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. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. He has won five olympic games gold medals, more than any other australian before. For most of us nonfanatics, who barrack for this modern day legend nonetheless, the disc may be worth a rental. Ian james thorpe, am born october 1982 is an australian retired swimmer who. May 14, 2008 ian thorpe beneath the suit the start khavelkova. Ian thorpe shares struggles with depression, sexuality and olympics duration. Rodney dangerfield at his best on the tonight show starring johnny carson 1983 duration. Find highquality ian thorpe stock photos and editorial news pictures from getty images. No longer allowed to wear the fullbody racing suit covering from neck to ankles and. Ian thorpe celebrity biography, zodiac sign and famous quotes. 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. Ian james thorpe, also known as the thorpedo, was born on october, 1982 in milperra, a suburb of sydney, australia. Have you ever wondered what makes ian thorpe so fast.
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. Due to an initial allergy to chlorine, ian had to try out different sports. Pick up your parcel at a time and place that suits you. Ian thorpe beneath the suit dvd is an interactive, sports infotainment product that provides an accurate, informative insight into one of the greatest swimming champions of all time. 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 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. Download premium images you cant get anywhere else. Olympic swimming champ ian thorpe on finding mr right. A specialist from a local veterinary service wearing a protective suit.
The australian swimmer who, after winning the 200 and 400 metre freestyle races at the 2004 olympics in athens, became known as one of the greatest middledistance swimmers of all time. Directed by gregor jordan suits, ned kelly, two hands. It was in july, a month before the 2004 summer olympics in athens, greece, and long beach was the site of a pre. Ian thorpe celebrity profile check out the latest ian thorpe photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Ian thorpe simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Ian thorpe beneath the suit dvd is an interactive, sports infotainment product.
Coming out on a parkinson tv interview the australian olympic swimmer reveals a deep depression from. I first knew that ian thorpe was gay back in 2004 at a pool in long beach, calif. Oct 24, 2012 this book is part biography, part diary. For swimming fanatics, or aficionados of the man, this is a lovely dvd. 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 199th most popular for the year 1982.
Thoughtful and passionate about the sport, he has studied the details behind what it takes to. On the very first day of competition, thorpe showed that he could handle the pressure. His older sister christina was three at the time ian was born. Ian thorpe sports celebrities athletic men summer olympics baseball players olympic games male beauty hottest photos aussies robert marmo, o. Sports fans will get a kick out of it, thorpe fans will be in seventh heaven, and those wanting a polished but measured insight into one of australias living legends will also be pleased. Of course, every one in my heat had a tech suit on, so the final results wouldnt have been much different if we all had been wearing plain old speedos. Ian thorpe beneath the suit dvd launch stock pictures. Ian thorpe beneath the suit, a dvd featuring aussie superstar ian thorpe, is now available exclusively through swiminfo. Ian thorpe has come out as a gay man the 31yearold australian olympian opened up about his sexuality during an interview with channel 10s.
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. Swim star ian thorpe has rubbished speculation about his sexual orientation by insisting that he isnt gay. Ian thorpes achievements in the water are nothing short of phenomenal. Born on the th of october 1982, ian james thorpe is an australian athlete specialized in freestyle swimming. So much more than just a personal profile, beneath the suit provides a. His parents ken and margaret lived in milperra, a western suburb of sydney, new south wales. Ultimately i was left with the overriding feeling that ian thorpe hates me for having the temerity to buy the book that he and his ghost writer wrote. Swimming star ian thorpedo thorpe says he is not gay. More than a year after his very public coming out, ian thorpe talks about the. Ian thorpe beneath the suit part 1 full version youtube. Perhaps the most important thing nobody mentions on this dvd is the tremendous competitive advantage he gets from his australian size 17 feet.
Ians mother, margaret, and father, ken, were both sports lovers. If you are a fan of ian thorpe andor swimming this book will suit just fine. Brought to you by your game swimming, this entertaining, informative and motivational dvd is a groundbreaking insight into a global swimming phenomenon. Did you know that ian could kick 100m with a kickboard in under 70. Ian thorpe is a famous australian swimmer, who was born on october, 1982.
Ian thorpe beneath the suit is a deliberate and planned marketing exercise, but it succeeds as it makes no attempt to be anything else. Im finally comfortable saying im a gay man this article is more than 5 years old. Ian thorpe beneath the suit, an amazing, stateoftheart dvd featuring aussie superstar ian thorpe, is now available exclusively through swiminfo. The world today archive thorpe swimsuit dispute drags on. 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 five olympic gold medals, the most won by any australian. See more ideas about ian thorpe, olympic swimmers and olympics.
Beneath the suit is an interactive, sports infotainment resource providing an accurate, informative and holistic insight into one of the greatest swimming champions of all time ian thorpe the dvd presents analysis and interactive information on ian s swimming ability and technique as well as areas biographical information. Now for the first time, you can journey behind the myth to discover the makings of a champion. Find highquality ian thorpe beneath the suit dvd launch stock photos and editorial news pictures from getty images. Directed by john chaplin, john chataway, dean gilchrist. Beneath the suit is an interactive, sports infotainment resource providing an accurate, informative and holistic insight into one of the greatest swimming champions of all time ian thorpe the dvd presents analysis and interactive information on ians swimming ability and technique as well as areas biographical information and. Coming out on a parkinson tv interview the australian olympic swimmer reveals a. No longer allowed to wear the fullbody racing suit covering from neck to ankles and wrists with. Ian played several sports including cricket, rugby. Book ian thorpeian thorpe management agency australia. Ian thorpe and partner ryan channing set to become parents jan 24, 2019 ian thorpe on the power of the invictus games. Ian james thorpe, oam born october, 1982 is an olympic australian swimmer who won the most gold medals of any australian athlete. Autoplay when autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically. Having been under the spotlight since he was a young teenager, thorpe retired from.
Lets get real youre not ian thorpe feel for the water. Ian thorpe born october 1982 in sydney, new south wales is an australian swimmer. I had a tyr tech suit which i think saved me 2 seconds in a 100 yard race. Here he is winning the 200m at the athens olympics wearing the black suit. 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.
Join facebook to connect with ian thorpe and others you may know. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Ian thorpe makes olympic debut setting world record. At only 17 years of age, ian thorpe makes his olympic debut receiving the 400m free gold medal in world record time 3. Ian thorpe born on october, 1982 is also known as the thorpedo. Thorpe leads from start to finish, smashing his own world record to claim australias first medal at these games. Ian thorpe beneath the suit strength training youtube. Lockdown, shutdown and economic paralysis stuck at home with. Ian thorpe beneath the suit download free movies games. Ian, as you know, has volunteered to test the speedo suit as soon as its available, and that date of its availability hasnt yet been given to us precisely, although we expect it some time around. 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. 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. Beneath the suit is an interactive, sports infotainment resource providing an accurate, informative and holistic insight into one of the greatest swimming champions of all time ian thorpe the dvd presents analysis and interactive information on ian s swimming ability and technique as well as areas biographical information and.
Get the latest information on ian r thorpe, bio, books, news, events, short stories, etc. After his relatively slow 400 m, he was again under pressure in the 200 m freestyle after van. He is most notably known for being the youngest to win a world championship. Swimmer ian thorpe was honoured by macquarie university, but he joins some dubious company. Theres a lot of denials of stories that have been in the press, putting the record straight, type of segments, making the book more this isnt me than this is me. Ultimately i was left with the overriding feeling that ian thorpe hates me for having the. 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. Oct 01, 2012 theres a lot of denials of stories that have been in the press, putting the record straight, type of segments, making the book more this isnt me than this is me.