As a Romanian, I must say that you can't even begin to imagine what this kid means to us. He's truly a ray of hope, and not JUST because of his amazing achievements (he's the first male swimmer in our country ever to medal at the World Championships), but more so because of his mindset and discourse. He really is our pride and joy!
@WhateverHime
2 жыл бұрын
@@luissebastianweekes7956 Robert does have a world medal to his name in a short course championship, not yet in long course one.
@dennismcgraw9659
2 жыл бұрын
I love the way this guy speaks! Good luck in the future!
@doublef8661
2 жыл бұрын
Calm your tits! It's just swimming chief. Romania is just the way it was. We need economic rays of light. This kid just swims. You've heard too many Nadia, Hagi, Ivan stories. Plus he's a champ at one of the least entertaining sports ever. Kudos to him for the hard work, but champ or not, my life is just the same.
@lolahaur3611
2 жыл бұрын
Stop the bullshit, please. As a romanian, i can tell you if David Popovici stops winning, the romanians will start insulting him just like they insult Halep, the football legend Hagi, etc. Ray of hope and mindset my ass lol, our country is full of idiots and we lie ourselves when surprises outta nowhere like Popovic win something. He is a pride to his parents and coaches, no one even cared about Popovic before he won the titles. Stop the bullshit.
@crybabyteamo
2 жыл бұрын
@@lolahaur3611 wow dude that's bit harsh...but I can understand what you're saying as I've seen that happening to many heroes who stopped winning (i.e. that butterfly prodigy in Singapore). But hey man as a Chinese I'm moved by Popovic's performance. Beautiful technique, so much potential. True sportsmen are a ray of hope for all humans beyond nationality =D
@deanmilwainoly3966
2 жыл бұрын
The confidence this young man has. So grounded and intelligent. With the added bonus of killer instinct. Good work boys
@thisiscrazy4122
2 жыл бұрын
Damn, the boy has read Seneca cover to cover, the stoicism it's amazing to see.
@liviuterranova
2 жыл бұрын
Inteligent, lucid si cu un autocontrol inimaginabil. Principalul lui atu e mentalul.
@constantinvalentina2183
2 жыл бұрын
Asa este. F rar intalnesti asemenea oameni.Eu nu am intalnit pe nimeni ca el si am 46 de ani. Are copilul asta un echilibru mental "out of this world"...
@jackgoff6215
2 жыл бұрын
Its hard to believe he is only 17 after hearing his thoughts. Very impressive
@cthayes2008
2 жыл бұрын
I was amazed by how thoughtful and well spoken he is for a young guy, and in a second language, no less! I look forward to watching him in the years to come.
@psihopedia
2 жыл бұрын
I understand that he underwent a form of bilingual education where English is the 2nd language so it shouldn't be a surprise. Also, young people in Romania tend to use English in general bc Romania is an extremely Western oriented country, with heavy US culture influence. Other than that, I feel he has some skills himself and enjoyed studying English. Maybe he also has friends abroad that gave him the opportunity to encounter native speaking expressions and to assimilate them easily.
@robertonita7190
2 жыл бұрын
@@psihopedia give up writting comms when you drunk😅😅😅
@NicolePocahontas
2 жыл бұрын
@@psihopedia It actually is a great surprise, if it so easy why don't you fluently speak Romanian ?🤣 We study English (in most primary schools) starting with second grade, but, 2 hours a week don't make such a big difference. We are following the British English Syllabus as it is an official language, considering the fact that US English, as well as Canadian/Australian English are just dialects. Please, don't pretend you know us Romanians, usually you aren't even able to put the finger on the map and show our country, not to say knowing our true history and implicitly our overall mentality. Keep your opinions to yourself, have a great day!
@psihopedia
2 жыл бұрын
@@robertonita7190 I don't drink. :)
@psihopedia
2 жыл бұрын
@@NicolePocahontas Yeah, now that you've told me, I'll keep my opinions to myself. Who are you again? 😀
@oanavoinea3490
2 жыл бұрын
David...is smart..educated...& insane talenteted.GREAT GROUNDED PERSON. Great interview!!
@matthewconner5378
2 жыл бұрын
Great job, David Popovici and Romania. This guy is a great representative of the country. Looking forward to seeing him in future.
