Dimensions
164 x 245 x 37mm
Ian Thorpe has been the most admired athlete in Australia since he was 15. He's also been more scrutinised than any other Australian his age - yet he's maintained an air of mystery and intrigue. For this authorised biography, Thorpe has opened up to give a powerfully honest insight into the forces that have shaped his unusual personality, and given rare insight into his incident-packed life.
In a sport where so many other prodigies have crashed and burned, he's broken the mould and prospered – at the same time overcoming some hurdles no other athlete has faced. The unique world of a champion swimmer, philanthropist, fashionista and philosopher is explored in fascinating detail by the founding editor of Inside Sport magazine, Greg Hunter.
'Ian Thorpe: The Biography' is the comprehensive and utterly fascinating biography of one of the world's most exceptional – and individual – sportsmen. With total access to Ian Thorpe, his family, friends, fellow swimmers and coaches, Greg Hunter has produced a book worthy of its subject.
