The Inner Battle Swimming Star Ian Thorpe Fights | Legends Live On

[@wisejane12]

The most memorable thing about Thorpedo for me is the smoothness of his stroke. It didn’t look like he was going fast at all because his strike was so calm. Meanwhile he’s in first and everyone else is flailing their arms and kicking furiously.

[@Lizalotte]

Yes!

[@mantralibre1367]

Amazing. However it's mostly anatomy I'd say. I mean, it's natural, not something you look for. I, say, in my teens was a decent semipro swimmer, and for franticly as i pushed in freestyle I could never be as fast as I was - effortlessly- in butterfly. I could have competed with freestylers I mean, and get at least the podium. So, yeah, it's pretty much anatomy. And yes, Thorpe's freestyle is one of the most beautiful - and effective - I've seen.

[@unlocked6352]

I was 10-years-old during the Sydney Olympics, the first summer Olympics I remember. As a little Canadian girl, Ian Thorpe was my hero. He was the reason I am such a fan of the Olympics. Thanks for the great memories, Mr. Thorpe.

[@orirbjrk5573]

Phelps in 04 made a similar impression on me. Great memories.

[@Thiccdumpy]

Same girl 💕💕

[@abc-dl6xl]

Blah Cga I’m m LYou

[@ragas2845]

Same here. I was 10 years too at that time and it was the first Olympics that I saw. I was a big fan of Ian Thorpe.

[@laurasaintclaire]

Same for me, a little Spanish girl who was already swimming to battle depression inside. He became my hero

[@gaelgarciabernal2434]

Ian Thorpe is a remarkable icon. This documentary is a nice slice of life. His comments about Alexander Popov, depression and civil rights give such a sensational athlete a very human touch. Great to hear from Dawn Fraser.

[@vivalapatria3740]

Why civil rights? Is he a politician or an activist?

[@vitalyaloves]

@@vivalapatria3740 ?? it's humanizing when you hear what people care about, when he talks about his passions, civil rights or otherwise, it's easy to empathize with him as a person

[@brucealcoriza1606]

This is the man that made me love swimming even more...During the 2000 and 2004 Olympics, I was already in my late 20's and early 30's. I've never missed watching Ian Thorpe's races on live TV. I was idolizing this guy and I've always had the motivation to kept on swimming, too...:) He's such a great Olympian and an inspiration to the world...God bless you, Ian...you really are a legend, a living legend !

[@simonpaterson9720]

That guy that pulled out to let Thorpe in at 11 mins is Craig Stevens whom trains my Son at Sans Souci Pool NSW . Actually when Thorpe tried to make a comeback he actually privately trained at the Sans Souci Leisure center in Private.

[@souryadeeplikesyoutube8028]

This dude is a philosopher and a swimmer at the same time

[@LovelsFries]

Great documentary. It's awesome hearing about the background of these athletes from their own mouths, and what was going through their minds during their Olympic moments. I'm definitely in love with this series and am looking forward to seeing the future ones.

[@hannahmc5291]

What a lovely bloke and great to see the humanity of the contributers too, Popov, Neethling, Freeman et al! Thanks for being you, Thorpedo.

[@mariadamelio6974]

I'm Italian and I remember as a teenager waiting to see Thorpe at the Olympics he was like a superhero. Phels never had the same appeal as Ian

[@byza101]

Crazy to think that Ian swam a 400m final, then on the same night anchored the 4 x 100 relay against Gary Hall Junior, who was the Caeleb Dressel of that era. Not only did he go against him, but actually beat him, a middle distance swimmer beating the best sprinter in the world after winning a 400m final not long before…. 1 word… PHENOMENAL!!!

[@williamrithaler4051]

phenomenal *

[@byza101]

@@williamrithaler4051 typo, bloody iphone 😂🤣😂 thanks

[@simoneserraglini731]

nei 400 fa anche il record del mondo, tanto per gradire qui non velocità o mezzofondo questo è un pesce è diverso dal normale muove le gambe come nessuno mai forse phelps col tempo è diventato simile a lui, le gambe fanno e faranno sempre la differenza nel nuoto.............

