Date of Birth: October 13, 1982
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Biography
Ian James Thorpe, born on October 13, 1982, in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, is a retired Australian swimmer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest freestyle swimmers of all time. Known by the nickname “Thorpedo,” he made his international debut at the age of 14 and quickly rose to prominence. Thorpe specialized in freestyle but was also competent in backstroke and the individual medley. By the end of his swimming career, he had won five Olympic gold medals, the most won by any Australian, and 11 World Championship golds, which was a record until Michael Phelps broke it in 2007. Thorpe’s dominance in the pool was characterized by his powerful strokes and extraordinary speed, particularly in the 200m and 400m freestyle events. After retiring from competitive swimming in 2006, Thorpe pursued various ventures, including television appearances, philanthropic efforts, and authoring books. He also became an advocate for mental health and LGBTQ+ rights, publicly coming out as gay in 2014.
5 Interesting Facts about Ian Thorpe
1. Ian Thorpe was the youngest male ever to represent Australia at the age of 14.
2. He set his first world record at just 16 years old in the 400m freestyle.
3. Thorpe has size 17 feet, which contributed to his swimming prowess.
4. He retired from competitive swimming twice, first in 2006 and then again after a brief comeback attempt in 2011-2012.
5. Thorpe has authored a memoir titled “This Is Me,” which details his personal struggles and triumphs.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Ian Thorpe
1. “I believe that the greatest pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do.”
2. “The greatest thing you can do is surprise yourself.”
3. “It’s not about swimming faster, it’s about knowing that you’ve swum the best race you can.”
4. “Success is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.”
5. “I think it’s important to dream big, aim high, and never give up.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Ian Thorpe’s highest net worth is estimated to be around $2 million.
Children
As of the latest information available, Ian Thorpe does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Ian Thorpe’s Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ian_Thorpe
2. [Olympic Profile](https://www.olympics.com.au/olympians/ian-thorpe/
3. [Ian Thorpe’s Biography on Britannica](https://www.britannica.com/biography/Ian-Thorpe
4. [Ian Thorpe’s Official Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/ian.thorpe/
