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Upon his return to Australia, Thorpe withdrew from the selection trials for the 2007 World...

November 21, 2006 · Ian Thorpe · Swimming · On this day

Ian Thorpe

Upon his return to Australia, Thorpe withdrew from the selection trials for the 2007 World Championships and announced his retirement on 21 November 2006.

About Ian Thorpe

Ian Thorpe is a retired Australian swimmer renowned for his extraordinary accomplishments in freestyle swimming. Often referred to as 'Thorpedo', he is celebrated for his record-breaking performances and remains one of Australia's most iconic athletes.

  • Nationality: Australia
  • Born: October 13, 1982
  • Olympic Medals: 5 Gold, 3 Silver, 1 Bronze
  • World Championships (LC) Medals: 11 Gold, 1 Silver, 1 Bronze
  • Pan Pacific Championships Medals: 9 Gold, 3 Silver

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