[@guittadabe5214]

Has Missy Franklin said anything bad about anybody? Ever? She's such a sweetheart!

[@hopeontheradio]

This is such a wonderful moment in Australia's sporting history that makes us proud to be Australian!

[@jillkuhlman1756]

Eeereeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[@jamescaldwell7396]

Absolute champion. Sooo humble yet such an animal of a competitor.

[@coltonbennett9092]

The way he always seems to know what's is going to happen before the race is incredible

[@kavinmenon6489]

I like swimming because of him. I have watched his first match in 1998 Commenweath kuala lumpur. Real hero of mine.

[@billc1195]

I met Thorpe years ago in Melbourne - he seemed humble

[@GenDischarges]

Articulate, erudite and intelligent. Humble, brave and courageous. A fierce competitor and advocate anchored in the real world of human beings. Thorpie, you are a role model for Legends. So glad that you are on this earth.

[@azizamnunna2503]

Such a lovely human being.

[@graciaindalecionova5976]

Ian Thorpe is a swimming legend and the best swimmer all time. He has a magic. I love you Thorpy

[@joshrees1985]

He was my good friend around the time of Sydney 2000 he trained for them at my local swimming pool I will never forget that magical time in my life knowing Ian made the Olympic Games in my home city special those are the greatest days of my life

[@scrumpymanjack]

A phenomenon. Proud to have been alive to witness him smashing all those world records and winning those gold medals. What a hero.

[@joanjenny926]

What an inspiring Human Being. Many Blessings!!

[@billderinbaja3883]

I swam competitively and played water polo for 10 years, and idolized Ian Thorpe (so jealous of his giant feet!). So nice to see his life has gone well, that he is happy and healthy. Thanks for the inspiration Ian.

[@lesliebessesen7653]

the first time i saw his stunning smile i was hooked... you go Ian Thorpe

[@Megan1999lo]

oh my goodness. I watched him swim growing up, analyzing all the techniques that made him one of the best freestylist, which also helped apply to my training. he is such an inspiration!

[@dandelossantos89]

Wow! what a great athlete and olympian who have so much love for others. More Power Mr. Thorpedo. I salute you for being who you are.

[@MsEmzRox]

Please make more of these mini documentaries on Olympians!!!!

[@LaurenOrion]

There’s 22 total

[@leannecaton1673]

I love you Ian Thorpe. What you did for our country was incredible. I'm glad you've pulled through your struggles.

[@kalebarancelovic]

Ian Thorpe was the biggest name in Australian sport for the best part of 6 years. If he was happy, he probably would have won golds in Beijing and qualified for London

[@frozencloudzzful]

We had a similar thing with pieter van den hoogenband. Tho a little shorter I think. Weirdest thing is that after him and inge de bruijn stopped, our interest in swimming stopped.

[@kalebarancelovic]

@@frozencloudzzful Yeah, I remember Pieter and Inga very well from the Sydney Olympics. That was a great period of swimming for your country.

[@frozencloudzzful]

@@kalebarancelovic it truly was. As small as our country is. The athletes we produce is kind of crazy. Pretty much in every sport.

[@byDsign]

I remember watching *The Thorpedo.* ♥

[@piao6315]

D. Hall philps is the best

[@toivonencresto]

Greatest freestyle swimmer ever, the ‘perfect stroke’, greatest swimming ‘talent’ ever, and a wonderful Human being above all.

[@georgehornsby6882]

"greatest swimming ‘talent’ ever" I'm not a big swimming fan but how does that title not go to Phelps?

[@chandrashekharbhatt6953]

2020 olympic will highlight Aussies against Americans. Why Thope again not confronted Phelps.

[@joshgee8714]

@@georgehornsby6882 Nah Thorpe has a better technical stroke them Phelps and the Aussies only have 20 million ppl...We have 320 million they beat us in that regard.

[@georgehornsby6882]

@@joshgee8714 the populations of the countries have nothing to do with Phelps being better than Thorpe. You could maybe use that to argue Australia is better than USA but not to argue one individual is better than another. That’s idiotic. Phelps is the better all around swimmer and I don’t know how you could even argue that.

