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  1. Spitz says Thorpe faces monumental task to regain past edge ahead of London Olympics
    Daily India logo Daily India 1 week ago

    ANI London, Feb 7(ANI): American swimming legend Mark Spitz has said Ian Thorpe faces a "monumental task" to qualify for the relays at the London Olympics, six years after retiring from the sport.Spitz said Thorpe's challenge would be regaining the...

  2. Thorpe will struggle to qualify: Spitz
    Fox Sports Australia logo Fox Sports Australia 1 week ago
    Ian Thorpe

    Ian Thorpe has a big challenge if he is to make it to London. Source: Roslan Rahman / AFP Ian Thorpe faces a "monumental task" just to qualify for the relays at the London Olympics six years after retiring from the sport, according to Mark Spitz. The...

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    MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 14: Ian Thorpe of New South Wales leaves the pool after swimming in the Mens 200 Meter Freestyle Final during day two of the 2012 Victorian Open Championships at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre on January 14, 2012...

    MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 14: Ian Thorpe of New South Wales leaves the pool after swimming in the Mens 200 Meter Freestyle Final during day two of the 2012 Victorian Open Championships at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre on January 14, 2012... View Photo »

  4. I am not disappointed at all ... When I compare myself with how I used to swim in 2005 or 2006, technically I am swimming better.
    – Ian Thorpe SOURCE: Guardian Unlimited 2 months ago
  5. London 2012 Olympics: Ian Thorpe and Janet Evans have lost their edge in comebacks, says Mark Spitz
    The Telegraph logo The Telegraph 1 week ago

    Spitz has been through the comeback phase himself. He retired after winning seven gold medals at the Munich Olympics, but then attempted, without success, to qualify for the 1992 Barcelona Olympics when aged 41. “The world moves on and it is quite...

  6. Thorpe can be a Games inspiration: Fraser
    The Age logo The Age 1 week ago

    Spitz and Fraser said the five-time Olympic champion could be a reassuring presence at the London Games for his younger team-mates. But first Thorpe, who spent five years out of competition, has to qualify for London at next month's Olympic trials in...

  7. Olympic great slams Aussie swimming management
    Stuff.co.nz 2 weeks ago
    Kieren Perkins

    PERKINS: Claims young swimmers are being pushed so hard they want to quit earlier. Olympic swimming great Kieren Perkins concedes Ian Thorpe has ''challenges'' ahead of him in his bid to qualify for the London Olympics and should consider travelling...

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    MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 14: Ian Thorpe of New South Wales checks his time on the scoreboard after swimming in the Mens 200 Meter Freestyle Final during day two of the 2012 Victorian Open Championships at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre on...

    MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 14: Ian Thorpe of New South Wales checks his time on the scoreboard after swimming in the Mens 200 Meter Freestyle Final during day two of the 2012 Victorian Open Championships at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre on... View Photo »

  9. Ian Thorpe 2002 400m Freestyle World Record
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  10. To speed up, Thorpe needs to slow down, says Perkins
    The Canberra Times 2 weeks ago

    The three-time Olympian and two-time 1500m gold medallist has also criticised Australia's swimming administrators for poorly managing the careers of star teenage athletes. Perkins said a high drop-out rate among elite swimmers in their early to mid 20s...

  11. To speed up, Thorpe needs to slow down, says Perkins
    Sydney Morning Herald logo Sydney Morning Herald 2 weeks ago
    Ian Thorpe

    Photo: Getty Images Careers of Australian swimmers are not well managed, the Olympian tells Georgina Robinson. Olympic swimming great Kieren Perkins concedes Ian Thorpe has ''challenges'' ahead of him in his bid to qualify for the London Olympics and...

