Nov 202006
Ian Thorpe is on the telly now, answering questions after announcing that he’s finished with swimming. At 24, he’s recognised that swimming has thrown his life out of balance and he’s keen to take on other interests.
He’s already looking more like the youngster he is: not committed to a career yet, giggling when asked what is his ideal job is (without being able to respond – perhaps too much media training, who can blame him for being cautious with journos). He’s keen to talk and listen to anyone, and looking for roles in companies in need of ex-Olympic swimmers.
Welcome to (almost) normal life Thorpey, and thank you.