[@joshgee8714]

@@georgehornsby6882 He may have won more golds but that doesn't mean he has a better stroke..I'm sorry he just doesn't Phelps is a champion in more disciplines..As far as superior freestyle strokes Thorpe is alot cleaner and more effective .

[@adrianotatausilva9596]

Amazing History and Amazing Vídeo. One more time: Tks Olympic Channel

[@enjolras76]

Legend. Beautiful human. Brava Missy F contributing here too.

[@TheBebulis]

So much respect to Ian Thorpe! Thanks fore the video.

[@sallysmith3244]

The weight of all Australia was really on him at the olympics. Australia loves sport and having the olympics in Sydney was everything. To make it even more heavy the swimming events are the upmost favourite for the nation to watch. He was the golden boy

[@jonbridge6442]

Thanks for sharing Ian. Much love from Canada 💙

[@sumeetbhanjadeo5994]

Such a kind hearted soul. And greatest of champions…and such beautiful technique..a perfect role model who is truthful and brave🙌🏼

[@deanc2000]

He's a great human being, was probably the biggest swimmer in the early 2000's.

[@EscapedTheCult]

I can’t believe this content is free, so well done

[@hairyitalianstud]

I am so glad that he is so honest and passionate about his life, and struggles. I would love to meet such a genuinely great person, who happened to achieve great things. Ian you are a great man!

[@frankplechaty3415]

love watching Olympic Games and sports well done Ian Thorpe

[@radubutucelea]

remember watching "The Torpedo" ... what a force of nature!

[@lemonle138]

‘more options to conserve energy for the next race's whislt also smashing his own world record at the same time, absolute legend of the spprt

[@itsmystyless]

Have heard of the great swimmer but got to know how great human being he is

[@patrickltownsend1]

how could you not love this guy

[@alequissack]

That´s sportsmanlike and how sports can inspire people on building a better society into its most various layers.

[@pleistoscene]

❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤 What an amazing person, champion, spokesperson, and role model for the sport and humanity. Thank you, Ian. Your legacy lives on.

[@ChathuraLakmalBest]

I started swimming because of him. I saw his performance in athens. And fell in love with swimming. 🇱🇰 he is my favorite sports person all time

[@rjmac416]

I watched this video from start to end.... Loved every minute of it, but what really made it was the end

[@kierenfarrell4574]

I'm Canadian and I loved the Thorpedo

[@GouravSingh-qv8gd]

A great athlete and equally nice person ..

[@aimz5838]

Love you Thorpey. It's heartbreaking what he went through and I can relate to a lot of it except I didn't have that world of expectation on me like he did.

[@alfpolo29]

Sidney Olympic Games was one on beautiful edition in last 30 years,and for this moment are the beautiful on this Century.

[@ezza1236]

In Thorpe will forever be an Australian champion

[@joevypaulsen2819]

Ian Thorpe is absolutely a legend, he put Australia in the map in terms of swimming

[@kryptonvideos]

Ian is a Hero. A hero stands up for himself and for others. Hats off to you champ

[@caznden]

Ian, You Have always, Been my Hero, A Great Man and Champion, Good Luck Mate. Thanks for all those Wonderful Performances !

[@ayidabeneba4294]

What an excellent athlete & a real descent human being

[@maximilianemusterfrau1265]

What an incredible decent and emphatic person!

[@alikass3552]

Great role model!!! He is an inspiration to so many. Class act Ian Thorpe

[@princesschaylyn1971]

He is such an amazing person and a great swimmer!

[@premjitchowdhury262]

Respect and love from India.

[@renaissancestrings9264]

Much respect for your honesty and kindness Thorpie :)

[@aryanpandit4750]

Ian Thorpe Was The Sensation And He Popularized Swimming I'm a Fan And When Suddenly He Announced His Retirement I Was Heart Broken. That's My Quick 2nd Heartbreak After India's Lost In 1996 Cricket World Cup Semifinal In A Very Young Age 😭😭

[@ismaelbautista3240]

True champion. Winner of the swim race of the century. An inspiration, a role model. A brave man who fights for equality. The sport is so much greater for what you have achieved. And for what you still do. Gracias Ian. Thank you Thorpedo.