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About Ian Thorpe

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Ian James Thorpe OAM (born 13 October 1982 in Sydney, New South Wales), nicknamed the Thorpedo or Thorpey, is a former Australian freestyle swimmer. He has won five Olympic gold medals, the most won by any Australian, and in 2001 he became the first person to win six gold medals in one World Championship. In total, Thorpe has won eleven World... Full Article

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 13: Ian Thorpe of New South Wales speaks to the media after swimming in the Mens 100 Meter Freestyle at the 2012 Victorian Open Championships at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre on January 13, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia.
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  1. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 13: Ian Thorpe of New South Wales speaks to the media after swimming in the Mens 100 Meter Freestyle at the 2012 Victorian Open Championships at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre on January 13, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

    MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 13: Ian Thorpe of New South Wales speaks to the media after swimming in the Mens 100 Meter Freestyle at the 2012 Victorian Open Championships at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre on January 13, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia.

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  2. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 13: Ian Thorpe (R) of New South Wales checks his time on the scoreboard as Michael Klim (C) and Cameron McEvoy of Queensland look on after swimming in the Mens 100 Meter Freestyle at the 2012 Victorian Open Championships at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic... Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

    MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 13: Ian Thorpe (R) of New South Wales checks his time on the scoreboard as Michael Klim (C) and Cameron McEvoy of Queensland look on after swimming in the Mens 100 Meter Freestyle at the 2012 Victorian Open Championships at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic...

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  3. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 13: Ian Thorpe of New South Wales looks on before swimming in the Mens 100 Meter Freestyle at the 2012 Victorian Open Championships at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre on January 13, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

    MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 13: Ian Thorpe of New South Wales looks on before swimming in the Mens 100 Meter Freestyle at the 2012 Victorian Open Championships at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre on January 13, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia.

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  4. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 13: Ian Thorpe of New South Wales prepares to dive into the water in the Mens 100 Meter Freestyle at the 2012 Victorian Open Championships at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre on January 13, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

    MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 13: Ian Thorpe of New South Wales prepares to dive into the water in the Mens 100 Meter Freestyle at the 2012 Victorian Open Championships at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre on January 13, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia.

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  5. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 13: Ian Thorpe of New South Wales checks his time on the scoreboard after swimming in the Mens 100 Meter Freestyle at the 2012 Victorian Open Championships at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre on January 13, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

    MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 13: Ian Thorpe of New South Wales checks his time on the scoreboard after swimming in the Mens 100 Meter Freestyle at the 2012 Victorian Open Championships at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre on January 13, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia.

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  6. Australian swimmer Ian Thorpe (R) gives back his autograph to a fan during a signing event promoting an Australian natural health brand at a department store in Seoul November 17, 2011. Five-time Olympic gold medalist Thorpe is visiting South Korea as part of a celebration honouring 50... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 3 months ago

    Australian swimmer Ian Thorpe (R) gives back his autograph to a fan during a signing event promoting an Australian natural health brand at a department store in Seoul November 17, 2011. Five-time Olympic gold medalist Thorpe is visiting South Korea as part of a celebration honouring 50...

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  7. Australian swimming legend Ian Thorpe speaks during a press conference marking the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between South Korea and Australia in Seoul on November 16, 2011. Thorpe said he aims to compete in next year's London Olympics and is not disappointed by a recent... Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

    Australian swimming legend Ian Thorpe speaks during a press conference marking the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between South Korea and Australia in Seoul on November 16, 2011. Thorpe said he aims to compete in next year's London Olympics and is not disappointed by a recent...

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  8. Ian Thorpe of Australia looks at his time-result after finishing a preliminary session of the men's 100m butterfly at the FINA Swimming World Cup short-course meet in Tokyo on November 13, 2011. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

    Ian Thorpe of Australia looks at his time-result after finishing a preliminary session of the men's 100m butterfly at the FINA Swimming World Cup short-course meet in Tokyo on November 13, 2011.

