“46.71! 46.71! Wow!” »How did a British commentator, Olympic, World and European medalist live, David Popovici's record race

On Saturday, June 28, David Popovici managed one of the most impressive races in history. In the final of the 100 m free sample from the European Championships U23, the 20 -year -old athlete set a new European record, 46.71, What is the second time in historyafter the successful one by Pan Zhanle in the final of the Paris Olympic Games: 46.40.

Andy Jameson, impressed: “Wow. David Popovici. What a race he did!”

For the official channel of the European Natation Federation, the race was commented by Andy Jameson, A former swimmer who took the bronze to 100 m butterfly at both the 1986 World Championships and the 1988 Olympics. In addition, the British also has 3 medals in the European championships (one gold and two silver) and 2 gold medals at the 1987 University.

Jameson had a passionate comment, being impressed by David Popovici's performance. During the race, he praised on the Olympic champion at 200 m free from Paris, noting how he breathes:

“Popovici had an excellent start on Corridor 4, as the Croatian Hribar had. Popovici returned first, 23.73 (no after the first length of basin). Now Popovici has let go and swim so well!

Breathe on the right side at each beat and this is a wonderful thing to look at. When he beat the world record, he swam 23.70 on the first half, he is very close. Its best performance is 46.86. It's a remarkable performance of Popovici“Said Jameson, just before Popovici reaches the end of the basin, after the second length traveled.

“46.71, 46.71. Wow. Wow. David Popovici,” exclaimed the 60-year-old commentator, who raised his palms in the air and applauded Popovici. “He says he's just a normal guy who swims quickly and that's impressive. A new European record for David Popovici. Oh, Lord, never disappoint. He beat his own European record at 100 m. What a race he did!“Jameson continued, with a perfect intonation, with a smile on his face and an active gesture.

“Wowwwww” 🎙️⚡️

Former Olympic medallist and Euroaquaticstv Commentator Andy Jameson's Incredible Call of David Popovici's European Record!#Europeanquatics #Swimming pic.twitter.com/ithc1se1tc

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David Popovici: “I am the first man who went under 23 on the first length and under 24 on the second”

David Popovici traveled the second length in 23.98 seconds, succeeding the best time in history on the return. At this moment, 5 of the best 10 times removed on the second length belong to the Romanian swimmer.

Time is a very good one, clear. We are very happy. But what we realized immediately after, when they took a bit of blood for analysis, is that I finally went on the second length below 24 seconds. That is, I am the first man who went under 23 on the first length and below 24 on the second. What for us means more than the time of 46.71

– David Popovici