Swimming Men's 100m Backstroke - S6 Final - London 2012 Paralympic Games

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  • Men's swimming 100m Backstroke S6 Final from the London 2012 Paralympic
    Games.
    Gold: Zheng Tao (China)
    Silver: Jia Hongguang (China)
    Bronze: Sebastian Iwanov (Germany)
    Start list:
    Iaroslav Semenenko (Ukraine)
    Matthew Haanappel (Australia)
    Swen Michaelis (Germany)
    Jawad Kadhim Joudah Joudah (Iraq)
    Aaron Rhind (Australia)
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  • @ufo717212
    @ufo717212 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5670

    With the toughest physical disadvantage among all finalists, Zheng Tao still managed to win the gold medal and break the world record!

  • @Cei_ling
    @Cei_ling 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6375

    Now imagine if he had arms, he would literally be unbeatable

    • @Jamcam-ep9cv
      @Jamcam-ep9cv 3 ปีที่แล้ว +615

      Well his stroke form would be illegal in a non-Paralympic meet because of the fly like movements, but he has adapted his form within the Olympic guidelines which is still phenomenal.

    • @Cei_ling
      @Cei_ling 3 ปีที่แล้ว +89

      @@Jamcam-ep9cv oh I didnt know that thanks :D

    • @inceldetector6148
      @inceldetector6148 3 ปีที่แล้ว +253

      i bet if he had arms in the first place, he wouldn't want to swim

    • @Jshwaa68
      @Jshwaa68 3 ปีที่แล้ว +175

      It appears that having arms slows you down. He beat all the guys with arms.

    • @TheBlowMachine69
      @TheBlowMachine69 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      Have you met Michael Phelps lol

  • @RespectInfinity
    @RespectInfinity 2 ปีที่แล้ว +479

    Can we just take a moment to appreciate the man who lost his arm , but aient give up

    • @anotheraal
      @anotheraal 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      absolutely !

    • @Hitu2002
      @Hitu2002 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ofcourse 👍👍🔥

    • @emil907k8
      @emil907k8 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Dont think he lost i think he got born without arms

    • @darthmortem585
      @darthmortem585 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@emil907k8 talking about the other contestants, but ok

  • @rajbhattacharya4427
    @rajbhattacharya4427 2 ปีที่แล้ว +238

    This is the most inspiring video I have ever seen. Zheng should be an inspiration to everyone. No matter what you're going through in life, you can achieve something if you commit.

  • @bquinn6676
    @bquinn6676 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5342

    How do you win with no arms
    Props to that dude

    • @cesarivan7272
      @cesarivan7272 5 ปีที่แล้ว +91

      Because in the backstroke style the arms are not that important than in other styles

    • @quindubs
      @quindubs 5 ปีที่แล้ว +94

      How do you swim with no arms😂

    • @Encest_5
      @Encest_5 5 ปีที่แล้ว +76

      Diamond Dingers I don’t even know how to swim

    • @-_unknownlegend_-7627
      @-_unknownlegend_-7627 5 ปีที่แล้ว +52

      Swimming technique, he uses his feet to push himself and uses his body to moves upwards and downwards to swim even faster, physics have to do with this.

    • @tylerarmstrong6195
      @tylerarmstrong6195 5 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      You probably actually for this event might have an advantage..... Less drag.

  • @kevintucker3354
    @kevintucker3354 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2008

    Remember these guys whenever you think, “I can’t do this”.

    • @Sibree
      @Sibree 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      I cant be a fish

    • @gwuas3604
      @gwuas3604 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      I cant get my dad to come back.

    • @danikancherry9114
      @danikancherry9114 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@gwuas3604 That's why we gotta go to our dads and kick their asses

    • @justsomeonehere884
      @justsomeonehere884 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@danikancherry9114 or kick their balls both ways are fine

    • @covid546
      @covid546 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@danikancherry9114 WTF mate. My father went away 14 years ago. Now i don't know in which country he is???

  • @user-rk6jr9ne9z
    @user-rk6jr9ne9z 2 ปีที่แล้ว +357

    In my eyes they are all GOLD

  • @Yocef80
    @Yocef80 2 ปีที่แล้ว +691

    They need foam head board on deck so they wont hurt their head when they arrive.

    • @swimfan752
      @swimfan752 2 ปีที่แล้ว +82

      Touch pad is padded. Better than the wall at least

    • @Yocef80
      @Yocef80 2 ปีที่แล้ว +52

      @@swimfan752 good to know. Thanks for info

    • @nick-st7jx
      @nick-st7jx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@swimfan752 The touchpad still hurts if you hit it with your head though

    • @lemons1559
      @lemons1559 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@nick-st7jx Better than a ceramic tile.

