The book is somehow difficult to read as he himself is a difficult person. Aust swimmer ian thorpe holding 6 gold medals and one silver at the 2002 commonwealth games. He won all ten events at the new south wales age championships. Ian thorpes achievements in the water are nothing short of phenomenal. Ian thorpe bio, stats, and results olympics at sports. Ian thorpe is aiming to add to his collection of olympic medals next year at the london games. Ian thorpe australian gold medalist signed olympics flag. Initially allergic to chlorine, ian thorpe overcame this to compete. This is me book by ian thorpe official publisher page simon.
At the age of 14, he became the youngest male swimmer ever to represent australia and the youngest ever individual male world champion. Ian thorpe happy to have been proved wrong by michael phelps. He has won a recordholding 11 world championship titles and ten commonwealth games gold medals. Having been under the spotlight since he was a young teenager, thorpe retired from.
He was the only swimmer who has won six gold medals in one world championships which he did in 2001 until michael phelps won. This is me by ian thorpe overdrive rakuten overdrive. The thorpedo was soon the most famous swimmer in the world, routinely picking up olympic gold medals and setting recordbreaking times. Affectionately known to many as thorpedo, ian thorpe is australias most decorated olympian and one of australias favourite sons. He could run the 100yard dash in 10 seconds flat, the 220 in 21. 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. Ian thorpe is one of the greatest swimmers of all time. Olympic quotes from australian superstar ian thorpe. Michael phelps has ian thorpe to thank for turning him into the swimmer he is today. Ian thorpe has won five olympic gold medals, 11 world titles, set longcourse records and broken 22 world records. Australian olympic swimmer ian thorpe won the most gold medals of any australian athlete, and was the youngest to win a world championship. 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. Attempts to have the medals returned were not rewarded until 1982, almost 30 years after thorpes death. Ian thorpe happy to have been proved wrong by michael phelps ian thorpe has apologised to michael phelps for doubting that the american could secure a record eight gold medals at one olympic games.
Ian james thorpe, also known as the thorpedo, was born on october, 1982 in milperra, a suburb of sydney, australia. He has broken twentytwo world records and won five gold, three silver and one bronze olympic medals. With three gold and two silver medals, thorpe was the most successful athlete at. Thorpe, who won five olympic gold medals, is hoping to influence change on athletes. 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.
Jim thorpes olympic medals are restored the new york. Olympic great ian thorpe offers message of hope and positivity. Though thorpe did not medal in the sprint free, he won his other six events. But behind the public face of success, there was the hardship of a life lived in the constant glare of media attention and rumour. He is the most decorated male australian olympian, and was the most.
This is me book by ian thorpe official publisher page. Having been under the spotlight since he was a young teenager. Ian thorpe, oam, is australias most decorated olympian. He first came to the attention of the world media when he was only 15 years old the youngestever male world champion. Ian thorpe, born october, 1982, sydney, new south wales, australia, 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 thorpe began swimming competitively at age eight, and, although he had been uncoordinated in other sports, he excelled in the pool. And thorpe, now six feet tall, ian competed at his first australian age championships, winning bronze medals in the 200m and 400m freestyle. He has broken 22 world records and won five gold, three silver and one bronze olympic medals. Book ian thorpe from the largest artist management agency in australia. Greg hunter ian thorpes unparalleled feat of winning medals at 100, 200 and 400 metres at the athens olympics place him among the greatest swimmers of all time, and after just two appearances at the games he is. That ian thorpe had the record of anyone in the world by winning 6 gold medals in one event in 2001, this is inncorrect as mark spitz won 7 use wiki to check it yourself i hope this gets changed as i dont know how to edit the introduction. Instead i am reading books i havent had time to read, chatting with friends more.
Spitzs record of seven gold medals in one games, hed have to be able to take out the thorpedo in the. In his book, thorpe also confronted the rumors about homosexuality, listing them. Ian thorpes full swimming biography, including ian thorpes best times, medals. Ian thorpe born october 1982 in sydney, new south wales is an australian swimmer. Ian thorpe did not look at his olympic medals for 10 years. This is me by ian thorpe meet your next favorite book. Ian thorpe, australian athlete, who was the most successful swimmer in that countrys history, accumulating five olympic gold medals and 11 world.
He won five gold medals and 11 world championship titles between 1998 and 2004. If you are a fan of ian thorpe andor swimming this book will suit just fine. So, have you ever wondered how rich ian thorpe is, as of. Ian thorpe first came to international prominence at the 1997 panpacific meet when he finished second in the 400 freestyle. 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. Jim thorpes 1912 olympics remain the greatest feat in. Ian thorpe is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. Ian thorpe says it is unfair on athletes for sporting bodies to set medal targets at competitions. 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. The two gold medals from the 1912 olympic games that jim thorpe was forced to return almost 70 years ago after he admitted he had once been paid to play baseball were restored posthumously yesterday. Born on the th of october 1982, ian james thorpe is an australian athlete specialized in freestyle swimming.
At the 1998 world championships he won both the 200 and 400 freestyle, and was the media darling of australia going into the sydney 2000 olympics. He has won five olympic gold medals and 11 world championship golds, the secondhighest number of any swimmer. As swedens king gustav v placed two olympic gold medals around thorpes neck, he said, sir, you are the greatest athlete in the world. Ian thorpe splits from boyfriend ryan channing again. See more ideas about ian thorpe, olympic swimmers and olympics. Ian james thorpe was born on the th october 1982, in sydney, new south wales, australia, and is recognized as a former professional swimmer, who won 11 world championship titles and five olympic gold medals. Ian thorpe and the aoc have forgotten what sports about the participation trophy generation is now infiltrating our olympic team in the latest example of australia going soft. With three gold and two silver medals, thorpe was the most successful.
On the very first day of competition, thorpe showed that he could handle the pressure. He has won nine olympic medals five gold and eleven world championship golds. Ian thorpe biography, ian thorpe achievements, ian thorpe. He has won a recordholding eleven world championship titles and ten commonwealth games gold medals. Ian thorpes mantra has always been that michael phelps wont break mark spitzs record of seven gold medals at the same olympics. Ian thorpe generally travels from new south walesaustralia and can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other. See more ideas about ian thorpe, michael parkinson and olympic swimming. Such a pity some people are so interested in your sexuality because of their lack of it. Christina thorpe was a world class distance swimmer, a great training partner for ian growing up and helped mold the family life around being consistent attending practice and concentrating on. He has won nine olympic medals five gold and eleven world cha. He understands the solitary nature of elite sport better than most professional athletes, and describes its. Thorpe then competed at the 1996 australian age championships in brisbane, winning five gold, two silver and two bronze medals. Left to sit in a bank safe, the medals were retrieved by thorpes mother who.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Todd pearson, michael klim, ian thorpe and bill kirby with their gold medals from the 4x200 freestyle relay at the sydney 2000 olympic games brett faulkner 23 of 27 facebook. Monday, according to reuters, thorpe was at it again. By 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. In of the 2008 games, ian thorpe has won nine medals 5 gold, 3 silver, 1 bronze. Coa may arrive before or after the item has been received. Ian thorpe calls for an end to medal targets this article is more than 1 year old. Ian thorpe simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Book ian thorpeian thorpe management agency australia. He was born on may 28, 1888 on sacandfox land in indian territory near the town of prague. He has won five olympic gold medals, the most won by any australian. Swimming legend ian thorpe is set to become a father, with he and longterm boyfriend ryan channing taking the first steps in their quest for parenthood through a surrogate in the u.
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