      @juliantrevino8555 7 років тому +110

      thanh mai Lol she held the record before that so she is the fastest and the second fastest in the world. 😂😂😂

    • @pocmuky8637
      @pocmuky8637 7 років тому +81

      And 3rd and 4th and 5th too. She's a phenom.

    • @FuzzyMeatpattyGaming
      @FuzzyMeatpattyGaming 5 років тому +17

      thanh mai she is the record board

    • @mahbubhossainsamm
      @mahbubhossainsamm 5 років тому +4

      thanh mai 😂🤣

    • @BenDover-nh8ze
      @BenDover-nh8ze 3 роки тому +13

      @@pocmuky8637 she holds 28 out of the top 30 times in the world

  • @thatomodise1311
    @thatomodise1311 8 років тому +1746

    this is insane, the level of endurance

    • @bayburke4032
      @bayburke4032 6 років тому +56

      And I complain about 500s lol

    • @sherine9033
      @sherine9033 6 років тому +27

      I won't reach the end of the pool even once wth this is crazy

    • @rangerdad11
      @rangerdad11 5 років тому +4

      Wonder if that endurance translates in the bedroom?.....lmao

    • @heatherlory99
      @heatherlory99 3 роки тому +42

      @@rangerdad11 gross

  • @abelsun5588
    @abelsun5588 8 років тому +4238

    must be wondering why everyone is swimming the opposite way

  • @Ineddiblehulk
    @Ineddiblehulk 7 років тому +467

    What people need to realise too is that she's not beating cannon fodder here. The top 7 times in this race are all TOP level world class swims. Women's distance freestyle is actually quite deep at present, even without Ledecky this was a SCORCHING race, remember other than Ledecky, even including super suit swims barely a dozen or more girls have ever broken 8:20. So the fact she is dismantling such class athletes is even more impressive than it looks.

  • @agusromero357
    @agusromero357 8 років тому +4496

    While you wait for the elevator on the 11th floor, Katie Ledecky took the stairs, got to the ground floor first, washed your car, walked your dog and did your homework.
    Twice.

    • @longngo5319
      @longngo5319 7 років тому +243

      August Spiro
      Well tell her I say thank you when she's back in the U.S.A, she took the ocean and I took a plane. She still beat me to it.

    • @huiligean6049
      @huiligean6049 6 років тому +7

      August Leaves lol

    • @shekharbhosale2299
      @shekharbhosale2299 6 років тому +6

      August
      नाही या Leaves,

    • @stargyu
      @stargyu 5 років тому +16

      the dog must be exhausted over walking, JKJK good job Katie Ledecky!

    • @markjurczyk
      @markjurczyk 5 років тому +2

      You are a moron, total imbecile

  • @scarletclough
    @scarletclough 6 років тому +401

    it’s insane how she barely moves her legs. we’re out here doing 100m flutter kicks while she’s got gold medals on a 2 beat pattern. what a QUEEN

    • @apollo5261
      @apollo5261 2 роки тому +26

      It is more beneficial to do it that way for the long distances. Legs require a lot of energy.

    • @rialimpe
      @rialimpe 2 роки тому

      I guess that's the answer to save energy!

  • @ll-yf9vh
    @ll-yf9vh 7 років тому +723

    Legend says the other 7 are still catching up to this day

  • @michaelchen8110
    @michaelchen8110 8 років тому +2602

    12 seconds difference is something you would see in a mountain bike race. Not swimming.

    • @Aypher
      @Aypher 8 років тому +97

      People watch mountain biking races?

    • @CK-sn2lg
      @CK-sn2lg 7 років тому +174

      Noublite I wrote about the swimming Olympics for my school newspaper, and I had to put in perspective how much 12 seconds is, and it's insane

    • @Harppuunamies
      @Harppuunamies 6 років тому +7

      C K Could you upload a picture of that article to, say, Imgur ?

