Misty used to blow up in the last lap, even in the semis she did. This was just one of those days where the sun was shining on her. She took it out hard and was able to hang on incredibly well. Agree that Susie couldn't see her, but even if she could, would have had to have an incredible swim to beat her.
Quote from Misty Hyman 2000 Olympic Gold medal swimmer from Mesa Arizona said today at the Healthy Kids Camp where she spoke to about 75 kids, "On any given day, ordinary people that have done the work and have the courage to try... can win! The only thing we have control of is our ability to do our best...if you do this...no matter the outcome, you will be a champion."
I always get emotional whenever I watch this. One of the best, most inspirational races ever. We have the great honor to know Misty personally and there truly couldn't be a nicer person.
Kaitlin Sandeno would win a bronze in the 800 Free in this Olympics, and three more medals (silver, bronze, gold in relay) four years later. She was only 17 here.
i have actually talked to misty and gave her a hug and swam against her because i had a swim camp and actually i have a picture with her its freaking awesome
why is it that when someone improves a lot over a short period of time everyone assumes their on drugs? inge de bruijn? misty hyman? alain bernard? eamon sullivan, it makes me angry.
those people put it in the training and were dedicated to get to where they got to.
Misty was the greatest underwater flyer ever... her SDK (streamlined dolphin kick) on middle-body-side revolutioned the techinque and it was the basis of modern underwater swim (phelps's one too)
100% agreed Endimione17. The other swimmers including Susie O'Neil and Petria Thomas were only doing 1 or 2 dolphin kick b4 coming up to start their butterfly. Misty had done 6 dolphin kicks underwater. Misty broke the American record and was a hand touch away from the WR of Susie. It was considered an upset by Misty over the aussies.
Look at the turns.... look at how the other girls only did 1 or 2 dolphin kicks b4 coming up to the surface. And look at Misty's turns; she did 6 dolpihin kicks b4 coming up. Now more swimmers are doing more dolphin kicks off the turns b4 coming up to start their butterfly, GREAT JOB MISTY!!!!
Yay! Sum1 finally decided to post this vid! I have been waitn 4 this race to be posted online since may 2! But no1 else has it posted. GREAT JOB MISTY!!!!!!!
yay misty!! it's not upsetting when Misty wins!!!
niuniupie 1 month ago
Misty used to blow up in the last lap, even in the semis she did. This was just one of those days where the sun was shining on her. She took it out hard and was able to hang on incredibly well. Agree that Susie couldn't see her, but even if she could, would have had to have an incredible swim to beat her.
Ineddiblehulk 1 month ago
cute how she's happy
AgentPaulSmecker 1 month ago
my coach made me come here
THIRDSHOCKARMY 2 months ago
misty is my swim coach at shadow mountain high school
Nightwing07blue 5 months ago
I love you Misty! You are my inspiration!
amazinlycute 6 months ago
Quote from Misty Hyman 2000 Olympic Gold medal swimmer from Mesa Arizona said today at the Healthy Kids Camp where she spoke to about 75 kids, "On any given day, ordinary people that have done the work and have the courage to try... can win! The only thing we have control of is our ability to do our best...if you do this...no matter the outcome, you will be a champion."
zumbadawn 8 months ago
She gave me pointers today and they really helped a lot
mizzou1234567891011 8 months ago
They waiting on turns"... Look at mistys turn...6,7 beats dophin kicks...amazing...only handful of swimmers using that kind of turns nowdays :)
pushitgently001p 8 months ago
I always get emotional whenever I watch this. One of the best, most inspirational races ever. We have the great honor to know Misty personally and there truly couldn't be a nicer person.
ksajh1 9 months ago
I tend to get a bit emotional every i watch this
Mmckellar3 10 months ago
The Great Richard Quick coached so many swimmers, but this was probably one
of the most shocking and surprising victories from his pupil. I always look at this
race, when I am down on myself and realize that I can achieve what I might think
is impossible. Way to go, Misty. You were a Great Coach also, Richard Quick.
TheCopper05 1 year ago
my sister saw her!
SuperDuperSpeedo 1 year ago
If your surname is Hyman, don't call your daughter Misty.
hoever06 1 year ago 2
misty hyman is my swim coach. dont believe me? Shadow mountain high school, phoenix arizona. she deserved that. and yes shes a beast underwater
Mmckellar3 1 year ago
Kaitlin Sandeno would win a bronze in the 800 Free in this Olympics, and three more medals (silver, bronze, gold in relay) four years later. She was only 17 here.
whitethronebooks 1 year ago
Greatest upset in the history of Olympic women's swimming.
whitethronebooks 1 year ago 2
Misty is so down to earth! Shes so inspirational...and dedicated, too! I met her at a Swimposium and she has stayed in contact with me ever since!
phelpsphan1229 1 year ago
I met misty hyman and held her gold medal at a swim camp i went to when i was 12! she was super nice!
shslax27 1 year ago
i have actually talked to misty and gave her a hug and swam against her because i had a swim camp and actually i have a picture with her its freaking awesome
speedodude14 1 year ago
I met Misty at the swimchampions tour. I got to wear her gold medal!!!!!!
bluetoo99 1 year ago
Misty is awesome! Thanks for the "Swimposium" at UH last weekend. You inspired my son, and myself. On_On!
KailuaSunrise 1 year ago
why is it that when someone improves a lot over a short period of time everyone assumes their on drugs? inge de bruijn? misty hyman? alain bernard? eamon sullivan, it makes me angry.
those people put it in the training and were dedicated to get to where they got to.
lander582 1 year ago
Misty was the greatest underwater flyer ever... her SDK (streamlined dolphin kick) on middle-body-side revolutioned the techinque and it was the basis of modern underwater swim (phelps's one too)
Endimione17 2 years ago 14
100% agreed Endimione17. The other swimmers including Susie O'Neil and Petria Thomas were only doing 1 or 2 dolphin kick b4 coming up to start their butterfly. Misty had done 6 dolphin kicks underwater. Misty broke the American record and was a hand touch away from the WR of Susie. It was considered an upset by Misty over the aussies.
pats14fann01 2 years ago
This was a huge upset. Wasnt there rumors about drug use for Misty?? Anyway great race by all involved.
OUTTAIDEAS88 2 years ago
Look at the turns.... look at how the other girls only did 1 or 2 dolphin kicks b4 coming up to the surface. And look at Misty's turns; she did 6 dolpihin kicks b4 coming up. Now more swimmers are doing more dolphin kicks off the turns b4 coming up to start their butterfly, GREAT JOB MISTY!!!!
pats14fann01 2 years ago
i love it when the underdog winns! Go Misty!
TheAdorabelle 2 years ago 7
@TheAdorabelle I'm an Aussie, but even I'm happy to see the underdog win. Her reaction at the end is priceless though :-)
AdiRudi 1 year ago
There have been major upsets in the
Olympic Games, but this one was a
major stunner.
wegersfour 2 years ago 2
pulled this race right out of her bum did misty, dont think she ever swam this well ever again
raff23 2 years ago
Yay! Sum1 finally decided to post this vid! I have been waitn 4 this race to be posted online since may 2! But no1 else has it posted. GREAT JOB MISTY!!!!!!!
mistymaniac29 2 years ago
thank you so much for all these great videos
isakings 2 years ago