The legendary Ian Thorpe

Ian Thorpe is a name that takes us back to some golden moments in swimming. At this moment you can go to 1xbet.co.ke - best betting Kenya can always be made on the best swimmers from all over the world.

Born on October 13, 1982, in Sydney, Australia, Thorpe, or "Thorpedo" as he’s affectionately known, is a legend in the pool. His feats in swimming have made him not just an Australian icon but a global sports star. There are plenty of great Australian sportspeople, and the best betting can be made at 1xBet Kenya on all of them.

An early breakthrough into stardom

Let's start with the early days. Thorpe burst onto the international swimming scene as a teenager. At just 14, he was the youngest male ever to represent Australia, and by 15, he was already winning World Championships. There are plenty of World Championships at 1xBet - try live bet online now and win great rewards with all of them.

His style was a true powerhouse. Some aspects about it include:

• he has huge feet, which really helped him to move through the water like a shark;
• his technique seemed to be almost effortless;
• also, he was quite good in the 400 meters competitions, where it was almost impossible to beat him.

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A legendary performance

The 2000 Sydney Olympics was where Thorpe was expected to shine. This was because this was his home, the city where he was born. The expectations were sky-high, and he delivered spectacularly. Speaking about spectacular things, the same can be said about the profitable virtual sports bet on 1xbet.co.ke/virtualsports website.

He won 3 gold medals and 2 silver medals, becoming the most successful athlete at those games. He smashed the world record for the 400m freestyle on the 1st day. Also, in the 4x100 freestyle relay, he gave a gold medal to Australia as the last swimmer of the team. Here the Australians also broke a world record and ended a long domination that the United States had at swimming. Everybody can make profitable virtual sports bets on the 1xBet website, and wagers on the Olympics are present too.

But Thorpe wasn't just about Olympic glory. He raked in 11 World Championship golds, set 13 long-course world records, and became a five-time Olympic gold medalist. His medal haul and records made him one of the greatest swimmers of all time.

Off the pool, Thorpe's a bit of a gentle giant. He is known for his humble demeanor and impeccable sportsmanship. Also, he has spoken on many occasions about mental health issues related to the pressure of fame. In this regard, he has been extremely helpful in raising awareness to those topics, which are not always openly discussed.

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