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. Sign and view the guest book, leave condolences or send flowers. His parents ken and margaret lived in milperra, a western suburb of sydney, new south wales. Ian thorpe simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Sep 18, 2000 australian ian thorpe is 17 years old and has swum freestyle over 200 m and 400 m faster than anyone else in history. Gen 359 passed away 3 march 2019 surrounded by family, shortly after celebrating his 60th wedding. As he grew into a man and conquered the swimming world winning five olympic gold medals for. Ian thorpe is a famous australian swimmer, who was born on october, 1982. Ian thorpe in the house ian thorpe will share his experience as one of the most successful sportspeople in australia at the jewish house gala dinner on november. He has won nine olympic medals five gold and eleven world championship golds. He has won five olympic gold medals, the most won by any australian. He first came to the attention of the world media when he was only 15 years old the youngestever male world champion.
Ian thorpe was just 16 when he was first asked about his sexuality by the media. I didnt believe the doctors former olympic swimmer ian thorpe has admitted it took him years to be able to discuss his depression and mental health struggles openly. Olympic champion ian thorpe has split from his onagainoffagain boyfriend, ryan channing, just two months after they had seemingly rekindled their romance. 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 splits from boyfriend ryan channing again. The documentary was produced for the abc by finch in association with matchbox pictures. Mar 24, 2020 jim thorpe, byname of james francis thorpe, born may 28, 1888, near prague, indian territory now in oklahoma, u. He has won five olympic gold medals and 11 world championship golds, the secondhighest number of any swimmer. 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. Im finally comfortable saying im a gay man sport the. 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. Jul, 2014 ian thorpe has come out as a gay man the 31yearold australian olympian opened up about his sexuality during an interview with channel 10s michael parkinson via ap. 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.
At the age of 14, he became the youngest male swimmer ever to represent australia. Dec 21, 2017 it binds the schools scholarship offers to the studentathletes, and can pull the plug on some of the signing day circuses that have sprung up in years past. Bbc sport academy swimming features thorpedos tips for. In october 1997, a few days before his fifteenth birthday, thorpe competed in qualifying trials in brisbane. Thorpe began swimming competitively at age eight, and. Ian thorpe failed to make the 2012 australian team, but began his transition to being a television personality. Mondays womans day claimed that the business owners announcement came as a. Parents can also book learn to swim programs for their children and get the first 2. Ian thorpe on bullying, depression and athletes mental health. The swimmer is a 2012 documentary covering the lead up to the 2012 summer olympics, directed by gregor jordan. Celebrity swimmer and olympian ian thorpe is at high risk of.
Australian swimming hero ian thorpe gives the academy his secrets behind his success. Celeb news ian thorpe ashamed he didnt come out earlier womans day it was an intense fouryear relationship ian s first grownup relationship and his first serious gay relationship. Book ian thorpeian thorpe management agency australia. Jul 05, 2017 in a recent interview, ian thorpe has revealed his biggest regret in swimming, and it is not what you would expect. 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. Book ian thorpe from the largest artist management agency in australia. Ian thorpe reportedly struggling with ex ryan channings baby. After years of denial, ian thorpe has come out as gay. In a recent interview, ian thorpe has revealed his biggest regret in swimming, and it is not what you would expect.
I first knew that ian thorpe was gay back in 2004 at a pool in long beach, calif. In response to the uk moving into the delay phase of the coronavirus plan, we have decided not to go ahead with wednesdays scheduled event with helena whitbread. 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. People born on october fall under the zodiac sign of. Olympic great ian thorpe offers message of hope and positivity. Always great to say gday to a friend ive known since i was a teena. Cook for your life, fresh, delicious recipes by ian thorpe. 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.
Thorpes management announced his signing to adidas for an undisclosed sixfigure sum. In the process, ian has become one of the most prolific athletes the sport has ever seen. As a person born on this date, ian thorpe is listed in our database as the 29th most popular celebrity for the day october and the 201st most popular for the year 1982. 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. 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. This is me by ian thorpe overdrive rakuten overdrive. Ian thorpe, oam, is australias most decorated olympian claiming five gold, three silver and one bronze olympic medals. Mondays womans day claimed that the business owners announcement came as a blow to the. Ian thorpe aquatic centre open day city of sydney whats on. On the very first day of competition, thorpe showed that he could handle the pressure. After seeking a comeback in 2012, thorpe has had a.
It was in july, a month before the 2004 summer olympics in athens, greece, and long beach was the site of a pre. Thorpe, who has signed up to ten as a commentator for the commonwealth games, revealed he was painfully aware of the homophobia in. Ian thorpe comes out as gay in parkinson interview sport. Ian thorpe is reportedly devastated by the news his ex ryan channing plans to have a baby without him. A new documentary hosted by ian thorpe takes the controversial approach of equipping bullied students with hidden cameras so they can record. Oct 01, 2012 this is a fantastic athlete and admirable person. Ian thorpe and partner ryan channing set to become parents jan 24, 2019 ian thorpe on the power of the invictus games.
