Ian Thorpe Australian Swimmer From Sydney

Biography

Born on 13 October 1982 in Sydney, Ian Thorpe is an Australian swimmer.

Early life

He attended East Hills Boys High School.

Career

His sport is competitive swimming.

Recognition

He won an Australian Sports Medal in 2000. Ian Thorpe also has received the Young Australian of the Year (2000) and a Centenary Medal (2001). In all, Ian Thorpe has won 7 awards.

Awards and nominations

7 won, 0 nominated

Year	Award	For	Result
2019	Member of the Order of Australia		Won
2005	St Andrews Prize for the Environment		Won
2001	Centenary Medal		Won
2001	Medal of the Order of Australia		Won
2000	Australian Sports Medal		Won
2000	Young Australian of the Year		Won
	Human Rights Medal		Won

Personal life

He studied at East Hills Boys High School.

Ian Thorpe on Social Media

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Ian Thorpe Photos

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Frequently asked questions

How old is Ian Thorpe?

Ian Thorpe is 44 years old, born on 13 October 1982 in Sydney.

How tall is Ian Thorpe?

Ian Thorpe is 195 cm (6 ft 5 in) tall.

What is Ian Thorpe’s nationality?

Ian Thorpe is Australian, born in Sydney.

Has Ian Thorpe won any awards?

Yes. 7 awards are on record, including Member of the Order of Australia (2019).

Sources

• Wikidata (Q185044), accessed October 2026
• Photo: Doha Stadium Plus Qatar from Doha, Qatar · CC BY 2.0

Last checked 10 October 2026 by the Wiki of Celebs editorial team

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