What happened to Thorpedo?
Five-times Olympic champion Ian Thorpe put an end to days of speculation last night when he announced his immediate retirement from swimming. Thorpe, 24, has not competed for two years after taking a break after the Athens Olympics.
How old is Ian Thorpe?
39 years (October 13, 1982)
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Who’s Australia’s most successful Olympian?
Ian Thorpe is Australia’s most successful Olympian of all time with a total of nine medals, (five gold, three silver and one bronze medal) from Sydney and Athens combined.
Did Ian Thorpe use drugs?
Ian Thorpe, an Australian freestyle swimmer and five-time Olympic gold medalist, was targeted in the 2000s for criticism alleging his athletic achievements have been fueled by the use of performance-enhancing drugs, and steroid drug doping. Despite numerous tests no proof of these allegations has ever materialized.
Who is Ian Thorpes boyfriend?
Olympian Ian Thorpe split from ex-boyfriend Ryan Channing last year. And the athlete is now rumoured to be in a romance with Nick Hudson, a handsome associate director for a large accounting firm.
Who gave up his spot for Ian Thorpe?
Craig Stevens
Craig Stevens gave up an Olympic spot for Ian Thorpe but worse was to come. FAMOUSLY standing aside for Ian Thorpe ahead of the 2004 Olympics wasn’t even the lowest blow Craig Stevens copped during his swimming career.
Who is the most famous swimmer in Australia?
Ian Thorpe, (born October 13, 1982, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia), Australian athlete, who was the most successful swimmer in that country’s history, accumulating five Olympic gold medals and 11 world championship titles between 1998 and 2004.
When did Ian Thorpe become Australian swimmer of the year?
Thorpe was the first person to have been named Swimming World Swimmer of the Year four times, and was the Australian Swimmer of the Year from 1999 to 2003. His athletic achievements made him one of Australia’s most popular athletes, and he was recognised as the Young Australian of the Year in 2000.
When did Ian Thorpe win the Order of Australia?
1 2000: Young Australian of the Year 2 2001: Awarded Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to sport as a gold medallist at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. 3 2007: Ian Thorpe Aquatic and Fitness Centre in Ultimo, Sydney named in his honour. 4 2012: Awarded Human Rights Medal for his charity work with Indigenous children.
Who was Ian Thorpes teammate at the Pan Pacific Games?
Along with teammates Michael Klim, Ian van der Wal and Hackett, Thorpe claimed silver, making him the youngest ever Pan Pacific medalist. In his first individual final at international level, Thorpe was fifth at the 300 m mark, but fought back to claim silver in the 400 m freestyle behind Hackett in a time of 3 min 49.64 s.