@dand7763
2 жыл бұрын
The romanian president rewarded him with "The Star of Romania", the highest rank medal in Romania , and as prize, the government gave him 200.000 Euro , for his performance in Budapest David said : " This is just the beginning"
@razvanbuzgau3383
2 жыл бұрын
This is insane! At 17 years old, he is speaking a better English than all Romanian politicians and majority of my entire "Millennials" generation. This young guy should be on the Romanian History Books, as well in the all Mentality Studying books, for such a great mentality and powerful speech at his age. Only when our so called "leaders" are going to understand how important actually Sport is for our health and will start investing within Sport (Strategy, Infrastructure, Projects etc), only by then Romania is going to start doing better. Every single day via Social Media, Internet and TV we are receiving a "World" full of wrong role models like Influencers and Politicians and nothing about Great Doctors or Great Sport Ambassadors like David. This is actually the meaning of a "Role Model" and this is what young generations should take as a role model. Kudos for his Family, Coach and Teachers which were supporting you through your journey. God bless you and keep you healthy, David!
@bogdanoprea5203
2 жыл бұрын
David's English or Morosanu's English?
@georgepotcovaru913
2 жыл бұрын
Hai ca-i luat-o pe cărări ..
@alexandrudancoroiu4992
2 жыл бұрын
Sante parole
@lietuvasanauskas1215
2 жыл бұрын
I'm not Romanian but for job I used to visit your country very often before Covid and I like your country very much. Furthermore my beauty consultant is also Romanian and she's simply out of this world. Coming back to Popovici he was simply stunning and I think he can also try 400 metres.
@ursdaniel
2 жыл бұрын
Is She hot?:)))
@Cosminizatorul
2 жыл бұрын
David Popovici is simply amazing. In terms of maturity it resembles an athlete in his 30's. Very good english for a 16 year old romanian.
@wellahartig6382
2 жыл бұрын
You are an amazing swimmer humble and mature! You are it David, I’ve never seen such a composed 17 year old! Congratulations to a very bright future! I can’t even imagine what you are going to do!
@NicolePocahontas
2 жыл бұрын
This is the result of the proper education our parents provide here in Romania!❤😍❤
@sergiuaursulesei3684
2 жыл бұрын
It's hard to put into words how proud I am of this guy, as a fellow Romanian. Sport isn't doing very well here at the moment. To see this kid rise from the dirt and be so natural at being no.1, in his humble and determined way, is a gift. Multumesc David, your Insta handle fits you well.
@eduardbandi
2 жыл бұрын
De acord, si eu la fel! Nu stiu dece am simt de a fi mandru ca si cum am facut eu ceca,, dar tin la El! 🇷🇴
@cpadurar
2 жыл бұрын
For someone living in a foreign country, his language proficiency is incredible, you barely detect an accent!
@ziccoboss
2 жыл бұрын
I can say that I was lucky for the nice coincidence of working right in the hotel where all the European rowing teams are housed, including the Romanian team. so I was able to meet and get to know David (my compatriot) in person and take a selfie with him. 💪💪💪David
@chriscruciat2469
2 жыл бұрын
As a Canadian-Romanian I remember watching Ian Thorpe at the 2000 Olympics as well as the Aussies playing the air guitar after beating the Americans at the 4x100 relay and thought to myself, would I ever get to see a Romanian as talented as Ian Thorpe? I am so happy to have experienced David’s wins hopefully he comes close to Thorpe
@grasanul27
2 жыл бұрын
Amazing to hear this young lad being so wise at the age of 17...a pride for the entire Romanian people, an inspiration for his generation! Bravo copile!
@johnmiranda3641
2 жыл бұрын
Exceptional young man, exceptional talent. Excellent interview Brett. 👍
@MultiGreatescape
2 жыл бұрын
This was awesome...David is so humble and mature.
@constantinvalentina2183
2 жыл бұрын
Bravo,David, suntem f mandri de tine. Keep up the good work. Proud to be a Romanian. A truly exceptional young man, he is one of a kind. Hard working, intelligent, speaking very good English. Your parents did a fantastic job raising you.
@GabrielaLtc
2 жыл бұрын
A humble, articulate and talented young man. Hope he keeps his head clear and wish he has a successful career. :)
@jaxtaylor574
2 жыл бұрын
You can tell he reads a lot of good books and definitely listens to good music (Macanache and i can bet he likes 2Pac) The kid is already a legend in the swimming world at 17.....give him a couple of years he's an icon worldwide god bless 🙏💯
@psihopedia
2 жыл бұрын
Fine young man, great mindset! Best wishes and good luck!
@caradivo342
2 жыл бұрын
I watch every day, 3-4 times, the race. Every time I have emotions!!! I understand that he speak english so good because he learn at the bilingual school in Bucharest, english-romanian
@yvyb.367
2 жыл бұрын
Hardworking, transparent and humble. Congratulations to him!