    • @0165670866
      @0165670866 6 років тому +2

      $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$##$$$$$$$$$
      0

    • @jalenstimes7452
      @jalenstimes7452 5 років тому +2

      Or 5K run.

  • @sebastianelytron8450
    @sebastianelytron8450 8 років тому +4455

    7 humans and a fish

  • @MrMattsung
    @MrMattsung 7 років тому +749

    I can only imagine: at the Olympics' press room:
    We need a wider lens for the 800m Freestyle, Ledecky's getting out of view.

    • @Peayou...
      @Peayou... 5 років тому +5

      LOL

    • @AEMoreira81
      @AEMoreira81 4 роки тому +19

      Or the 1500m, which will be new for women at the 2020 Olympics.

    • @theweirdness321
      @theweirdness321 4 роки тому +1

      @@AEMoreira81 yea we dont know her 😗✌ 😂

    • @horse546dog4
      @horse546dog4 4 роки тому +4

      Ok but like I die when I have to do a 100.

  • @misina211
    @misina211 8 років тому +744

    The only challenge for Ledecky in the future won't come from another swimmer, it will be from the clock. Will she be the first woman to break the 8-minute barrier in the 800m? I wouldn't bet against her.

    • @LeslieGMN
      @LeslieGMN 6 років тому +35

      Not IF but WHEN!

    • @marklisbon159
      @marklisbon159 3 роки тому +7

      Actually she went much slower in 2021 Tokyo Olympics than in Rio 2016. But she still won the gold medal.

  • @poldavila2580
    @poldavila2580 7 років тому +736

    It has just been announced that there is going to be a 1500m women's event in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. I am excited to see the Ledecky Slam in the Olympics!!!!!!

    • @pocmuky8637
      @pocmuky8637 7 років тому +50

      She will lap the others.

    • @bayburke4032
      @bayburke4032 6 років тому +48

      wonder who'll win silver this time bc gold is already reserved-excuse me...won

    • @remymebarek0157
      @remymebarek0157 6 років тому +23

      How is 800 m even possible especially 1500

    • @brokemyknee9097
      @brokemyknee9097 6 років тому +9

      Oh dear just hearing that is giving me hives. She will do great.

    • @charmanderino
      @charmanderino 6 років тому +3

      OMG YES

  • @JowanaBueser
    @JowanaBueser 8 років тому +2507

    Nice try moving world record yellow line. You almost beat Katie.

  • @greenwolfegreen6028
    @greenwolfegreen6028 8 років тому +318

    Every time I watch her swim I feel like I am watching a great artist at work. She is the most beautiful swimmer I have ever seen and I have seen every swimmer since the 1964 Olympics.

    • @ManujKeshari
      @ManujKeshari 7 років тому +5

      What is your opinion of her technique as compared to Ian Thorpe? While their techniques are obviously different (each suited to their unique body composition), my question is specifically with respect to grace in stroke. I personally find both of them "beautiful swimmers", but will give Ian a slight edge. Just a personal opinion though !!

    • @greenwolfegreen6028
      @greenwolfegreen6028 7 років тому +2

      I can't argue with you. I remember him well. I just prefer her a bit more from the visual side.

    • @ManujKeshari
      @ManujKeshari 7 років тому +1

      I understand and truly appreciate and respect your love for swimming.. She is truly a "beautiful swimmer".. I never intended an argument as it's just a personal choice and opinion...

    • @pocmuky8637
      @pocmuky8637 7 років тому +5

      Katie has that uneven, smooth stroke just like Thorpe and some other men. Very unusual for women who are like robots.

    • @bryanshapiro6977
      @bryanshapiro6977 6 років тому

      Watch the underwater video of her 800 race..EVF?, left hand doesn't push behind?

