More than two years after being away from the pool, Ian Thorpe seems to have been expanding sideways. The 26-year old Australian Olympic gold medalist retired from swimming in November 2006 after being forced to withdraw from competing in that year's Commonwealth Games due to an illness.
Following his retirement, the Thorpedo stopped his daily training sessions which led to his dramatically-altered physique. This is how he looks today... (click on the thumbnail for larger view of the picture)
Following his retirement, the Thorpedo stopped his daily training sessions which led to his dramatically-altered physique. This is how he looks today... (click on the thumbnail for larger view of the picture)
This was taken in Dolans Bay in Sydney while he was spending the last few days of his summer vacation. He goes back to Macquarie University next week to continue his degree in psychology and linguistics.
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