Army Medic Elizabeth Marks sets world record, wins gold medal, and the anthem says it all
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- Опубліковано 2 вер 2021
- Active duty army Sergeant 1st Class Elizabeth Marks won gold in the women’s 100m S6 backstroke in 1:19.57, breaking the world record by almost two seconds. Marks was injured while serving in the U.S. Army as a combat medic in Iraq. She started swimming in 2014 as part of her recovery and has represented the United States at two Paralympic Games. In one of the most poignant medal ceremonies of the Tokyo Games, Marks finally let her tears flow upon the playing of the U.S. national anthem.
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Army Medic Elizabeth Marks sets world record, wins gold medal, and the anthem says it all | NBC Sports - Спорт
The lady with one leg and one arm is a superhero.
i know! she also beat the world record and didnt fall off pace either
These Olympics are beyond amazing..GOD BLESS AMERICA AN THESE ATHLETICS ..I CAN ONLY IMAGINE WHAT THEIR PARENTS THINK. 👍 👍 NO WORDS-JUST NONE
There is beauty and grace in the world and then there are these ladies-a cut above everyone.
@@randaljr.8581 they should have mentioned that for sportsmanship
(that Jiang was also beating the WR 😊) Both women put on a huge performance
I can honestly say this lady won the race!
Here I am crying with this champion during our National Anthem. Congratulations Elizabeth! We are very proud of you and thank you for your service.
Amazing.
Armando B. Castenelli, I'm a 10 years US Army Special Forces veteran. Also a combat wounded medical sergeant. Two tours in Vietnam doing medevac duty. I've "been there and done that." Thus, I was crying along with her because of what she has accomplished.
@@sergeantmasson3669 And believe me, I extend my appreciation to you and to all those who served our country. We will forever be in debt with all of you. Our country may not be the best in the eyes of the world, but for us; it is everything with your service and dedication. Never against our own country.
@@armandob.castenelli3525 I thank you for the support. I only mentioned my military service because Sgt Elizabeth Marks military service is much like mine was.
Silver medalist also beat the world record...with one arm and one leg. AMAZING! And I can't say enough about the sportsmanship or the soldiers showing such respect to the flags.
That's what I was thinking. Unbelievable.
Ditto. Both gold and silver were utterly triumphant in their accomplishments.
She killed it as well! It was amazing to watch them both.
That was more impressive to me (no offense)!
For real. Missing limbs on one side of her body and still will be more athletic then I'll ever be.
That anthem means so much to her as an Army Vet and now a World Record Gold Medalist. She’s a beast and I’m so proud.
I doubt it has anything to do with a song
But yet, everyone cheered when professional athletes kneeled for the national anthem….
@@pierrecausemybladdersempty1678 keep doubting
@@pierrecausemybladdersempty1678 keep doubting anti American liberal
She's still currently in the active duty Army
I hope she knows how proud she’s made her country, both as an Olympian and as a soldier.
My respect goes out to the Chinese swimmer. One arm and leg and she still places 2nd for silver.
Respect to all the athletes, but why not the winner? Cuz she has two arms and no legs?
@@2ndAveScents I can respect whoever I please. And yes, the Chinese lady is a role model to all the people with disabilities that feel they can't do amazing things. We all have preferences. Btw, where did I say I didn't respect the winner? I will wait.
@@kizito8888 this is the Paralympics if I’m not mistaken. Every athlete there is a role model to both the disabled and not. I never said you can’t respect who you please, I’m only asking why you specifically stated your respect for the person in second place over the one who came in first or any of the rest of the field? You stated she only has one arm and one leg as if that matters in this event where every athlete retains the use of only two limbs. Don’t be so defensive, no need to be cagey, I’m genuinely curious and meant no offense,
@@2ndAveScents Again, my respect goes out to the Chinese swimmer. She previously held the world record. She's swimming with one leg and one arm and is still able to compete with those with 2. I find it marvellous. If that hurt your feelings in some way please move along. If you want to comment on the person that came first, please do so. But I believe people already did that as well. Thank you.
@@kizito8888 lol, ok. Nothing hurt my feelings, obviously. I just asked you a simple question. The lady who won did so with no legs, considering how much your legs contribute to your swimming speed, it’s more impressive IMO. Try swimming with one leg and one arm, like I have, and you’ll see it’s more powerful than using arms only, which is why I think the Chinese competitor held the record previously. But anyways, I just asked a question and got my answer, you wanted to be different and not comment on the winner because everyone else must have done that already, right? If I’m not wrong, then let’s end the conversation here because I sense your attitude is growing a little prickly for my taste
This is just one of those old fashioned feel good moments. God bless all these terrific athletes! Congratulations Elizabeth!