    • @nick-st7jx
      @nick-st7jx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@lemons1559 it is, but it’d be better if it was more padded/cushioned somehow

  • @CuangPo
    @CuangPo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1866

    How do you swim under that condition?
    *5 mins later
    ....bloody hell

  • @thevillageofnod
    @thevillageofnod 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1562

    I'm a swim teacher of many years and this supports my theory that the kick is the most important part of the back stroke

    • @oshmantounkara7642
      @oshmantounkara7642 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Colleen Jennings That’s great!

    • @LarryL3g3nd
      @LarryL3g3nd 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Every1 already knew that buddy...

    • @norten76
      @norten76 5 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      Do you think in this case having no arms (less drag) is actually an advantage?

    • @MrJohnboyofsj
      @MrJohnboyofsj 5 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      @@norten76 imo you are right. Having no arms reduces drag a significant amount as well as simplifying form overall reducing errors and allowing for focused form on all that is left.

    • @thevillageofnod
      @thevillageofnod 5 ปีที่แล้ว +59

      @Arkadi Danielyan Why are you calling me names? This is just a discussion. You need to be polite

  • @redemptionradical7763
    @redemptionradical7763 2 ปีที่แล้ว +431

    7:01 No one helping him get out of the pool is a show of respect to physically challenged people.

    • @tomsd8656
      @tomsd8656 2 ปีที่แล้ว +59

      Or it's just because he could easily get out with his two very powerful legs. Somebody helped him at the start, with towel in his teeth.

    • @nicopaduamusic
      @nicopaduamusic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      What makes you think hes physically challenged in this situation or needs assistance for something he does all the time?

    • @beckamayfield9912
      @beckamayfield9912 2 ปีที่แล้ว +68

      @@nicopaduamusic I think they are saying people often rush to help disabled people who don't need it. They said it's respectful that people did not do this.

    • @tyqualhogan1955
      @tyqualhogan1955 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I’m sure he didn’t want or need help it’s kinda an insult so I agree

    • @tomsd8656
      @tomsd8656 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@beckamayfield9912 Before we say something, consider common sense. The guy swims much faster with just his legs than many untrained people with both arms and legs. So why in hell would anyone even think he needs help getting out of the pool when there are stairs. Even at the beach with big waves, you can still walk out of the ocean with your hands tied behind your back.

  • @c.c7490
    @c.c7490 2 ปีที่แล้ว +184

    It's at this moment when you should pause for a moment and think, "So what's my excuse for giving up?"

    • @yanteng2556
      @yanteng2556 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      having too many limbs?

    • @inductor43
      @inductor43 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@yanteng2556 hilarious🤣

    • @ravi2820
      @ravi2820 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@yanteng2556 damn!!! this hit right on my face

    • @austinhernandez2716
      @austinhernandez2716 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Mental health also exists.

  • @CRLM-vg9vq
    @CRLM-vg9vq 4 ปีที่แล้ว +714

    How can anyone dislike this vdo? Man, they're swimming with half limbs and all. Massive respect!

  • @arthuryan3577
    @arthuryan3577 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3431

    My man had to hit his head to get the wr

  • @Shivam25Verma
    @Shivam25Verma 2 ปีที่แล้ว +102

    Sir you got my respect, you've just leaped out of all the words I know to praise such a charismatic achievement. You are a great source of inspiration for millions.

  • @jkcricworld180
    @jkcricworld180 2 ปีที่แล้ว +290

    His courage and determination shows nothing is impossible for anyone 😊😊😊

  • @HurricaneHugues
    @HurricaneHugues 5 ปีที่แล้ว +539

    That guy is actual fish. That's an incredible performance

    • @zingyguy6221
      @zingyguy6221 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      lol u just called him a fish

    • @vorname_6856
      @vorname_6856 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@zingyguy6221 stfu human

    • @veridiumundaunted7978
      @veridiumundaunted7978 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@es-rh8oo stfu bacteria

    • @BK-201
      @BK-201 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      lol u just called him a bacteria

    • @mysticdespair4599
      @mysticdespair4599 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      BK-201 stfu turd 💩

  • @sebastianseba5285
    @sebastianseba5285 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1448

    Ouch, he banged his head a bit i must say.

    • @TAM-sk8so
      @TAM-sk8so 4 ปีที่แล้ว +114

      It doesn't hurt, because on the wall there's a a big mat. The mat is like a stopwatch and you must beat strong to stop the "mat-stopwatch".
      Sorry for my bad english 🙈.

    • @hibahprice6887
      @hibahprice6887 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Так шею сломать можно

    • @thomvandenberg3750
      @thomvandenberg3750 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sebastian Seba kut

    • @areejdiesca7848
      @areejdiesca7848 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      ikr that prolly hurt a lot

    • @lexecutive
      @lexecutive 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TAM-sk8so oooh I never knew that, thanks!

