Swimming | Men's 50m Backstroke S4 Final | Rio 2016 Paralympic Games

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  • Опубліковано 21 вер 2024
  • Gold: PETRACEK Arnost Czech Republic (43.12)
    Silver: LIU Yuntao China (45.01)
    Bronze: HERNANDEZ HERNANDEZ Jesus (45.30)
    Start List:
    CORDEIRO Ronystony Brazil
    SANCHEZ MARTINEZ Gustavo Mexico
    HERNANDEZ HERNANDEZ Jesus Mexico
    PETRACEK Arnost Czech Republic
    LIU Yuntao China
    REYES Juan Mexico
    POVYSIL Jan Czech Republic
    MORELLI Efrem Italy
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 8 тис.

  • @olivierwertz4732
    @olivierwertz4732 4 роки тому +8456

    My man has to hit his head to know when the race's finished
    What a legend

    • @Ethan.s..
      @Ethan.s.. 4 роки тому +412

      Ardagan ; that seems like it could be really problematic. I wonder how many concussions he has endured. He could knock him self out too and begin to drown. Hopefully he wears a helmet during training.

    • @tientruong2007
      @tientruong2007 4 роки тому +214

      @@Ethan.s.. It's probably really soft or something there.

    • @ByronC900
      @ByronC900 4 роки тому +182

      @@Ethan.s.. It's definitely NOT safe, but that part of your head isn't where most concussions come from. That's the thickest and hardest bone in your skull, and one of the thickest in your body. (Paritiel, Frontal; the bones that comprise the top and front portion of your skull) Concussions typically come when you are hit in the face (eyes, mouth, jaw, chin) or the back of the head.

    • @Ethan.s..
      @Ethan.s.. 4 роки тому +21

      @Dulu that makes sense. Perhaps a bang to the top of the skull would risk injury to the neck and back vertebrae.

    • @Fabian__.
      @Fabian__. 4 роки тому +10

      Ardagan the reason he did that is to touch the pad and stop the time

  • @parthdesai2372
    @parthdesai2372 4 роки тому +8818

    Damn, Mad respect to all these athletes. They are all winners in my book.

    • @heyguysmichaelhere8074
      @heyguysmichaelhere8074 4 роки тому +38

      True that your a good person

    • @ribombee8979
      @ribombee8979 4 роки тому +34

      So true! I'm glad there are this kind of Olympic games to give everyone an opportunity

    • @ezclapz7382
      @ezclapz7382 4 роки тому +21

      They better than me at swimming they have my respect and even if they can’t swim they are still winners

    • @readyfreddie6325
      @readyfreddie6325 4 роки тому +7

      Raberd Therdterng bruh that is so rude he is not a chicken!

    • @degavathkalavathi
      @degavathkalavathi 4 роки тому +9

      We Indians are kind

  • @jy4266
    @jy4266 3 роки тому +5252

    It blows my mind how these athletes perform way better than most of us. Their disabilities are not holding them back in acheiving wonders. Much respect and admiration.

  • @davearmstrong3775
    @davearmstrong3775 3 роки тому +776

    Amazing human beings. These games should be televised just as heavily as the regular Olympics. Can you imagine how inspiring, motivating and eye opening it would be for people to witness what can be done with the heart, courage and drive that these athletes possess!

    • @dnegel9546
      @dnegel9546 3 роки тому +3

      I didn't even get to see the regular Olympics. Only caught highlights on UA-cam.

    • @pustel
      @pustel 3 роки тому +4

      Exactly. But society and government want us to feel sorry for them. They get no mainstream platform.

    • @TEEHuetinck
      @TEEHuetinck 3 роки тому +13

      I have been complaining about this! Why no media full coverage? They deserve it, they are champions.

    • @CMRHM
      @CMRHM 3 роки тому +4

      indeed, very inspiring. And big thanks to the western countries for being able to create this event for the disability people to compete and demonstrate their desire to make the world better.

    • @DelphineTheWorstBladeEver
      @DelphineTheWorstBladeEver 2 роки тому

      I don't watch the Olympics, or get excited about them. But I would buy cable, just to watch the special Olympics, if it were just as heavily advertised and notifying.

  • @paris5410
    @paris5410 3 роки тому +2757

    What makes the Paralympics so interesting is the creativity. A man with one leg and no arms somehow makes swimming backstroke work, and work well. They each have different techniques to work around their disabilities and it’s amazing.

    • @jjjlove2260
      @jjjlove2260 3 роки тому +26

      I almost thought that you wrote the comment twice, because I saw a part of it in someone else's. 😄
      Back to your point: I agree it is amazing.

    • @paris5410
      @paris5410 3 роки тому +11

      @@jjjlove2260 Yeah I added that last part after I saw that comment because they used precisely the words I was looking for.
      Plagiariser extraordinaire :)

    • @mistadopeman
      @mistadopeman 3 роки тому +3

      Stunning!!

    • @BH-ix7nq
      @BH-ix7nq 3 роки тому +3

      Serious question: is it still considered a backstroke if the technique is completely different?

    • @paris5410
      @paris5410 3 роки тому +5

      @@BH-ix7nq You’re on your back and in water so I guess the basics are the same.

  • @yingnyang
    @yingnyang 3 роки тому +7039

    I've never seen anything like this, absolutely incredible athletes.
    Homie with no arms is a literal dolphin.

    • @ShannaLaesway
      @ShannaLaesway 3 роки тому +48

      Petrocek is amazing!

    • @Help_m3
      @Help_m3 3 роки тому +282

      i have hand and legs and cant even swim properly

    • @priceandpride
      @priceandpride 3 роки тому +40

      he's the most natural of them all

    • @jjj-bl8yf
      @jjj-bl8yf 3 роки тому +2

      Racist

    • @jjj-bl8yf
      @jjj-bl8yf 3 роки тому +2

      @@priceandpride huh

  • @greenmt1100
    @greenmt1100 3 роки тому +6589

    The fact he can backstroke without any arms to backstroke is insane! That’s awesome!

    • @marcsmith6638
      @marcsmith6638 3 роки тому +20

      Was thinking the same thing, so cool

    • @billyc768
      @billyc768 3 роки тому +63

      I have all four of my limbs (so far), but I almost drown in the bathtub.

    • @chevon1920
      @chevon1920 3 роки тому +78

      Plus he only has one leg, that's insane. i just feel like such a loser.

    • @domsolman
      @domsolman 3 роки тому +7

      @안혜주 harsh that like Kim

    • @soposh5673
      @soposh5673 3 роки тому +1

      It's insanely disgusting

  • @Nantosuelta
    @Nantosuelta 3 роки тому +717

    The paralympic's are way more interesting than the regular olympics. Just seeing how these people excel despite their disabilities is so inspiring.

    • @maipantoon7823
      @maipantoon7823 3 роки тому +10

      Give me a break - only about 7-8 countries in the world fund Paralympics programmes in their countries. It's elitism

    • @adrianblood652
      @adrianblood652 3 роки тому +16

      I mean it is very inspiring, but seeing able bodied people perform at the peak of human ability is amazing to witness as well

    • @VIEW8472
      @VIEW8472 3 роки тому +2

      @@adrianblood652 Not when you realize most able athletes are cheaters who take Steroids and there government promote that peak performance.

