Ian Thorpe was born on October 13, 1982 in Sydney, Australia. Named swimmer of the year four times, he is recognized as one of the most popular Australian athletes of all time and won 2 Olympic gold medals.
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💰Ian Thorpe Net worth: $2 million
About
Named Swimmer of the year four times, he is recognized as one of the most popular Australian athletes of all time and won 2 Olympic gold medals.
Before Fame
He didn't swim until unusually late for a professional Swimmer because of an allergy to chlorine.
Trivia
After a brief hiatus from swimming, it was announced that he would be competing for Australia in the 2012 London Olympic games.
Family Life
His father Ken was a former pro cricket player and his mother Margaret was a school Teacher.
Associated With
While Michael Phelps is a Celebrity Swimmer in the US, in Australia Thorpe is a legend in his own right.
