Ian thorpe and partner ryan channing set to become parents jan 24, 2019 ian thorpe on the power of the invictus games. Ian started swimming when he was eight years old and first grabbed world attention when he won the 1998 world 400m freestyle title in perth, at 15 becomming the youngest ever swimming world champion. The rest of my meals in the day consist of low fat meals, high carbohydrate with a lot of protein and plenty of vegetables. Ultimately i was left with the overriding feeling that ian thorpe hates me for having the temerity to buy the book. Ian thorpe latest news, breaking stories and comment the. I first knew that ian thorpe was gay back in 2004 at a pool in long beach, calif. Out swimmer ian thorpe is almost ready to be a gay role model. Book ian thorpeian thorpe management agency australia.
Browse the independent s complete collection of articles and commentary on ian thorpe. Shortly after the london olympics, thorpe published an autobiography titled, this is me. After seeking a comeback in 2012, thorpe has had a. It details ian thorpes attempt to gain selection in the australian swimming team competing at the london 2012 olympics. On the very first day of competition, thorpe showed that he could handle the pressure. Ian thorpe, one of australias sporting greats, is unlikely to swim again after.
Although we cant let you in to browse, we are open and taking book orders. Ian thorpe, an australian freestyle swimmer and fivetime olympic gold medalist, has been targeted in the 2000s for criticism alleging his athletic achievements have been fueled by the use of performanceenhancing drugs, and steroid drug doping. Ian thorpe simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. He was the only swimmer who has won six gold medals in one world championships which he did in 2001 until michael phelps won.
Book ian thorpe from the largest artist management agency in australia. Olympic great ian thorpe offers message of hope and positivity. Ian james thorpe, am is an australian retired swimmer who specialised in freestyle, but also competed in backstroke and the individual medley. In 2012, at 29 years old, thorpe failed to make the australian olympic team. He has won five olympic games gold medals, more than any other australian before. Ian thorpes new boyfriend is a model and law student hoping for marriage equality in australia. Ian thorpe, nicknamed the thorpedo and thorpey, is an australian swimmer who specialises in freestyle, but also competes in backstroke and the individual medley. I spoke with the yakult australia team and they told me how much pressure panic buying puts on each department and the supply chain. With three gold and two silver medals, thorpe was the most successful athlete at the 2000 summer olympics in sydney, australia. Fivetime olympic swimming champion ian thorpe has revealed he is gay in an interview on australian television. Olympic champion ian thorpe has revealed he is gay for the first time after years of speculation. As he grew into a man and conquered the swimming world winning five olympic gold medals for.
Standing at 6ft 5 inches tall, ian has massive size 17 feet which have left his competitors literally trailing in his wake. He fascinates rivals, coaches, sports scientists and fans. Ian thorpe celebrity biography, zodiac sign and famous. Ian thorpe born october 1982 in sydney, new south wales is an australian swimmer.
Ian will be signing copies of his latest rebus novel, rather be the devil, at waterstones edinburgh. Ian thorpe won nine olympic medals, including five golds. Ultimately i was left with the overriding feeling that ian thorpe hates me for having the temerity to buy the book that he and his ghost writer wrote. If you wanted to design the perfect swimmer then youd have to use ian thorpe as your blueprint.
Thorpe needed to make the top 16 in the 100m freestyle to reach the semifinals of the. He has won five olympic gold medals, the most won by any australian, and with three gold and two silver medals, was the most successful athlete at the 2000 summer olympics. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world. Sign up here to see what happened on this day, every day in your inbox. His achievements include wining five gold medals at the olympics, three gold and two silver, becoming the most successful athlete at the summer olympics of 2000. Ian thorpe was just 16 when he was first asked about his sexuality by the media. Discover book depositorys huge selection of ian thorpe books online. He has won five olympic gold medals, the most won by any australian. Join facebook to connect with iain thorpe and others you may know.