    • @Markuden
      @Markuden 3 роки тому +2

      @@maipantoon7823 Maybe that would explain the high bodyfat on these guys. Not insulting them of whatever but specially swimmers are shredded and a lot of these guys look more like parttime athletes.

    • @Prolificx
      @Prolificx 3 роки тому +3

      @@maipantoon7823 Yeah but that's an issue unrelated to the fact that their performance is interesting and admirable. Of course more countries should be involved I agree with that..

  • @davidmcdonald77
    @davidmcdonald77 3 роки тому +2606

    Guy has one leg. Competing, with just one leg. One single, solitary leg. This guy is a complete legend. What determination!

    • @prodbyatharv
      @prodbyatharv 3 роки тому +74

      And he finished 4th 💪

    • @Simqer
      @Simqer 3 роки тому +82

      @Gunnar Nelson I bet you can't.

    • @stephenreeds3632
      @stephenreeds3632 3 роки тому +6

      These athletes are a superb example.

    • @pouetgiigle4178
      @pouetgiigle4178 3 роки тому +7

      I agree it blew my mind

    • @eranbroide3003
      @eranbroide3003 3 роки тому +48

      @Gunnar Nelson the first place finished in 43 seconds. So I'd say the 4th place finished in about 46. That's a 50m pool. So he swam just over a meter per second. As far as I know thats faster than the average swimmer. But if you could beat him I wouldn't surprized, but stop comparing yourself to a man with one leg.

  • @smooosheatbananas2845
    @smooosheatbananas2845 5 років тому +8406

    I just wish more people focus on the Paralympics

    • @Rizkii_-
      @Rizkii_- 5 років тому +139

      Why

    • @Major-ko7hh
      @Major-ko7hh 5 років тому +196

      If i tear off one of my limbs, will girls start focusing on me?

    • @weallyplstop3517
      @weallyplstop3517 5 років тому +11

      @@Major-ko7hh lol it's both with the oh yeah yeah thing

    • @weallyplstop3517
      @weallyplstop3517 5 років тому +2

      @@Rizkii_- wait what u have similar names

    • @Maccarez
      @Maccarez 5 років тому +31

      Yea I probably like watching the Paralympics more than the olympics

  • @hadesofshadows3622
    @hadesofshadows3622 3 роки тому +2481

    how that dude without his arms and 1 leg owns both world and olympic records is beyond unbelievable. What a sport

    • @seanclements6206
      @seanclements6206 3 роки тому +103

      My man creates no drag in the water whatsoever

    • @kermitrooseveltferkelroose9537
      @kermitrooseveltferkelroose9537 3 роки тому +37

      some people with 2 hands and feets cant swim AHAHHA so derp :D

    • @kermitrooseveltferkelroose9537
      @kermitrooseveltferkelroose9537 3 роки тому

      or like therealhandi without hands playing csgo in old times and better aim than kiddy campers and campers with hands :D or loop :D almost blind :D

    • @emubilly999
      @emubilly999 3 роки тому +10

      @@seanclements6206 yeah he’s a slippery snek

    • @mikeytodd7
      @mikeytodd7 3 роки тому

      @@AtHomewithKaiping-de7bw Judge as in how? When hiring or thinking they can't do something or just not to look down on them? Just curious. I ask respectively

  • @nmode7420
    @nmode7420 2 роки тому +48

    Wow! Not only is this guy dominating them all, with a SINGLE LIMB. But he also has to swim further to touch the wall, because he cant reach out with his hands.
    That is absolutely incredible.

  • @TheRubiksPilot
    @TheRubiksPilot 3 роки тому +18086

    It’s very Interesting how each person has a unique disability, and they all have a different technique that works around their disability to make them as fast as possible in the water. Amazing athletes both mentally and physically

    • @Anreii
      @Anreii 3 роки тому +420

      This is the exact reason why I find this 10x more interesting than the olympics

    • @myblacklab7
      @myblacklab7 3 роки тому +45

      Good comment! I agree.

    • @krissynatalia6903
      @krissynatalia6903 3 роки тому +20

      You've captured it so well. Agree.

    • @AleDolphy
      @AleDolphy 3 роки тому +74

      a disability is a different ability:)

    • @lestranged
      @lestranged 3 роки тому +74

      It makes it very hard to even compare them because in a stroke like backstroke I would think arms are more important than legs ( the arm stroke gives you more momentum). So the ones with no arms or only one arm have more to overcome than having no legs, I would think?

  • @reazykaley8225
    @reazykaley8225 6 років тому +3488

    Only with One leg incredibile respect

    • @seasoned8273
      @seasoned8273 5 років тому +49

      He swam like a fish

    • @cobus81
      @cobus81 5 років тому +10

      SeasonedSass He probably can swim better than you

    • @seasoned8273
      @seasoned8273 5 років тому +2

      Colbie Robloxgirl not even u probably can’t even swim I’m on the varsity swim team

    • @cobus81
      @cobus81 5 років тому +31

      SeasonedSass “not even u probably”. Quit your swimming team and go find an English team lol

    • @seasoned8273
      @seasoned8273 5 років тому +14

      Colbie Robloxgirl an English team lol stfu you play Roblox lmao get a life

  • @keirapenner2671
    @keirapenner2671 5 років тому +5122

    that guy is missing 3 limbs and i have all of mine and i don’t swim as fast! i have crazy respect for them!

    • @aliakeel
      @aliakeel 5 років тому +115

      I can't even swim

    • @aiden1025
      @aiden1025 5 років тому +12

      I hope you’re kidding

    • @claire7004
      @claire7004 4 роки тому +14

      Aiden Arciga if this is a response to the I can’t even swim comment you need to think before you type...some people can’t swim

    • @Borrelaas
      @Borrelaas 4 роки тому +3

      you respect him because you suck at swimming? Wierd flex but ok

    • @pulsarnov4491
      @pulsarnov4491 4 роки тому +84

      @@Borrelaas no she respects him because he is a very fast swimmer even though he is missing 3 limbs, which is very impressive

  • @dutchesshoneybunny5467
    @dutchesshoneybunny5467 3 роки тому +45

    I've never watched the swimming & was completely blow away at the speed/sheer determination. Much respect for these guys, true athletes!! 💛

  • @sophian9105
    @sophian9105 4 роки тому +1007

    Paralympic athletes are badass! I’m endlessly impressed by them.

    • @sophian9105
      @sophian9105 4 роки тому +2

      FROMNOW ...Huh?

    • @taosux1
      @taosux1 4 роки тому +3

      Sophie N I am endlegly impressed by them

    • @hooliganyo9290
      @hooliganyo9290 4 роки тому +3

      @@sophian9105 Dark humour..

    • @keymaster430
      @keymaster430 3 роки тому +3

      And I'm sure they're impressed with your feet.

    • @marivaz2829
      @marivaz2829 3 роки тому

      Same here tremendous respect for what they do, I’m lucky to at least be able to float and decently swim.