  • @ANITOWANITOTV
    @ANITOWANITOTV 3 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    his reaction was so priceless, you got my respect dude

  • @bipinbisht1840
    @bipinbisht1840 2 ปีที่แล้ว +257

    Everyone that compete here is winner in his own life🔥❤️💯

    • @akhilpathania2956
      @akhilpathania2956 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Well said brother

    • @czuowiekjanszczur4538
      @czuowiekjanszczur4538 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      why?

    • @ad8128
      @ad8128 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@czuowiekjanszczur4538 bcoz of their godamn determination 😃

    • @w8ingsim43
      @w8ingsim43 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@czuowiekjanszczur4538 because they are all winners, they defeat fate.

    • @w8ingsim43
      @w8ingsim43 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@czuowiekjanszczur4538 because they are all winners, they defeat fate.

  • @madman2u
    @madman2u 8 ปีที่แล้ว +292

    That moment when a guy with no arms wins and is also a lot faster than most people with no disabilities. Makes you think about how you can achieve your goals and dreams if you really put your mind into it. Very impressive performance indeed!

    • @emmanuelmoreau6445
      @emmanuelmoreau6445 8 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      +madman2u In France we've got a (really) bad joke about that : a guy with no arms and no legs swim faster than the others ones without disabilities. The teacher asks him "how can you swim so fast!?" Then the kid answers "Oh, that's nothing... I train every day with my father at the lake and the hardest part is to get outside the bag!"

    • @hannahevans1585
      @hannahevans1585 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Very very inspiring

    • @subandihalim3929
      @subandihalim3929 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Agree, that's the way i think after watching it.. the key is pushing the boundaries most people think you have.. amazing achievement... salute...

    • @matthewchow4991
      @matthewchow4991 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +madman2u Ancient Chinese philosopher Chuang Chou wrote about this thousands of years ago.

    • @DGRWPF
      @DGRWPF 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Sunai Sama a really bad joke? dude that's hilarious! damn! :))))

  • @danielpacheco8627
    @danielpacheco8627 5 ปีที่แล้ว +398

    Imagine coming back from this competition and having to explain that you lost to a guy with no arms. Props to him hard work and dedication gets you places.

    • @Samuel-dg4jv
      @Samuel-dg4jv 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Its the paralympics, most of these people are missing arms or legs

    • @bruh4032
      @bruh4032 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He was the only one without both arms

    • @elsaphotography4448
      @elsaphotography4448 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yea I would have looked the other way round 🤣🤣🤣

    • @kevintucker3354
      @kevintucker3354 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Liangelo ball1
      No he wasn’t, the tall Russian kid was exactly the same.

    • @dylanjohnson4641
      @dylanjohnson4641 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It’s not all arms

  • @48webber
    @48webber 2 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Ive never seen anything like this. This is godly for sure. Well done

  • @sohailaziz1
    @sohailaziz1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    The great example of “ WE ARE NOT DISABLE, WE ARE DIFFERENTLY ABLES”😍

    • @molz1231
      @molz1231 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      hi disabled isn’t a bad word and many disabled people actually prefer it to ‘differently abled’

  • @lovelaugh7299
    @lovelaugh7299 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2186

    No one will break this record because he cant hold anyone's beer

  • @WindResistance
    @WindResistance 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1845

    Me: hmmmmm what do I watch
    TH-cam: u seem bored, wanna watch the Paralympic?

    • @Dilmee
      @Dilmee 5 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Me: sure

    • @jennyr9766
      @jennyr9766 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      And the answer is: "sure, I can watch that"

    • @destrafe_3361
      @destrafe_3361 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dewandietrich9446 same xD

    • @user-kj9os5wx9w
      @user-kj9os5wx9w 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Dilmee dhxhhbbd

    • @Imafed42069
      @Imafed42069 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bored lmao this is way more entertainment than the "regular" Olympics. I can definitely tell you I wouldn't be clicking the Olympic swimming

  • @ThePsh07
    @ThePsh07 3 ปีที่แล้ว +334

    3:52
    Betas: have to hang on to the starting platform with their arms.
    Alpha: bites the starting towel like a beast.

    • @wowwe3011
      @wowwe3011 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Lane 3 guy is getting a hug

    • @tuabuelota
      @tuabuelota 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@wowwe3011 omg i just noticed that. That means that the person holding him has so much responsibility, if they don't let him go as soon as the ring bells, he could lose just because of that

    • @vedikabhardwaj6380
      @vedikabhardwaj6380 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@wowwe3011 Then It means gamma🤔 according to P.Sherman comment.