  • @nibbler2796
    @nibbler2796 7 років тому +472

    you know you're good when the time difference between you and second is almost the same as the time between second and last

    • @brutexx2
      @brutexx2 4 роки тому +4

      The surprising part is that you’re rounding it down- the difference in seconds between 1st and 2nd was higher than 2nd and last place. Speed

  • @beatricelim7969
    @beatricelim7969 8 років тому +345

    that wasn't even close! Ledecky is superhuman

    • @jimc8442
      @jimc8442 8 років тому +9

      Superwoman

    • @Aypher
      @Aypher 8 років тому +6

      +Ocean Monster superhuman

  • @praewjira8106
    @praewjira8106 8 років тому +713

    I'm already dying on the 50

    • @monikaa1951
      @monikaa1951 7 років тому +2

      Praew Jira same

    • @santiagoarce5672
      @santiagoarce5672 6 років тому +30

      And to some people it might sound like a joke but, at least for now, it's true for me too! Even after 25 in a short course pool including the turn, I'm dead because I run out of breath.

    • @acefrehley3874
      @acefrehley3874 5 років тому +10

      The only problem I have is the breathing part, I’m always out of breath and I have to stop to take one

    • @KrishaAnatalio
      @KrishaAnatalio 5 років тому +1

      sis same

    • @awkwardavocado349
      @awkwardavocado349 5 років тому +5

      I’m sorry is this name taken? So I'm not the only one who feels like they are nearing their death due to lack of oxygen

  • @victorhamilton1622
    @victorhamilton1622 7 років тому +136

    Katie is one of the most dominant athletes in the world, male or female, all sports. Class kid too.

  • @guittadabe5214
    @guittadabe5214 7 років тому +107

    She beat her own world record by almost 2 seconds! Absolutely ridiculous!!! Truly amazing. Katie is a once in a lifetime athlete.

  • @kylaszemplinski3776
    @kylaszemplinski3776 7 років тому +637

    Legend says that Katie swam between Rio and the US ever night. Twice

    • @bryanshapiro6977
      @bryanshapiro6977 6 років тому +12

      I've read that she trains from 1AM to ?2ish at major meets.....? She has her own key to the pool?

    • @pimpfattstacks
      @pimpfattstacks 6 років тому +5

      Perfect comment

    • @juandavidreyes8818
      @juandavidreyes8818 6 років тому +2

      Jajaja even three times a day

    • @carsonkien8141
      @carsonkien8141 3 роки тому

      @@bryanshapiro6977 at rio they had a little pool outside the olympic village they could use

  • @CK-sn2lg
    @CK-sn2lg 7 років тому +628

    She's going to be the first woman to get under 8 minutes

    • @tenningale
      @tenningale 6 років тому +12

      This is still the world record as I write this (8-18-18). Unlikely she'll be able to take off another 5 seconds. Men's record (2009 suits) is 7:32.

    • @purefatdude2
      @purefatdude2 4 роки тому +79

      @@tenningale Why do you have to bring men's record into this? Lol. Men are biologically stronger than women that we would live in a different world when they compete at the same level.

    • @daniella8206
      @daniella8206 4 роки тому +1

      tenningale ... she could it’s been a couple years

    • @apollo5261
      @apollo5261 2 роки тому +9

      @@purefatdude2 he knows. That is actually his point. He is pointing out that getting under 8 is gonna be getting into men's territory.

    • @asterling4
      @asterling4 Рік тому

      ​@@apollo5261 maybe not ledecky at this point, but grimes has a lot of potential and isn't even college-aged yet. if ledecky's records fall in the next ten years or so (doubtful, but not out of the question) i could see grimes or titmus being first to break 8 minutes.

  • @astutely
    @astutely 8 років тому +103

    Sensational. A Singaporean watching Schooling's first gold medal, stayed on after his event only to be completely floored by Ledecky. Simply sensational.

    • @jackymak4896
      @jackymak4896 6 років тому

      UA-cam Account majulah singapura!! Two very different but amazing races

  • @schwamar
    @schwamar 8 років тому +69

    Thank so much for giving us the entire race and the medal ceremony as well.

  • @_viper2c_562
    @_viper2c_562 8 років тому +447

    During I believe the World Championships, Katie swam the 1500 and actually 'lapped' the other swimmers...