@cpadurar
2 жыл бұрын
What an incredible athlete and human being!
@laralara1467
2 жыл бұрын
God bless you, beautiful kid! Congratulations DAVID!
@DD-qn8nj
2 жыл бұрын
so well spoken, incredible young man
@dorinvesa1109
2 жыл бұрын
2 months after!WR!🙌🙌
@ligiadorcioman1351
2 жыл бұрын
Mii de felicitari David!!👍👍Esti un tanar ambitios si foarte istet. Mult curaj in continuare....God bless you
@clarakam3858
2 жыл бұрын
Te iubim David ❤❤❤❤ Thank you for this ❤❤❤❤ We love you David from Romania , Bucharest send you much much much love❤❤❤. 🎉🎉 My kids say "" Waaw" thank you becose you are an inspiration not only for my kids but for all the kids❤❤❤. Te iubim, te așteptăm acasa și Dumnezeu să fie cu tine❤❤🙏❤❤❤💛💛💛💙💙💙
@adelinacod5683
2 жыл бұрын
Felicitari! Dumnezeu sa te binecuvanteze! Salutari de la Berlin! 🙏
@lillydragu3277
2 жыл бұрын
You go, David! For the first time in maaaaaany many years, I'm proud to be Romanian!!!
@elenamiron9238
2 жыл бұрын
You are such an inspiration David Popovici!!!! Thank you Brett for facilitating this for us. Romania is cool but doesn’t do much wave around swimming….they did for David tho, thank God! Looking forward to seeing this Star shine even brighter!!!! Te iubim David!!!!!!!!!!
@binecuvinteazamaideparte9711
2 жыл бұрын
Not only talented and hard working but also inteligent, his English is perfect too! Congratulation. I love your humbleness Popovici
@valericastefanmoscovici4172
2 жыл бұрын
Bravo David !! Dumnezeu sa-ti dea Multa Sănătate !!
@EffortlessSwimming
2 жыл бұрын
Great interview and love your questions Brett. David is so mature for his age and it's exciting to see what he'll do over the next few years
@moonsaep
2 жыл бұрын
im Romanian and i saw him on the news, hes amazing!
@johnhollis7290
2 жыл бұрын
Very pleasant to listen to. The very BEST of LUCK going forward in your career.
@dimitargeorgiev5732
2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations to our neighbors! Greetings from Bulgaria!
@SuperTzumpy
2 жыл бұрын
I love your swimming,but also your confidence and intelligence! Ramâi mândru!✌🏻
@eEmm1
2 жыл бұрын
Oh wow his english/pronunciation is great. I'm very impressed. Anyway greetings from 🇷🇴 he's our pride.
@martinshorty9009
2 жыл бұрын
At only 17 years old he speak english way better than all the romanian politician!!! Well job Popovici,for everything you 've achieved so far and I hope 🙏 that you'll become very succesful swimmer among the best of the best Iubesc Romania-I love Romania
@gia.besquie2996
2 жыл бұрын
BRETT. Fantastic interview. I wish your podcast had more recognition. You having been an extremely successful swimmer and knowing the world of swimming just takes these interviews to another level. You know how to talk to these athletes and ask them the right questions always resulting in a fantastic interaction. Thank you for your work, it doesn’t go unnoticed. I am a former swimmer and just sports fan in general and I always find myself coming to your podcast and leave feeling inspired by these hardworking athletes. Btw the way this young man Carry’s himself and articulates his words is equally wonderful as his swimming.
@InsidewithBrettHawke
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏🏻
@bp7152
2 жыл бұрын
Well spoken thoughtful dude. Future is bright and looking forward to watching more fast swimming. Great vid, BH
@consuelalavinia1278
2 жыл бұрын
Sunt mulțumită că am văzut acest interviu. Nu ma surprinde nimic, din tot ce a zis. Abia aștept, următoarele competiții. Felicitări!!!! 😘 🤗
@zilisteanualexandra6207
2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations for such an amazing interview! Congratulations goes for his amazing, out of the box thinking parents that given opportunity to talent to grow and shine! Of course David you have done a masterful job, amazing education and excellent interview! Mandra sa simt alaturi de tine victoria ta!👏🎉🥂
@MarcGabriel_judoka
2 жыл бұрын
I am proud to be contemporary with him.
