Ian Thorpe
Swimmer and Olympic gold medalist
Born
October 13th, 1982
42 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Australia
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Regarded as one of the greatest swimmers in history, this athlete achieved prominence in the early 2000s. Specializing in freestyle events, this swimmer won five Olympic gold medals and set multiple world records. Competing primarily at the 2000 Sydney Olympics and the 2004 Athens Olympics, medals were earned in the 400m, 200m, and 100m freestyle events. The career was marked by remarkable speed and endurance, contributing to a legacy in the sport.
Winning five Olympic gold medals
Setting 13 world records in swimming
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