Biedermann fells Phelps in 200 Jul 30, 2009
ROME -- First, Ian Thorpe, then Michael Phelps ... Ian Thorpe is a swimming legend, and Michael Phelps is a living legend. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Swimming: Biedermann takes 200m free world title, record from Phelps Jul 29, 2009
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Phelps faces a new challenger in the pool Jul 29, 2009
Paul Biedermann erased Ian Thorpe s name from the record book. Now he s ready to take on Phelps. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Swimsuit debate Jul 29, 2009
Australia was very happy when Ian Thorpe, Grant Hackett, Susie O'Neill and others were getting around in suits and smashing records left, right and centre around the time of the 2000 Olympics. Posted by: Wendell on July 29, 2009 3:53 PM. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Unsuitable? Swimming’s dilemma exposes deeper problem Jul 29, 2009
Just nine years after the Sydney Olympics, one of Ian Thorpe s old swimsuits is also now, quite literally, a museum exhibit. Thorpe s model is a brick-sized mobile to the iPhone that is the Arena X-Glide outfit worn by Paul Biedermann, the previously unheralded German who admitted the suit was the main reason he was able to shave one-hundredth of a second off Thorpe s seven-year-old 400-metres freestyle world record. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Biedermann wins 200m freestyle world title in record time Jul 29, 2009
Biedermanns performance followed his 400m freestyle triumph, in which he erased the iconic world record set by Ian Thorpe in 2002. Britains Gemma Spofforth won the womens 100m backstroke title in a world record 58. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
A swimming stunner: Phelps loses to Biedermann Jul 29, 2009
Virtually unknown outside his country before this meet, Biedermann has now erased Ian Thorpe from the record book with a win in the 400 free and knocked off the winningest Olympian in history -- all in the space of three days. Both triumphs are sure to stir even more debate about the high-tech bodysuits that are being banned by the sport's governing body beginning in 2010. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Phelps is stunned by German Jul 29, 2009
In the span of three days, the 22-year-old German wiped Ian Thorpe s name out of the record book in the 400 free, then he took down the winningest Olympian with a time of 1 minute 42. 00 seconds, nearly a second faster than Phelps s 1:42. (Boston Globe)
CAZENEUVE:Loss should inspire fire under Michael Phelps Jul 29, 2009
Germany's Paul Biedermann received an encouraging message from Ian Thorpe before taking on Michael Phelps. Heinz Klutmeier/SI. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Rice’s Olympic hangover ends up with a silver lining Jul 29, 2009
Some like Ian Thorpe in 2005 don t even bother competing and take the year off. On Monday night in Rome, she didn t do what she did in Beijing. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Swimming’s stunner: Phelps loses to German Jul 29, 2009
In the space of three days, the 22-year-old German wiped Ian Thorpe s name out of the record book in the 400 free, then he took down the winningest Olympian with a time of 1 minute, 42. 00 seconds, nearly a second faster than Phelps 1:42. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Phelps off to fast start in Rome Jul 28, 2009
"I expected someone to break the world record. I didn't expect it to be me. Ian Thorpe was really an idol to me and I feel really honored about it," Biedermann said. "This suit makes me really fast. Honestly, I think it (cuts off) 2 seconds in the 400.". (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
FINA World Swimming Championships: Phelps opens with gold (Yesterday) Jul 28, 2009
Among the records going down: an iconic mark in the men's 400 freestyle held for seven years by Australian great Ian Thorpe. Germany's Paul Biedermann shot down the "Thorpedo" with a time of 3:40. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Thorpe submits drug test defence Jul 28, 2009
Olympic champion Ian Thorpe has given his final submission to the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) in an attempt to clear his name ... "ASADA can confirm on Wednesday 16 August it received the full and final submissions from Ian Thorpe into the matter of his unusual testosterone, epitestosterone and luteinizing hormone levels," the statement read. (Yahoo News -- Swimming)
Hackett can do hat-trick: Perkins Jul 28, 2009
World-record holder Hackett will be the focal point of the Australian men's swimming team in China following the retirement of Ian Thorpe and the dip in fortunes of the men's squad. The weight of expectation will rest heavily on the 27-year-old's broad shoulders but Perkins says the China syndrome will play to Hackett's advantage, allowing him to escape the glare of the cameras and focus on the monumental task at hand. (Yahoo News -- Swimming)
Shocker! Peirsol fails to make final Jul 28, 2009
Germanys Paul Biedermann, who already knocked Ian Thorpe out of the record book, was fastest qualifier with a time that was less than a second off Phelps world record. I thought Phelps would do better, Biedermann said. (MSNBC -- Sports)
More swimming records fall Jul 28, 2009
Germany's Paul Biedermann, who already knocked Ian Thorpe out of the record book, was fastest qualifier with a time that was less than a second off Phelps' world record. A staggering 11 world records have been set at the final major meet for high-tech bodysuits, with six more days still to go. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Swim suits make their marks Jul 28, 2009
Two marks that had stood for a chlorinated eternity - Ian Thorpe s 3:40. 08 in the men s 400 free (2002) and Inge de Bruijn s 56. (Boston Globe)
* Six world records tumble on first night Jul 28, 2009
