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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 !
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
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
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
@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.
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
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...
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.
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.
Great race!!! I have to say Cavic did his best, but Phelps is just an animal when it comes to swimming!! I'm Serbian and I am going to say that these two guys are great to watch every time they compete. Serbia is proud of Cavic, being a small nation and no matter what he wins, he will always be the best swimmer Serbia has had! As for Beijing finals, that's for another time....we have all seen the footage. You decide for yourself :)
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.
Phelps won the gold he didn't steal the medal. Cavic was gliding in and Phelps was stroking. The cameras were slowed down to 1/100th of a second AND there are TWO touch control systems one used as a backup all of these showed Phelps WINNING. And Phelps won AGAIN at this competition.
This record is going to last over 10 years, if they stick with textile suits. Phelps time in london was 51.21, and that was the gold medal time. How anyone is going to beat 49.82 is just beyond me. I don't even know how anyone is going to go sub 50 ever again, let alone break the world record!
@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.
The suits became such a big controversy that they decided to put a regulation on what suit you could wear. For guys: The suit can only be between your waist and you knees and anything in between that. Girls are allowed shoulders to knees.
aww it's cool man about dude.. i was actually chuckling when i typed that..which is why i put it in quotes as a funny LOL And yes you are so right.. both amazing swimmers...we both know that there will come a day when Phelps retires and when he does, NO ONE will be able to touch cavic... not that i am a big fan of his...but we both agree he is a FAST swimmer.. heck.. if it takes THAT much to try and beat Phelps , then when he is gone no one will challenge Cavic...just my opinion :)
What you Americans need to understand is that we Serbs don't hate Phelps.I respect everything he did and I think he is the greatest swimmer ever and will be greatest for a very long time.We just want Cavic to beat him that's all.We only fight against the best in the world and Phelps is the best. About the race in Beijing that is history and I can't wait their next race on WC in 2011 or maybe even sooner. Peace all and one more time Congratz Phelps you are the best of the best.
not stupid,u know its adrenaline,he started race amazing...but I agree with u that Phelps had good strategy,he reached Cavic in last 10m,unbelivable finish
With everything put into context, the most exciting swimming race ever.
Kirkola this comes a very close second to the 4x100 free from Beijing.
Definitely. Although given Rowdy's lack of excitement here, it doesn't seem like it is.
Personally my favorite 100 fly race of his! Even more than Beijing!!
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.
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.
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!!
For the fly events at least... the suit controversy fired him up
+Mason Sommer He had the same suit that he had in beijing, cavic had new supersuit
No it is not you this race is about 10 years old now and it still gives me goosebumps watching it.
Yesssss
Šupku američki i slep bi video da ste pokrali Cavica. Slavite kradju bando lopovska.
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.
+Americashley Ahahah
Harrison Gu be was not out touched in Beijing it was actually a tye it was just phelps force in to the wall
Collin Wharton Phelps won in Beijing by 0.01... otherwise Cavic would have the gold medal too.
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.
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.
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."
It should have be one gold less in Beijing, since Cavic really touched the tile first.
+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.
+David C (river1216) site your sources young man "The Golden Boy, whatever time he said it in the vid"
+David C (river1216) 😒.
God bless!
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 !
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.
It does really matter... especially to these guys.
Cavic was born and raised in California. Through his family background he chose to swim for Serbia.
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
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
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!
1:15 lochte looks like a surfing bro-dude stoner there XD
Because he is
Jeah
Even Cavic couldn't help but smile. Amazing swim, Michael!
I feel that this is one of his defining moments.
when you beat world record but still lose
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.
ОВДЕ ЈЕ ЧАВИЋ БИО ПРВИ,А НЕ ТАЈ ВАШ фелпс!
Није у овој трци него годину дана раније на ОИ у Пекингу, али ок.
Cavic's timing was so unlucky. He was such a great 100m butterflier. He deserved a gold medal at some point.
The man's reaction next to Phelps's mom was incredible!
I won't deny that he is a good swimmer, but no better example of a sore winner.
Cavic's face was priceless when he saw the board: "Are you fucking kidding me?"
1:17
I've seen this race countless time def one of the best races of all time
good sportsmanship by cavic, damn phelps really wanted that race
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
They are both cool. The media loves creating "us vs them" narratives to create heroes and villains. 1:34, Phelps didn't ignore him.
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
@1:15 is that Ryan Lochte?
Yea buddy that's Ryan
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
...phelps then takes of the million caps he has on...
because of the greatness of phleps I keep on watching this video until now i am still amaze wow
That "HE DID IT" would have been quite awkward if cavic would have won
Rowdy could tell he touched first.
Those floatation suits made a mockery of those wr's.
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.
Cavic touched the tile first in Beijing
+afghaaj yes, Cavic is first!!!(Phelps sucks)
+afghaaj Cavic touched first, but phelos pressed the tile first than cavic
+Enaa XD Phelps sucks?😂 tell that to his 28 Olympic medals
afghaaj You're not American, are you?
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.
the guy in the red shirt behind phelps mom,just hilarious
indeed
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!
