Ian Thorpe
Ian Thorpe is a retired Australian swimmer and five-time Olympic gold medalist, known for his prowess in freestyle events. He is one of the most decorated swimmers in Olympic history and has been a prominent advocate for swimming and youth sports.
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Ian Thorpe is featured on screens overseeing three 'angels' performing public acts of kindness.
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Australia· 2026-02-21
Ian Thorpe attended the Australian Open decked out in Ralph Lauren clothing.
Is luxury brand Ralph Lauren’s era as official outfitter at Australian Open tennis at Melbourne park over?Australia· 2026-01-29
Beck mentioned that he thinks Ian was happy to be part of the tribute as well.
Crews scatter rose petals off Bondi Beach in tribute to terror victimsAustralia· 2025-12-26
Five-time Olympic gold medallist Ian Thorpe has joined the crew this year.
Everything you need to know about the great raceAustralia· 2025-12-25
Ian Thorpe is a retired swimmer and multiple Olympic Gold medallist who sold his apartment.
Olympic swimmer sells property for $3 millionAustralia· 2025-12-20
Her retirement at the age of 25, a year older than Ian Thorpe when he bowed out in 2006.
Australian swimming icon retires at 25, here are her 10 finest performancesAustralia· 2025-10-16
Ian Thorpe is an Australian swimmer who celebrated with Michael Klim.
Reminiscing about The Dream TV show on its 25th anniversaryAustralia· 2025-09-26
Ian Thorpe, who won three gold medals in Sydney, joins Freeman and Sauvage as inductees.
Cathy Freeman returns to Olympic stadium 25 years on as first inductee into hall of fameAustralia· 2025-09-15
Ian Thorpe is a celebrated Australian swimmer who won three gold and two silver medals at the Sydney 2000 Olympics.
Why Thorpe nearly quit after Sydney Olympics gloryAustralia· 2025-09-12
Ian Thorpe glided through the pool to victory during the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney.
Brisbane Olympics 2032 must be a bold moment for AustraliaAustralia· 2025-09-01
Ian Thorpe is mentioned as part of the supporting cast in the film Imagine.
Imagine review – profound conversations meet trippy visuals in one-of-a-kind adventure | Australian film
United Kingdom· 2025-08-17
O’Callaghan is set to surpass Thorpe’s Australian record.
Harris wins first gold as Short digs deep after hospital visitAustralia· 2025-08-03
Five-time Olympic champion Ian Thorpe said this week he hopes O’Callaghan experiences the magic of a home Olympics in Brisbane 2032.
Why Mollie O can take swimming to uncharted watersAustralia· 2025-08-02
Mollie O’Callaghan is tied with Ian Thorpe for the most world championship gold medals by an Australian.
Australia bomb out in heats of mixed 4x100m freestyle relayAustralia· 2025-08-02
Ian Thorpe is tied with Mollie O'Callaghan as the most successful Australian at the world championships.
McIntosh and Marchand dazzle for gold at world championships - Sport
Pakistan· 2025-08-02
Ian Thorpe urges Mollie O’Callaghan to push ahead to Brisbane 2032 Olympics.
Ian Thorpe urges Mollie O’Callaghan to push ahead to Brisbane 2032 OlympicsAustralia· 2025-08-01
O’Callaghan drew level with Thorpe by securing her 11th world title.
Mollie O’Callaghan matches Ian Thorpe’s championships medal tally as Australia wins more relay gold over USAAustralia· 2025-07-31
Wunsch channeled Ian Thorpe on Gary Hall Jr.
Beating the USA in a relay is sweet. Australia’s underdog swimmers just did it twice in 15 minutesAustralia· 2025-07-27
Councillor Ian Thorpe will bring forward a motion asking council to request that Island Health close the supervised drug consumption site.
B.C. councillor’s motion proposes asking province for safe injection site closure
Canada· 2025-07-27
Ian Thorpe has fallen victim to an alleged $150,000 robbery, with watches, jewellery and other personal items stolen from his home.
Olympic gold medallist alleged victim of $150,000 theftAustralia· 2025-06-06
Channel Nine’s commentary team for the trials also includes Ian Thorpe, Giaan Rooney, Cate Campbell, Ellie Cole, Mat Thompson, James Bracey and Brenton Speed.
Australian Olympic champion Ariarne Titmus says she wouldn’t compete at Enhanced Games for $10 millionAustralia· 2025-05-24
Australian Olympic legend Ian Thorpe told this masthead last year all 50m events needed to be in LA.
Aussies aim for gold medal haul in LA after new Olympic events addedAustralia· 2025-04-10
Cody Simpson called Ian Thorpe for training advice during his swimming comeback.
now Cody Simpson is the lead in Guys and DollsAustralia· 2025-04-04
Ian Thorpe is noted as a famous swimmer who has contributed to Australia's swimming legacy.
The swimming carnival is nearly over and will cost livesAustralia· 2025-03-17