  • @joellehkamo2826
    @joellehkamo2826 5 років тому +21484

    When a dude with only one leg still swims faster than me

  • @KC-bg1th
    @KC-bg1th 3 роки тому +1294

    I swam competitively for 8 years, and one of the hardest drills we had to do was tread water for 15 minutes straight without using our arms while consistently using flutter kick and another 15 minutes using dolphin kick (kick used in the butterfly stroke). It was ridiculously intensive. These guys are doing it because it's the only way that they can swim; the amount of stamina that it takes for these guys to do what you just saw is hard to put into words, but next time you're in a pool, try and keep your head above consistently while doing the drill I mentioned above: you'll quickly realized that unlike people like Michael Phelps who is blessed with the perfect body for swimming (along with his talent and practice), every single person in that pool works literally a minimum of twice as hard to compensate for the lack of bodily functions.

    • @almadeluz501
      @almadeluz501 3 роки тому +51

      True, it is arguably more physically difficult, and has an added mental difficulty. People with their limbs and great health already suffer mentally in life… imagine the stress of being without your limbs, yet still fighting through it and training… moments like these give me such strength. If they can do it, I can too. There is no excuse to be sorry for myself, I can always push myself to do better, regardless of what my circumstances are 💕

    • @katharine1285
      @katharine1285 3 роки тому +25

      Thanks for that breakdown, we are truly blessed and spoiled. Much respect to these athletes.

    • @blkgm7005
      @blkgm7005 3 роки тому +12

      Makes you realize how blessed we are, how much we take for granted and how hard disabled ppl work to just live...let alone athletically compete. I realize it with my nephew that has cp without speeech and he doesnt walk or use his hands for much...he inspires me all the time

    • @urtoman
      @urtoman 3 роки тому +1

      Absolutely true K.C.

    • @vsmooveatl
      @vsmooveatl 3 роки тому +1

      Well said 🏌🏽

  • @methodtraining
    @methodtraining 3 роки тому +20

    This is what sheer will and determination looks like. Brought me to tears. Not because I’m sad but because they are AMAZING.

  • @sophieshearer6249
    @sophieshearer6249 5 років тому +743

    The gold medalist is so inspirational. He had no arms and still dominated. Big respect.

    • @thelastyuh7300
      @thelastyuh7300 5 років тому +2

      Its be because of that why he won they should take his mentals and put em in his own league

    • @imchink
      @imchink 4 роки тому +1

      @@xxzxzxzxx6974 Of course with his legs... what a question...😒

    • @-Vitalis-
      @-Vitalis- 4 роки тому +1

      @@xxzxzxzxx6974 His wife or kids do it for him, whoever comes first.

    • @hinglemcringleberry2782
      @hinglemcringleberry2782 4 роки тому +2

      @@-Vitalis- His kids? i get that his wife will do it. But then you also decided to also mentions his kids...

    • @-Vitalis-
      @-Vitalis- 4 роки тому

      @@hinglemcringleberry2782 Why not?

  • @DannyJustiniano
    @DannyJustiniano 3 роки тому +846

    I must say, Paralympics is even more interesting to watch than the regular games.

    • @mariatheresagoncalvestolen836
      @mariatheresagoncalvestolen836 3 роки тому +61

      @@mlkkk629 no

    • @josh_7569
      @josh_7569 3 роки тому +154

      @@mlkkk629 tf is wrong with you, dude! It's because it's admirable how strong they are as individuals and they don't let something define who they are or what they can do. This is literally inspiration, and heroes are what inspire others.

    • @felipegarcia6509
      @felipegarcia6509 3 роки тому +31

      Me too, they deserve better tv/media coverage, tough athletes.

    • @mlkkk629
      @mlkkk629 3 роки тому +1

      @@josh_7569 cliche

    • @pavanbhat3861
      @pavanbhat3861 3 роки тому +53

      @@mlkkk629 No idea why you're trying to sound edgy, but it surely isn't helping you out here.

  • @TengkuFikri
    @TengkuFikri 3 роки тому +2196

    They can swim better than me. Damn. So much respect to these olympians.

    • @jlitodelcid326
      @jlitodelcid326 3 роки тому +53

      *I can't even swim*

    • @haswagray3593
      @haswagray3593 3 роки тому +6

      @Rudy Straight no they're Olympians and just that..

    • @failspencer4501
      @failspencer4501 3 роки тому +3

      If you can't swim better than them you are the disable person

    • @genie1568
      @genie1568 3 роки тому +23

      Of course they can swim better than you, they're Olympians

    • @lopi1928
      @lopi1928 3 роки тому +12

      @@failspencer4501 shut it

  • @rvd2960
    @rvd2960 3 роки тому +68

    I have all of my limbs ( thank GOD ) and these men still swim faster than me. GREAT WORK GUYS! You are LEGENDS !

    • @radubradu
      @radubradu Рік тому

      your laziness does not make them legends

    • @Soulful_01
      @Soulful_01 Рік тому +1

      @@radubradu Way to ruin the vibe m8

  • @taylortucker4602
    @taylortucker4602 7 років тому +2833

    this is so badass, i have no excuse to not try as hard as these guys

    • @earthisabignigga2026
      @earthisabignigga2026 7 років тому +22

      Taylor Tucker it's their job, you don't have to do shit

    • @earthisabignigga2026
      @earthisabignigga2026 6 років тому +5

      People took that way too seriously, calm the fuck down

    • @philip2404
      @philip2404 6 років тому +1

      Seriously though, is that dood (3:24) for real ? Trying to win a medal in swimming, with only one leg and no arms ?

    • @ertjg
      @ertjg 6 років тому

      the ones who don't have arms have to hit their head on the hard marbel of the pool to stop their swimming, this is so ridiculous xD
      and ugly too, a shame to the european spirit of virtue and nobility

    • @theindianmillionaire233
      @theindianmillionaire233 6 років тому

      Taylor Tucker yes you are right they should not try also.

  • @QuandleDingle420
    @QuandleDingle420 4 роки тому +1357

    That man is literally,
    A legend. With no arms.

  • @Aoi_Haru763
    @Aoi_Haru763 3 роки тому +1278

    Man, that guy with just ONE LEG goes faster than I'll ever be able to with all my limbs and didn't get a medal just because he had to touch the arrival with his head!!! What a champ!! So much respect...

    • @jessicamedina9005
      @jessicamedina9005 3 роки тому +4

      I was thinking the same. They’re all amazing!

    • @ramiroamarilla8338
      @ramiroamarilla8338 3 роки тому +10

      I didn't think that. It must be another way to declare the winner, otherwise is so unfair.

    • @7rijn954
      @7rijn954 3 роки тому +3

      Bro he’s a fish

    • @itztybaby
      @itztybaby 3 роки тому +24

      @@ramiroamarilla8338 yea most of the para Olympics are unfair bc certain disabilities are easier to win with than others, for example the two guys with no arms were pretty much the same except the one with two legs had an advantage bc he had more legs

    • @rafaeleuzebio3090
      @rafaeleuzebio3090 3 роки тому +16

      @@itztybaby yeah i think you could say it's kinda unfair...but i always say that getting to the Olympics already proves you're a winner. Even if some disabilites are harder than orders, man, i didn't even know someone with only one leg could swim this way. All of them are all winners. This is even inspirational . If these guys were able to do this i don't have any reason to complain about life

  • @TheSweetest_Melody
    @TheSweetest_Melody 2 роки тому +8

    As a competitive swimmer I find this so inspiring and talented that they never give up even when it may seem like the world is against them and just how amazing they become and how talented they are

  • @johngovea44
    @johngovea44 5 років тому +1806

    The one dude with no arms literally stroked with his back and won

    • @abdulmuhaiminekhwan3340
      @abdulmuhaiminekhwan3340 4 роки тому +64

      He almost got a world record

    • @_ocelotgaming_
      @_ocelotgaming_ 4 роки тому +21

      I am so scared of water the videos stressed me I thougt they were gonna die but ouf they are strong

    • @petk-e5d
      @petk-e5d 4 роки тому +10

      That guy is from Czech republic omg same

    • @men_del12
      @men_del12 4 роки тому +11

      @@_ocelotgaming_ Ah don't worry. These swimmers had trained alot of times. Also, they have people near the pool to check if they're ok.