"YES CAVIC SETTLES FOR SILVER AGAIN"! AHAHAHA
best swimm race ever from the greatest of this sport,the Shark from Baltimora
US MOTHER_LOVING A. Best military,Best athletes. The BEst.
Michael Phelps is just brilliant - what more can I say.
cavic is from my country snd ha was first you can see on one video that
stfu serbitch
+Fatijon Zeqiri fuck you
he was first to 2nd place.
Bjanka Stojanovic phelps won
Snd (and) ha (he)
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.
No Cavic is the best
Slavisa Marinkovic lol
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
Does Cavic have 23 gold medals lol. Phelps Goat.
no matter what they say about michael phelps he´s great. everyone have mistakes nobody is perfect. with the mistakes we made we learned .
Michael is a beast!!! I don't care what anyone says or what he did, you can't top him!!!
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')
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
This is what the BEST of the BEST... Michael Phelps Phorever..!!! (:
What is amazing is that he is still young. He's got alot more medals to win before he is done.
After 15 years is still the greatest race ever
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.
lol, the guy cheering to Phelps' mom's right gets me every damn time
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.
There will still be sports events, it's not over.
the best swimmer in the world rips bongs. what else can i say this guy is the man.
AMEN!!!!! He is the best
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."
phelps is the best swimmer of all time, and no one can deny this. :)
love him!
i must say that , that is AMAZING
i admire athletes' determination
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.
yup that's him, you can see a clip here around somewhere. Ryan and Ricky ( Berens ) jumping up and down cheering hard for Mike :)
The last 25m phelps turns into a different beast on every butterfly race
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.
hehe thank you :) Loved your Phelps video on your page... i fav'd it :)
Phelps is the hero and will always be.
i was jumping off the seat when i was watching this. it was amazing
Phelps Is The Best!!!!No Matter What He Does!!!!
Holy damn, I remember watching this live. It was the most intense 49.82 seconds.
Phelps = Usain bolt. He is true legend
Once again Cavic breaks the world record in the 95m butterfly.
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.
if there was no Cavic this race wouldnt be so legendary, if there was no Phelps Cavic would be just another talented swimmer.
@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.
THISE IS THE BEST VIODEO I EVER WATCH ZACHARY MY SCHOOL ACSP YOU RORK PHELPS
Damn. Phelps and Bolt just kill everyone and break records like it's nothing. They are both the best ever at their sports.
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
Not into swimming but that was pretty sweet.
Best of the best right there.
you said it best.
Amen
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...
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.
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.
michael phelps need to write another book just for this race .
Check phelps at the turn...staring down cavic....such control.....perfect racing
kinda cool how the 3 lcm fly wr holders all met in the middle in this race and medaled
Great race!!! I have to say Cavic did his best, but Phelps is just an animal when it comes to swimming!! I'm Serbian and I am going to say that these two guys are great to watch every time they compete. Serbia is proud of Cavic, being a small nation and no matter what he wins, he will always be the best swimmer Serbia has had!
As for Beijing finals, that's for another time....we have all seen the footage. You decide for yourself :)
Phelps was animal on steroids...
as far as I've heard Cavic accepted defeat in 2008, he said it himself
no matter how fast phelps goes fish are a whole different level lmao.
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.
incredible
Almost to one million!!!
Phelps Represents the U.S should be, this guy is amzing, Show him some respect
no one can get his name right. its INSANE Phelps!!
Champions don't make mistakes. Phelps didn't. Cavic did twice. Phelps owns it.
Phelps won the gold he didn't steal the medal. Cavic was gliding in and Phelps was stroking. The cameras were slowed down to 1/100th of a second AND there are TWO touch control systems one used as a backup all of these showed Phelps WINNING. And Phelps won AGAIN at this competition.
Phelps is a monster on the water! How is it possible?!
This record is going to last over 10 years, if they stick with textile suits. Phelps time in london was 51.21, and that was the gold medal time. How anyone is going to beat 49.82 is just beyond me. I don't even know how anyone is going to go sub 50 ever again, let alone break the world record!
@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.
The suits became such a big controversy that they decided to put a regulation on what suit you could wear. For guys: The suit can only be between your waist and you knees and anything in between that. Girls are allowed shoulders to knees.
geez, hes a beast '-'
aww it's cool man about dude.. i was actually chuckling when i typed that..which is why i put it in quotes as a funny LOL
And yes you are so right.. both amazing swimmers...we both know that there will come a day when Phelps retires and when he does, NO ONE will be able to touch cavic... not that i am a big fan of his...but we both agree he is a FAST swimmer.. heck.. if it takes THAT much to try and beat Phelps , then when he is gone no one will challenge Cavic...just my opinion :)
What you Americans need to understand is that we Serbs don't hate Phelps.I respect everything he did and I think he is the greatest swimmer ever and will be greatest for a very long time.We just want Cavic to beat him that's all.We only fight against the best in the world and Phelps is the best.
About the race in Beijing that is history and I can't wait their next race on WC in 2011 or maybe even sooner.
Peace all and one more time Congratz Phelps you are the best of the best.
not stupid,u know its adrenaline,he started race amazing...but I agree with u that Phelps had good strategy,he reached Cavic in last 10m,unbelivable finish
lol at the end cavic has a death stare towards micahel when they shake hands haha