Ian Thorpe’s success in the pool includes winning five Olympic gold medals, 11 world titles, he set 13 long-course records and broken 22 world records. He is one of the greatest swimmers of all time. He has also appeared on TV shows around the world including Jay Leno and Friends; been invited to meet the President of America; hosted and presented a number of television shows; been awarded the IAAFs 2001 American “World’s Most Outstanding Athlete Award”; released a range of food products in Japan; been the face of a number of high profile international luxury products; a UN youth ambassador travelling the world for the UN; been involved in many philanthropic ventures; and commentated on sport at the London Olympics.