    • @bethanygarcia7418
      @bethanygarcia7418 7 років тому +40

      _Viper2c_ I'm pretty sure she did lap the other swimmers

    • @Artythe2nd
      @Artythe2nd 3 роки тому +1

      Lapping? That’s crazy!!!

    • @carsonkien8141
      @carsonkien8141 3 роки тому +2

      @@Artythe2nd especially in meters

  • @vashthestampede11
    @vashthestampede11 8 років тому +178

    This is the most dominant racing performance since Secretariat at Belmont

    • @VampireYoshi
      @VampireYoshi 8 років тому +54

      Perhaps one could say that winning the 200m, 400m and 800m freestyles in the same Games is the Olympian swimming 'Triple Crown'.

    • @pocmuky8637
      @pocmuky8637 7 років тому +17

      And her best race (1500m) is now added in Tokyo 2020... she will lap the others.

    • @artbysarf
      @artbysarf 6 років тому

      GET HYPE!!!!

    • @KayceeJonesCKiwas
      @KayceeJonesCKiwas 4 роки тому

      @@pocmuky8637 Woaahh!! I'm so excited for this year's Olympics!!!

    • @brookebennett8963
      @brookebennett8963 3 роки тому

      @@pocmuky8637 this didn’t age well 🤓

  • @athena7281
    @athena7281 8 років тому +4607

    if ledecky is swimming, everyone is just competing for silver

    • @harrymulyoramadhan7754
      @harrymulyoramadhan7754 8 років тому +44

      You made my day! lol

    • @bcnihao
      @bcnihao 8 років тому +133

      As one of the announcers said at the 4:36 mark of the clip: "Already, you look at them and you say, right o, the fight for second is starting."

    • @skiiwine9973
      @skiiwine9973 8 років тому +10

      Nope. In 200 m freestyle, she was neck to neck with that Swede swimmer.

    • @AudibleRocks
      @AudibleRocks 8 років тому +61

      +fecc hdhe it's because it's 200m come on.
      Let that Swedish swimmer go up against Ledecky in a longer distance swim. Ledecky is Untouchable.

    • @AudibleRocks
      @AudibleRocks 8 років тому +15

      +fecc hdhe tbh it's not really neck to neck with that Swedish swimmer. She got the later half but Ledecky got the start that she wants. Hell if she can even split up her times at 200 it's not even that close

  • @dsfddsgh
    @dsfddsgh 8 років тому +61

    I love how Katie walks out and is all business. She has work to do.

  • @morehawkeye8569
    @morehawkeye8569 8 років тому +2936

    People say she swims like a man. Oh no no no, men swim like Katie ledecky (if they're lucky)

    • @PhilipTheBigOne
      @PhilipTheBigOne 7 років тому +192

      She actually trains with men (and often beats them)...

    • @jmcconnor01
      @jmcconnor01 7 років тому +24

      Faster, not better by any means, LMAO

    • @kianleonard5379
      @kianleonard5379 7 років тому

      joyfulvulture yeah, why is that?

    • @AmandaFromWisconsin
      @AmandaFromWisconsin 6 років тому +60

      blah rar - Why do people always add the "LMAO" at the ends of sentences when it's clearly not warranted?

    • @ahmedhadad7789
      @ahmedhadad7789 6 років тому

      عندك حق

  • @TheSteve1126
    @TheSteve1126 6 років тому +127

    That still of her finishing with no one else in frame is absolutely ridiculous

  • @gaonkim6416
    @gaonkim6416 8 років тому +727

    its not even a race if ledecky is swimming

    • @thelaststand1674
      @thelaststand1674 8 років тому +27

      Actually it was a race in 200 m freestyle where Swedish Sarah Sjöström strongly compete with Katie, but in longer races Katie has an absolute domination.

    • @VampireYoshi
      @VampireYoshi 8 років тому +15

      What happens is that the others can keep up her blazing pace at 200, but beyond it's simply like racing against a machine.

