His splits at European Juniors were 22.97 - 24.33 (47.30) So, honestly I would say simply an honest plausible progression, would be: 22.9 - 23.9 (46.8) WR
@The Raul - Not at all, of course his 22.7-24.1 was awesome, but I still say 22.9-23.9 would have been even more spectacular. At Paris he comes home in 23, guaranteed. But I would NOT bet against him doing it already in 2023.
Oh, David, you are really a breath of fresh air... so confident without being arrogant, so inspiring in everything you say, well-educated, so intelligent (I would say genius, but I don't want to spoil you in any way), so down to earth without being pessimistic, hopeful and a dreamer at the same time that might seem like a paradox, but, in fact, that just brings out your charming and complex personality, so well-spoken, wise at 16 like no one I've seen before (excepting maybe Nadia)! Pour all these over your fantastic swimming skills and here we've got the right potion for a real champion that is going to conquer the world fast. I think you should start visualizing stepping on the Moon, Mars or whatever planet you might want to reach, because that's where you are heading to. I want to congratulate your family, your coaches, all the people that have helped you in this journey, all your friends, because they have realized they have a gem to deal with, so they have looked after you in an absolutely amazing way and kept you on track. Because I am Romanian, I must say I think I have never been so excited by a Romanian athlete, since Nadia Comâneci, Gheorghe Hagi, Ilie Năstase, Ivan Patzaichin, Gabriela Szabo, Cristina Neagu, Simona Halep. I didn't wake up at 4 am, because I couldn't sleep at all. I didn't miss any event you were in! Îţi mulţumesc, David! Eşti minunat şi am mare încredere în tine! Steagul nostru pe casca ta se simte foarte bine! Sunt foarte mândră de tine, deşi nu am niciun merit!
I was impressed with his answer to going ncaa or not. Recognizing that what you have around you is great/working and the grass isn't necessarily greener on the other side is a pretty advanced idea at his age, maybe any age.
This guy is going to be so fun to watch in the upcoming years. Speed in the shorter distance events at his age is so rare and in the next few years his muscles are going to get way stronger as is the inevitability of nature. The natural strength you'll have when your 20 is way greater than 16 and this kid obviously trains his heart out. Put talent, will power, hard work, with the good know how and understanding of the sport, and you get a super star. I really hope this guy turns out to be the one who erases the remaining polyurethane records in the shorter freestyle events. The polyurethane records from 2009 in the 50 and the 200 have to go. Maybe this is the guy who will do it!
His calm, confidence, composure and talent remind me of another ... Popov... Can't wait to see more races from him. Thank you Brett for, as always, the great interview!
Brett, you know the training partner that David was talking about, Vlad Stancu, he got 4 medals at the European Juniors. If he keeps working hard, he can do really well at the senior competitions
I live in The Netherlands and I'm really looking forward to maybe watching David in action in the Eindhoven ISL. Hopefully I'll be able to find the information online about how to get tickets (the ISL website is a bit of a mess). Go David!
Honestly I am really looking forward to seeing the Big Man Chalmers face Popovici in Paris. I think definitely both will come home in that 100 Final in 23...
I know we’re not counting yards cuz only the US swims it but Dressel’s 50 free is the hardest record in my opinion. For meters it’s the women’s 200 fly and for the men’s side I’m not too sure so the 8 free sounds pretty good to me.
What great young man I hope he stays like that and if I see him in the street I’ll say hi . I think swimmers all seem to be friendly.. except for the ones that aren’t 😮
@@David_7171 well to be in college or a professional sports team all alone at age 16 nay be breaking the law. Maybe he could live with a swimming family. Living with a coach could cause questions like with swimming or gymnastics with coaches. A swimming family would be like living with a host family exchange student arrangement.
This is the first video I've seen from this channel, does the host always talk like he's a serial killer with complete hatred for the guy he's talking to? 😂
If he wants to get on a high school team, there are 6 high school teams In my town with swim teams as well as water polo. I bet a host family could host him. Here in orange county CA. Also a couple of well known swim clubs in the county. Most of them have a 50 meter pool.
Actually Jason lezak is a high school coach at a school here in the county. Also a former coach at nova and USC is a coach at a jr college nearby as well.
Brett: "Would you prefer out in 22 or back in 23?"
David: "Both! Why not!"
🤣🤣🤣 love the confidence!
His splits at European Juniors were 22.97 - 24.33 (47.30)
So, honestly I would say simply an honest plausible progression, would be: 22.9 - 23.9 (46.8) WR
I was close. In his Semi-Final he was home in 24.05, on his WR in the Final he was 24.14.
@@johnmiranda3641 changed your mind 👀?
@The Raul - Not at all, of course his 22.7-24.1 was awesome, but I still say 22.9-23.9 would have been even more spectacular.
At Paris he comes home in 23, guaranteed. But I would NOT bet against him doing it already in 2023.
