Ian Thorpe wins Men's 400m freestyle final | Sydney 2000

Relive Ian Thorpe's victory in the Men's 400m freestyle final from Sydney 2000 with the full race replay.

Watch the moment Ian Thorpe became an Olympic champion for the first time as he beats Massimiliano Rosolino and Klete Keller in the Men's 400m freestyle at the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games.

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[pauluduscayard]

If you think he was facing depression at that time, and still he managed to make such a brilliant performance.. i truly admire this man.. such an inspiration

[bbh]

I love his stroke! It looks so much slower than the others but at the same time he's going so fast! It's a beautiful technique.

[checka]

Thorpe has the best all-body swimming stroke of all time, legs, core and arms all perfectly synchronised producing unhurried power and speed.

[daquino]

17 years old with a nation on his back! Makes you proud to be a Aussie! Thorpey you the goat 🐐

[addyrulzz]

He was the reason I started watching swimming competitions... He is a legend

[brucealcoriza]

The greatest, most graceful freestyler ever...the Thorpedo !

[hiro]

Comes out in front of a delirious home crowd, the world is watching on TV, millions have been spent for this Olympics... he's under tremendous pressure. Thorpe wins easily, makes it look effortless and produces a new world record. What a champion.

[jbsarmiento]

Ian Thorpe, one of the best Olympians ever!

[vestspet]

Can you imagine being 22 years old and becoming depressed because you've accomplished all there is to do in your chosen field? Waking up and not being inspired to try something new because you've succeeded at every venture you've attempted. Amazing.

And he's absolutely gorgeous.

[RobertJohnson-zgbc]

Thorpe is on another level and is a unique talent not seen in more than 2 or 3 decades. He looks like he's having a relaxing freestyle while the rest work to keep up (behind). Even Michael Phelps doesn't have the same swimming style or presence.

[tariqquadri]

Thorpes technique and stroke was so ahead of its time, amazing

[kalebarancelovic]

His achievements were outstanding, but imagine what he could have achieved in his career if he was happy

[beatrixkiddo-pz]

I'm still a fan of Ian Thorpe, 24 years after I first saw him compete. His extended arm technique is legendary.

[christinebenjamin-young]

WOW. Even after 20 years still an absolute legendary performance. Tears of pride in this superlative swimmer

[chopzmasta]

Once Ian Thorpe starts kicking in the last 25, it's truly game over. You're not catching him. One of the few greats that had the hype put on him and he delivered.

[johnylopez]

He will always be my favorite swimmer for his foot and arm technique

[DanielaMure]

A real marine creature 💙 I love his stroke that enters the water so naturally and smoothly.. Still watching in 2022, no one like you, Ian Thorpe. Love from Italy ❤❤❤

[trevorwaninara]

wow, this is amazing it's been a long time since last watched Ian Thorpe swimming in the men's 400m freestyle final at the Sydney 2000 Olympics. I was in grade seven in primary school here in Australia and watched this live on Aussie tv stations here in Australia. Just like this was yesterday.

[Muthaphuckka]

@ 2:46 the yet to be greatest swimmer of all time with a pretty weak USA-make up

[arnoldsibanda]

What a beautiful stroke, smooth yet powerful and fast!