    • @thelaststand1674
      @thelaststand1674 8 років тому +1

      VampireYoshi exactly ;)

    • @eileenolsen373
      @eileenolsen373 8 років тому

      Ss

    • @yes350yes
      @yes350yes 7 років тому +6

      Watch the 200 meter final it was a closer race which Ledecky won.

  • @pharmacistformula
    @pharmacistformula 7 років тому +81

    Interesting to see ledecky destroy the field using a 2 beat kick. Just goes to show you don't need crazy leg kicks to be fast.

  • @stickedU
    @stickedU 6 років тому +28

    She's my hero. I started swimming because of her and now live much healthier and even quit smoking . I feel great . Thank you Katie .

  • @nithinjonnalagadda3470
    @nithinjonnalagadda3470 3 роки тому +10

    I grew up watching Ledecky 800m performance. I was 10 in 2012 and she is still winning the Olympics and world championships. Kudos Katie.

  • @kacierebecca3236
    @kacierebecca3236 7 років тому +410

    Silly yellow line, thinking you're faster than Katie Ledecky

  • @chunk3646
    @chunk3646 8 років тому +1502

    What if phelps and ledecky had a kid?

    • @primcasiha
      @primcasiha 8 років тому +857

      their baby will swim out of ledecky's body

    • @noonehere4332
      @noonehere4332 8 років тому +514

      That baby would be a fish.

    • @danjaysinang8816
      @danjaysinang8816 8 років тому +56

      +No one Here I'M DYIIING😂😂😂😂

    • @dynasty0019
      @dynasty0019 8 років тому +208

      A mermaid.

    • @reagansmith3848
      @reagansmith3848 7 років тому +29

      noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooioooooooooooooooooo

  • @ssangeet
    @ssangeet 8 років тому +205

    Keep uploading swimming event video. Thumbs up

  • @acefrehley3874
    @acefrehley3874 5 років тому +11

    12:55 she’s so proud of herself you can tell by her smile! 😄💕🏊‍♀️

  • @snowboard1699
    @snowboard1699 8 років тому +296

    Im pretty sure she has gills

  • @cozm0859
    @cozm0859 7 років тому +269

    So.... if someone were to combine genes between her and Phelps would it just make a Shark?

    • @thecrowlady13
      @thecrowlady13 6 років тому +20

      CoZm085 sailfish, more likely. Fastest Marine animal

    • @melissaannburr2452
      @melissaannburr2452 5 років тому +7

      faster than a shark
      hahahahaha

    • @CarlsCozyCorner
      @CarlsCozyCorner 4 роки тому

      Probably

    • @boydreed4865
      @boydreed4865 4 роки тому +4

      Baby shark doo doo doo doo doo doo

    • @crankymcgee
      @crankymcgee 4 роки тому +8

      If it was China they would have already had them together in some lab 😂

  • @akeshabla8813
    @akeshabla8813 8 років тому +68

    phelps and ledecky is a superhuman

  • @salsasoul4112
    @salsasoul4112 3 роки тому +7

    Katie's technique is EVERYTHING!!!! GOOOOO KATIEEEEEE!!!!! 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

  • @m.marcosmarkjhonrivera8221
    @m.marcosmarkjhonrivera8221 8 років тому +77

    Hungary's Representative is So Gorgeous!

    • @hallapainyo8194
      @hallapainyo8194 7 років тому

      Mark Jhon Marcos+ Katinka Hossu? She's been around since 2009! So, I'm guessing she's retiring soon...

    • @hallapainyo8194
      @hallapainyo8194 7 років тому +9

      Oh! You mean't Kapas! My bad! She is pretty!

    • @ferencorosz9753
      @ferencorosz9753 4 роки тому +1

      Beside Katinka, she is most popular hungarian women athlete, not just swimmer right know.

