Get the latest information on ian r thorpe, bio, books, news, events, short stories, etc. Out swimmer ian thorpe is almost ready to be a gay role model. Ultimately i was left with the overriding feeling that ian thorpe hates me for having the temerity to buy the book. Ian james thorpe, am born october 1982 is an australian retired swimmer who. Instead i am reading books i havent had time to read, chatting with friends more often, and my hands have never been this clean. After seeking a comeback in 2012, thorpe has had a. Ian thorpe is a famous australian swimmer, who was born on october, 1982. Swimming ian thorpe, lauren jackson take aim at religious discrimination bill. Ian thorpe and partner ryan channing set to become parents jan 24, 2019 ian thorpe on the power of the invictus games. Standing at 6ft 5 inches tall, ian has massive size 17 feet which have left his competitors literally trailing in his wake. It was in july, a month before the 2004 summer olympics in athens, greece, and long beach was the site of a pre. 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.
This is me book by ian thorpe official publisher page. 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 thorpes attempt to gain selection in the australian swimming team competing at the london 2012 olympics. Join facebook to connect with ian thorpe and others you may know. Ian thorpe, australian athlete, who was the most successful swimmer in that. I first knew that ian thorpe was gay back in 2004 at a pool in long beach, calif. 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. Thorpe embarked on a european fina world cup tour to hone his racecraft, but this was. Thorpe needed to make the top 16 in the 100m freestyle to reach the semifinals of the. Amid baseless accusations of drug use and the simplistic focus on his colossal feet, weve tended to overlook his most important quality. Thorpes autobiography follows him all the way from his childhood in sydney right up to the london olympics. Ian thorpe wins mens 400m freestyle final sydney 2000 duration.
I have one night off a week when i go out to a restaurant with my friends and eat whatever i want. 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. With three gold and two silver medals, thorpe was the most successful athlete at the 2000 summer olympics in sydney, australia. Shortly after the london olympics, thorpe published an autobiography titled, this is me. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world. Ian james thorpe, oam, is an australian swimmer who specialises in freestyle, but also competes in backstroke and the individual medley.
Join facebook to connect with iain thorpe and others you may know. In february 2011 he announced that he would return to international swimming in preparation for the 2012 olympic games in london, but. In 2012, at 29 years old, thorpe failed to make the australian olympic team. From an early age it was clear that ians trophy cabinet would have to be enormous as well. 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. Ian thorpe, one of australias sporting greats, is unlikely to swim again after. Ian thorpe latest news, breaking stories and comment. 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. Browse the independent s complete collection of articles and commentary on ian thorpe. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. In his book, thorpe also confronted the rumors about homosexuality, listing. Fivetime olympic swimming champion ian thorpe has revealed he is gay in an interview on australian television.
He is the most decorated male australian olympian, and was the most. Ian james thorpe, am is an australian retired swimmer who specialised in freestyle, but also competed in backstroke and the individual medley. Ian thorpe born october 1982 in sydney, new south wales is an australian swimmer. Keep the efficiency of your stroke underneath the water.
He has won nine olympic medals five gold and eleven world championship golds. The rest of my meals in the day consist of low fat meals, high carbohydrate with a lot of protein and plenty of vegetables. If you wanted to design the perfect swimmer then youd have to use ian thorpe as your blueprint. Thorpe began swimming competitively at age eight, and. 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. Olympic champion ian thorpe has revealed he is gay for the first time after years of speculation. Ian thorpe released a new book on his life in october. Affectionately known to many as thorpedo, ian thorpe is australias most decorated olympian and one of australias favourite sons.
Ian thorpe on bullying, depression and athletes mental health his history with mental health has been welldocumented, but now the former olympic champion has turned his attention to a new issue. Ian thorpe celebrity biography, zodiac sign and famous. Sign up here to see what happened on this day, every day in your inbox. Ian thorpe fails to qualify for london 2012 at trials. Today i can say that i am now 100 percent mentally and physically committed to competing. As he grew into a man and conquered the swimming world winning five olympic gold medals for. He has won five olympic gold medals, the most won by any australian. 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. Although we cant let you in to browse, we are open and taking book orders. Ian thorpe, nicknamed the thorpedo and thorpey, is an australian swimmer who specialises in freestyle, but also competes in backstroke and the individual medley. 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 thorpes full swimming biography, including ian thorpes best times.
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. Ian thorpes new boyfriend is a model and law student hoping for marriage equality in australia. Ian thorpe splits from boyfriend ryan channing again. 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. Ian thorpe australian swimmer britannica encyclopedia britannica. Fivetime olympic champion ian thorpe says he has no regrets despite failing to qualify for london 2012. He has won five olympic games gold medals, more than any other australian before. 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. Discover book depositorys huge selection of ian thorpe books online. Browse the latest articles, photo galleries and videos relating to topic section.
Olympic great ian thorpe offers message of hope and positivity. 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, 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. You should receive an email to confirm your subscription shortly. Australian ian thorpe is 17 years old and has swum freestyle over 200 m and 400 m faster than anyone else in history. On the very first day of competition, thorpe showed that he could handle the pressure. Ian thorpe began his long and lonely return to the pool a year ago this month. Book ian thorpe from the largest artist management agency in australia. 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. Ian thorpe celebrates winning the 400 metre freestyle during the 2004 olympic games in athens. At the age of 14, he became the youngest male swimmer ever to represent australia and the youngest ever individual male world champion. Ian james thorpe, am born october 1982 is an australian retired swimmer who specialised in freestyle, but also competed in backstroke and the individual medley.
Thorpe began swimming competitively at age eight, and, although he had been uncoordinated in other sports, he. Like yakult, much of australias food is home grown and while we are facing uncertainty, there wont be any shortages. Ian thorpe born on october, 1982 is also known as the thorpedo. A core issue concerning the mental health of elite athletes is how they. Bbc sport academy swimming features thorpedos tips. He fascinates rivals, coaches, sports scientists and fans. Ian thorpe latest news, breaking stories and comment the. The thorpedo was soon the most famous swimmer in the world, routinely picking up olympic gold. Ian thorpe was just 16 when he was first asked about his sexuality by the media.
Born on the th of october 1982, ian james thorpe is an australian athlete specialized in freestyle swimming. 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. Ian james thorpe, also known as the thorpedo, was born on october, 1982 in milperra, a suburb of sydney, australia. Ian thorpe on bullying, depression and athletes mental health. I spoke with the yakult australia team and they told me how much pressure panic buying puts on each department and the supply chain.
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