Rio Replay: Men's 50m Freestyle Final 

Relive the FULL SESSION at: bit.do/Men50mFree-Rio2016

What a story. He got gold in 2000, then used drugs and alcohol, almost died, turned his life around, then won gold in Rio.

Gold in 2000, Gold in 2016. What a comeback!

4:39 announcer: manadou Mandaouu and errrvinnn Mandaaaauuu an eerrrrrvuuuunnnnnnnnnn EeeErrrrVINNNNNN!! ERRRRRVUNNNNNNNNN!!!

Winners of 50m freestyle at the olympics by age. 23, 21, 25, 19, 27, 30, 21, 22...35. Ervin is not only the oldest winner, but he's also the youngest gold medalist over 50m freestyle. To win at 35, when the average age of a winner is less than 24 years of age is nothing short of astonishing. It will Never be repeated.

I love watching this event. No holds barred, just straight up who's faster. Reminds me of the playground races in elementary school, but in water.

I like how Nathan is so happy for his bronze, I mean, it's great to win a medal even if it's bronze. I'd die to win at least the bronze. But it's also good to be ambitious and go for the gold.

Ervin is like red wine... "Better with ages".

Man these guys swim the 50m faster than I can run it

A 10.07 minute long video at a 21 seconds race

Anthony ervin is my favourite freestyle swimmer, he accelerate in the last 20m whom the others cant and his techniques is perfect. I respect his life and minds. He is humble and will always helps the one who deserve it. Anthony ervin is the bigman in freestyle swims court. Thankyous ervin 🙋 👏☝👍

16 years ago, he win the gold medal. 16 years later, he win the gold medal, again. Now, he was 35 years old. A story about Anthony Ervin

Ervin won gold at 35. Michael Phelps would be 35 in the Tokyo Olympics. This may change the Goats decision...

You can't help but 'B.Proud' of all these Olympic swimmers😂👌🏻

when i first read the name simonas bilis i was like for a second "simon biles? 😐" 😂

4:11 swimmers on the block save your time

This was probably one of the most unexpected things I've seen at the Olympics besides that 3 way tie

MANADOU AND ERVIN, MANADOU AND ERVIN! ERVIN, ERVIN, ERVINNNNN! lmao the commentator

I just have to comment about that huge goofy smile that Nathan Adrian has ahahahahahahh :) makes me happy for him :)

btw those smile from Adrian..make my day. LoL!

The one that wins the bronze actually is the happiest man! why not be happy for whatever the result is.

Phenomenal overcoming. Victory of life. You're the guy, A. Ervin!

Anyone watching this in 2020 wishing the olympics were on right now 😢

Manadou was so sad he couldn't even smile for camera :')

I don't care what anyone says, but Ervin is an insanely good swimmer. Say if Ervin hadn't retired and was training all these while, I can assure you he would of won Manadou by a larger margin.

Wow...Anthony Ervin....50 Free gold at 35! That's so impressive given the nature of that race..

Manaudou, Manaudou and Errrrvin, Manaudou and Errrrrvin, *ERRRRVIN*

He won gold at the age of 35 ,what a victory after 16 years😮

Looking at their reactions, you would think Adrian got the golden medal and Manaudou got the bronze..

Dont think ben is gonna be too proud of that result

Manadou was so frustrated by losing to Ervin. Haha I love it.

im obsessed with ervin

I met Ervin when he was practicing at the pool in Long Beach. I was flattered and I could barely say anything to him. I just asked to take a pic with him. The result? Mins later everyone's lining up to take pics with him. I heard him say," I better get out of here!"

He finally replaced the first gold medal that he had donated. Well done Ervin!! :D

Watch Brad Tangy's start he's in front until the 25m mark

Had to comeback here after watching Tokyo finals. The commentating and drama here is way better. manadou and ervin!

Congrats Anthony! The book by Ervin, Chasing Water, is great. I highly recommend it.

God bless you all have great holidays!

If Anthony Earvin was a beast 16 years ago... I think in this case he was a Gladiator until the Manadou last rush.

aww ervin and adrian making the us proud😊

Sooo happy for Ervin :)

The “two” Brazilian athletes *Bruno Fratus: I have been cloned?*

Wait, did they swim 50M so fast without taking a single breath?? they must have gigantic lungs.

He finally gets a replacement gold! Good job Ervin! :D

Admirable

He is amazing as to stay in this shape after so many years

I can’t believe I met Anthony Ervin in real life

Nice Adrian happy for ever

Me encanta como camina Natham Adrian😁👍

The Brad Tandy start at 4:20 is just unbelievable!

Ervin is forever young

Hahaha I recognized this kid ))) He defeated Popov and Vanderhoogeband many years ago

Ervin is a legend.

Bro i'm absolutely stunned at how at 35 years of age he beat swimmers almost a decade younger than him

Former Cal swimmers get gold and bronze. Go Bears!

2 golds with a combined margin of,victory of 0.01 seconds.

Thank you for uploading!

wow for the 16 years!

Anthony Ervin swam in London 2012 as well and came in 5th

Adrian really gracious in bronze winning

"Manaudou came back better than him in the last 15 meters" Huh? Look at this race. Manaudou had a foot lead from the start! There is no question who the fastest swimmer on top of the water was - Ervin. Yes, Manaudou came back "a little", but not to the extent that Ervin did. This was a perfect example of how commentators get the story COMPLETELY wrong. It was the opposite of what she said - Manaudou got the early lead from the start, Ervin caught him after 30m and held on for the win. With a correction on the start, Ervin's got a 21.2 in him for sure. Swim worlds next year!

Amazing Ervin A. Good works. Superb.

"For the respect of the two brazilian athlete" Am i missing one? 😂

LOOK AT THIS! THIS MAN IS 2 TIMES OLDER THAN THEM ALL AND HE STILL WON!

Unbelievable swim for Ervin and Manadou. A hundredth of a second separated the two.

That proud.. " Ladies and Gentlement, please welcome the athlete "

Now even olympic started doing 10:07 videos lol

He WINS THE GOLD AGEEEEEEN!

Manadou and Ervin ERVINN EEERRVINNNN

The guy that got second looks like the villain from lazy town

Legend!!

Manadou was so mad !

If you haven't read Anthony Ervin's autobiography 'Chasing Water', I highly recommend it.

That guy with pink cobra ultra mirror goggles💞

50m freestyle is the most toughest and competitive event in olympics

That’s the whole attack on titan wall height

Thanks☺

Ervin coming into Manaudou's lane to celebrate is peak USA!

Manadou and Ervin...Ervin Ervin!!

amazing wow at 35 years

So is the winner of this race the fastest swimmer in the world? Just like the winner of 100m in running?

Sweet 16 🥇

my fave race!

4:10 is when the racing starts

YAASSS USA 🇺🇸

Funny we don't talk much about Anthony Ervin much in the swimming world!! What a story!!

50meter and 50yards freestyle is my favorite!!!

ça me fait tellement de la peine de voir l'arrivée de Ben Proud

This is a remarkable story....just woww❤

*demonetized for partial nudity*

4:10 Amo muito quando o brasileiro fiz o símbolo da Cruz, me fiz emocional, que Deus abençoe todos esses homens

I would love to see a documentary or a book about Ervin’s career

Commentator was awesome

Brazil 🇧🇷

Chasing Water-please read it, makes this race all the better

HE'S 45 YEARS OLD!?? INCREDIBLE!

amazing accomplishment,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,wow........after 16 years, came back an reclaimed his gold medal.... going up against younger competitors... amazing..

THOSE TIMES THOUGH WOW

God bless

04:20. The actual race.