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  9. Ian Thorpe of Australia prepares to start prior to the men's 100m butterfly preliminary session at the FINA Swimming World Cup short-course meet in Tokyo on November 13, 2011. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

    Ian Thorpe of Australia prepares to start prior to the men's 100m butterfly preliminary session at the FINA Swimming World Cup short-course meet in Tokyo on November 13, 2011.

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  10. Australia's Ian Thorpe speaks to journalists after competing in his men's 100m butterfly heat at the FINA Swimming World Cup in Tokyo November 13, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 3 months ago

    Australia's Ian Thorpe speaks to journalists after competing in his men's 100m butterfly heat at the FINA Swimming World Cup in Tokyo November 13, 2011.

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  11. Australia's Ian Thorpe removes his goggles after competing in his men's 100m butterfly heat at the FINA Swimming World Cup in Tokyo November 13, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 3 months ago

    Australia's Ian Thorpe removes his goggles after competing in his men's 100m butterfly heat at the FINA Swimming World Cup in Tokyo November 13, 2011.

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  12. Australia's Ian Thorpe swims during the men's 100m freestyle heat at the FINA Swimming World Cup in Tokyo November 12, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 3 months ago

    Australia's Ian Thorpe swims during the men's 100m freestyle heat at the FINA Swimming World Cup in Tokyo November 12, 2011.

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  13. Ian Thorpe of Australia takes his starting position in the men's 100m freestyle preliminary session at the FINA Swimming World Cup Tokyo meet on November 12, 2011. Thorpe was disqualified in the event with a time of 49.45 sec in 12th place and also he was default on the men's 100m... Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

    Ian Thorpe of Australia takes his starting position in the men's 100m freestyle preliminary session at the FINA Swimming World Cup Tokyo meet on November 12, 2011. Thorpe was disqualified in the event with a time of 49.45 sec in 12th place and also he was default on the men's 100m...

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  14. Ian Thorpe (R) of Australia swims in the men's 100m freestyle preliminary session at the FINA Swimming World Cup Tokyo meet on November 12, 2011. Thorpe was disqualified in the event with a time of 49.45 sec in 12th place. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

    Ian Thorpe (R) of Australia swims in the men's 100m freestyle preliminary session at the FINA Swimming World Cup Tokyo meet on November 12, 2011. Thorpe was disqualified in the event with a time of 49.45 sec in 12th place.

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  15. Ian Thorpe of Australia attends a press conference for the FINA Swimming World Cup Tokyo meet on November 11, 2011. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

    Ian Thorpe of Australia attends a press conference for the FINA Swimming World Cup Tokyo meet on November 11, 2011.

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  16. Ian Thorpe of Australia (L) and Japan's two-time double Olympic breaststroke champion Kosuke Kitajima (R) attend a press conference for the FINA Swimming World Cup Tokyo meet on November 11, 2011. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

    Ian Thorpe of Australia (L) and Japan's two-time double Olympic breaststroke champion Kosuke Kitajima (R) attend a press conference for the FINA Swimming World Cup Tokyo meet on November 11, 2011.

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  17. Ian Thorpe of Australia (L) answers questions while Japan's two-time double Olympic breaststroke champion Kosuke Kitajima (R) listens, during a press conference for the FINA Swimming World Cup Tokyo meet on November 11, 2011. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

    Ian Thorpe of Australia (L) answers questions while Japan's two-time double Olympic breaststroke champion Kosuke Kitajima (R) listens, during a press conference for the FINA Swimming World Cup Tokyo meet on November 11, 2011.

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  18. BEIJING, CHINA - NOVEMBER 09: Ian Thorpe of Australia competes in the Men's 100 Butterfly preliminary during day two of the FINA/ARENA Swimming World Cup 2011 at the National Aquatics Center on November 9, 2011 in Beijing, China. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

    BEIJING, CHINA - NOVEMBER 09: Ian Thorpe of Australia competes in the Men's 100 Butterfly preliminary during day two of the FINA/ARENA Swimming World Cup 2011 at the National Aquatics Center on November 9, 2011 in Beijing, China.