08 seconds set by Australian legend Ian Thorpe in 2002. Biedermann powered past Tunisian Oussama Mellouli to lift the crown, Mellouli finishing second and Chinas Olympic silver medalist Zhang Lin third. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Are these worlds making a mockery of swimming? Jul 28, 2009
Germany's Paul Biedermann, wearing a polyurethane suit that soon will be headed for the scrap heap, beat his qualifying time from a month ago by a staggering 6 1/2 seconds and broke an iconic world record, Ian Thorpe's 7-year-old mark in the 400-meter freestyle ... "No disrespect to Biedermann, but he's not in the same class as Ian Thorpe," Sullivan said. (FindLaw News)
Thorpe's mark tumbles in night of world records Jul 27, 2009
- Ian Thorpe world record falls by the smallest margin - Australia win bronze in the women's 4x100m freestyle relay - The oldest world record in the books set by Inge de Bruin at the Sydney Olympics also falls - Stephanie Rice loses one of her two world records - Olympic champion fails to make final in 400m freestyle wearing a Speedo suit. ROME: Ian Thorpe, world record holder. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Michael Phelps Jul 27, 2009
07 to break the daunting world record set by Australian great Ian Thorpe at the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester by a scant hundredth of a second. Before tonight, Thorpe had recorded the eight fastest times in history. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Phelps, U.S. men seal 400 relay at swimming worlds Jul 27, 2009
"I hope that we don't forget Ian Thorpe now that he's not on the record board," Bowman said. "I thought it was the best record. Now it's gone.". (USA Today -- Sports)
Six World Records Fall In Rome; Phelps' Relay Team Captures Gold Jul 27, 2009
German Paul Biedermann nipped the 400-meter freestyle world record held by Australia's Ian Thorpe by one second, touching the wall with a time of 3:40. 07. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Six world records tumble in the pool Jul 27, 2009
Germany s Paul Biedermann started the ball rolling, ripping up Ian Thorpe s world record to win the men s 400m freestyle final ... 07 to beat Australian Thorpe s 2002 mark by one hundredth of a second. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
All roads lead to sweat, speed and super suits Jul 26, 2009
These middle-distance swimmers are the next generation after the recent retirements of Grant Hackett, Ian Thorpe and Craig Stevens. These boys are still young, and are capable of swimming some huge personal bests, but don't be surprised to see them on the podium. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
* ANALYSIS: Rome championships could be swimmers fastest Jul 26, 2009
X but its certainly a stunning change for a sport that took its first drastic turn at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, when Ian Thorpe showed up wearing a daunting black suit that covered everything but his head, feet and hands. While most swimmers stayed away from that much coverage, it wasnt long before the swimsuit manufacturers were in a high-stakes races to see who could come up with a model that provided the best buoyancy, allowing the athletes to glide along the top of the water where they... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Titles blow: Stoeckel, Sullivan out Jul 13, 2009
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Michael CowleyJuly 13, 2009. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Swimmers given late deadline to make choice Jul 9, 2009
"We want our swimmers to be in suits they are most comfortable in, to perform at their best in Rome. The process we've told our swimmers about is one we have had in place for many years now. It's the same process that Ian Thorpe had and same that Jodie Henry had [both swimmers wore adidas suits to win Olympic gold, despite the team then being sponsored by Speedo]. They wore unbranded black or blue suits.". According to Swimming Australia, the guidelines must be followed to ensure that all... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
The bigger the better Jul 4, 2009
Tall swimmers - such as Michael Phelps (193cm and 91kg) and Ian Thorpe (196cm, 104kg and famous size 17 feet) - benefit from long arms and the increased leverage that gives them through the water. Height advantages in soccer - compared with rowing, a relatively unstructured, non-repetitive sport in which mental agility, visual awareness, spontaneity and inventiveness play bigger parts - are not evenly spread. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Why dispute dogs the ace of shades Jun 6, 2009
FORGET Ian Thorpe and his speed suit - there is a performance-enhancing costume that has been creating even more controversy in the poker world for years - sunglasses. The humble pair of shades are the subject of red-hot debate when they pop up on the face of a professional poker player. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Channelling Forrest Gump, marathon man just keeps on swimming Apr 11, 2009
" It's the question asked of ultra-marathon runners, around-the-world sailors, masochists from all sports. Why? We've established the "sick" enjoyment part but how does someone get into the sport? Are they the aquatic version of Forrest Gump where they swim and just keep on swimming? "Coming through as a distance swimmer as a kid, I was never super competitive in the pool and with Ian Thorpe and Grant Hackett around, you had to look at what you were good at," he says. "I started swimming these... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Neill and Cahill caught up in secret club deal Apr 5, 2009
But David Flaskas, manager of swimming legend Ian Thorpe and an adviser to several A-League clubs as well as the South Coast FC bid, endorsed the idea. "The competition will not sustain Sydney FC trying to reinvent itself, Central Coast's ambition, a new west Sydney franchise and a new Wollongong franchise," Flaskas said. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Socceroos toast of the town Mar 29, 2009