At the age of 14, he became the youngest male swimmer ever to represent australia and the youngest ever individual male world champion. In a recent interview, ian thorpe has revealed his biggest regret in swimming, and it is not what you would expect. Swimming rockhampton teen star rewrites record books. Ian thorpe splits from boyfriend ryan channing again. Ian james thorpe, oam, is an australian swimmer who specialises in freestyle, but also competes in backstroke and the individual medley. Fivetime olympic champion ian thorpe says he has no regrets despite failing to qualify for london 2012. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Ian thorpes full swimming biography, including ian thorpes best times. Today i can say that i am now 100 percent mentally and physically committed to competing. Known for his incredible swimming achievements, ian thorpe shares the delicious. Reveals his poignant battle against the dark side of his return to the pool donald mcrae, guardianby the age of 14, at a time when most boys are coming to terms with teenage life, ian thorpe was representing his country and becoming the youngest ever individual male world champion.
Ian thorpe wins mens 400m freestyle final sydney 2000 duration. Ian thorpe, australian athlete, who was the most successful swimmer in that. Ian james thorpe, am born october 1982 is an australian retired swimmer who. Ian thorpe born on october, 1982 is also known as the thorpedo. It details ian thorpes attempt to gain selection in the australian swimming team competing at the london 2012 olympics, but also recounts various events in his life as an elite swimmer. Join facebook to connect with ian thorpe and others you may know. Ian thorpe, australian athlete, who was the most successful swimmer in that countrys history, accumulating five olympic gold medals and 11 world championship titles between 1998 and 2004. It details ian thorpe s attempt to gain selection in the australian swimming team competing at the london 2012 olympics, but also recounts various events in his life as an elite swimmer. Keep the efficiency of your stroke underneath the water. Ian thorpe entered the 2000 olympic games in sydney bearing the weight of tremendous expectations as a locally born swimming world champion in a nation that loves swimming heroes. Ian thorpe released a new book on his life in october. This is me book by ian thorpe official publisher page. Instead i am reading books i havent had time to read, chatting with friends more often, and my hands have never been this clean.
Ian thorpe celebrates winning the 400 metre freestyle during the 2004 olympic games in athens. Ian thorpe australian swimmer britannica encyclopedia britannica. Get the latest information on ian r thorpe, bio, books, news, events, short stories, etc. Ian james thorpe, also known as the thorpedo, was born on october, 1982 in milperra, a suburb of sydney, australia. Bbc sport academy swimming features thorpedos tips. The australian swimmer who, after winning the 200 and 400 metre freestyle races at the 2004 olympics in athens, became known as one of the greatest middledistance swimmers of all time. In february 2011 he announced that he would return to international swimming in preparation for the 2012 olympic games in london, but. Ian thorpe latest news, breaking stories and comment. He has won nine olympic medals five gold and eleven world championship golds. In his book, thorpe also confronted the rumors about homosexuality, listing. Ian thorpe is a famous australian swimmer, who was born on october, 1982.
Amid baseless accusations of drug use and the simplistic focus on his colossal feet, weve tended to overlook his most important quality. Thorpe began swimming competitively at age eight, and, although he had been uncoordinated in other sports, he. I have one night off a week when i go out to a restaurant with my friends and eat whatever i want. Olympic swimmer ian thorpe has split from his onagainoffagain boyfriend, ryan channing, just two months after they had seemingly rekindled their romance. Theres a lot of denials of stories that have been in the press, putting the record straight, type of segments, making the book more this isnt me than this is me.
The swimmer is a 2012 documentary covering the lead up to the 2012 summer olympics, directed by gregor jordan ian thorpe failed to make the 2012 australian team, but began his transition to being a television personality the documentary was produced for the abc by finch in association with matchbox pictures references. As a person born on this date, ian thorpe is listed in our database as the 29th most popular celebrity for the day october and the 199th most popular for the year 1982. Australian ian thorpe is 17 years old and has swum freestyle over 200 m and 400 m faster than anyone else in history. The thorpedo was soon the most famous swimmer in the world, routinely picking up olympic gold. Thorpe embarked on a european fina world cup tour to hone his racecraft, but this was. From an early age it was clear that ians trophy cabinet would have to be enormous as well. Browse the latest articles, photo galleries and videos relating to topic section. Ian thorpe on bullying, depression and athletes mental health. Thorpe began swimming competitively at age eight, and. Thorpes autobiography follows him all the way from his childhood in sydney right up to the london olympics. Swimming ian thorpe, lauren jackson take aim at religious discrimination bill.
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