@florianacristescu6100
2 жыл бұрын
And I am proud to be his history teacher 🥰
@gabriellamehedin4898
2 жыл бұрын
David Poviviciule apari ca un zeu! Si pt ca pe prim ti-ai pus pe drept PARINTII, Dumnezeu nu va intârzia prea mult! Fii pe pace!
@frandrepol7204
2 жыл бұрын
What a bright young man! The best to you
@nicolae3824
2 жыл бұрын
In this lack of Romanian performance, since the fall of communism, this guy is a huge hope for our pride...Let's go David! from Chicago, love
@leosima3229
2 жыл бұрын
The legend say Ian Thorpe is still trying to connect to this show.
@allydea
2 жыл бұрын
It's great to see David in an interview with someone who knows swimming. Back in Romania we got a bunch of segments talking about David but no one knew anything about the sport itself. I would've liked to drill him more about the 100m final, what that fist to the water meant right after, before he knew the result, if it was disappointment or relief that despite the fatigue he managed to stay in it. I'd just love to know more about what happpens in the mind of an athlete in a moment like that. He're hoping he achieves something amazing in Otopeni in a couple of weeks and he is "forced" to make the media tour again, haha! Thanks a lot Brett!
@carmenpetrovici78
2 жыл бұрын
he’s so humble! 🇷🇴
@mihaimihali441
2 жыл бұрын
Our star❤️❤️❤️ România love you 👏👏👏👏
@gabrielaispas5142
2 жыл бұрын
Exceptional "job", David, well-done/"professional" podcast, Brett! I have been watching you and David since last year...., being a mom of a girl who quited swimming ☹️ and of a boy who has been playing football 🤓. David, dacă urmărești asta și comentariile, sa știi ca toată țara și diaspora (am rude în Spania și Grecia) s-au uitat la tine și ne-ai făcut mândri! Mulțumim! Mulți copii de vârstă ta au mers și merg, în București, la înot și sper să apară mulți alți campioni! Ii mulțumim pentru implicare Cameliei Potec, care convinge autoritățile locale să aloce bani pentru acest sport! Am întâlnit-o la Bazinul de înot din sectorul 3 și la competițiile de inot la care am fost cu fata mea! Felicitări și lui Robert Glință, care este din orașul meu natal, Pitești! Acolo, când s-a inaugurat bazinul de înot, cred ca era în 1985, am luat primele mele lecții de înot, la vârsta de 12 ani. Baftă în continuare, David și Robert! 🇷🇴
@serpico2012
2 жыл бұрын
For me is he a hero! He's not of this world, he leaves over us! I wish him all the best! Congratulations 👍👍❤❤👍👍
@adrianavasiliev8781
2 жыл бұрын
Great interview, thank you! David, esti deosebit nu numai ca si sportiv, dar si ca om ! Cum bine ai spus intr-un alt interviu, de mic copil … ai fost un copil mare…Mult succes si ramai focusat in continuare !
@00bg00
2 жыл бұрын
Sănătate și baftă mai departe DAVID 🥇🇷🇴🙏
@RomeoMihalcea
2 жыл бұрын
A fast puppy among big dogs. Can't wait for this kid to put on some muscle and wreak havoc. O surpriza placuta sa vad ca pare si foarte istet. Mult succes!
@ntnurobert218
2 жыл бұрын
Great interview. You ask the best questions and make the guest feel relaxed and really open up and share . David is an awesome athlete and very mature, well spoken person . I’m so happy you got this interview ! It deserves 1M views
@orlandoenriquez6297
2 жыл бұрын
Bravo 🙌🏻 Cheers mate. AWSOME, future is bright for this STAR ⭐️
@Nina_user
2 жыл бұрын
Such an inspiration!
@danutzjunior2097
2 жыл бұрын
Felicitari David te iubim si Multumesc 🤜
@alexmuntean7374
2 жыл бұрын
Love to see him walk the line between confidence and arrogance. That's a wonderful place to be for him.
@neti5279
2 жыл бұрын
You are overall a wonderful young man, not only as a sportsman. Stay humble, stay you, as the life's waters are harder to swim through.
