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Ian Thorpe

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As a child, Ian Thorpe grew tired of watching his older sister, Christina, swim in competitions. He decided to take up swimming so that he would not be bored. But Ian, who would later become one of the greatest swimmers the world has ever known, had to first over come an allergy to chlorine. By the age of 11, Ian had outgrown the allergy. At 14, Ian made history by becoming the youngest male to ever make the Australian Mens' swim team. At 17, Ian was selected for the Australian Mens' Olympic swim team. He became the hero of the Games for Australia, and was even asked to carry the flag during the Closing Ceremony. Ian has since hosted his own TV show, Undercover Angels (2002) and designed a line of jewelry with Autore South Sea Pearls. He is also the co-founder of "Ian Thorpe's Foundation For Youth Trust," a charity that benefits the treatment of children with life-threatening illnesses. At the present time, Ian says that his plans are to swim until the 2008 Olympics, but he adds that he will stop swimming when he ceases to enjoy it.
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On the morning of September 11th, he was on his way to the observation deck at the World Trade Center when he realized he forgot his camera. He went back to get it, and when he turned on the television in his room he saw the North Tower ablaze.
His father Ken was once a professional cricket player.
Was the youngest person to ever join the Australian Mens' Swim Team.
Is the honorary Australian Ambassador for Tourism in Japan.
Holds 22 world records in swimming.

Sometimes we question things that we have done in our lives, but how many times do we question what we haven't done in someone else's?
Compared to how I have raced before and how I have competed, the success that I have had, this does look like doom compared to it.
I think now I'll probably take a few days off and enjoy the competition and then sit down with a few people and work out what is next, work out what the next preparation will be and what competition will be next.
I thought I could, and thought I would, swim a lot quicker - much quicker.
The fairytale has turned into a nightmare.

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