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  19. BEIJING, CHINA - NOVEMBER 09: Ian Thorpe of Australia prepares to start the Men's 100 Butterfly preliminary during day two of the FINA/ARENA Swimming World Cup 2011 at the National Aquatics Center on November 9, 2011 in Beijing, China. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

    BEIJING, CHINA - NOVEMBER 09: Ian Thorpe of Australia prepares to start the Men's 100 Butterfly preliminary during day two of the FINA/ARENA Swimming World Cup 2011 at the National Aquatics Center on November 9, 2011 in Beijing, China.

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  20. Australia's Ian Thorpe leaves the swimming pool after competing in the FIFA Short Course World Cup in the National Aquatic Center, or Water Cube in Beijing on November 8, 2011. Thorpe, five-time Olympic gold medalist, retired in 2006 but decided to come back recently. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

    Australia's Ian Thorpe leaves the swimming pool after competing in the FIFA Short Course World Cup in the National Aquatic Center, or Water Cube in Beijing on November 8, 2011. Thorpe, five-time Olympic gold medalist, retired in 2006 but decided to come back recently.

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  21. Australia's Ian Thorpe prepares to compete in the FIFA Short Course World Cup in the National Aquatic Center, or Water Cube in Beijing on November 8, 2011. Thorpe, five-time Olympic gold medalist, retired in 2006 but decided to come back recently. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

    Australia's Ian Thorpe prepares to compete in the FIFA Short Course World Cup in the National Aquatic Center, or Water Cube in Beijing on November 8, 2011. Thorpe, five-time Olympic gold medalist, retired in 2006 but decided to come back recently.

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  22. BEIJING, CHINA - NOVEMBER 08: Ian Thorpe of Australia looks sad as he lost the Men's 100 Freestyle preliminary during day one of the FINA/ARENA Swimming World Cup 2011 at the National Aquatics Center on November 8, 2011 in Beijing, China. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

    BEIJING, CHINA - NOVEMBER 08: Ian Thorpe of Australia looks sad as he lost the Men's 100 Freestyle preliminary during day one of the FINA/ARENA Swimming World Cup 2011 at the National Aquatics Center on November 8, 2011 in Beijing, China.

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  23. Former Olympic swimming champion Ian Thorpe of Australia prepares for Men's 100 meter freestyle heat at the FINA-ARENA Swimming World Cup in Beijing, China, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2011. AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 months ago

    Former Olympic swimming champion Ian Thorpe of Australia prepares for Men's 100 meter freestyle heat at the FINA-ARENA Swimming World Cup in Beijing, China, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2011.

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  24. Former Olympic swimming champion Ian Thorpe of Australia reacts after finishing Men's 100 meter freestyle heat at the FINA-ARENA Swimming World Cup in Beijing, China, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2011. Thorpe failed to qualify for the 100 meter freestyle final. AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 months ago

    Former Olympic swimming champion Ian Thorpe of Australia reacts after finishing Men's 100 meter freestyle heat at the FINA-ARENA Swimming World Cup in Beijing, China, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2011. Thorpe failed to qualify for the 100 meter freestyle final.

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  25. Ian Thorpe of Australia speaks during a press conference after Thorpe didn't qualify in a men's 100-meter butterfly heat of the Swimming World Cup Saturday Nov. 5, 2011. AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 months ago

    Ian Thorpe of Australia speaks during a press conference after Thorpe didn't qualify in a men's 100-meter butterfly heat of the Swimming World Cup Saturday Nov. 5, 2011.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 13: Ian Thorpe of New South Wales speaks to the media after swimming in the Mens 100 Meter Freestyle at the 2012 Victorian Open Championships at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre on January 13, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia.

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  1. I am not disappointed at all ... When I compare myself with how I used to swim in 2005 or 2006, technically I am swimming better.
    – Ian Thorpe SOURCE: Guardian Unlimited 2 months ago
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