# @olympics on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DeZKLQHOWmg
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/71516177-olympics-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/25fb128d52.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-10-12T11:48:33.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** The Olympic Games (@Olympics) — https://gondola.cc/Olympics

## Caption

Eric ‘The Eel’ Moussambani 😍 Inspiring!

26 years ago at Sydney 2000, when two of his competitors false started, Eric was left to face the race alone. Not used to a 50m pool, he embodied true Olympic spirit, courage and determination to finish the race in an incredible atmosphere, winning the hearts of millions across the world. 🫶 

#Olympics #Swimming #Sydney2000

## Stats

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- **Likes:** 147,244
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- **Comments:** 942

## Tags

sydney2000, swimming, olympics

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