Oh, David, you are really a breath of fresh air... so confident without being arrogant, so inspiring in everything you say, well-educated, so intelligent (I would say genius, but I don't want to spoil you in any way), so down to earth without being pessimistic, hopeful and a dreamer at the same time that might seem like a paradox, but, in fact, that just brings out your charming and complex personality, so well-spoken, wise at 16 like no one I've seen before (excepting maybe Nadia)! Pour all these over your fantastic swimming skills and here we've got the right potion for a real champion that is going to conquer the world fast. I think you should start visualizing stepping on the Moon, Mars or whatever planet you might want to reach, because that's where you are heading to. I want to congratulate your family, your coaches, all the people that have helped you in this journey, all your friends, because they have realized they have a gem to deal with, so they have looked after you in an absolutely amazing way and kept you on track. Because I am Romanian, I must say I think I have never been so excited by a Romanian athlete, since Nadia Comâneci, Gheorghe Hagi, Ilie Năstase, Ivan Patzaichin, Gabriela Szabo, Cristina Neagu, Simona Halep. I didn't wake up at 4 am, because I couldn't sleep at all. I didn't miss any event you were in! Îţi mulţumesc, David! Eşti minunat şi am mare încredere în tine! Steagul nostru pe casca ta se simte foarte bine! Sunt foarte mândră de tine, deşi nu am niciun merit!
I was impressed with his answer to going ncaa or not. Recognizing that what you have around you is great/working and the grass isn't necessarily greener on the other side is a pretty advanced idea at his age, maybe any age.
This guy is going to be so fun to watch in the upcoming years. Speed in the shorter distance events at his age is so rare and in the next few years his muscles are going to get way stronger as is the inevitability of nature. The natural strength you'll have when your 20 is way greater than 16 and this kid obviously trains his heart out. Put talent, will power, hard work, with the good know how and understanding of the sport, and you get a super star. I really hope this guy turns out to be the one who erases the remaining polyurethane records in the shorter freestyle events. The polyurethane records from 2009 in the 50 and the 200 have to go. Maybe this is the guy who will do it!
Our star
We love you David❤️❤️❤️
A poised and professional phenomenon - will be exciting to follow his development and journey!
As a Romanian-American swimmer → proud and inspired.
You should be !
His calm, confidence, composure and talent remind me of another ... Popov... Can't wait to see more races from him. Thank you Brett for, as always, the great interview!
He speaks really well for a 16-year-old
Love this guy’s confidence. I’m sure we’ll see some pretty special swims from him in the next few years.
So mature.
Brett, you know the training partner that David was talking about, Vlad Stancu, he got 4 medals at the European Juniors. If he keeps working hard, he can do really well at the senior competitions
Cool that he gave you a full podcast
Brilliant Brett cheers David . He will be 20 and hold 100/200WR My prediction 😜
Update: He is 17 and he already holds them
@@mirunahodo4573 World Junior Record
next #1 in the world in both 100/200 fr
This aged well.
Awesomeeee
Wait so this kid can do other events. RIP everyone. His stroke look like he could pop out a great 400
Pop is the future
I live in The Netherlands and I'm really looking forward to maybe watching David in action in the Eindhoven ISL. Hopefully I'll be able to find the information online about how to get tickets (the ISL website is a bit of a mess).
Go David!
With guidance, good coaching and dedication he can be number one in 100 and 200 m free in few years.
It only took him one year.
He did it TODAY
European champion with new WR today, less than a year from your comment.
Done!👍
David is a WORLD CHAMP he does nt need NCAA😁😁😁
The Chernobyl Pyramid drill, nice one hahaha
Honestly I am really looking forward to seeing the Big Man Chalmers face Popovici in Paris. I think definitely both will come home in that 100 Final in 23...
Raw prodigy
50:45 --- I think that Zhang Lin's 800m freestyle is the hardest world record
I know we’re not counting yards cuz only the US swims it but Dressel’s 50 free is the hardest record in my opinion. For meters it’s the women’s 200 fly and for the men’s side I’m not too sure so the 8 free sounds pretty good to me.
Mr. Hawke, smiling is not forbidden...my gosh
He said that if it is not swimming it’s not interesting all I do is swim so I am same only swim is interesting
Is it possible to swim 45.99 in 100 free?
Prolly
What great young man I hope he stays like that and if I see him in the street I’ll say hi . I think swimmers all seem to be friendly.. except for the ones that aren’t 😮
Isn't he under 18? Will he have a guardian?
Coach ?
@@David_7171 well to be in college or a professional sports team all alone at age 16 nay be breaking the law. Maybe he could live with a swimming family. Living with a coach could cause questions like with swimming or gymnastics with coaches. A swimming family would be like living with a host family exchange student arrangement.
This is the first video I've seen from this channel, does the host always talk like he's a serial killer with complete hatred for the guy he's talking to? 😂
If he is only 16 is he ready for college? How about high school swimming?
If he wants to get on a high school team, there are 6 high school teams In my town with swim teams as well as water polo. I bet a host family could host him. Here in orange county CA. Also a couple of well known swim clubs in the county. Most of them have a 50 meter pool.
Actually Jason lezak is a high school coach at a school here in the county. Also a former coach at nova and USC is a coach at a jr college nearby as well.