He won five gold medals and 11 world championship titles between 1998 and 2004. Jul 16, 2014 ian thorpe swimming star ian thorpe set to reveal hes gay in tellall sir michael parkinson interview thorpe will make the admission during a sitdown, tellall interview with the legendary chat. As he grew into a man and conquered the swimming world winning five olympic gold medals for. This is a man who has had highs and lows away from the pool, who has led an extraordinary life of an elite athlete that most of us will never know, and who has the courage to come back and stake his claim for the ultimate. A new documentary hosted by ian thorpe takes the controversial approach of equipping bullied students with hidden cameras so they can record. Shortly after the london olympics, thorpe published an autobiography titled, this is me. Ian thorpes full swimming biography, including ian thorpes best times. Join facebook to connect with iain thorpe and others you may know. Ian thorpe taken to hospital after being found actiing oddly in street. Book ian thorpeian thorpe management agency australia. He is will be covering the commonwealth games in scotland in july.
Ian thorpe is out of rehab and will attend the commonwealth games. Shortly after london 2012 he moved to switzerland, but returned to australia in december last year. You get to get into the head of ian thorpe, the person, and see he is quite likeable and normal, though he may think otherwise. It generally consists of two races the heat in the morning and the final in the evening. He has won nine olympic medals five gold and eleven world cha. Oct 01, 2012 this is a fantastic athlete and admirable person.
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. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world. With three gold and two silver medals, thorpe was the most successful athlete at the 2000 summer olympics in. 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. He has won a recordholding eleven world championship titles and ten. At the age of 14, he became the youngest male swimmer ever to represent australia and the youngest ever individual male world champion. Find ian thorpes phone number, address, and email on spokeo, the leading online directory for contact information. In february 2011 he announced that he would return to international swimming in preparation for the 2012 olympic games in london, but he failed to qualify for. This is me by ian thorpe meet your next favorite book. Dec 08, 2017 olympic legend ian thorpe said despite the legalisation of gay marriage he wont be walking down the aisle with boyfriend ryan channing anytime soon. Thorpe chose to do his coming out interview in the uk.
View ian thorpe s biography, awards, contact details, photos, management and booking details. On the very first day of competition, thorpe showed that he could handle the pressure. Jul, 2014 ian thorpe was just 16 when he was first asked about his sexuality by the media. So the guy giving ian the pill is his boyfriends exboyfriend who is a model and runs with a fast gay crowd in sydney. Comparing the legal environment for lgbti people in the uk to australia, we see stark differences. Heres a colouring page of ian thorpe, australias great swimmer and biggest medal winner in the 200 sydney olympics. Thorpe embarked on a european fina world cup tour to hone his racecraft, but this was. Olympic great ian thorpe offers message of hope and positivity. The thorpedo was soon the most famous swimmer in the world, routinely picking up olympic gold. He has won five olympic gold medals, the most won by any australian. Parents, coaches and swimmers all have much to learn from history and most certainly from the career of ian thorpe, although possibly not over 300 pages. Ian thorpe splits from boyfriend ryan channing again.
Ian thorpe came out, but not in australia a wise decision. Ian thorpe has won writing awards for poetry, fiction and factual journalism because he is quite good. Thorpe has steadfastly denied the allegations, and he has been a prominent. Ian thorpe on bullying, depression and athletes mental health. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. It isnt a chronological life story, nor is it tied into themes in the log, it just seems to. Thorpes autobiography follows him all the way from his childhood in sydney right back up to the pinnacle of london 2012.
Ian thorpe news, views, gossip, pictures, video mirror online. Jul 05, 2017 thorpe broke the world record in the 200 scm free at that world cup meet with a 1. In a recent interview, ian thorpe has revealed his biggest regret in swimming, and it is not what you would expect. 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. 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. He was the only swimmer who has won six gold medals in one world championships which he did in 2001 until michael phelps won seven in 2007. Ian thorpe wont marry boyfriend ryan channing yet daily. The show contemplates mental health issues associated with professional. Typical race day it generally consists of two races the heat in the morning and the final in the evening. The swimmer is a 2012 documentary covering the lead up to the 2012 summer olympics, directed by gregor jordan. Ian thorpe the biography hardcover january 1, 2004 by greg hunter author visit amazons greg hunter page. Nov 01, 2012 ian thorpe is a worldfamous freestyle swimmer. Australian ian thorpe is 17 years old and has swum freestyle over 200 m and 400 m faster than anyone else in history.