    • @vedikabhardwaj6380
      @vedikabhardwaj6380 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@tuabuelota ya.......and it is sooo difficult to swim without hands🥺😢........and then also he is swimming soo fast😱

    • @Gaetano.94
      @Gaetano.94 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tuabuelota uhmmm... They don't bring the towel with them... The swimmer lets go not the coach

  • @petelosuaniu
    @petelosuaniu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    That is nuts lol Never seen this kind of swimming before. I’m gobsmacked. I have 4 limbs and that guy would lap me 😂

  • @piyyushhh7348
    @piyyushhh7348 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1855

    And me with no disability is scared of drowning.....

    • @originalriri3446
      @originalriri3446 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @F. Santos how short are you ?😭

    • @thehertyuros3343
      @thehertyuros3343 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@originalriri3446 bruh you know the pool in this video is like 12 feet deep right?

    • @originalriri3446
      @originalriri3446 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@thehertyuros3343 in a pool not that pool the frick

    • @edward8380
      @edward8380 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I don't think anyone likes drowning

    • @hafsamohamoud5591
      @hafsamohamoud5591 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      ​@@originalriri3446​being 7"0 doesn't automatically make you immune to drowning lol

  • @uhh9364
    @uhh9364 5 ปีที่แล้ว +633

    The way that dudes head hit the wall of the pool, my old 7 year old self would’ve died there

    • @YeOkBuddy
      @YeOkBuddy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      p1an there’s padding on the wall so they can be stopped since they don’t have arms

  • @Trading_Hai_Aasan
    @Trading_Hai_Aasan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Who is Here After A2 Motivation ❤️🔥

  • @ele7151
    @ele7151 2 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Maximum respect for these people. Really moving.

  • @daveycortez2944
    @daveycortez2944 3 ปีที่แล้ว +670

    I watch these athletes with so much respect and admiration. 😢 A part of me emphasize with the many struggles, challenges, and setbacks they have in their lives. The other part is inspired by their perseverance and determination to succeed and reach their goals. It truly places things into perspective. Great job all of you. Be proud of yourselves and your accomplishments!!!👍👍👍🙏🙏

  • @joserizalfigolaksmana4745
    @joserizalfigolaksmana4745 3 ปีที่แล้ว +392

    This guy brings the "hold my beer" meme to the whole new level

  • @Agent..47
    @Agent..47 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Unbelievable !! Tears came up in my eyes while watching him. He is such a inspiration for those who think they can't do this. Respect for him🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @user-gd3xt6sz7f
    @user-gd3xt6sz7f 3 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    He has to use his head to touch the finishing wall. How hurt it would be! I've smashed to the swimming pool wall once and it was painful.
    Big hands for the athletes!

    • @user-om2do9bk2v
      @user-om2do9bk2v 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Well, I don't think its more painful than getting punched in training for an UFC fighter.

    • @criseann4228
      @criseann4228 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      i think they're ok, there's a padding on the wall watch it again

    • @stephanerone
      @stephanerone 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      "big hands"....

  • @Vinnicombe1
    @Vinnicombe1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1124

    When a guy with one arm is 10X faster then u

  • @IGniTuv
    @IGniTuv 5 ปีที่แล้ว +603

    Imagine hating yourself so much that you disliked this video.

    • @anjiruhyure2080
      @anjiruhyure2080 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Yeah I still don't understand where is the dislike ratio coming from? Any ideas? What was bad about this? I'm just confused.

    • @bigbambino3564
      @bigbambino3564 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Because some people have heart.

    • @zadia76
      @zadia76 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      IGniTuv I was just wondering as I “stumbled” upon this video: why so many thumbs down? I just don’t get it. Gotta be jealous people that have both arms and legs but no brain or heart. Yeah. That must be it.

    • @yeknommonkey
      @yeknommonkey 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I heard it's just search bots scraping every link on A page

    • @duinternetrambo2941
      @duinternetrambo2941 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@David-us3iy Its the same sport as regular swimming, only with disabled people.
      But those regular swimming videos dont have that much dislikes, so people assume that they only dislike because they are handicapped,kind of normal that people dont like that.

  • @Mike0193Azul
    @Mike0193Azul 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    These athletes are mindblowing! Respect 100%

  • @pq6970
    @pq6970 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    The creativity of the human beings!!! Amazing!!!

  • @Nathan-oe8ut
    @Nathan-oe8ut 5 ปีที่แล้ว +417

    No arms = less water resistance.
    Once he mastered his style of swimming, his disadvantage became his advantage.

    • @georgecojocaru9755
      @georgecojocaru9755 4 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      Not at all dude, it's still disavantage....

