2000 | Alexander Popov | Interview | Sydney Olympic | Reaction to losing 100m Free World Record

Short interview with Russian legend Alexander Popov at the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games | Popov comments on the introduction of the semi-finals format, and his reactions to losing his 100m Freestyle World record to training partner Michael Klim | This footage has been taken from a Channel 7 Australia broadcast | If this is a breach of copyright please advise and it will be removed

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[wha65]

The best 100m swimmer in history. Didn't wear a cap or suit.

[dimadeloseros1]

the best ever!

[smokycannon]

What kind of goggles is he wearing? I know they're swedes but they look like they have a plastic, permanent nose piece that's customized for his face.

[cassyclim8]

I just love what he said. He's still my favorite swimmer.

[polo4ever1]

spoken like a true champion, never did he let setting world records get to his head, it was always just about better himself and competing, utmost respect

[gusyrocks]

@trooperdz it,s your opinion and i respect it but i still think the same

[trooperdz]

@gusyrocks that doesnt make any sense. it doesnt matter WHAT stroke he's good at, it just matters that he's good. when you do track and field they dont say OH he's a bad shot putter because he cant throw javelin...go think your shit through.

[guspopov]

@Martinexefer no estoy de acuerdo en nada de lo q has dicho pero defendere hasta la muerte tu derecho a decirlo..

[Martinexefer]

@gusyrocks es por eso que existe una gran variedad de pruebas que tambien incluyen el mediofondo y fondo (Phelps en lo que va del año sin los trajes tiene la 2da mejor marca) para que cada uno pueda competir en la que mas se adapte a su conformacion fisica. saludos

[Martinexefer]

@gusyrocks esa puede ser tu opinion pero dejame explicarte algunas concepciones erroneas que me parece tenes, freestyle puede que sea el mas importante tal vez por ser el mas rapido o tal vez por vistoso o el que mas facil se aprende pero no lo hace superior a cualquier de los otros estilos. Por el lado de que Phelps no gana los 100m es por la sencilla razon de que no es un velocista neto a pesar de su interes por correr en esa prueba no todos los cuerpos estan echos para la velocidad

[DarthMuse]

@gusyrocks ty

[BuckSquirty]

Is this the same Popov who pulled a 232.5 kg clean & jerk back in '88? WTF!?