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Ian James Thorpe AM (born 13 October 1982) is an Australian retired swimmer who specialised in freestyle, but also competed in backstroke and the individual medley. He has won five Olympic gold medals, the most won by any Australian along with fellow swimmer Emma McKeon.
Jun 21, 2024 · Ian Thorpe (born October 13, 1982, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia) is an 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.
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Racing in the 400m freestyle, he won the gold medal by breaking his own world record. An hour after this triumph, Thorpe swam the anchor leg for Australia in the 4x100m freestyle relay. He came from behind to barely beat Gary Hall, Jr. of the United States in a thrilling finish.
Sep 15, 2015 · Watch the moment Ian Thorpe became an Olympic champion for the first time as he beats Massimiliano Rosolino and Klete Keller in the Men's 400m freestyle at the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games.
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Nov 21, 2006 · The five-time Olympic champion and 11-time world record holder announced his decision in 2006, citing lack of motivation and balance in his life. He had not competed in a major international event since the 2004 Athens Olympics and trained in California to escape the media scrutiny in Australia.
Sep 30, 2020 · The five-time Olympic champion shares his memories of Sydney 2000, his journey to coming out as gay, and his views on Caeleb Dressel and the mixed relay. Read the exclusive Q&A with the swimming legend on Olympic Channel.
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Jan 29, 2016 · Australian swimming great Ian Thorpe is currently fighting a serious infection after undergoing shoulder surgery. There are fears that the 31-year-old may lose the use of his left arm....