    • @herc1305
      @herc1305 4 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      Arms are actually useful here. They are not a disadvantage. I can see how having no legs would be an advantage in a pull up competition. That is not the case here. If he had arms, he would be faster

    • @markli6065
      @markli6065 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@herc1305 way faster

    • @f0ns0r
      @f0ns0r 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Nonsense what you said

    • @Monckeyclub
      @Monckeyclub 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Seem legit, that's basic physics

  • @takioswad
    @takioswad 9 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I was crying watching zhang tao coming out the water looking at the audience. He is the true hero.

    • @jsuswaram
      @jsuswaram 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Can't agree with you more..What a man and what an athlete! The least people could have done is give him a standing ovation until he left the arena. He swam better than a fish :)

    • @baratjozsi2033
      @baratjozsi2033 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was crying too. I'm gay.

  • @chrisfricker7025
    @chrisfricker7025 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You've got to hand it to him, that was fantastic

  • @AverytheCubanAmerican
    @AverytheCubanAmerican 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Embrace who you are, and you will go far
    Because even with a disability, the human spirit can achieve anything. As shown here

  • @prodigyx1089
    @prodigyx1089 5 ปีที่แล้ว +573

    Everybody: You can't swim without any arms
    Zheng Tao: Hold my beer

    • @krisalbanian627
      @krisalbanian627 5 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      Hold my prosthetic arms

    • @JS-ABORIGEN
      @JS-ABORIGEN 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Hold my prosthetic legs :D

    • @happywhale1786
      @happywhale1786 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      4:06 give me a towel to bite so I can start

    • @happywhale1786
      @happywhale1786 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@guntherdunyardphd3623 you know he has a little head that can help grap the beer against his belly

    • @janmelzer8797
      @janmelzer8797 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      More like: hold my arms

  • @2aloos
    @2aloos 9 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Massive repect to these guys. Absolutely incredible. I think TV chanels should cover more the Paralympics to pay a tribute to all these heroes. They should be an example for us because they are showing us that whatever happens, we shouldn't give up, we must keep fighting and then we can achieve the impossible

    • @ondrazposukie
      @ondrazposukie 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +2aloos Yes but I hate when people think disabled athletes do more then enabled athletes. They both work hard, it is the commitment what makes paralympians more amazing.

  • @daniel-xo1hj
    @daniel-xo1hj 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Can we just take a few minutes of time to celebrate Zheng Tao for his amazing swimming and talent and the others too. A tremendous talent!

  • @twilightbird2842
    @twilightbird2842 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    just imagine the sacrifice and hard work and pain they went through. truly respect. lowkey made me cry💙

  • @arthurclaeys7618
    @arthurclaeys7618 3 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    Swimming a time of 1:13 without arms is really impresive. I'm a swimmer myself and I think that there are not many swimmers who would be able to swim his time. Truly impressive!!!

    • @allydea
      @allydea ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I certainly can't! Even in freestyle. Obviously I'm no great swimmer of anything, but I've been swimming (with no coaching) for more than 10 years and have a good body for swimming. All this to say that I'm truly impressed by these guys, all of them... and really unimpressed with myself.

    • @whitewalker608
      @whitewalker608 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Agreed! Especially when Catch is such a crucial part of swimming.

    • @Prororo
      @Prororo 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@allydeaif you get a decent coach you will improve incredibly quickly

  • @arfank199
    @arfank199 9 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    How can these guys swim without no arms. It's absolutely amazing

    • @Gigga9
      @Gigga9 8 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      +TheKabDriver legs

  • @emilyvera8538
    @emilyvera8538 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This legend taught me that i can have that conviction, discipline and fight spirit in my life too. He might never know it but he gave me strength when i had nobody and needed it the most.

  • @spider6660
    @spider6660 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Now, that's what I called a "LEGEND"

  • @amandapapagelis5539
    @amandapapagelis5539 8 ปีที่แล้ว +721

    This is a great thing for people to watch. It's good for encouraging many to not give up

    • @ryderwashington4199
      @ryderwashington4199 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      that and the fact that there are other factors too, Usain Bolt and an amateur sprinter work just as hard put 110% but who wins? Bolt, why? genetics. So no matter how hard u try there are other factors that limit u

    • @tomlynch6135
      @tomlynch6135 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      It won't hurt his head that much. I've swam in an Olympic pool many times. And they have a rubber sheet thing that records times on the wall at the end of the pool. This rubber is not too soft but soft enough to keep a 2 yr old from crying when hitting it

    • @ivx8345
      @ivx8345 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Paralympics.... besides contestants, their friends and families, who cares. Not me.

    • @justnomnom8285
      @justnomnom8285 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Amanda P im number 200 liking the comment!