    • @_ocelotgaming_
      @_ocelotgaming_ 4 роки тому

      Yes

  • @frecklymarmot1772
    @frecklymarmot1772 3 роки тому +2249

    That must be so tiring. These guys are the true Olympian’s

    • @hippo_nuggets
      @hippo_nuggets 3 роки тому +26

      What's with the apostrophe

    • @cynthiusvr
      @cynthiusvr 3 роки тому +44

      Actually, less body mass means that the oxygen in your body is more concentrated. These guys probably have even better stamina than some of the best Olympians.

    • @danielfay8963
      @danielfay8963 3 роки тому +7

      It's actually not as bad as you might think (relative to swimming in general). For the people with full motion in their arms, it's roughly the same intensity as normal swimming. For the guys with just one or two legs, that is just dolphin kicking. Underwater it's actually one of the most efficient methods of racing swimming (hence why you're not allowed to do it very long), but once you get above water it is an absolutely killer ab workout.

    • @User_92020
      @User_92020 3 роки тому

      @@danielfay8963
      You would know only because you're now diasble but once complete.

    • @scottbecker4367
      @scottbecker4367 3 роки тому

      @@danielfay8963 you say just one or two legs as if two is not the usual amount.

  • @maxgstudio5133
    @maxgstudio5133 8 років тому +2168

    I love watching the Paralympic Games. It is just amazing how people with so different body types can compete and reach good results even compared to people without disability by training hard and developing their own technique.

    • @christinemarssi1174
      @christinemarssi1174 7 років тому +6

      Je n'aurais pas su mieux le dire que vous. Ils sont exceptionnels

    • @qilinxue989
      @qilinxue989 7 років тому +1

      C'est vrai.

    • @cole3165
      @cole3165 7 років тому +29

      Max G Studio these people have disabilities and still swim faster than me lol

    • @InsideTheCannon
      @InsideTheCannon 7 років тому

      Max G Studio same btw my name is max to lol

    • @mikebeems2122
      @mikebeems2122 7 років тому +1

      Max G Studio inj

  • @naturalblond
    @naturalblond 3 роки тому +28

    I can not imagine how tough you have to be to accomplish what any one of these athletes was able to do. Very inspirational.

  • @leobrausemaus
    @leobrausemaus 4 роки тому +2527

    The dude with one leg and no arms is the winner in my heart. Actually he should have won silver at least, because he was faster than the chinese and mexican swimmer, but lost because he has no arms to touch the edge. But huge respect to every disabled swimmer. They are all faster than me xD

    • @braydenho3768
      @braydenho3768 4 роки тому +24

      Facts

    • @benjamingholson7244
      @benjamingholson7244 4 роки тому +58

      Ok except not at all. The winner also has no arms and walks with an extreme limp and even if he had arms would still have been 2 more arm lengths ahead. They all crushed it though

    • @bonyvincent1254
      @bonyvincent1254 3 роки тому +36

      @@benjamingholson7244 he is saying about silver not gold

    • @fizzable
      @fizzable 3 роки тому +20

      @@bonyvincent1254 and he is talking about how the guy in first also doesnt have arms but managed to win by a large margin indicating you dont need arms to win.

    • @obscurelyvague
      @obscurelyvague 3 роки тому +2

      "leo" I can't even swim

  • @Madheim777
    @Madheim777 3 роки тому +1491

    a lot of us, without having dissabilities at all, still complain for every little thing, even material, while these guys have the mental strength to overcome those dissabilities and win something for themselves. truly inspiring.

    • @bottomtext593
      @bottomtext593 3 роки тому +49

      That's what annoys me about this generation, alot of us act so depressed about things that can be resolved with some effort meanwhile these guys who are missing limbs are able to go further than us

    • @Usteo
      @Usteo 3 роки тому +9

      True bro like there’s this group of people called something like “gacha” “slender” that that act so depressed and emo over one little thing that they think that people would find them cool for, for doing something shady and edgy about themselves

    • @okami7751
      @okami7751 3 роки тому +19

      Me myself having mental disorders, I sometimes feel bad about complaining but people will always have worse problems than you but you can still complain about it. People that bs tho are dumb

    • @SantanaBanana47
      @SantanaBanana47 3 роки тому

      Makes me want to be the best I can be

    • @michaelmyersplays4992
      @michaelmyersplays4992 3 роки тому +10

      @@bottomtext593 we’re human my guy
      I’m sure they complain as well

  • @willykaranikolas2391
    @willykaranikolas2391 5 років тому +1164

    This really is amazing. I always thought the Paralympics were by nature unfair, as the health issues these athletes have can have a huge range, and it's entirely possible that some athletes have straightup better chances of winning because their condition isn't as debilitating in their given sport. The biggest component of the regular Olympics is that all the athletes are a full human, and just by looking at them, you would think they're all equal. But this is something else! Unmatched respect to all these incredible athletes!

    • @Nekodnekod
      @Nekodnekod 4 роки тому +5

      it is in nature is unfair

    • @joebarry4691
      @joebarry4691 4 роки тому +7

      Well said..Bravo..👏. Those are my exact thoughts all these years. But I just could never articulated. Especially with out me sounding more offencive.. but it makes ya Wonder. C'mon Who the f picks the teams?! Lol.Dude has NO arms,just hands😑 Other dude had his arms PUT on backwards. . It's like, swim team, really?

    • @raincloudsradio8900
      @raincloudsradio8900 4 роки тому +6

      Unfair? It doesn’t matter. Competing is why you do it.

    • @sedgie1436
      @sedgie1436 4 роки тому +20

      They're all classed. A race usually has athletes in all different classes in it but the winner is not necessarily who finished first in their race but whomever finishes in a time closest or fastest to the world record in their own class. This is to ensure complete fairness

    • @duck8260
      @duck8260 4 роки тому +1

      +100 respect

  • @AverytheCubanAmerican
    @AverytheCubanAmerican 3 роки тому +1112

    This is why the Paralympics are underrated and why I like them more than the Olympics. It's a shame these athletes get so little attention from the media
    Sure it's nice to watch the best of the best compete in the Olympics, but they don't face tough physical disadvantages that are like a hurdle on a track. These athletes do. Yet even with those disabilities, they still prove they can achieve so much. They turn that negative into a positive and embrace who they are. And I say this as someone with autism and a hip disability. I spent pre-school in a wheelchair in a children's hospital because of that hip disability, and nobody thought I would one day be able to run...yet through physical therapy, I eventually proved them wrong. Effort pays off...set goals for yourself, and push to make those goals a reality. Because if THEY can be successful, so can you

    • @enveloreal
      @enveloreal 3 роки тому +9

      That's amazing! Yeah... I definitely need to step it up, haha. And to add on to what he said, don't take anything for granted! Just a speck of dust landing in the wrong place, and you wouldn't have even been born. So make the most of your life, and do be sure to enjoy it.

