Ian Thorpe quotes

Ian Thorpe is an Australian swimmer who is considered one of the greatest freestyle swimmers in history. Known as the "Thorpedo," he won multiple Olympic gold medals and broke numerous world records during his career. He has become an inspiration for athletes worldwide and is celebrated for his achievements both in and out of the pool. Here are 13 of his quotes:

I've enjoyed training again, I've enjoyed pushing myself in the pool and I'll keep on swimming until I feel I cannot get any more out of myself.

Ian Thorpe

I think it's better to attempt something and fail than it is to not even attempt it, so I'm glad that I've been prepared to put myself on the line there.

Ian Thorpe

Remember to do the things you enjoy away from swimming, regularly.

Ian Thorpe

I thought I could, and thought I would, swim a lot quicker - much quicker.

Ian Thorpe

I think now I'll probably take a few days off and enjoy the competition and then sit down with a few people and work out what is next, work out what the next preparation will be and what competition will be next.

Ian Thorpe

Compared to how I have raced before and how I have competed, the success that I have had, this does look like doom compared to it.

Ian Thorpe

The fairytale has turned into a nightmare.

Ian Thorpe

I'm more comfortable knowing that, chances are, I'm going to fail at this. I've become comfortable with that.

Ian Thorpe

Sometimes we question things that we have done in our lives but how many times do we question what we haven't done in someone else's.

Ian Thorpe

I'm still swimming.

Ian Thorpe

I'll go for broke. Swim faster. It's not going to be easy - this whole thing was never going to be easy.

Ian Thorpe