    • @Sahil21360
      @Sahil21360 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Amanda P yeah mate it is

  • @PurpleLamp69
    @PurpleLamp69 7 ปีที่แล้ว +165

    I was in an accident when I was younger and now have one eye. Growing up everyone always tried to make me feel good but I was stubborn and always found a way to get attention and sympathy from it. I am now 17 years old and know that I am blessed and really don't have anything wrong with me. Watching these guys swim their hearts out with disabilities is truly inspiring. I hope that God watches over them and continues to bless them.

    • @saragabriela7374
      @saragabriela7374 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      God bless you. You always keep trying 😢💙💚😄🙏🙏🙏

    • @d4rkhound388
      @d4rkhound388 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      My right eye has became blurry enough that i cant read unless i have my left eye open, the right eye is just a blurry mess, obviously not the same as you but i get how you feel.

    • @PurpleLamp69
      @PurpleLamp69 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +ALL MIGHT I'll pray for you... I honestly would rather lose an eye than have one that doesn't work properly. I bet you are in a stressful situation I hope everything works out!

    • @d4rkhound388
      @d4rkhound388 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Cody Pardy Well i have a dream of becoming a Professional boxer, Haha many people say "Don't endanger your good eye on a sport like boxing" so it is pretty stressful but at the end of the day Risks are what makes us human and makes us find out what we are good at... I will pray for you to dude, Peace!

    • @carolchen2320
      @carolchen2320 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yayyy! So glad this inspires others too! If you ever have bad days just remember that everyone has bad days and you always always always have something to strive for

  • @yashshelar417
    @yashshelar417 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is one of the most inspirational videos I have ever seen.

  • @pennyj4267
    @pennyj4267 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This brings a huge smile to my face
    This is beyond amazing. We all know that you can do it! Take care good luck and God bless

  • @kale3563
    @kale3563 8 ปีที่แล้ว +152

    HOW DOES SOMEONE WITH NO ARMS WIN THE BACKSTROKE! It's crazy

    • @chaotikkiller1617
      @chaotikkiller1617 8 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Confirmed Dolphin

    • @FressherJTD
      @FressherJTD 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Using a smart technique because you don't need arms for a dolphin stroke. And he has less body weight. So every kick gives more boost.

    • @kevinsono
      @kevinsono 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      that is fuxking crazy

    • @cameronbernard9358
      @cameronbernard9358 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He is streamlined

    • @alaplaya5
      @alaplaya5 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I have arms but I never could swim like him...I should feel encourage but I don't...

  • @Genoflesh
    @Genoflesh 8 ปีที่แล้ว +687

    Watch this and every excuse you've made in your life is irrelevant. Salute to all the Paralympians! Hope to see you all again in Rio'16...

    • @robertgarcia3316
      @robertgarcia3316 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      are those games at the same time as tho Olympic and in what channels?

    • @Amkroll
      @Amkroll 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Robert Garcia NBC and whenever they're scheduled

    • @robertgarcia3316
      @robertgarcia3316 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Alex Kroll thanks

    • @532flair
      @532flair 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      my arms hurt

    • @iKADAJx
      @iKADAJx 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      What if I don't have a life? Ah! Your logic is flawed.

  • @hermanbrownjr.591
    @hermanbrownjr.591 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is the most amazing thing i've seen.

  • @johnnwako2488
    @johnnwako2488 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    These athletes are super inspirational - thanks to them!

  • @charuagrawal4450
    @charuagrawal4450 4 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    Whoever are disliking this video doesn't know the meaning of hardwork..😒

  • @phoebeemerson9943
    @phoebeemerson9943 4 ปีที่แล้ว +386

    when you are a competitive swimmer and a guy with no arms swims faster than you

    • @qzxarp3940
      @qzxarp3940 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Slow

    • @tuneboyz5634
      @tuneboyz5634 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@qzxarp3940 talkin bout swimming in REAL water, not minecraft lol

    • @zes3813
      @zes3813 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      wrr

    • @shivtejlakkakula6864
      @shivtejlakkakula6864 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      agree

    • @juicelord3306
      @juicelord3306 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      that swimming style is fast compared to with arms

  • @Sniper-xm4pc
    @Sniper-xm4pc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    this literally gave me goosebumps

  • @Liberalogy
    @Liberalogy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Flagrant 2 brought me here and I was not disappointed! This is amazing!

  • @HentaiJinx
    @HentaiJinx 10 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    Holy shit that's faster than me. Just shows that you cannot underestimate ANYBODY.

    • @joeekeator9271
      @joeekeator9271 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ScaryPillow true talk;;never underestimate anyone;;; never believe he could win;;;God is forever faithful

    • @shawnledragonian
      @shawnledragonian 10 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      JOE Ekeator Don't bring deities into this. This is sheer power of will. Nutjob!

    • @alexlyons639
      @alexlyons639 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Omg lol! That pun thooooo!!

