News about Ian Thorpe

Olympic icon Ian Thorpe looks downcast after suffering a $200,000 setback

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 22, 2024
After starring as one of the faces of Channel Nine's coverage of the Paris Olympics, 'Thorpedo' copped a hit to his hip pocket shortly before he looked glum at Sydney Airport this week.

Olympic legend Ian Thorpe relists his luxury Sydney home on the market for $3.5million after failing to find a buyer

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 9, 2024
Ian Thorpe has listed his luxury Sydney home in the upmarket suburb of Woollahra on the market for a jaw-dropping $3.5million. The Olympic gold medalist, 41, purchased the exquisite four-bedroom, three-bathroom townhouse in December 2017 for $2.75m. He previously listed it on the market for $3.7million in September last year, but failed to find a buyer at that price.

Olympic swimmer Ian Thorpe embroiled in 2024's most bizarre feud as he clashes with Married At First Sight star on-air

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 17, 2024
Tensions reached boiling point during Sunday's shock episode of The Amazing Race, when Olympian Ian Thorpe clashed with Married At First Sight bride Cyrell Paule. The heated encounter came after Cyrell, 35, overheard Thorpe's teammate Christian Miranda complain that she was 'following' them during a challenge. Paule, who has earned the nickname Cyclone Cyrell due to her fiery temper, confronted the best mates and demanded to know if they were gossiping about her.

One of Australia's greatest sportswomen takes Ian Thorpe to task over his controversial call on the Olympics

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 16, 2024
Thorpe, watching on as the nation's superstar women's freestyle quartet took gold in the relay, was effusive in his praise as they took the top step of the podium for a fourth successive Games.

Ian Thorpe goes public with a never-before-heard devastating admission

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 15, 2024
Thorpe, 41, shared personal struggles about his sexuality and severe depression in book called Profiles In Hope by former Liberal MP, John Brogden, which includes in-depth interviews with 14 other high-profile Australians.

Olympic swimmer Ian Thorpe takes brutal swipe at The Amazing Race rival Peter Helliar live on The Project: 'Your wife carried you the whole show'

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 15, 2024
Tensions rose on The Project on Sunday night as Ian Thorpe took a brutal swipe at his television rival Peter Helliar during an interview. The pair are competitors on The Amazing Race Celebrity Edition this year, which wrapped filming in June, with Peter's wife Bridget and Ian's friend Christian Miranda. It seems the Olympic swimmer, 41, still had a bone to pick with the comedian, 49, as he accused Peter of letting his wife Bridget do all the work on the TV competition. 

Paris Olympics champions Jess and Noemie Fox are now an Australian icon after conservation zoo names a baby koala after the sisters

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 3, 2024
They are Aussie champions, now the world-conquering Fox sisters have their own Aussie icon after a baby koala was named after them

Cody Simpson shares heartfelt tribute to girlfriend Emma McKeon following record-breaking performance at Paris Olympics

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 13, 2024
Cody Simpson has shared a heartfelt tribute to his partner Emma McKeon after she became the country's most prolific gold medallist at the Paris Olympics. The 30-year-old's 4x100m freestyle relay win on the first night in the pool took McKeon to six golds, one ahead of legend Ian Thorpe. Simpson, 27, who almost qualified for the Games himself, took to Instagram on Tuesday to cheer on Emma's success.

Olympic Games Emma McKeon sends cryptic message about her future following her retirement in Paris... but Kyle Chalmers makes his ambitions VERY clear

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 5, 2024
Emma McKeon's storied Olympic career finishes with an Australian record six gold medals among her 14-medal collection including three silvers and five bronze.

Paris Olympics: Cameron McEvoy wins Australia's ninth gold with stunning swim in the 50m freestyle

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 2, 2024
The 30-year-old Queenslander beat out stars from Great Britain and France in a come-from-behind effort at his fourth Olympics.

Paris Olympics: Jess Fox's mum is caught on camera having an eye-catching accident as she rushes to celebrate with the Aussie golden girl

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 1, 2024
Jess Fox's mum couldn't contain her excitement as she rushed to embrace her daughter after she picked up another Paris Olympics gold with victory in the C1 slalom final.

Jess Fox's canoe legend father Richard makes mad dash from Channel 9 commentary box to congratulate daughter after yet another Olympic Games triumph

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 31, 2024
Richard Fox abandoned his commentary duties on Channel 9 to congratulate his daughter, Jess, following yet another incredible Olympic Games triumph.