[@HelenChiou1216]

That 4x100 freestyle relay of Sydney Olympics was epic.

[@NDrockingIt]

I didn't know this guy was so cool. Such a great human being! Wow. This is such good content! So well made!

[@Sergeyyakimov1989]

Bravo, bravo. Australia is a very strong country, the athletes are very talented. I myself was a member of the Uzbekistan canoeing team, and have always respected Australian athletes.

[@back2basics597]

Thorpedo Pool Cleaning..... That is so hilarious is so many different level.

[@yesmk000]

@HelpRicardoMilos Get200SubsWithoutAnyVideos yes

[@diegot143]

Thorpe Do pool cleaning you mean

[@aannee9412]

You were my hero during my childhood.. We used to cheer for you so loud me and my bffs that our parents got annoyed! We love you so much Thorpe.. Always and forever. Best of Luck

[@Jane-nx4vr]

What a legend he is

[@chil7482]

A wonderful video for a wonderful story.

[@hazelabdrabbo9393]

MR. Thorpe is a great legend🥇I watched all his races. Remarkable Sydney in his own homeland 👍🏊

[@avejaly8065]

My new fave doc. Awesome.

[@7416889061]

My All time favorite Olympian...

[@yanange]

Loved seeing Ian and Cathy here❤

[@stefanhoimes]

One of my childhood heroes ❤️

[@LowEndRider]

One of my swimmer hero!

[@ariankonci5727]

It’s fluidity of swimming it’s just so unique and marvellous, such a great champion Ian Thorpe!!✌️👏👏👏👏👏1️⃣

[@Kat-zj5kd]

Ian Thorpe is hero. he is h best ever swimmer. He is so fashionable stylish, humble and sophisticated with a heart of gold. Thorpedo struck America throwing their guitars and whatnot away.

[@Milden79]

True champion!! Thanks for sharing this video.

[@bumblebee2956]

Very realistic and true interview..👏👏

[@potatoes5699]

Looks a bit like Zlatan

[@isurukumaratunga7781]

the swimmer that made me fall in love with swimming when i was about to quit :') what an athlete

[@AndrewMcy]

Truly Honest and simply the Best!!

[@manbiteslife3110]

This is the most beautiful video I've ever seen

[@huntererickson2579]

is no one going to talk about the cute moment he had with the little kid????!!

[@y1521t21b5]

Ahead of his time in more ways than one. *Legend!*

[@johnswimcat]

His stroke is so beautiful and it seems that's how he is too. As with Michael Phelps I respect him more for coping with the pressures he's been under than for his swimming achievements, great though those are

[@asianmelb]

What an inspiration

[@donna25871]

Still remember that World Championship final in 1998 - it was a hot Perth night and Thorpe came from nowhere to beat Grant Hackett on the final stroke. Incredible race..

[@keith2o9]

Hope to see one on Gregg Louganis soon. Diving Legend

[@louisevandendijssel4379]

Kee Lee stones muziek graag

[@louisevandendijssel4379]

Stones mu z iem

[@louisevandendijssel4379]

War moet ik doen om mijn eigen muziek tekuziek

[@louisevandendijssel4379]

De Weg met dit gedoe

[@byDsign]

Kee Lee .... Greg Louganis... YES! ♥

[@get_right969]

He is a GREAT sportsman!

[@ravenrg84]

I was 10 years old living in Colombia when I first heard of him in 1998. What a legend

[@tokunagaster]

Gracias.

[@hudsonsame8059]

He was my hero ( strong and humble )

[@miakirkegaard5429]

True legend.

[@xananadu]

I remember watching Ian Thorpe on TV with my dad numerous times, and seeing him as invincible at the time, as he was. First swimmer I saw dominate. Never forget him

[@scolbey]

inspiration....legend

[@RG-5834]

The way the legendary Ian Thorpe glided through the water is for me the most effortless, graceful and beautiful motion I’ve ever seen in a pool. His nickname “Thorpedo” is possibly the greatest of any athlete, considering he was a phenomenal swimmer!

[@ianyazzie8243]

👍👍 one of my favorite athletes. Saw him perform in Athens.