    • @maxfoulkes979
      @maxfoulkes979 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He's good at swimming because of talent, not because "god gave him pity"

    • @bsht123456
      @bsht123456 9 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      JOE Ekeator
      Yea! Did you also thank your God for making them cripples in the first place?

  • @matriox1v9
    @matriox1v9 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1643

    Holy shit these guys have disabilities and can still swim better than me lol

    • @TheVintageRomance
      @TheVintageRomance 7 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      I was gonna say the same thing! I need to seriously learn how to swim lol

    • @CarlosFernandez-mh2jf
      @CarlosFernandez-mh2jf 7 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      That's because they spend a long time training.

    • @johncalli7823
      @johncalli7823 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      +Carlos Fernandez still, for them not having an arm, or both. Or a leg. Just look at them, it's twice harder and now they are really good.

    • @user-rq8qv8zr9e
      @user-rq8qv8zr9e 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +Ding Dong I don't know why you would say that to someone that hasn't said anything bad :P

    • @thorsten8790
      @thorsten8790 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Ding Dong Dafuq?

  • @madandu
    @madandu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is one of the best, motivating scenes on yTube.

  • @areejdiesca7848
    @areejdiesca7848 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    so much respect for these athletes 🙌

  • @jaimedelgado7529
    @jaimedelgado7529 5 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    That guy must have tremendous power in his ears to be able to paddle like that. Id have never thought the guy with no arms would win. Espectacular!

  • @funny-video-YouTube-channel
    @funny-video-YouTube-channel 6 ปีที่แล้ว +690

    @4:00 we can witness that a man without arms can swim faster than most of us :-)
    *A good example* that can show how we under-estimate or over-estimate things that are based on personal experience of one person, or a common bias of culture.
    Great victory for science !

    • @tatibigbatty
      @tatibigbatty 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      epSos.de True

    • @zakke6851
      @zakke6851 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      How does that guy mastubate that's my biggest question.

    • @Miszczuuu
      @Miszczuuu 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      the fact that he doesn't have arms actually helps him, do you see fish with arms ?

    • @CymruEmergencyResponder
      @CymruEmergencyResponder 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      We also see how he has a concrete head!

    • @branthebrave
      @branthebrave 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Don't compare yourself to the best.

  • @CurtisCT
    @CurtisCT 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just stumbled on this video, and I have to say, these must be the bravest, most dedicated and hard-working individuals I've EVER seen! I can't even begin to imagine what it must take for disabled individuals to overcome the physical, not to mention mental constraints to achieve such record-breaking, top physical performances! What a wonder! What an achievement! How immeasurably inspirational! This is truly the TRIUMPH of mind over body! These athletes have my deepest admiration and respect!

  • @derekgrund105
    @derekgrund105 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    never seen something so amazing.

  • @meruemo776
    @meruemo776 8 ปีที่แล้ว +357

    the idea of paralympics is great to see people who lost limbs or were born deformed have a chance to be Olympians . the only thing wrong with it is that it's hard to judge if a person is qualified or not because it's not fair for others. is a guy missing two legs capable of competing with a guy who lost two arms

    • @paralympics
      @paralympics  8 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      +‫عامر البلهموطي‬‎ Paralympic classification in swimming can be quite hard for people to understand, so hopefully this helps.
      The short answer to your question is that even though the impairments are different, the impact of their impairment on their ability to swim is the same.
      Here is a more detailed answer:
      The sport class names in swimming consist of a prefix “S”, ”SB” or “SM” and a number. The prefixes stand for the event and the number indicates the sport class the athlete competes in the respective event.The prefixes stand for:• S: Freestyle, butterfly and backstroke events• SB: Breaststroke• SM: Individual medleySport classes 1-10: Physical impairmentThere are 10 different S and SM sport classes, numbered 1-10, and nine SB sport classes, numbered 1-9, for athletes with a physical impairment. A lower number indicates a more severe activity limitation than a higher number.As you mentioned, athletes with different impairment types compete against each other. The impact of their impairment on swim performance, however, is similar.Sport classes 11-13: Visual ImpairmentSport class 14: Intellectual impairmentThere is more info here: www.paralympic.org/swimming/classification

    • @meruemo776
      @meruemo776 8 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      ***** thank you for the explanation

    • @danielpantoja1647
      @danielpantoja1647 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      stunt

    • @stokker511
      @stokker511 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Mc Faggot i can`t understand why the video is 499 thumbs down??

    • @scareme3542
      @scareme3542 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Maybe they rooted for another swimmer.