I was just as impressed with Jiang. That dolphin kick was crazy!
10 years US Army Special Forces veteran here. E7, MOS 18d (medical sergeant). Two tours in Vietnam doing medevac duty. Twice combat decorated. Sgt Marks, I am super proud about what you've accomplished.
omg! Jiang was soooo amazing and still under the world record. Absolute beast mode !
National anthem played in her honor for her accomplishment while Sergeant First Class Elizabeth Marks honor Americans with her service in the US Army! True warrior and inspiration to Americans!
AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
AMEN!!!!!!!
Great representative of our country. Congratulations, thank you so much for your service.
What a beast. Beating the WR by 2 second.
What a amazing thing to watch & seeing her emotions just melt my heart ❤ thank you for your service to our beautiful country. I am truly AMAZED by the 2nd place performance as well. She has one arm 😳 & one leg & put on a awesome display of athleticism herself coming right behind the new world record holder Elizabeth.
This is most truly patriotic thing than I have ever seen in any other sporting event
They Should Play This Video on The screens of every NFL game.
@@chiefredwater1965 NFL is about money, not country xD
@@chiefredwater1965 NFL are communists
@@TheAndrewspunk do you even know what communist means, fake patriot?
@@jblechan yes you are one
These people are so inspiring. They’re swimming with missing limbs and that’s not an obstacle to them. Very inspiring!
When I find myself complaining that my life is hard or difficult I watch videos like this and snap myself out of it... what an inspiration these arhletes are.
That feels my heart and soul, God bless her , she is what this country stands for , real hero
Amazing athletes, all of them. What a moment. Congratulations to them all.
Paralympics are amazing. It shows that everyone isn’t perfect, but we can all strive to be.
It’s so easy to be proud of an athlete who is also proud of us. Congratulations.
Just amazing! Thank you for your service. 🙏🏾
So proud of her and all the athletes! Congrats 🎉!!
I find this sooo much more impressive than the regular olypmics!
I already cry hearing the anthem, I can’t imagine being a war vet and doing something like this for my country. Bravo!❤️
Congratulations Team USA, China, and Germany!!! 💐✨🇺🇸✨🇨🇳✨🇩🇪✨💐
Congratulations Elizabeth🎊. We are so proud of you 👏🏽
it's always give me goosebumps to watch Paralympic athlete Bless them all
All amazing efforts today. Congrats to Marks on your Gold and WR.
Jthe Chinese woman was incredible. Both Mark's and the rest of these miracle swimmers/athletes.
Thank you for your service👍😊 WE ARE PROUD OF YOU
Congratulations Elizabeth! You are extraordinary! Thank you and your family for your service. Beautiful.🇺🇸❤️
Sometimes you're faced with the darkest of nights, but you have to keep fighting through. We're all fighting to get somewhere, keep going! What a beautiful moment, I'm touched.
Fair play. They've done more with their lives and physical limitations that I'll ever do without having any.. Fantastic win
Incredable..ONE OF THE MOST AMAZING WOMEN IN THE WORLD....I FEEL SUCH PRIDE WHEN I WATCH HER..
CONGRATS! GOLD 🌟 🌟 🌟
All the respect in the world for all of these athletes, amazing guts.
Congratulations! Thank you for your service.
That Chinese girl also beat the record time with one less arm!
No doubt! Marks was 2 seconds ahead of the record and Yuyan was only a second behind Marks. Yuyan also won a Gold in the 50m Butterfly and 400m Freestyle. The commentators comment about her maybe not being able to keep her stamina, was clearly bollocks.
That was absolutely amazing to me
I don’t know about everyone but when I heard the anthem playing. I always have tears in my eyes. And also I am so image how are these Paralympic can overcome their disability to achieve this. Wow. Salute to all of them. Especially Mrs. Elizabeth Marks. As a soldier and Olympian herself. Thank you for your service and sport.
champion swimmer Jiang silver medalist and under WR also had a simply incredible athletic swim there and really perfect execution of her potential technique and maximal output, imho... congrats to her on that wonderful 100 backstroke swim. but not quite sure what all that confused chatter was about honestly contributed by the female reporter here, regarding too much splashing(?) and draggy, inefficient stroke, etc., with all due respect! Maybe she could watch the race over again in slow motion and try to elaborate a little more on what she saw and perhaps make some refined input ?!? Congrats to all these champion swimmers in the field swimming their hearts out, making the finals in the Olympics . cheers
So true. thanks for pointing that out. Maybe there should be a points relationship to each added?