    • @momoo5843
      @momoo5843 3 роки тому +7

      Dude you're awesome 😎🙂

    • @Iheartmusicvids87
      @Iheartmusicvids87 3 роки тому +6

      Thanks for sharing 🙏🏼

    • @lolz-y4d
      @lolz-y4d 3 роки тому +3

      Why are you on every video I watch

    • @AJ-jz1gt
      @AJ-jz1gt 3 роки тому +1

      Let’s Go!!!! I needed this!!!!

  • @hamilcross
    @hamilcross 3 роки тому +717

    i’ve never watched the paralympic games… i really ought to now. this was absolutely fascinating. much respect. as a mexican american, i’m stunned to see the representation here!! i root for usa when i can but i love seeing mexican athletes in any discipline. every single one of these athletes is amazing, and i love seeing each of their unique techniques working with their disabilities.

    • @rikkipowers3921
      @rikkipowers3921 3 роки тому +12

      learn their stories. So many of these people have overcame and despite every barrier achieved amazing things.

    • @happyman7731
      @happyman7731 3 роки тому +17

      Mexicans are tough people...a one legged Mexican with no arms holds world records.

    • @rikkipowers3921
      @rikkipowers3921 3 роки тому +7

      @@happyman7731 He certainly earned them all too. Maybe one day I'll swim half as good as he did.

  • @balint6873
    @balint6873 4 роки тому +1245

    Neck and spine injuries: Imma end this man's whole ca-
    Swimmer: *not today bud*

    • @dipstikkc
      @dipstikkc 4 роки тому +6

      Paralympics: lol

    • @andrewbilldaviddouglas1099
      @andrewbilldaviddouglas1099 4 роки тому +1

      *I'm bout to end this man's whole career

    • @balint6873
      @balint6873 4 роки тому +5

      @@andrewbilldaviddouglas1099 ah yes, thank you for the correction

    • @potato649
      @potato649 4 роки тому +5

      @Andrew Bill David Douglas thank you for taking the joke, really appreciate it! :D

    • @Oi-wq3mp
      @Oi-wq3mp 4 роки тому +2

      Ok benzene

  • @itsmelive
    @itsmelive 3 роки тому +33

    Paralympics are cooler than non-Paralympics because each person has their own method of mobility. Much more diverse so to speak a lot of creative thinking in how the events are modified or implemented. And of course extraordinary athletes.

    • @bobabooey4537
      @bobabooey4537 3 роки тому +4

      Non paralympics? lol you mean The Olympics.

    • @Markuden
      @Markuden 3 роки тому

      Well the Paralympics first need to get their business in order. I know it makes you feel good to admire them and compare them to olympic athletes and sometimes people even think they are beter athletes. But the hard truth is that the Paralympics is for rich countries and rich people.
      I quote;
      "To put that into perspective, in Beijing 51% of the athletes came from just nine of the countries, and we had 146 countries competing. Clearly we need the smaller countries to start producing athletes who are good enough to compete."
      Also since equipment is so expensive only rich people can afford them. That why (I believe botswana) only had one wheelchair in their team, the rest were blind/bad sighted. So no equipment needed. Meanwhile poorer countries have bad healthcare so more handicapped people so beter athletes, but no money to compete.
      So you dont get the best athletes, you get the ones with the best equipment, best handicap (like blind and a good athlete).
      So like I said, no hate to their achievements and willpower but the paralympics first need to get a bit more grown up before they are ready to be a global phenomenon.

    • @Charless_Martel
      @Charless_Martel 3 роки тому

      Yea the weirder the better, battle of the who is the biggest victim.

  • @haleyobrien5308
    @haleyobrien5308 5 років тому +1713

    Literally I am question how on earth the guy with the one leg is getting air... like what

    • @OfficialMuffiin
      @OfficialMuffiin 5 років тому +101

      Probably trained to hold his breath for a long time

    • @niniorata1005
      @niniorata1005 5 років тому +6

      @@OfficialMuffiin impossible

    • @OfficialMuffiin
      @OfficialMuffiin 5 років тому +63

      @@niniorata1005 people can train to hold their breaths for up to 15 minutes but ok

    • @niniorata1005
      @niniorata1005 5 років тому +96

      @@OfficialMuffiin yes but when you are doing hard exercise you need to constantly breath you can't hold your breath

    • @OfficialMuffiin
      @OfficialMuffiin 5 років тому +16

      @@niniorata1005 people deep sea dive holding their breath for up to 15 minutes, look it up if you dont believe me

  • @onzainthebag
    @onzainthebag 5 років тому +246

    5:00 Start

  • @awilduser895
    @awilduser895 7 років тому +192

    Mad respect for the guy with one leg, no hands.

  • @eduardedm282
    @eduardedm282 3 роки тому +36

    Сколько мужества !!!
    Молодцы, парни! 💪💪💪

  • @JennaLeigh
    @JennaLeigh 3 роки тому +853

    These athletes deserve so much more acknowledgment. The fact that they have overcome different physical difficulties to compete at this level..... Inspiring on a whole different level.

    • @joeyd.6172
      @joeyd.6172 3 роки тому +5

      They didn’t get here because they beat out people without disabilities….they all have to overcome physical difficulties.

    • @JennaLeigh
      @JennaLeigh 3 роки тому +1

      @@joeyd.6172 Literally not at all what I said. Have a great day!

    • @nathanielbarrassi4404
      @nathanielbarrassi4404 3 роки тому

      @@JennaLeigh the one with just hands, that is the perfect example why brothers and sister shouldn't be doin in

    • @JennaLeigh
      @JennaLeigh 3 роки тому +8

      @Shameika Dobbins you think the Parolympics is a "freakshow"? What a hateful thing to say. So..... How exactly would you prefer they get to follow their passions?

    • @JennaLeigh
      @JennaLeigh 3 роки тому +1

      @Sketchylazers Actually my point was that with disabilities/different abilities, they had to learn new ways of doing things. Regardless of how the competition was designed, just learning how to swim when you're differently abled is entirely different and a more complex skill to learn than if you're born with all abilities and arms and legs, etc.
      The internet never ceases to amaze me. You can't even show love, admiration, and respect without people trying to turn it into an argument. 🤦🤦🤦🤦

  • @graysoceanworld5662
    @graysoceanworld5662 3 роки тому +1133

    The man with no arms, he swims like a mermaid!

    • @donovandownes5064
      @donovandownes5064 3 роки тому +74

      merMAN!

    • @mho...
      @mho... 3 роки тому +1

      ever heared of "Finswimming"? he basically comes with that bodyplan "naturally"

    • @iFlyFree
      @iFlyFree 3 роки тому +2

      I said this as well, what a legend he is

  • @Cowz19999
    @Cowz19999 3 роки тому +877

    I'm surprised some of these guys can stop themselves from downing. Takes a lot of bravery to get into that water, top lads.

    • @tickachemist
      @tickachemist 3 роки тому +2

      I thought the same re drowning. Incredible!

