Ian Thorpe
Ian Thorpe, is an Australian swimmer rewarded several times. We met him, and interviewed him.
-Hello
-Hello
-How are you ?
-I’m fine thank you
-When were you born?
-I was born on 13 October 1982 in Sydney
-How long have you been swimming?
-I’ve been swimming since I was 10
-What is your nickname?
-They call me "Thorpedo," because I swim so fast
-Have you ever won rewards ?
-I have won many titles, such as Olympic titles, gold medals, swimmer of the year title, as well as the Australian of the year title
-Do you have a favorite championship in particular?
-Yes, the 1998 world championship, because it was my first major championship, I was 15, and we won it
-What are your best records?
-My best record is the 100m freestyle in 48 seconds 56,200m in 1 minutes 44 seconds 6. 400m in 3 minutes 40 seconds 08,800m in 7 minutes 39 seconds, 100 meters back in 55 seconds 38 and 200 meters medley in 1 minutes 59 seconds 66
- You are one of the greatest swimmers in Australia, breaking many world records, it is a great pride, you are aware of it?
- Yes I am aware of it, and especially very proud!
- Thank you very much for answering our questions and good luck!
- Thank you and see again !
NATHAN