Twenty-five years ago, Ian Thorpe set the tone for the 2000 Olympic Games by winning two golds on night one in the pool. The Olympian reflects on that opening night and why he nearly quit after Sydney Olympics glory at the link in bio. Report: Tom Decent Photo: Steven Siewert | The Age

Part 4: Broken swim suit, new world records and smashing guitars. 🎸 Ian Thorpe relives a magical first night of competition at #Sydney2000 💚💛 #TeamAUS | #MySydney2000 | Australian Athletics | Swimming Australia | Australian Olympic Team

21K views · 276 reactions | An emotional Ian Thorpe told Sunrise about the moment his nanna Gertrude joined him on This Is Your Life before revealing his Aussie swimmers to watch when the Commonwealth Games begin this Friday morning on Channel 7 and 7plus. | Sunrise | Facebook

34K views · 187 reactions | A candid chat with Australian swimming icon Ian Thorpe!  Topics include:  #Sydney2000 Olympic Games  Reflecting on his life and career  How Australia continues to be a swimming powerhouse,  The future of the swimming  Why he thinks Caeleb Dressel will shine so bright at Tokyo 2020 FINA Australian Olympic Team Australian Dolphins Swim Team | Olympics | Facebook