    • @hessla23
      @hessla23 3 роки тому +18

      my little brother is a quadriplegic and the pool is one of the places they started his rehab

    • @jube8835
      @jube8835 3 роки тому +19

      Actually it can be easier for some of them to float since they have less weight compared to lung capacity, but I amazing how effectively they swim despite being disabled

    • @hessla23
      @hessla23 3 роки тому +1

      @Ev Is Exactly. Just because it's more difficult for them doesn't mean it's impossible for them. I'm sure most of these athletes were also told by people (a lot of times doctors) that they wouldn't even be able to perform the simplest tasks like walking, going to the bathroom, bathing themselves, maybe even breathing on their own. The best advice my family received was a couple days after my brothers accident, I reached out to a friend of mine that also suffered from a spinal chord injury and he told me to "make sure we don't listen when a doctor or anyone tells my brother something is impossible for him." At that point if a doctor had something negative to say, we asked them to tell us in the hall instead of in front of my brother. Even though the doctors told us that he would never be able to even move his triceps again let alone walk, we knew nothing was impossible for him with the right training, mindset, and support. Obviously if a swimmer doesn't have his arms, legs or both, they can't swim the same way as someone with them. Instead they find new way of doing it and train to be the best that way.

    • @hessla23
      @hessla23 3 роки тому +1

      @Ev Is Another great example is Patrick Rummerfield. My brother has gotten to know him pretty well and he's truly an amazing human. It really doesn't matter if your an athlete competing at the Paralympics, the first spinal cord injury quadriplegic in history to recover full physical mobility (Rummerfield), or someone that hasn't regained much mobility after their injury, the amount of hard work these people put in physically and mentally in order to live their best life (even if it's not how they imagined it) is truly amazing

  • @Crisisdarkness
    @Crisisdarkness 2 роки тому +5

    I am grateful to the organizers for making this kind of event for this group of people, they deserve our respect and admiration, it has simply been impressive, each one showed great preparation

  • @ainsleyharriott2209
    @ainsleyharriott2209 3 роки тому +423

    Seriously impressive athletics, I’m gonna be watching this year’s competition for sure

    • @khonkhosilelihle7414
      @khonkhosilelihle7414 3 роки тому +3

      When are the paralympics?

    • @veggie42
      @veggie42 3 роки тому +4

      I'm just worrying about them catching the virus it's so risky

    • @notmefrfr
      @notmefrfr 3 роки тому +13

      @@veggie42 so is diving into a pool with no arms or legs.. but they swim anyway.

    • @WesleyB-Rook
      @WesleyB-Rook 3 роки тому +1

      your profile picture 😂

    • @notmefrfr
      @notmefrfr 3 роки тому

      @George Jungle you need a glass of water

  • @jberkhimer
    @jberkhimer 3 роки тому +167

    I came here expecting some pretty vile comments and y'all have really made me see that humanity isn't doomed afterall. These athletes are pretty incredible considering. Thanks for being actual human bros.

  • @jasminemiinasan
    @jasminemiinasan 4 роки тому +626

    This is so positive and wholesome, we need more events like this.

    • @seawingtidal8594
      @seawingtidal8594 4 роки тому +1

      Agreed, and ello fellow kipo fan!

    • @jasminemiinasan
      @jasminemiinasan 4 роки тому

      @@seawingtidal8594 😆

    • @1871-m2f
      @1871-m2f 4 роки тому +4

      Kinda funny seeing them swimming differently based on their abilities

    • @hugodaniel8975
      @hugodaniel8975 4 роки тому +2

      @@1871-m2f I wish there were events for other minorities, like black and lgbt since we don't have the same opportunities.

    • @RB-mm7ce
      @RB-mm7ce 3 роки тому +30

      @@hugodaniel8975 how is this related to their physical prowess ? Or do you just enjoy segregation ?

  • @shwetag1840
    @shwetag1840 3 роки тому +3

    Huge respect to all the participants in this Men's 50m Swimming task (Paralympic) , all have given just amazing performances....hard to believe even. But J.Reyes deserves to be 2nd runner up, he was just close to LIU Yuntao.
    A. Petracek no doubt 1st, L.Yuntao 2nd and J.Reyes 3rd. Hats off to their courage and abilities to prove them up for life and inspire others.

  • @ValHeartNDHeartSuqquNoHeartPat
    @ValHeartNDHeartSuqquNoHeartPat 3 роки тому +646

    Man, this makes me cry. These guys are even more inspirational than the ambled Olympians.

    • @RapiDEraZeR
      @RapiDEraZeR 3 роки тому +5

      Why?

    • @hughjassFrom7YearsAgo
      @hughjassFrom7YearsAgo 3 роки тому +44

      @@RapiDEraZeR because some would say that they have a massive disadvantage but they all can blow us out of the water

    • @calcollects2963
      @calcollects2963 3 роки тому +2

      @@hughjassFrom7YearsAgo they are all against other cripples though

    • @hughjassFrom7YearsAgo
      @hughjassFrom7YearsAgo 3 роки тому +1

      @@calcollects2963 disadvantage against ambled people

    • @littlehomeinthevalley
      @littlehomeinthevalley 3 роки тому +4

      Me too! Watching the families/ countries cheering in the stand, so proud, and seeing the determination and strength in these athletes despite their physical limitations is just so inspiring! Very emotional!

  • @moonmoon-rt8gz
    @moonmoon-rt8gz 8 років тому +750

    This is so impressive!

    • @sqaxyswexxysqaxx6726
      @sqaxyswexxysqaxx6726 7 років тому

      achloch du wixer

    • @sqaxyswexxysqaxx6726
      @sqaxyswexxysqaxx6726 7 років тому

      achloch du wixer

    • @carolinatettamanti4267
      @carolinatettamanti4267 7 років тому

      Ignacio

    • @appeabbe7199
      @appeabbe7199 6 років тому +2

      whats so impressive about retards swimming

    • @Toomanywelps
      @Toomanywelps 6 років тому +6

      You say this, because your behind a computer screen suffering no consecuences for your ignorance and stupidity...You would not dare to say this if you had people next to you who would see it offensive, they would probably leave you on one of those that the athletes rolled up on!

  • @rowen42069
    @rowen42069 4 роки тому +686

    this man: does backstroke with no arms
    me: can't even float

    • @leonardowatch9211
      @leonardowatch9211 4 роки тому +22

      Because pikachu dont Like water

    • @StarCoreSE
      @StarCoreSE 4 роки тому +1

      Not even your head can float ?

    • @pheart2381
      @pheart2381 4 роки тому +2

      I sink lke a brick,he would have to rescue me!

    • @pengii6804
      @pengii6804 3 роки тому +1

      @@pheart2381 well that’s a sign to go on a diet 🤡

    • @GreenMagicMachine
      @GreenMagicMachine 3 роки тому +3

      @@leonardowatch9211 actually water doesnt like pikachu

  • @irvingmorgan1005
    @irvingmorgan1005 3 роки тому +7

    It's amazing that these athletes are able to compete so passionately! Congrats to Arnost Petracek on the gold!

  • @호호호-p2d
    @호호호-p2d 5 років тому +573

    I admire their passion. Training would be so hard

  • @mmmyeahh
    @mmmyeahh 3 роки тому +67

    Amazing, its a shame they dont televise the paralympic games as much as the regular olympics.