@@moemoes5989 for the next games, anything rational and constructive should always be considered and discussed. why not?
She did AWESOME!! Elizabeth..florida was routing for u. THXS FOR YOUR SERVICE AND CONGRADS! USA
HUGE "CONGRATULATIONS". WELL-DESERVED FOR OUR VERY OWN TRUEST PATRIOT ❤👍❤👌
This is amazing! Huge congrats lady!!
Great job NBC, showing the whole anthem!!
Amazing athletes!
Amazing performance!
An amazing race and a World Record. Congratulations
Congratulations 🎈🍾🎉🎊 Elizabeth !!! Heads up to you sending lots of ❤️
I started crying she’s beautiful and amazing ,god bless you 🇺🇸🇺🇸
GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS🙏
everyone did such an amazing job thank u for your service
Spirit of the olympics lives at the Paralympics. Not as much money or glamour bs.
The PARALYMPIC should be shown and incorporated with the Olympics.
Amazing all around. Proud of all those athletes and proud to have someone like Elizabeth Marks representing the United States of America.
Bless all their strong hearts! Good job!!! 💜❤️💜❤️💜
That was fantastic and I am an instant fan of Elizabeth!
This is amazing man. Congrats to everyone who competed.
So fast. They make it look effortless
Incredible!! Such sportsmanship
All the athletes are so amazing
True warrior with great sprit sergeant Elizabeth👏🏻salute🙏🏻
Thank you 💓💓💓
Congratulations Elizabeth! God bless you dear one. You are a blessing to ALL; thank you so very much.
My admiration for all of these athletes has no bounds. Congrats Miss Marks!
This is so impressive. I can’t imagine the tenacity it takes.
BEAUTIFUL! I am weeping with her.
Thank you Elizabeth!
This is so beautiful!!!! Congratulations!
Well, I didn't feel like crying today. So thanks, didn't know I needed that.
This was the Olympics worth watching..... and crying tears of joy is a pretty good thing
Congratulations!! That’s amazing.
a hero of heroes ⭐️⭐️⭐️
The real highlight is the silver medalist swimming with only an arm and leg
Well deserved first Class Sergeant, World Record Gold Medal Holder 🤩🙏🏻
Elizabeth your my HERO ... Awesome job on the Gold medal and thank you for your Service ❤🇺🇸❤
Good job, Elizabeth. Thank you for your service.
Good for her.
I haven't listened to the anthem all the way through in years.
The Paralympic are the best.
Just amazing. Inspiring.
Congratulations Elizabeth!
Hooah SFC Marks!!
Wow! 2 seconds is an eternity in sports like swimming. What a performance!
People who have truly sacrificed for their country honor and respect it’s freedoms, proud history and traditions. Those who know nothing of sacrifice and giving up their freedoms to protect the freedom of others seem to not quite realize just how good they actually have it therefore do not always show the level of respect that there country deserves.
did you come up with that crap all by yourself?
So proud of you!
These women are all exceptional and are truly an inspiration.
Go USA!
simply epic
Absolute legend
Heroic. All of them.
Wow. just amazing!!
...Now you see the toughest athletes in the world 👌❤️💕🙏
🥈🎖🏅😎❤🇺🇸🌹❤🏊♀️¡ GO U.S.A!! OUR BEAUTIFUL TEAM!
OHHH I LOVE YOU Sergeant Elizabeth Marks. !!!!! GOD BLESS YOU, keep you, thank you for your service, and GOD BLESS OHR VETERANS AND TROOPS !
so proud!!!!!
🤯🤯 multiple record breakers wow they were flying out there!
China athletr with one arm is a beast 💪🏽
FANTASTIC, CONGRATULATIONS
YOUR A LEGEND!
Beautiful!
You go girl!!!!
They need to make a movie of this badass woman!
Yes, yes, and yes!
Congratulations Queen, you deserved it! 💜💜💜
Yay Elizabeth! We’re so proud of you well done!!🇺🇸🇺🇸
You go girl! 🙌🏻💛