Ian thorpe is unpopular with some critics, despite a largely positive reaction when he came out last weekend. Ian thorpe, one of australias sporting greats, is unlikely to swim again after. 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. 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. View ian thorpes biography, awards, contact details, photos, management and booking details. Swimming champion ian thorpe taken to rehab suffering with. It isnt a chronological life story, nor is it tied into themes in the log, it just. Despite numerous tests no proof of these allegations has ever materialized. Thorpe began swimming competitively at age eight, and, although he had been uncoordinated in other sports, he. 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. Ian thorpe born october 1982 in sydney, new south wales is an australian swimmer. 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.
He admits in the book that he is ready to speak to his parents about. Ian james thorpe, am born october 1982 is an australian retired swimmer who. With three gold and two silver medals, thorpe was the most successful athlete at the 2000 summer olympics in sydney, australia. Ian thorpe is out of rehabilitation after he was admitted in january for suffering a breakdown. Ian thorpe was just 16 when he was first asked about his sexuality by the media. Ian thorpe news, research and analysis the conversation. Even the medias invasion into our private lives happens to people other than celebrities, though not in the same public way experienced by ian thorpe. After seeking a comeback in 2012, thorpe has had a. Born on the th of october 1982, ian james thorpe is an australian athlete specialized in freestyle swimming. Discover book depositorys huge selection of ian thorpe books online.
Ian thorpe and partner ryan channing set to become parents jan 24, 2019 ian thorpe on the power of the invictus games. Mar 14, 2017 a new documentary hosted by ian thorpe takes the controversial approach of equipping bullied students with hidden cameras so they can record their tormentors to reveal just how far the abuse can go. Ian thorpes phone number, email, address, public records. He fascinates rivals, coaches, sports scientists and fans. Get thedl delivered the latest on your favorite topics delivered to your email inbox. Legends live on s1 e6 the inner battle swimming star ian thorpe fights. View the profiles of professionals named ian thorpe on linkedin. Ian james thorpe, also known as the thorpedo, was born on october, 1982 in milperra, a suburb of sydney, australia. Book ian thorpe from the largest artist management agency in australia. The movie 2014, 25 to life 2008 and the yardsale 2006. In his book, thorpe also confronted the rumors about homosexuality, listing.
Few subjects are definitively off the menu in conversation with michael phelps, but how much he eats is one of them. Olympic legend ian thorpe said despite the legalisation of gay marriage he wont be walking down the aisle with boyfriend ryan channing anytime soon. Ian thorpe simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Bbc sport academy swimming features thorpedos tips for. Ian thorpe on same sex marriage results popsugar australia news. He has won nine olympic medals five gold and eleven world championship golds. Ian thorpe celebrity profile check out the latest ian thorpe photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. First as a swimmer, and subsequently as an advocate for social issues ranging from gay rights to mental health, bullying and indigenous literacy. As he grew into a man and conquered the swimming world winning five olympic gold medals for australia the. Ian thorpe worksheet do some research with the kids to find out about australias great olympic swimmer, ian thorpe, and then fill out our fun worksheet. Fivetime olympic swimming champion ian thorpe has revealed he is gay in an interview on australian television. This is me by ian thorpe overdrive rakuten overdrive. Browse the independent s complete collection of articles and commentary on ian thorpe.
Ian thorpe won nine olympic medals, including five golds. Additional information after two years in which personal projects have kept me busy away from the web for most of the time i am now working on a bleeeding edge creative arts site to be called greenteethmm. Ian thorpe celebrates winning the 400 metre freestyle during the 2004 olympic. He was the only swimmer who has won six gold medals in one world championships which he did in 2001 until michael phelps won. Thorpe has read a lot on the subject of career transitions for once topoftheirgame athletes such as himself, including studies from the uk. Ian thorpes achievements in the water are nothing short of phenomenal.
Ian thorpe failed to make the 2012 australian team, but began his transition to being a television personality. Bbc sport academy swimming features thorpedos tips. 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. Australian swimming hero ian thorpe gives the academy his secrets behind his success. Stories are circulating that he was warned prior to the 2000. Ian thorpe news, views, gossip, pictures, video mirror.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Ian thorpe swimming star ian thorpe set to reveal hes gay in tellall sir michael parkinson interview thorpe will make the admission during a sitdown, tellall interview with the legendary chat. Amid baseless accusations of drug use and the simplistic focus on his colossal feet, weve tended to overlook his most important quality. Sign and view the guest book, leave condolences or send flowers. Ian thorpe on bullying, depression and athletes mental. Ian thorpe, oam, is australias most decorated olympian. The documentary was produced for the abc by finch in association with matchbox pictures. Oct 24, 2012 this book is part biography, part diary. 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.
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