    • @historytank5673
      @historytank5673 3 роки тому +8

      We all just need to watch it more. This year I am gonna try to

  • @tarak-sq4rb
    @tarak-sq4rb 7 років тому +676

    Great talent respect

    • @swpog5335
      @swpog5335 6 років тому +1

      how are they not talented

    • @straw9055
      @straw9055 5 років тому +3

      @@Jetsetfastfood shut up how are they not talented I bet they swim faster than you 😠

    • @nguyentram9548
      @nguyentram9548 5 років тому

      G Pow what are thinking????????

    • @kornaes
      @kornaes 5 років тому +1

      @@Jetsetfastfood "sense of humor", more like insulting

    • @cometfused3114
      @cometfused3114 5 років тому +1

      G Pow “sense of humor” if ur gonna make a joke atleast make it funny

  • @davidoburrito
    @davidoburrito 3 роки тому +12

    I bragged to my kids about these guys and how much grit and determination and obstacles they had to overcome to be there and win. Just amazing people, great roll models and hero’s. Love it!

    • @hado33_
      @hado33_ 2 роки тому

      how can you brag about someone else?

  • @davidluchsinger7377
    @davidluchsinger7377 3 роки тому +258

    These men embody the best of the human spirit. I’ll be rethinking any excuse I come up with for anything here on out.

    • @svasianfilipiname6603
      @svasianfilipiname6603 3 роки тому +1

      Same here!

    • @leseanwalston7916
      @leseanwalston7916 3 роки тому +8

      Shut up yall will be calling out of work over a mild headache by next week. 😂😂

    • @krystingrant6292
      @krystingrant6292 3 роки тому +2

      Yesssss

    • @omao4938
      @omao4938 3 роки тому +2

      @@leseanwalston7916
      And that’s fine, just because someone has it more difficult it doesn’t mean your problems are worthless, so you shut up.

    • @leseanwalston7916
      @leseanwalston7916 3 роки тому

      @@omao4938 So you basically just equated *finishing a work shift* to someone *overcoming a disability* ??? Lmao you people hilarious 😂🤦🏿‍♂️PS. I was DIRECTLY responding to a : "rethinking ANY excuse" comment.. in case u didnt read it. Lol

  • @Fancybottoms
    @Fancybottoms 3 роки тому +174

    Brings tears to my eyes. How incredible each of them are! This is proof it’s so much mental prep for anything. You can be blessed with a whole body, but if you do not have the mental stamina, and heart you can’t succeed. God bless them all!

    • @victorrosales7565
      @victorrosales7565 3 роки тому +2

      Wow

    • @noeldunsky
      @noeldunsky 3 роки тому +2

      I am tearing up too...

    • @rediettadesse2828
      @rediettadesse2828 3 роки тому

      Yes my mental state just can't trust the water ..I can't swim
      They're inspirational

    • @Unknown33T
      @Unknown33T 3 роки тому +1

      Are you being sarcastic or something?

  • @wajdiplusraja
    @wajdiplusraja 4 роки тому +141

    My grandpa told me once when I was 6 years old, that there is only one kind of handicap, the one in the mind. I never forgot that word, and it really changed forever how I judge people and look at them. My grandpa taught me always how to think different and appreciate what I have. I remembered all of this while watching this video. These brave men achieved what people with 4 limbs couldn't do in their youth ages.

  • @viabrosimov4624
    @viabrosimov4624 3 роки тому +18

    Невероятно! Я так еще не скоро проплыву , при наличии конечностей... Парни - красавчики!

  • @nainareddy9313
    @nainareddy9313 5 років тому +494

    My wish is that I want Paralympics to be as important as Olympics

    • @Peca.kaspic
      @Peca.kaspic 4 роки тому +10

      Naina Reddy yeah its definitely funnier to watch😂 just like dude with no legs who wrestles. Who wouldnt want to miss to watch that

    • @Borrelaas
      @Borrelaas 4 роки тому +8

      it will never be

    • @ivangartenhaus4276
      @ivangartenhaus4276 4 роки тому +29

      @@Peca.kaspic funny huh? not inspiring... but funny.

    • @Hubert99999
      @Hubert99999 4 роки тому +13

      I dont want to make fun of these people because i guarantee theyre a lot tougher than me but theyre not even built??? It just seems like anyone with sufficient disability can qualify where as regular athletes have dedicated their whole lives or at least a good chunk of it to their sport

    • @Hubert99999
      @Hubert99999 4 роки тому +1

      TommyTom21 true actually. I was just surprised by that one guys gut since there are people without most their limbs that are shredded but youre totally right! (Just in case, im genuinely not try to be sarcastic if it sounds like it)

  • @alexdoe6338
    @alexdoe6338 3 роки тому +41

    The NO EXCUSES event. Incredible. Much respect!

  • @lunix3259
    @lunix3259 3 роки тому +108

    That's beyond impressive, respect for every single athlete there

  • @brucewinther6926
    @brucewinther6926 3 роки тому +7

    Astounding to see the hard work and enthusiasm these swimmers have---Nothing gets in their way ---How impressive and proud they all must be

  • @dr.doritos9875
    @dr.doritos9875 4 роки тому +22

    I have never watched any sports related content, and UA-cam decides to give me the swimming finals of the paralympics from 4 years ago amidst a global pandemic to cure my boredom. Thank you UA-cam

    • @rexmundi273
      @rexmundi273 3 роки тому

      With a nice bag of Doritos in your hands.

  • @eddiemil88
    @eddiemil88 3 роки тому +120

    Dude this is so impressive! Each person has like their own technique depending on their disability. So cool.

  • @HW-vg3ju
    @HW-vg3ju 3 роки тому +163

    I have both my arms and legs and swim like a rock. These guys all done well, to take a disability and turn it into something so creative is inspirational. Also, at the end it looked like one of the swimmers that had arms was helping a gentleman that didn't. If that's the case it shows they respect one another and that says a lot in a competition like this.

  • @zakzak24
    @zakzak24 3 роки тому +5

    wow, that was amazing, everyone has amazing control, can't imagine the work they had to put in for this moment-- well done.

  • @asantewa3
    @asantewa3 3 роки тому +336

    Not me sobbing like a baby through this whole race. I stub my toe and call my whole day off; these athletes are just determination and inspiration personified.

  • @JuanTonSoupXP
    @JuanTonSoupXP 3 роки тому +190

    I can’t even swim and I have no disabilities. These people are the real hero’s of the world.

    • @-HolySpiritDove-
      @-HolySpiritDove- 3 роки тому +8

      I hope they get full ability in Heaven one day 😇

    • @JuanTonSoupXP
      @JuanTonSoupXP 3 роки тому +4

      @@-HolySpiritDove- for sure they will

    • @laisor6289
      @laisor6289 3 роки тому +1

      @@poozer1986 how is that ignorance

    • @cheeseck7205
      @cheeseck7205 3 роки тому

      @@laisor6289 theyre probably an athiest

    • @laisor6289
      @laisor6289 3 роки тому

      @@cheeseck7205 yeah, idk how it’s ignorant tho

  • @KV000J
    @KV000J 3 роки тому +240

    The thought of being in water that I can't touch the bottom of without any arms to tread water with terrifies me. Amazing that they can swim like that.