Fox does it again! Aussie hero Jess wins ANOTHER Olympic gold medal in Paris after triumphing in the C1 slalom final

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 31, 2024
The Australian hero, fresh from her victory in the K1 slalom earlier this week, also took out the top prize in the C1 final in the early hours of Thursday morning.

Paris Olympics: American commentators notice a puzzling detail about Ariarne Titmus and Mollie O'Callaghan's coach's reaction to their race for gold

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 30, 2024
Dean Boxall is famous for his incredible work with the two stars as he guided them to the top of swimming. He's also remembered for holding nothing back when one of his charges wins.

Kyle Chalmers broke the 100m freestyle world record at the Paris Olympics - here's why it will NEVER be recognised

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 29, 2024
Kyle Chalmers smashed the world record in the Aussie men's 4x100m freestyle relay team in Paris, and although it was 0.21 of a second quicker than the current record, his time won't count.

Emma McKeon breaks down in uncontrollable tears on TV as she makes heartbreaking Olympics farewell in Paris

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 28, 2024
The Australian veteran, fresh off her 4x100m freestyle relay triumph with the women's team on Saturday, had a slim chance of adding to her medal tally at the Paris Aquatics Centre, where was up against a strong field on Sunday.

Ian Thorpe salutes new Aussie Olympic Games GOAT Emma McKeon: 'Couldn't happen to a better person'

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 28, 2024
Swimming legend Ian Thorpe has endorsed Emma McKeon after she made Australian sporting history on day one of the Paris Olympics, becoming the country's most prolific gold medallist.

Paris Olympics: Heartbreak for Kyle Chalmers and Australia's men's 4x100m freestyle relay team as they just miss out on gold

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 27, 2024
After the Aussies trailed for most of the first three legs of the race, Kai Taylor brought them back into contention before Chalmers turned in a massive effort to earn the team silver.

Australia has never won more than four gold medals in a single day of Olympic competition but that record could be smashed on day one in Paris

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 27, 2024
Australia is poised to match its most successful day in Olympic history, with swimmers expected to lead a golden charge as competition gets underway at the Paris Games

Eric the Eel is the Olympic hero who could barely keep his head above water - but stole the hearts of Australia. Now he has taken an unusual path

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 24, 2024
In Eric the Eel's case, his 100m freestyle attempt in Sydney 24 years ago has enshrined him in the annals of immortality as an example of grit and determination when the odds are stacked against you.

Tracey Wickham and Michelle Ford: Mystery over the seemingly innocent act that kicked off a war between Australia's best Olympic swimmers 46 years ago is finally solved

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 23, 2024
An Olympic feud that has boiled for almost 50 years has resulted in a shocking twist, with a revelation surfacing that could have prevented Aussie Olympic swimming greats Tracey Wickham (left) and Michelle Ford (right) from being at each other's throats.

Forgotten reality series starring Jackie 'O' Henderson and Ian Thorpe resurfaces after it was branded 'the worst show in the history of the world'

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 11, 2024
Australian fans of reality TV have taken to social media to reflect on the short-lived Channel Seven series Undercover Angels, which starred Ian Thorpe and Jackie 'O' Henderson. The series premiered in May 2002, and featured swimmer Ian Thorpe, 41, as a mentor for the 'angels' Jackie O, Bardot star Katie Underwood and actress Simone Kessell. Thorpe guided the three beauties as they performed a variety of good deeds to strangers in need, including decorating a nursery for new parents and finding a new dog for some children.

Olympics veteran, 65, who has competed at EIGHT different Games, set to be denied place in team for Paris... bringing an end to incredible 32-year run

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 2, 2024
The three-time equestrian gold medallist, the team flag bearer for the 1996 Atlanta Games opening ceremony, is the only Australian to have competed at eight Olympics .

Out of the wheelchair and off to the Olympics? Ian Thorpe seems to have fully recovered from a recent injury that had left the Aussie swimming legend wheelchair-bound

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 24, 2024
A photograph of Ian Thorpe in a wheelchair sparked concern for the Olympic legend after he suffered a 'serious and painful' injury while filming for a reality TV show. However, the swimmer, 41, put those worries to rest on Saturday when he was seen at Sydney International Airport, walking unaided and handling his own luggage. The five-time Olympic gold medallist checked in for his flight without any assistance.