Ian Thorpe

I'm comfortable saying I'm a gay man, says Ian Thorpe

July 13, 2014 4:24 pm

The 'Thorpedo' has revealed that he lied in his autobiography, "This is Me."

Ian Thorpe released from hospital after successful surgery

May 01, 2014 4:04 pm

His father revealed Thorpe suffered from depression and he received treatment in a rehabilitation facility.

Shoulder infection may put paid to Ian Thorpe’s pool ambitions

April 09, 2014 12:10 pm

The five-times Olympic champion had contracted “two bugs” after undertaking a series of shoulder surgeries.

Found disoriented on street, Thorpe checks into rehab for depression

February 04, 2014 4:52 am

In his autobiography, published last year, Thorpe said “not even my family is aware that I’ve spent a lot of my life battling what I can only describe as crippling depression.”

Ian Thorpe reveals years of crippling depression

October 13, 2012 9:36 am

In a book,Thorpe reveals he considered suicide and often turned to heavy alcohol consumption.

Ian Thorpe unbowed by Australia's pool flop

August 11, 2012 12:38 pm

Five-time Olympic gold medallist Ian Thorpe failed to qualify for London at March's Olympic trials.

Thorpe's meet ends early after missing out on butterfly finals

November 05, 2011 1:21 pm

Swimming Phelps eyes potential London showdown with Thorpe

August 01, 2011 1:28 pm

Michael Phelps is eagerly anticipating a showdown with Ian Thorpe at next year's London Olympics.

Ian Thorpe back in fighting shape for return

May 18, 2011 10:31 am

Five-time Olympic gold medalist has returned to home after 10 days of high-altitude training in Switzerland.

Experts say Thorpedo's peak years are over

February 04, 2011 3:21 pm

Ian Thorpe’s muscle fibres have atrophied,but his body size is ideal,claims Kevin Norton,a professor of exercise science.