This is me is not just a book about a seemingly invincible blacksuited superman but a refreshingly honest selfexamination by a man fighting to find sense in his life. She said, you dont get to call me once a week now, you have to call me. Ian thorpe simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. But before the couple walk down the aisle, theyve decided to take another step forward in. It details ian thorpes attempt to gain selection in the australian swimming team competing at the london 2012 olympics, but also recounts various events in his life as an elite swimmer. Like yakult, much of australias food is home grown and while we are facing uncertainty, there wont be any shortages. Ian thorpe born october 1982 in sydney, new south wales is an australian swimmer. Therefore he represents to me what australia is all about. Born on the th of october 1982, ian james thorpe is an australian athlete specialized in freestyle swimming. Ian thorpe won five olympic gold medals, the greatest total of any australian. He has won a recordholding 11 world championship titles. Ian james thorpe, am born october 1982 is an australian retired swimmer who specialised in freestyle, but also competed in backstroke and the individual medley.
Ian mcewan is the booker prize winning and international bestselling author of atonement and the children act, along with many other books. Ian thorpe s achievements in the water are nothing short of phenomenal. I first knew that ian thorpe was gay back in 2004 at a pool in long beach, calif. Coming out on a parkinson tv interview the australian olympic swimmer reveals a deep depression from. This comment is not restricted to just his swimming. Thorpe first grabbed world attention when he won the 1998 world 400m freestyle ti. Ian thorpe on staying close to his 90yearold grandmother during. Theres a lot of denials of stories that have been in the press, putting the record straight, type of segments, making the book more this isnt me than this is me. He has won nine olympic medals five gold and eleven world championship golds. I mean he really, really lied and lied and even published a book in. By the age of 14, at a time when most boys are coming to terms with teenage life, ian thorpe was representing his country and becoming the youngest ever individual male world champion. This is me, the autobiography by ian thorpe 9781471101236.
Ian is one of the worlds most successful sportsmen, but it is the way he has managed his triumphs and his commitment to helping others that have earned him respect and admiration internationally. He has broken twentytwo world records and won five gold, three silver and one bronze olympic medals. Things got so bad for thorpe that at one point, as he articulated in his 2012 autobiography this is me, he was extensively selfmedicating with. For me, its as simple as promising to call my grandma twice a week instead of only once. He was the only swimmer who has won six gold medals in one world championships which he did in 2001 until michael phelps won seven in 2007. Discover book depositorys huge selection of ian thorpe books online. Former olympic swimmer ian thorpe recently hinted at wedding plans with his partner ryan channing. He is a champion because he cares about being a human being. He has won a recordholding eleven world championship titles and ten commonwealth games gold medals. Introduction from cook for your life by ian thorpe cooked. It is very captivating account of one of australias most.
In his subversive new novel, mcewan asks whether a machine can. From the hopes, fears and ultimate disappointments of his bid to compete at the london olympics, this is the inside story of his journey and its ultimate, explosive truths. Ian james thorpe, am born october 1982 is an australian retired swimmer who. Book ian thorpe from the largest artist management agency in australia. Thorpe s autobiography follows him all the way from his childhood in sydney right up to the london olympics. Reveals his poignant battle against the dark side of his return to the pool donald mcrae, guardianby the age of 14, at a time when most boys are coming to terms with teenage life, ian thorpe was representing his country and becoming the youngest ever individual male world champion. He decided to take up swimming so that he would not be bored. The swimmer is a 2012 documentary covering the lead up to the 2012 summer olympics, directed by gregor jordan ian thorpe failed to make the 2012 australian team, but began his transition to being a television personality the documentary was produced for the abc by finch in association with matchbox pictures references. And now, the real reason behind the split has been revealed. He has won five olympic gold medals, the most won by any australian. Ian thorpe entered the 2000 olympic games in sydney bearing the weight of tremendous expectations as a locally born swimming world champion in a nation that loves swimming heroes. Aug 19, 2019 ian thorpe, 36, and ryan channing, 29, were rumoured to have rekindled their relationship last week. Ian thorpe this is me the autobiography australian.
Ian has since hosted his own tv show, undercover angels 2002 and designed a line of jewelry with autore south sea pearls. I began to think, if i cant get it in a meal, then its not appropriate for me to have. He is the most decorated male australian olympian, and was the most. His achievements include wining five gold medals at the olympics, three gold and two silver, becoming the most successful athlete at the summer olympics of 2000. Ian mcewan with helen thorpe machines like me tattered. But alongside athletic success thorpe suffered from depression, something he kept secret from the public, even from his family, instead seeking comfort in alcohol. This is me book by ian thorpe official publisher page simon. It was in july, a month before the 2004 summer olympics in athens, greece, and long beach was the site of a pre. From the hopes, fears and ultimate disappointments of his bid to compete at the london olympics, this is the inside story of his journey and its ultimate. Nov 12, 2012 thorpe insists in his book that, for the record, i am not gay and all my sexual experiences have been straight.