  • @suzy8455
    @suzy8455 6 років тому +7

    I literally watch this every time before I go swimming in the changing room, it really gets me going! 💪She has perfect rhythm & power. The analogy is really useful too from the commentators I’ve learnt a lot

  • @bryanshapiro6977
    @bryanshapiro6977 7 років тому +19

    There has never been, nor will there be another swimmer of her caliber..........AMAZING!!!

  • @thelaststand1674
    @thelaststand1674 8 років тому +24

    Wow, That was a superhuman performance, unbelievable

  • @zhao4113
    @zhao4113 5 років тому +12

    She has a geeat strat
    1 she almost sprints a bit to keep pressure on the others
    2 makes them waste their energy
    3 and she keeps so calm

  • @Jay-qw1gq
    @Jay-qw1gq 6 років тому +7

    I found myself saying, " Come on Katie push"....I'm so happy for her and she really does inspire me

  • @ronalddesell2541
    @ronalddesell2541 8 років тому +99

    wow she embarrassed the competition and that's whats real.

  • @IMaSwimmer22
    @IMaSwimmer22 4 місяці тому +4

    She is just so cute and humble! I love her!

  • @clarahayes2050
    @clarahayes2050 7 років тому +41

    After the 200m mark:
    Commentators: So who's gonna come second? Katie's already got a thee body length lead.

  • @gracefullyeva
    @gracefullyeva 7 років тому +11

    her smile when she say her wr is everything 😍🤗

  • @elinanikolopoulou1769
    @elinanikolopoulou1769 7 років тому +160

    and i get tired with a 100 free for warm up😂

    • @anacristinaruiz748
      @anacristinaruiz748 4 роки тому +2

      My warm up is 300. I get you all

    • @mayarobinson3841
      @mayarobinson3841 4 роки тому

      My warm up is 300 free

    • @fakefbi4158
      @fakefbi4158 4 роки тому

      Ok ok my warm up us playing tge cold water in swimming pool

    • @brookebennett8963
      @brookebennett8963 3 роки тому

      @@vishakarandunuge2235 haha we do like 7000 yards per practice so our warmup is like 1500 lolz 😆

    • @maevejoerss1055
      @maevejoerss1055 3 роки тому

      @@vishakarandunuge2235 12x100 free i feel u

  • @khadijabaalbaki4799
    @khadijabaalbaki4799 4 роки тому +3

    This woman is amazing! I can see this video a million times

  • @Drako-cu5ue
    @Drako-cu5ue 7 років тому +73

    That record is never going to be broken lol

    • @pocmuky8637
      @pocmuky8637 7 років тому +22

      Katie will break 8 min

    • @machin8593
      @machin8593 5 років тому +29

      I mean, never by someone else but ledecky herself! She's her own competition!

  • @steele1995
    @steele1995 3 роки тому +5

    Gotta say, to be able to pump out a 30sec split on the second to last lap of an 800 is insane, and she’s only gotten better. I cannot wait to see her in Tokyo

  • @CrossedGaming
    @CrossedGaming 7 років тому +73

    Phelps left, Ledecky entered

  • @Zane_Zaminsky
    @Zane_Zaminsky 6 років тому +3

    Spectacular performance by Katie. Great camera work, wonderful announcing by John and Nicole.

  • @mingsiu9936
    @mingsiu9936 8 років тому +472

    please invite some scientists to study the mutant

    • @irinaderevkko
      @irinaderevkko 7 років тому +4

      ming siu Lol

    • @bryanshapiro6977
      @bryanshapiro6977 6 років тому +10

      They have........'remarkably unremarkable' (Mayo Clinic anesthesiologist)

  • @Fddfcsscc
    @Fddfcsscc 8 років тому +30

    I was already clapping before watching this

  • @colinlamont5040
    @colinlamont5040 5 років тому +4

    Such bravery in pushing herself, so far past her limit. She should never have been able to finish this race at that pace. How wonderful to fight for triumph, completely without fear. May we all meet our own limitations with such courage.