@bi6869
2 жыл бұрын
David, the most modest and smart swimmer i ever known, a great guy
@mihaitulai9818
2 жыл бұрын
Congrats for the interview, amazing confidence and spirit! Well done, kiddo! I'm sure there's much more to come 😉
@David_7171
2 жыл бұрын
Go David !! 🏊🏻♂️🦈
@Jack-wm3hn
2 жыл бұрын
I wish you the best ! 🥂
@alexandrudancoroiu4992
2 жыл бұрын
Wow che scoperta 😱. Non conoscevo questo ragazzo. Sono molto, molto contento per lui. COMPLIMENTI 💪🇷🇴🏊♂️🏅🏆🥇
@vladstingu5868
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for very good Interview. Hope his wish for an electric atmosphere in Bucharest will come true, because he deserves it. Hope his passion for swimming will grow even bigger for yearsto come. I think this interview should be listened to by all young Romanian and Kids in general, because it is such a great life lesson about succes and what it takes to achieve it. Congratulations David!
@tb8183
2 жыл бұрын
Wow, his english is fantastic!
@aurelonofrei
2 жыл бұрын
Tinere David Popovici , România ar trebui să te declare Valoare de Patrimoniu Național.
@absidyabsidy2727
2 жыл бұрын
The 100 WR is definitely going to go down sooner than the 200 because there are 4 guys who have gone 47.1 or better now and all of them are young and capable of breaking 47, and Caeleb is already there and just a millimeter away from that WR mark. Nobody has even been in the same universe of the 200 WR until now, and young David still has a long way to go on that WR. Tom, Duncan, and Sunwoo are also there, but they are still all over 2 seconds away. I do think David has a great chance of breaking it though, he's so young and has his whole career ahead of him.
@schlomo7637
2 жыл бұрын
It happened...
@AlexanderGeorge
2 жыл бұрын
This comment aged well!
@grahambarber_
2 жыл бұрын
Great interview, thank you.
@alinespaniol8761
2 жыл бұрын
Felicidades a Popovici....tiene una mentalidad de ganador...solo asi pudes tener primer lugar a podium....solo asi pudes ser el primero del mundo..
@DD-ie7sq
2 жыл бұрын
Congratulation David !!You are the best !!!!❤
@DorinaDumi
Ай бұрын
David Popovici stiuca romaneasca Felicitari omule multumiri te iubim😊
@ioanatalanca6837
2 жыл бұрын
No need now to be proud of being a Romanian. Just be happy and grateful that such great Romanians and athletes exist. Be happy that the world still believe in and appreciate hard work, discipline and performance. All the best wishes to David and to his team, coach, family and teachers: Thank you for keep growing well behaved and well educated champions that inspire others. 👍
@eliormalul8149
2 жыл бұрын
Don't think I've seen anything like this since Ian Thorpe. He's the guy to beat until proven otherwise.
@Nina_user
2 жыл бұрын
Great interview!
@roxanatrufin2169
2 жыл бұрын
Hy David .don't say all your secrets. Ar the secrets of a campion You are the best Felicitari
@mugurisarescu7189
2 жыл бұрын
forza David
@oanapersonal
2 жыл бұрын
What if this wonderful young man would turn into the President of Romania when the swimming affair is over? What about bringing some innovation to this country? We could use it. A lot. Otherwise, we’re mesmerized by David Popovici as much as the entire world who watched his performances. Chapeau!
@lidiatanasescu4807
2 жыл бұрын
Felicitari pentru inteligenta si modestia de care dia dovada! Keep it up! 🧠 💪 💪 🏅 🥳 🎩 🔝 Bravo!
@chantaln6843
2 жыл бұрын
He’s a very impressive young man.
@tonit9978
2 жыл бұрын
Respect and congratulations for your results and your attitude.I live Romania for 36 years and first time I ' m happy to see a REAL roumanian talent in sport ; after so many tzinani and machedoni who' re changed the roumanian image on the World. ; maybe not allways negative.
@snowpants2212
2 жыл бұрын
Impressive poise. Nice kid.
@janinaburlacu1943
2 жыл бұрын
Bravo David!! Succes în tot ce-ți propui!!
@andrapascu2240
2 жыл бұрын
Wow! Incredibile interview! David is amazing, so talented, self confident, powerful, such inspired and wise❤️🥇. For almost 18 years it's so impressive! I've watched it already several times!❤️ Great questions@Hawkebr Brett!
@florindascau
2 жыл бұрын
Bravo băiete ești fenomenal
@constantinpetrea9410
2 жыл бұрын
SIMPLU COPIL. FELICITĂRII. DAVID. 👍👍👍👍
@camjo4896
2 жыл бұрын
He have similiar Techniques to Ian Thorpe... Elegant Swim 🔥🔥🔥
@obluoanamaria7599
2 жыл бұрын
❤❤❤❤ congrats!
@andreeapopa7317
2 жыл бұрын
he's a dolphin? sure. but have you noticed his flawless english? :)
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