Ian thorpe is on the eighth floor of abc headquarters in ultimo, sydney, seated in an empty boardroom. Ian thorpe has come out as a gay man the 31yearold australian olympian opened up about his sexuality during an interview with channel 10s. Why ian thorpe and ryan channing really broke up womans day. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world. No priest but love book launch with helena whitbread. People born on october fall under the zodiac sign of libra, the scales. Ian thorpe australian gold medalist signed olympics flag. Ian thorpe celebrity biography, zodiac sign and famous quotes. The movie 2014, 25 to life 2008 and the yardsale 2006. He is the most decorated male australian olympian, and was the most. In the first part of three features celebrating the career of the legendary australian freestyler, we look back at the launch of the thorpedo and how he became. 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. At the age of 14, he became the youngest male swimmer ever to represent australia and the youngest ever individual male world champion.
It binds the schools scholarship offers to the studentathletes, and can pull the plug on some of the signingday circuses that have sprung up in years past. House out there at australian coworking locations is growing over an hour year over year, and therefore the country is quickly attracting a lot of and much attention on the subject. As he grew into a man and conquered the swimming world winning five olympic gold medals for australia the. Oct 24, 2012 this book is part biography, part diary.
Buy this product and stream 90 days of amazon music unlimited for free. Ian thorpe has won writing awards for poetry, fiction and factual journalism because he is quite good. Ian james thorpe, also known as the thorpedo, was born on october, 1982 in milperra, a suburb of sydney, australia. Ian thorpe signing an autograph at the adidas olympic. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Blog for youth share anything for better soul ian thorpe. After seeking a comeback in 2012, thorpe has had a consistent presence in the.
And now, thorpe, who is signed up to commentate for australias. Jim thorpe, byname of james francis thorpe, born may 28, 1888, near prague, indian territory now in oklahoma, u. Nov 08, 2019 ian thorpe in the house ian thorpe will share his experience as one of the most successful sportspeople in australia at the jewish house gala dinner on november. Booktopia has cook for your life, fresh, delicious recipes by ian thorpe.
The coworking communities everywhere the globe ar quick growing and australia is not any exception. Thorpe began swimming competitively at age eight, and, although he had been uncoordinated in other sports, he. 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. Ian james thorpe, am born october 1982 is an australian retired swimmer who.
Ian thorpe is one of the greatest swimmers of all time. Typical race day it generally consists of two races the heat in the morning and the final in the evening. Jul 29, 2019 ian thorpe is reportedly devastated by the news his ex ryan channing plans to have a baby without him. Ian thorpe aquatic centre will host a free open day. Jul, 2014 ian thorpe was just 16 when he was first asked about his sexuality by the media. Thank you for signing the guest book for robert ian thorpe. Amid baseless accusations of drug use and the simplistic focus on his colossal feet, weve tended to overlook his most important quality. Join facebook to connect with ian thorpe and others you may know. Nov 01, 2012 ian thorpe is a worldfamous freestyle swimmer. 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. It also moves much of the pomp and circumstance to the end of the second marking period, an academic lull where tests are complete and there is time to have a celebratory signing ceremony. Coa may arrive before or after the item has been received.
He fascinates rivals, coaches, sports scientists and fans. Lehigh inks 12 on early signing day, and here are my thoughts. In a recent interview with yahoo lifestyle, the 36yearold shared that his mental health battle started way back in his teenage years when he was. Instead i am reading books i havent had time to read, chatting with friends. Jul 17, 2017 thorpe, whose health and fitness regime today includes going to the gym every other day, a brisk one hour walk every day and meditating for 1015 minutes every morning, says he became a specsavers. Thorpe, whose health and fitness regime today includes going to the gym every other day, a brisk one hour walk every day and meditating for 1015 minutes every morning, says he became a. He has won nine olympic medals five gold and eleven world cha.
This is me book by ian thorpe official publisher page. Ian thorpe born october 1982 in sydney, new south wales is an australian swimmer. Age 15, ian became the youngest ever swimming world champion and dominated middle distance swimming from then on. This is me by ian thorpe meet your next favorite book. Ian thorpe in the house the australian jewish news.
44 1361 1191 1203 646 1161 915 792 396 1175 111 532 1096 404 459 931 1206 1146 452 1551 1608 1565 1496 749 455 1248 1466 407 871 50 255 1445 1467 1084 1193 488 45 1226 165 874 1389