  • @user-ly3un3ok2t
    @user-ly3un3ok2t 8 років тому +255

    And then we remember, that this isn't even her best race. If the Olympics had a women's 1500m freestyle, would anyone even come within 100m of Katie?

    • @irinaderevkko
      @irinaderevkko 8 років тому +49

      She holds the world record for 1500m too, unstoppable

    • @marlingustafson525
      @marlingustafson525 8 років тому +15

      and 400m

    • @chunk3646
      @chunk3646 8 років тому +22

      She would be like 1937484992287447 laps ahead of everyone in a 30 lap race.

    • @hallapainyo8194
      @hallapainyo8194 7 років тому +1

      Jess+ Not even close to 100 meters! Plus, if Ledecky were male, her 1500 would be around 14:06.5!!! And If she were to swim the 400 as a male, guess what! 3:31.4!!!

    • @jonathancavallin4920
      @jonathancavallin4920 7 років тому +17

      Jess In next Olympics in Tokyo there will be women's 1500m too👍

  • @infinitygloballanguage6692
    @infinitygloballanguage6692 4 роки тому +1

    Im Crying... this is an example of REALLY SPIRIT AND SOUL! Is incredible!!! Is AMAZING !!! Congratulations lady... GOD BLESS YOU!❤️

  • @tomekkk93
    @tomekkk93 3 роки тому +27

    That motivation to push yourself further even when you’re swimming on the opposite direction than the others. Just wow.

  • @errhka
    @errhka 3 роки тому +5

    11:00 is one of the best shots in the history of the olympics

  • @danistar524
    @danistar524 7 років тому +10

    sh makes it look effortless but it's not! hard work and dedication got her to where she is now

  • @toxicpositivity9341
    @toxicpositivity9341 7 років тому +77

    They need to make her wear an anchor lol

    • @hallapainyo8194
      @hallapainyo8194 7 років тому +8

      ChrisThePleb+ I think a military sized parachute would be perfect...lol

  • @whathappenswhen4767
    @whathappenswhen4767 7 років тому +93

    Ledeky vs a yellow line.....

    • @pocmuky8637
      @pocmuky8637 7 років тому +12

      Her own yellow line at that

  • @nathar9544
    @nathar9544 5 років тому +27

    Sis was like:🏊‍♀️💨

  • @lnjy7977
    @lnjy7977 7 років тому +6

    LEDECKY IS SO AMAZING

  • @zoecsy8397
    @zoecsy8397 6 років тому +3

    Such a strong and courageous athlete in the history. I doubt if anyone has that strength and determination of her.

  • @audreyhollenbaugh4086
    @audreyhollenbaugh4086 7 років тому +5

    I'm like binge watching these videos, and all I've learned is that Americans are amazing swimmers.

  • @JeffSmith-eq3kc
    @JeffSmith-eq3kc 3 роки тому +9

    Kapas brought her time from 2012 down nearly 7 seconds which is insanely impressive, yet she ended up losing 3 seconds to Ledecky over that time who dropped 10 seconds.

  • @roavage9856
    @roavage9856 3 роки тому +7

    Who’s BACK after she won the 800m again in Tokyo?

  • @davidfu4327
    @davidfu4327 8 років тому +66

    shes brely kicking first 200 m, shes just pulling

    • @pocmuky8637
      @pocmuky8637 7 років тому +12

      They all do that in distance races... takes a lot of energy to kick hard.

    • @ewhiteman27
      @ewhiteman27 3 роки тому

      its very rare to see distance swimmers with a strong kick, the only example i can think of is Ian Thorpe

  • @akeshabla8813
    @akeshabla8813 8 років тому +14

    Im a filipino and we love USA

  • @solchasemusic
    @solchasemusic 2 місяці тому +2

    I love how when it’s over she always just goes to the woman in the lane next door and gives them a big hug. Doesn’t sit on the lane line and splash like the men’s tradition. She just loves the water.

