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Australia win Men's 4x200m freestyle relay gold | Sydney 2000

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Watch the full race replay of the Men's 4x200m freestyle relay final from Sydney 2000 as Australia win gold in a world record time.

Ian Thorpe, Michael Klim, Todd Pearson and Bill Kirby broke the 4x200m freestyle world record by 1.74 seconds as they claimed gold for Australia at the Sydney Olympics ahead of the United States and the Netherlands.

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20 Comments

@alexjiongzhi4029 6 years ago

Australian team is faster then my internet

@andyle1720 8 years ago

It was game over after Thorpe swam the first leg. Australia owned them lol

@bbh9179 10 years ago

Ian Thorpe's stroke is the smoothest I've ever seen. It looks like he's going slower than the others, but in reality he's speeding up. A beautiful technique.

@ktwashere5637 2 years ago

Michel Phelps might have the most medals but Ian Thorpe is the best. There's never been anyone like him.

@Steve-gm2jl 6 years ago

Thorpes stroke is a masterpiece to watch.

@silentblackhole 5 years ago

Thorpe's strokes look like there in slow motion and yet his speed is so strong. He looks so at ease. A great example of form.

@enriquezmelissa2166 5 years ago

I’m not even Australian but I’m so glad for them. Thorpe has been my inspiration for years. Such a humble and talented human being and so the rest of the team!

@darrenl 6 years ago

The race was for silver and bronze really. No one was catching those Australians.

@beatrixkiddo-p7z 2 years ago

Ian is my favorite swimmer of all time!!! Still watching this in 2024! He has the smoothest swim ever, that extended arm is a beauty.

@mariapetfooleddvd4472 7 years ago

I'll NEVER forget this race !!! Men's 4x200m freestyle relay final !!! I WAS THERE FOR ALL SWIMMING !!!!!!!! GO AUSSIE ~!!!

@christinebenjamin-young732 6 years ago

WOW! 20 years ago and it was just as exciting to watch. The other teams were just left behind. Legendary performance. Proud tears on my cheeks!

@Hotdogs.75 10 years ago

What an Aussie song to go with it, we were legendary back then, we're still good, but nowhere near as good as back then.

@WilliamLai2024 11 years ago

those were the days

@mattiaswibom4788 5 years ago

Thorpes race is pure eye candy for swim fans. Magnificent swimming.

@imalwaysright 5 years ago

Ian Thorpe is so smooth and effortless 😩😩😩😩😩😩 Gliding through the water

@brucealcoriza1606 10 years ago

Circa 2000 is the best year and the most unforgettable Olympics in history...Australia excelled in swimming here because of Ian Thorpe, and right on his own homeland. It's just sad that his swimming career didn't last very long, unlike Phelps that enjoyed breaking world records, collected a bunch of gold medals and dominated this most exciting sports in Olympics. It's ok Thorpe, you are still my idol, you and Phelps ! Long live both of you, and God bless...

@rajendrajagdeo2830 5 years ago

I'm Puerto Rican, Australian 🇵🇷 and I never been so proud of Australia 🤠 and Ian Thorpe,!!! tears came to my eyes the moment we upset the Americans! que Viva Australia........😆😁😁😃