  • @junbug1love
    @junbug1love 3 роки тому +37

    This is my first time seeing this and this is absolutely amazing much respect to these men who strive to be the best in their league and not only that but have overcome the odds in their personal life and persevered to have the strength and courage to put their most diligent efforts into something they're passionate about and trying to achieve greatness but either way showing all the rest of us that we can do most of the things that we put our mind to

  • @rachelbridger2473
    @rachelbridger2473 3 роки тому +223

    I've got perfectly working limbs and can't swim these guys either can't walk, have missing limbs or both and can swim exceptionally just like a non disabled swimmer. Truly proud and in awe of them

    • @ManTheBuilder911
      @ManTheBuilder911 3 роки тому +6

      Better learn ASAP. Cause most of the time when people are drowning they use other people as a floater unintentionally drowning/killing them.

    • @sheikfareed8012
      @sheikfareed8012 3 роки тому +4

      @@ManTheBuilder911 I too don't know swimming. And wat u said just moved me. I MUST LEARN!

    • @sheikfareed8012
      @sheikfareed8012 3 роки тому +2

      @@Doorknobz Thanks for ur advice dear. Will learn it as soon as possible.

  • @emeraldisle8406
    @emeraldisle8406 3 роки тому +13

    The paralympics are nothing short of awe inspiring and humbling at the same time.

  • @pollypocket2282
    @pollypocket2282 3 роки тому +48

    No arms and one leg and kicks so much a$$…. This is absolutely AMAZING! All of these athletes bring so much hope!

  • @MidnightLadyCrow
    @MidnightLadyCrow 3 роки тому +8

    Dude that Reyes guy held himself in that water with his leg up and I was in awe. These guys are amazing!

  • @editallsorts7912
    @editallsorts7912 3 роки тому +52

    Paralympic athletes are absolute badass!! Incredible men and women!!!

  • @ArtofZenDigital
    @ArtofZenDigital 3 роки тому +48

    I don’t understand how anyone with a heart can give this video a dislike. Everyone here is truly amazing, and seeing what Juan Reyes has been able to accomplish is incredibly inspirational. After my accident, it made it difficult to do many things due to chronic pain, so I can only imagine what many of the athletes here are feeling. It makes me feel like I need to push so much further. It’s also a reminder of what I’ve taken for granted even after my accident. My right knee was impacted along with most of the bones on the right side of my face, but I’m alive, and I can walk, and have the use of both of my arms. The people who’ve accomplished what they have here don’t have those luxuries, yet many of them drive with their feet, they swim with no arms and one leg, this is what the very definition of exceptional and inspirational truly is.

    • @masterofreality5528
      @masterofreality5528 3 роки тому +3

      Idiots and evil people everywhere

    • @vindico8859
      @vindico8859 3 роки тому

      In case you haven't noticed, *ALL* videos have dislike, no exceptions whatsoever.

    • @samr9680
      @samr9680 3 роки тому

      To break UA-cam's algorithm a video needs healthy amount of dislikes

    • @ArtofZenDigital
      @ArtofZenDigital 3 роки тому +1

      @@vindico8859 I’m aware of that, which is why I mentioned “Anyone with a heart.” In general, there are people who look for videos with no dislikes, just to add them, which is an incredible waste of time and energy. This video shows the triumph of the human soul, willpower, and overcoming all odds despite physical disabilities. This is largely why it’s incredibly sad, but also expected, in terms of how people can be, to see dislikes. For me, if I see a video that I’m not big on, I’ll just watch something else. That being said, I hope everyone is doing well, given everything that’s gone on since last year.

    • @MrNukenin16
      @MrNukenin16 3 роки тому

      @@ArtofZenDigital I think a waste of time and energy is you complaining about dislikes on the internet..

  • @kd2239
    @kd2239 3 роки тому +133

    Me: "I feel old and sore, i cant do sports anymore."
    These guys: "There is NOTHING in this world can hold me back."

  • @jeremiahsams2848
    @jeremiahsams2848 2 роки тому

    I would seriously watch this over the Olympics. This is what pure love of the game looks like.

  • @bilzebor8457
    @bilzebor8457 4 роки тому +90

    that's more interesting than actual olympics, where everyone has the exact same technic

  • @NineteenEighty8
    @NineteenEighty8 4 роки тому +18

    The dude with inky one leg impressed me. He literally almost won. Big respect to all these AMAZING athletes.

  • @robertrachow3631
    @robertrachow3631 3 роки тому +34

    Damn, I would absolutely be destroyed by these athletes. Props for never giving up and putting in the work to get there.

  • @charlesstidham2788
    @charlesstidham2788 3 роки тому +3

    Dont watch this stoned. Your sides will hurt from laughing so much. Lol

  • @hallberry4742
    @hallberry4742 3 роки тому +32

    Videos like this really encourages me to stay positive and reach for my goals in life 👍

  • @doralevitt2879
    @doralevitt2879 3 роки тому +21

    This is the first time watching this, I used to be a swimmer until I started developing arthritic in my late 20's and I couldn't do it anymore. God bless them all!

  • @kevinabbaszadeh7672
    @kevinabbaszadeh7672 6 років тому +15

    Beautiful I have a great amount of respect for these amazing athletes, and the group of people that organized the Paralympics. Well done.

  • @PheonixStarsx
    @PheonixStarsx Рік тому +3

    It’s such a shame they get little recognition , amazing effort full respect

  • @garthok6224
    @garthok6224 3 роки тому +19

    Greatest sportsman ever here. When they overcome everything and still manage to do this well. They swim faster than most people, is just incredible. So much respect for this heroes

  • @mayonnaiseman8422
    @mayonnaiseman8422 4 роки тому +93

    It’s enough to make a grown man cry, and that’s ok.

    • @whami7632
      @whami7632 4 роки тому +1

      You can go tear.

  • @bunobeatz5737
    @bunobeatz5737 3 роки тому +97

    Let’s be honest they’re skills are phenomenal

    • @mareezy
      @mareezy 3 роки тому +10

      *their. I wish your English skills were just as phenomenal. I'm just messing with u lol

  • @ninamatthews8747
    @ninamatthews8747 Рік тому +2

    Holy moly, the man swimming with 1 leg and NO ARMS was flipping amazing even if he didn't win.

  • @kamisamalouie
    @kamisamalouie 4 роки тому +65

    I love how there’s no judgement from anyone. Just admiration.

    • @jem8985
      @jem8985 4 роки тому

      But why do they still wear shoes?

    • @ralphnicholls3821
      @ralphnicholls3821 4 роки тому

      Justice Man could be looks, or maybe they don’t want to cut their foot and get infected and stuff like that

    • @aydenlucas4802
      @aydenlucas4802 3 роки тому

      Couldn't agree more

  • @ramneetsingh2572
    @ramneetsingh2572 7 років тому +16

    I don't have words to speak .....a big Salute to all these player they all are winners

  • @SevenYTwatch
    @SevenYTwatch 3 роки тому +14

    The greatest struggles, result in the greatest victories. Excellent performance gentlemen. I am impressed and you represent you countries greater than most.

  • @HarryFromTheNorthSide
    @HarryFromTheNorthSide Рік тому +2

    Whenever I’m feeling down and out I’m going to come back here for motivation

  • @littleripper312
    @littleripper312 4 роки тому +25

    I will show this to anyone who claims they can't learn to swim. These guys are incredible.