If anyone knows what it is like to defend their Olympic title, it's Alexander Popov. The Russian Rocket is the only person to win back-to-back Olympics in the 50 AND 100 Freestyles. A feat that only Caeleb Dressel can match in Paris. 

Psychologically, emotionally - defending your Olympic titles is filled with pressure. In this clip, the GOAT Alexander Popov talks about doing an open to the public practice in Columbia, South Carolina before the lead up to the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta.   

"If you come to defend, it is probably twice as hard to win the Games." - Alexander Popov on winning back-to-back Olympics

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