As a child, ian thorpe grew tired of watching his older sister, christina, swim in competitions. Another source is coming from the sale of his autobiographical book this is me 2012. Ian thorpe has won writing awards for poetry, fiction and factual journalism because he is quite good. Robert wainwright ian thorpe s achievements in the water are nothing short of phenomenal. Aug 01, 20 and it is this reemergence which forms the substance of the book. He became the youngest world champion ever, when he represented australia in the 1998 world championships at perth with only fourteen years old. This is me by ian thorpe overdrive rakuten overdrive. Instead i am reading books i havent had time to read, chatting with friends. Reveals his poignant battle against the dark side of his return to the pool donald mcrae, guardian by the age of 14, at a time when most boys are coming to terms with teenage life, ian thorpe was representing his country and becoming the youngest ever individual male world champion. Thorpes autobiography follows him all the way from his childhood in sydney right up to the london olympics. Booktopia has this is me, the autobiography by ian thorpe. I spoke with the yakult australia team and they told me how much pressure panic buying puts on each department and the supply chain.
Ian thorpe was raised with an older sister in a sports family by his father, ken, who was a cricketer, and his mother, margaret, who played netball. This is me, the autobiography by ian thorpe 9781471101229. Nov 01, 2012 reveals his poignant battle against the dark side of his return to the pool donald mcrae, guardianby the age of 14, at a time when most boys are coming to terms with teenage life, ian thorpe was representing his country and becoming the youngest ever individual male world champion. Im finally comfortable saying im a gay man this article is more than 5 years old. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Ian thorpe is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. Contact athletespeakers today at 8009166008 to book ian thorpe for a keynote speech, corporate appearance, grand opening, product announcement.
Olympic swimmer ian thorpe has revealed the touching way he is. Thorpe began swimming competitively at age eight, and. Olympic swimmer ian thorpe and ryan channing shocked fans when they called time on their longterm relationship. He is also the cofounder of ian thorpes foundation for youth trust, a charity that benefits the treatment of children with lifethreatening illnesses. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. We did a search for other books with a similar title, and found some results for. He was the only swimmer who has won six gold medals in one world championships which he did in 2001 until michael phelps won.
Sorry, the book that you are looking for is not available right now. Ian thorpe and ex ryan channing confirm theyve rekindled. Opportunites that can be taken to acheive something great. He has won a recordholding 11 world championship titles and ten commonwealth. Ian thorpe this is me an interesting interview with ian. And on monday, the olympic champion confirmed they are once again an item by sharing a. Olympian ian thorpe has revealed that he was taunted about his sexuality when he was a teenager which led him to be too frightened to come out of the closet, fearful of the reaction of his. This is me by ian thorpe ian thorpes achievements in the water are nothing short of phenomenal. Hence the autobiography by ian thorpe this is me became a must read.
Robert wainwright ian thorpes achievements in the water are nothing short of phenomenal. Buy a discounted paperback of this is me online from australias leading online bookstore. Thorpe began swimming competitively at age eight, and, although he had been uncoordinated in other sports, he. Oct 01, 2012 theres a lot of denials of stories that have been in the press, putting the record straight, type of segments, making the book more this isnt me than this is me. 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. Additional information after two years in which personal projects have kept me busy away from the web for most of the time i am now working on a bleeeding edge creative arts site to be called greenteethmm. Book ian thorpeian thorpe management agency australia.
But ian has learnt through years of competition that he cant just eat anything and achieve the elite level success that he has become known for. On the very first day of competition, thorpe showed that he could handle the pressure. And swimmers like ian thorpe and michael phelps with their outstanding medal hauls have made me now a avid swimming watcher. Thorpe insists in his book that, for the record, i am not gay and all my sexual experiences have been straight. Im finally comfortable saying im a gay man sport the. Ian thorpes achievements in the water are nothing short of phenomenal. Ian thorpe has long been known for his incredible swimming achievements. Ultimately i was left with the overriding feeling that ian thorpe hates me for having the temerity to buy the book that he and his ghost writer wrote. At the age of 12, he competed in events at a state meet, and set underage nsw records in all of them. Ian thorpe, 36, and ryan channing, 29, were rumoured to have rekindled their relationship last week. Ian thorpe generally travels from new south walesaustralia and can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other. Ian james thorpe, am is an australian retired swimmer who specialised in freestyle, but also competed in backstroke and the individual medley. In his 2012 autobiography this is me, thorpe stated he had considered suicide and had drunk huge quantities of.
The thorpedo was soon the most famous swimmer in the world, routinely picking up olympic gold. Coming out on a parkinson tv interview the australian olympic swimmer reveals a. The revealing autobiography of australian swimmer ian thorpe, nicknamed thorpedo, who burst onto the scene as a young swimmer when he became the youngestever world champion at the age of just 15. Why ian thorpe and ryan channing really broke up womans day. He has broken twentytwo world records and won five gold, three silver and. This is me book by ian thorpe official publisher page. At the age of 14, he became the youngest male swimmer ever to represent australia and the youngest ever individual male world champion. Olympic great ian thorpe offers message of hope and positivity. Ian james thorpe, also known as the thorpedo, was born on october, 1982 in milperra, a suburb of sydney, australia. Ultimately i was left with the overriding feeling that ian thorpe hates me for having the temerity to buy the book. Ian thorpe, australian athlete, who was the most successful swimmer in that countrys history, accumulating five olympic gold medals and 11 world championship titles between 1998 and 2004. Ian thorpe on bullying, depression and athletes mental health. And it is this reemergence which forms the substance of the book.
What a fascinating personality ive always liked ian coming out on a parkinson tv interview the australian olympic swimmer reveals a deep depression from holding on to a big lie ian thorpe this is me an interesting interview with ian. A part of me didnt know if australia wanted its champion to be gay. Ian thorpe was just 16 when he was first asked about his sexuality by the media. Oct 24, 2012 this book is part biography, part diary. And its been a real delight to see the magic unfurl on the pool by these great swimmers.