Hi everybody,

today we met Ian Thorpe at the Olympic Pool in Sydney. For those who do not know him, Ian Thorpe is a famous Australian swimmer, 5-time Olympic champion, 11-time gold medalist at the world championship and many others. Recognized for his athletic results and his generosity, he became in 2000 "Australian of the year" and medalist of the order of Ausralie. After his training, the Australian prodigy kindly accepted an interview with us:

-" Hi Ian

-Hi Paloma

-So you're one of the best swimmers in history, how did you start in this sport?

-To be honest, it started when my sister Christina was swimming. She was very talented and was even selected in the national team. I followed her everywhere, unfortunately I was allergic to chlorine and it was only at the age of 7 that I competed in my first race.

-It was the beginning of a great career...

-Yes of course, I was beyond my wildest dreams, but I made a lot of sacrifices.

-That is to say?

-In front of the TV we only see the finality of the sportsman but behind all that I gave up all my youth. I trained every day, even Sunday, hours and hours. I did not have a girlfriend during my youth, I did not drink a drop of alcohol, I never went out. My health took a hit too. Every day, my mother would massage me with cream because my skin was torn by chlorine. It was very difficult.

-Have you ever had regrets?

-No, of course not, I lived extraordinary things, met many people, traveling. No my life is really great.

-Thank you very much Ian!

-You're welcome!"

Bye bye


Paloma

Ian Thorpe celebrates on the
podium after winning the men's 200m 
freestyle gold medal

My meeting with Ian Thorpe

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