  • @healermobius5624
    @healermobius5624 7 років тому +85

    dont call her superhuman...i think wonderwoman would suit her

  • @alison8711
    @alison8711 3 роки тому +2

    i rlly want to go to the olympics when i’m older and these other lady’s inspire me :)

  • @sebastienrakotoarisolo6902
    @sebastienrakotoarisolo6902 7 років тому +4

    She ' s just amazing😍

  • @lucyyan2557
    @lucyyan2557 7 років тому +9

    Ledecky is amazing! She is a mermaid!

  • @rebekahwatson1600
    @rebekahwatson1600 5 років тому +3

    She is so good my fav swimmer🏊

  • @kimmwvision
    @kimmwvision 5 років тому +2

    The Legend that will be remembered forever !!

  • @AEMoreira81
    @AEMoreira81 7 років тому +7

    10:59 and 11:51 - utter dominance!

  • @getmyvibe762
    @getmyvibe762 5 років тому +2

    K.Ledecky just shows the difference of talent and top talent

  • @govindwarrier4473
    @govindwarrier4473 8 років тому +18

    Perhaps the most authoritative Olympic performance ever.

  • @lgarcia67
    @lgarcia67 3 роки тому

    Watching this again 4 years later and still amazing to see. The close up during the race looks like a boat in the water. Amazing anaerobic capacity and flawless technique.

  • @tonymatthewaustin9597
    @tonymatthewaustin9597 8 років тому +6

    How is that possible? Incredible human achievement. Katie is super human.

    • @quinnhunsinger1603
      @quinnhunsinger1603 8 років тому +7

      I'd be interested to see if she is actually "super human" lol I'd bet she builds up less lactic acid than the average person allowing her to maintain a harder energy output without muscle fatigue ... Mark spitz was famous for it i would think ledecky is the same

    • @pocmuky8637
      @pocmuky8637 7 років тому

      Phelps too. The elite swimmers all have less lactic acid buildup. Not sure if hers has been measured yet.

  • @infinitebliss2
    @infinitebliss2 7 років тому +2

    I remember this! I love Katie so much

  • @Mr.C2K
    @Mr.C2K 7 років тому +17

    Thank God she's on our team lol

  • @georgiaguardian4696
    @georgiaguardian4696 3 роки тому +1

    She is INCREDIBLY FAST!

  • @hysenfriel7361
    @hysenfriel7361 8 років тому +32

    Looks more like an exhibition showcase than an olympics race

  • @silvesta5027
    @silvesta5027 4 роки тому +2

    Ledecky is so much better than an already world class field. It’s completely insane. I’ve never seen someone dominate a sport to this degree before

  • @oliviasobolewski1027
    @oliviasobolewski1027 7 років тому +3

    Congrats, Katie!

  • @paulfinneran4244
    @paulfinneran4244 7 років тому +2

    Want able too see this over the summer. Awesome!

  • @ohaight
    @ohaight 3 роки тому +3

    She deserves the Gold Silver and the Bronze

  • @kinda_gae5102
    @kinda_gae5102 4 роки тому +2

    Her smile is everything.

  • @ramesh.kkrishna5852
    @ramesh.kkrishna5852 8 років тому +51

    when ledecky is going under 8 minutes, thats the question.

    • @nategdoes9963
      @nategdoes9963 7 років тому +1

      Ramesh.K Krishna no I don't think she will that's a lot of pacing

    • @hallapainyo8194
      @hallapainyo8194 7 років тому +6

      Nathan Noel+ If her coach Bruce Gemmel says she will do it, she can! AND SHE WILL!!!

    • @bipmix
      @bipmix 6 років тому +9

      5 seconds is a lot..she might save it for the next Games..

  • @bogdantenev2764
    @bogdantenev2764 2 місяці тому +1

    What a great competition!Ledecky swom like a blue shark!She was unbeatable in this competition with a new WR!The trophy presentation was also splendid!What a great swimmer Kathleen Ledecky is...❤❤❤