Ian thorpe, nicknamed the thorpedo and thorpey, is an australian swimmer who specialises in freestyle, but also competes in backstroke and the individual medley. In his book, thorpe also confronted the rumors about homosexuality, listing. 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. In a recent interview, ian thorpe has revealed his biggest regret in swimming, and it is not what you would expect. After seeking a comeback in 2012, thorpe has had a. At the age of 12, he competed in events at a state meet, and set underage nsw records in all of them. Ian thorpe the biography hardcover january 1, 2004 by greg hunter author visit amazons greg hunter page. Book ian thorpe from the largest artist management agency in australia. Thoughtful and passionate about the sport, he has studied the details behind what it takes to. This trust fund allowed him to support children in need by improving health and education outcomes for children, especially indigenous children in australia. Season 7, episode 7 the one with rosss library book.
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A 360 membership gives you access to the citys worldclass pools and fitness centres with one simple card. He made his international debut at the pan pacific championships in japan. Aus sports star of the month at the age of fourteen, ian thorpe became the youngest male to qualify for an australian swim team. Ian thorpes achievements in the water are nothing short of phenomenal. From 1999 to 2003, thorpey was hailed a australian swimmer of the year and he was the first athlete that was named as the swimming world swimmer of. This is me by ian thorpe overdrive rakuten overdrive. Ian thorpe has come out as a gay man the 31yearold australian olympian opened up about his sexuality during an interview with channel 10s. Fees and charges pricing ian thorpe aquatic centre. Ian thorpe has won writing awards for poetry, fiction and factual journalism because he is quite good.
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. Having been under the spotlight since he was a young teenager, thorpe retired from. At the age of 14, he became the youngest male swimmer ever to represent australia and the youngest ever individual male world champion. Fortunately there are several great books out there that form essential reading for anyone looking to start and grow a successful membership site here are our top recommendations. News of swimming great ian thorpes troubles with depression, encounter with police and stay in rehab may have surprised some, but those who know him describe a. The thorpedo was soon the most famous swimmer in the world, routinely picking up olympic gold. Naturally as membership site experts we have a penchant for online learning. Essential books every membership site owner should read. Join facebook to connect with iain thorpe and others you may know.
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It generally consists of two races the heat in the morning and the final in the evening. Bbc sport academy swimming features thorpedos tips. His success in the pool includes five gold medals, 11 world titles, 3 longcourse records and breaking 22 world records. Ian thorpe aquatic centre 458 harris st, ultimo, new south wales 2007 rated 4. The sydney centre offers a range of health and aquatic programs and services to cater for the diverse ages, interests and abilities of its surrounding communities.
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Another member of australias victorious 4x100 team, michael klim, recalled that hall. All memberships will be suspended free of charge and multi visit passes will. Ian thorpe is one of the greatest swimmers of all time. 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. Also known as thorpey and thorpedo in the world of swimming, ian thorpe is considered as the most successful athlete in the 2000 summer olympics. Everything you ever wanted to know about michael phelps, the greatest swimmer. Join facebook to connect with ian thorpe and others you may know. Book ian thorpeian thorpe management agency australia. Ian thorpe won five olympic gold medals, the greatest total of any australian.
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Born on the th of october 1982, ian james thorpe is an australian athlete specialized in freestyle swimming. Age 15, ian became the youngest ever swimming world champion and dominated middle distance swimming from then on. Ian thorpe generally travels from new south walesaustralia and can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. A powerfully honest insight into the world of the amazing swimmer.
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Thorpe first grabbed world attention when he won the 1998 world 400m freestyle ti. He has won a recordholding 11 world championship titles and ten commonwealth games gold medals. Ian thorpe and grant hackett once raked in the sponsorship dollars, but australian athletes in rio take a vow of poverty along with their olympic oath published. This is a honest selfexamination by a man fighting to find sense in his life. Ian thorpe aquatic centre ultimo gym photo gallery free. He has won nine olympic medals five gold and eleven world cha. He has won a recordholding 11 world championship titles and ten commonwealth. 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. Ceridwen dovey on the 2017 australian marriage law postal survey, a nonbinding national poll that could lead to a vote in parliament on samesex marriage. The movie 2014, 25 to life 2008 and the yardsale 2006. 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. Find ian thorpes phone number, address, and email on spokeo, the leading online directory for contact information.
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