Those races inspired me Bobby. Its been one of the hardest years of my life and seeing you push that last 50 in your 800 and your 1500 showed me that i can still keep pushing and continue to be strong. Thank you, as a former miler, your now my favorite distance swimmer of all time. Keep pushing Bobby.
Who doesn’t like to watch athletes reel someone in like that? Love Dressel, but I preferred watching Finke’s races because of how he came home. Finally, American distance swimming is back (for men) thanks to Finke.
Many American athletes did well at the 2020 Olympics. But Bobby Finke stands out from the rest of them. The way he won his gold medals was very unique and will be remembered as one of the most fascinating tactics in any sports. Easily the two most valuable gold medals!
Nice to see a modest guy have so much success! He comes across as really good guy that everyone would like. Nice to hear his interview! I thought the other 3 in the mile made a huge mistake by letting it come down to a sprint. They should have made their move at 1000 or sooner to get Bobby out of his “comfort” level! Glad they didn’t! Congrats Bobby!
23:50 crazy to think that both Bobby and Lydia came into the Olympics not expecting to win, but to show and do their best. That mentality is best, especially to not overthink and psych yourself out. Qualities of a gold medalist 🥇🤷♂️
From 700 to 750 of the 800 Romanchuk (28.05) and Wellbrock (27.99) really made there move and Bobby (28.59) didn't go with them. I've been wondering if that was strategy by Bobby, or if he felt the medal slipping away during the penultimate 50. Based on the interview I'm still not sure, but it sounds like the practice work he did on switching gears gave him the tools and confidence to go get it. Awesome job by Bobby believing he could come back on them and then making it happen!
It doesn’t sound like he knew he had it in him. Although I bet his initial strategy was to keep the leaders within reach. But seriously, who in their right mind would plan on coming back in 25.7 in their last 50 of any event, let alone the 800 and the mile? There had be some adrenaline involved in that last 50. The Olympic moment and so on. I really hope Finke can continue this race strategy though. I suspect once you do something once, you realize it’s possible. And Finke has broken that barrier of belief as far as what is possible. Finke is a huge factor now in that he is going to change the way people swim these events. I expect guys like Pelegrini (sp?) will now try and take out the race much faster and put too much distance between themselves and Finke for such a comeback to be possible. Like Ledecky swimming her distance events. I’m really excited for US distance swimming. That hasn’t been the case since ‘84. No offense meant to Connor Jaegar and Larson Jensen. Both great American distance swimmers who just happened to be eclipsed by some astounding Aussie distance swimmers. But man, who doesn’t lick a great finishing ‘kick’ to bring some excitement to what has traditionally been a rather boring event. No offense to distance swimmers. But dramatic lead changes in the distance events are exceedingly rare.
He’s actually always had that closing speed. At the Nationals in 2019 he chased down Chase Foster in the 400 IM. He has a history of chasing down guys in the final 50m.
Those races inspired me Bobby. Its been one of the hardest years of my life and seeing you push that last 50 in your 800 and your 1500 showed me that i can still keep pushing and continue to be strong. Thank you, as a former miler, your now my favorite distance swimmer of all time. Keep pushing Bobby.
Who doesn’t like to watch athletes reel someone in like that?
Love Dressel, but I preferred watching Finke’s races because of how he came home.
Finally, American distance swimming is back (for men) thanks to Finke.
Bobby's performance in Tokyo is the highlight of the Games for me. Thrilling races to watch by an athlete who, I think, doesn't get enough credit.
Many American athletes did well at the 2020 Olympics. But Bobby Finke stands out from the rest of them. The way he won his gold medals was very unique and will be remembered as one of the most fascinating tactics in any sports. Easily the two most valuable gold medals!
For me, both of Finke's races in the closing laps were the most exciting to watch, since Lezak went 46 flat on his
4 x 100 free anchor leg in '08👍
Nice to see a modest guy have so much success! He comes across as really good guy that everyone would like. Nice to hear his interview!
I thought the other 3 in the mile made a huge mistake by letting it come down to a sprint. They should have made their move at 1000 or sooner to get Bobby out of his “comfort” level! Glad they didn’t! Congrats Bobby!
23:50 crazy to think that both Bobby and Lydia came into the Olympics not expecting to win, but to show and do their best.
That mentality is best, especially to not overthink and psych yourself out. Qualities of a gold medalist 🥇🤷♂️
Finke is the Man!!
I was dialed in on the Women's 400 Free, and then the 800 Free, but these Men's 800 and 1500 were good races, too.
Bobby Finke!!
Yes
Watched his NCAA races and had a feeling he was dangerous 👀
He’s my favorite !!!
Legend.
From 700 to 750 of the 800 Romanchuk (28.05) and Wellbrock (27.99) really made there move and Bobby (28.59) didn't go with them. I've been wondering if that was strategy by Bobby, or if he felt the medal slipping away during the penultimate 50. Based on the interview I'm still not sure, but it sounds like the practice work he did on switching gears gave him the tools and confidence to go get it. Awesome job by Bobby believing he could come back on them and then making it happen!
It doesn’t sound like he knew he had it in him.
Although I bet his initial strategy was to keep the leaders within reach.
But seriously, who in their right mind would plan on coming back in 25.7 in their last 50 of any event, let alone the 800 and the mile?
There had be some adrenaline involved in that last 50. The Olympic moment and so on.
I really hope Finke can continue this race strategy though. I suspect once you do something once, you realize it’s possible. And Finke has broken that barrier of belief as far as what is possible.
Finke is a huge factor now in that he is going to change the way people swim these events.
I expect guys like Pelegrini (sp?) will now try and take out the race much faster and put too much distance between themselves and Finke for such a comeback to be possible. Like Ledecky swimming her distance events.
I’m really excited for US distance swimming. That hasn’t been the case since ‘84.
No offense meant to Connor Jaegar and Larson Jensen. Both great American distance swimmers who just happened to be eclipsed by some astounding Aussie distance swimmers.
But man, who doesn’t lick a great finishing ‘kick’ to bring some excitement to what has traditionally been a rather boring event.
No offense to distance swimmers. But dramatic lead changes in the distance events are exceedingly rare.
He’s actually always had that closing speed. At the Nationals in 2019 he chased down Chase Foster in the 400 IM. He has a history of chasing down guys in the final 50m.
@@jjh2456 closing speed is one thing-it’s the speed at which he came back that was unreal-25.7 at the end of an 800-or 1500
@@bry8636 it’s something he has built on to something he already had.
Don't you want Nesty to coach you? Bobby has so much faith
Coleman, you look very glow-y today. I love your interviews!
Cute