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Grant Hackett is the greatest distance swimmer to ever live winning the Men's 1500 in back-to-back Olympic Games (2000 & 2004). He is a 7x World Champion in the same event (4 in LCM, 3 in SCM). He broke World Records in the 200/800/1500 LCM Free as well as the 400/800/1500 SCM Free. His Our Sponsors:EO SWIM BETTER: Analyse your stroke technique with eo's SwimBETTER handsets. Go to eolab.com/SwimBETTER, and use code BRETT at checkout to get 9 months free on a single gold annual membership with any handset purchase.BRATTER PA IMMIGRATION LAW: Exclusive immigration representation of athletes, entrepreneurs, artists, investors, and entertainers.BEINE WELLNESS BUILDING: Individualize your nutrition with genetic testing and personalized plans. Eat, supplement, and recover based on your genetics.SWIMSTRONG DRYLAND: SwimStrong Dryland inspires and changes the lives of competitive swimmers through strength and leadership training, motivation and care.IMAGINE SWIMMING: NYC's Premier Swim School is looking for instructors and coaches! Lessons for all ages, from Baby Swim to adults, along with competitive club teams.INTL SWIMMING HALL OF FAME: Help preserve swimming history by joining the 1 in 1000 Club!#swimming #worldaquatics #olympics 00:00 Hello Grant Hackett3:15 Competitive nature7:13 Rivalry with Ian Thorpe11:27 Kieren Perkins16:13 Personality and values19:23 Denis Cotterell23:17 Working hard in practice26:06 Accountability29:57 Winning regardless of the situation33:48 Overcoming pressure38:06 Supporting teammates41:19 Brett Hawke lied to Grant Hackett at 2002 Pan Pacs47:46 Winning mentality53:11 Athens 2004 stories54:57 Investing in relationships58:38 Relationship with Ian Thorpe1:01:13 Vulnerability1:07:27 Michael Phelps1:10:46 2000 Olympic Team Reunion