  • @azzisofianejudo9193
    @azzisofianejudo9193 4 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    Congratulations to this unbelievable swimmer. I wish for him all the best in the future 😍😍😍😍

  • @Rahul-85
    @Rahul-85 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    please rename Paralympics as Superlympics 🙏
    they are way higher than legends 🙏

  • @PhoodZombieIncoming
    @PhoodZombieIncoming 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    *For me all of these participants are already a 🏆 winner 👏🏻👏🏻 CONGO! for your dedication and struggle to fight for yourself*

  • @joshchavers7391
    @joshchavers7391 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    This dude took the win by hitting his head on the wall. He deserves the win.

  • @elizabethsperlakis1056
    @elizabethsperlakis1056 8 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I'm so proud of all these athletes. It's incredible. Great job gentlemen!!

  • @meerkaif5627
    @meerkaif5627 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can't see any better motivational video than this ........Hats off to all of them 👍🏻

  • @TruckTaxiMoveIt
    @TruckTaxiMoveIt 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would love to watch documentaries on every single one of these top performers this is just amazing

  • @markangelogarcia2136
    @markangelogarcia2136 9 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I get more amazed watching the paralympics more the olympics one.

  • @FaisalAzad
    @FaisalAzad 8 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I just came to here to see how you can swim withuot arms. Didn't expect that the guy without the arms actually would win the race. Simply Amazing!

  • @bolshevi3187
    @bolshevi3187 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    the London Paralympic games were so awesome

  • @sahilmalik8826
    @sahilmalik8826 ปีที่แล้ว

    seriously huge respect for these athletes🙏🏼🙏🏼.

  • @nelsonta00
    @nelsonta00 4 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    This is one of those "I need to see it to believe it" type of videos.

  • @astral7919
    @astral7919 5 ปีที่แล้ว +101

    Respect to them, they are all winners in my eyes they inspire me
    Where there is life there is always hope
    Never give up
    Stay strong 💪

    • @Ciao1234ist
      @Ciao1234ist 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Exactly

    • @scootsmcgoots6343
      @scootsmcgoots6343 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You realize that using the arm flex emoji does not apply here, since the winner has no arms to flex!

  • @daeseongkim8528
    @daeseongkim8528 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are the heroes.
    We respect you all.
    Thank you very much.

  • @HS-hb7kg
    @HS-hb7kg 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really appreciate Paralympic.

  • @fadedphilosphy
    @fadedphilosphy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    4:46 absolutely perfect

  • @hafsamohamoud5591
    @hafsamohamoud5591 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    How this guy can swim with no hands is beyond me.
    amazing 👏👏👏

  • @optaaaaaaaa
    @optaaaaaaaa 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    who's here from Flagrant 2?

  • @TheSunshineRequiem
    @TheSunshineRequiem ปีที่แล้ว

    I was afraid of watching this video but I am glad I did, I am truly touched, its hard to have excuses from now on

  • @utarian7
    @utarian7 8 ปีที่แล้ว +582

    What the fuck.. How does one guy have two arms, some guy have 1 arm, and some guys have 0 arms and they're all in the same race?

    • @paralympics
      @paralympics  8 ปีที่แล้ว +230

      +utarian7 To ensure competition is fair and equal, all Paralympic sports have a system in place which ensures that winning is determined by skill, fitness, power, endurance, tactical ability and mental focus, the same factors that account for success in sport for able bodied athletes.
      Athletes with different impairments compete against each other, because sport classes are allocated based on the impact the impairment has on swimming, rather than on the impairment itself.
      More info here: www.paralympic.org/swimming/classification

    • @utarian7
      @utarian7 8 ปีที่แล้ว +68

      +Paralympic Games Interesting. Thank you very much for your response.

    • @greenbear3221
      @greenbear3221 7 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      Amazing souls right :) Rest of us complain even with all 4 limbs. Pretty shameful. Now eveyone go workout LOL

    • @hwago123
      @hwago123 7 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      amazing that the guy with no arms wins the race

    • @kirillsuchak7191
      @kirillsuchak7191 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      +Rendroc pretty inspirational for others

  • @AbigaleKirsten
    @AbigaleKirsten 5 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Absolutely incredible...

  • @mcsporran10
    @mcsporran10 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I am lost for words 🤣 humans can be really amazing sometimes!

  • @madinasushma8521
    @madinasushma8521 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super great work. Keep on uploading this kind of videos

  • @sdarms111doug9
    @sdarms111doug9 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    That is nothing short of amazing! Those athletes are INCREBLY inspirational! I LOVE THAT!

  • @aliyahburchfield6633
    @aliyahburchfield6633 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    if you ever feel bad at yourself, just remember there is a lifeguard at the Olympic swimming event

  • @maryscheitler2488
    @maryscheitler2488 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I swam competitively in school. I just started this video and I have a feeling I'm about to be blown away.

  • @chloeb1237
    @chloeb1237 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oml! This guy is insanely good at this! Congrats to him. 😌