Well-suited Mark Schwarzer, Lucas Neill, Brett Lee, Ian Thorpe and Tim Cahill at Friday night's bushfire fundraiser ... However, the show of solidarity by the likes of Olympic swimmers Grant Hackett and Ian Thorpe, former Wallabies skipper John Eales, cricketer Brett Lee and stars of the entertainment industry was a great boost before Wednesday's World Cup qualifier against Uzbekistan. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Swimming: Another giant splash for Ang Peng Siong Mar 24, 2009
" The four-member high performance team is made up of Ang, high performance director Wen Xing Long, national assistant head coach Carol Capitani and high performance manager Aloysius Yeo. World renowned swimming coach Bill Sweetenham, who helped Australia develop champions like Ian Thorpe and Grant Hackett, will act as the team's technical adviser. Ang's contract with SSA is for four years, and Capitani, who helped the University of Georgia women's team to four NCAA championship titles as their... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Rice turns to Thorpe for advice Mar 17, 2009
SYDNEY: Australian swimmings golden girl Stephanie Rice said yesterday she had turned to superstar Ian Thorpe for advice on dealing with fame. Rice admitted she had struggled in the spotlight since winning three gold medals at the Beijing Olympics, with constant speculation about boyfriends and stories about her post-Games partying. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Two-suit rule erases Sydney world record Mar 17, 2009
She left Beijing shattered but didn't contemplate giving up swimming, however she felt she needed a change, and that's where she and her coach decided to head to Australia to work with Grant Stoelwinder's squad at the Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre in Ultimo. Fastest of the Australians through to tonight's semi-finals were Marieke Guehrer (26. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Swede swimming Mar 17, 2009
She left Beijing shattered but didn't contemplate giving up swimming, however she felt she needed a change, and that's where she and her coach decided to head to Australia to work with Grant Stoelwinder's squad at the Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre in Ultimo ... " Melbourne 21-year-old Chelsea Carpenter was the fastest qualifier in a time of 2min.15.62s, just ahead of backstroker Emily Seebohm who has added this event to her program for these titles, was second fastest into the final with a time of... (The Age, Australia)
Rice: Thorpie helped me through Beijing hangover Mar 17, 2009
Swimmer Stephanie Rice sought advice from Ian Thorpe (inset) after her multiple Olympic wins propelled her into the spotlight ... STEPHANIE RICE has revealed how she turned to Ian Thorpe for advice and emotional support when her private life became public property after last year's Olympics. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Dancing with the scars Mar 14, 2009
We have previously reported on Cyril Johnson, a waif from Wilcannia and Broken Hill who became a swimming champion, a protege of Ian Thorpe and a scholarship Year 12 student at the prestigious St Ignatius College, Riverview. We travelled to Broken Hill to meet his fellow members of the Thankakali Spirit Catchers dance group. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Unveiled: our lost Olympic champion Feb 28, 2009
Ian Thorpe won five individual medals at two Games. Daniel Kowalski won three at Atlanta in 1996. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Australia claim long-lost Olympic medals Feb 27, 2009
But it was thought that the three won by fellow swimmers Ian Thorpe in 2000 and Daniel Kowalski in 1996 were the most by an Australian man at a single Olympics. Gailey returned to Australia after the Games, before moving permanently to the US in 1906. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Australia claims four Olympic medals from 1904 Feb 27, 2009
Ian Thorpe won five individual medals at two Games: two at Sydney 2000 and three at Athens 2004. The committee said Gailey's medals, when credited to Australia, increased the country's total at the Summer Games to 449: 135 gold, 144 silver and 170 bronze. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Heath Ledger could help Oliver reach the stars Feb 20, 2009
Celebrities and Ledger's friends who did show their support were Olympic swimming champion Ian Thorpe and actors Jack Thompson, Melissa George, Rose Byrne, Jesse Spencer, Teresa Palmer and Monsters Ball director Marc Foster. Ackland has made numerous trips to Los Angeles to audition for roles and came within a whisker of being cast in the 2006 thriller The Good Shepherd, directed by Robert De Niro and starring Matt Damon and Angelina Jolie. (WA today)
Rice does whatever suits Feb 15, 2009
If Rice was to sign with a rival company she would be just the fourth swimmer to step away from the Australian team and its contract with Speedo - Ian Thorpe, Jodie Henry (both adidas) and Jim Piper (Nike) all doing so at the 2004 Athens Olympics. Despite the contract saga, Rice showed she was on track in her preparations for next month's world championship trials with three strong 200m races within an hour on Sunday, a day after shoulder soreness kept her out of the pool. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Hooker and the 10cm that means everything in the world Feb 14, 2009
"He wasn't going to sacrifice training time. He still did a few appearances and speaking engagements, but he took the Cathy Freeman approach, he took the Ian Thorpe approach. His focus was still to get better. He could be famous for being famous or famous for being great. He said, 'I want to be the world record holder.". So after a few weeks off, Hooker amped up his training routine. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Only Thorpie could better Huegill's inspiring revival Feb 8, 2009
Ian Thorpe, listen up. Huegill's comeback to professional swimming steps up a notch next weekend when he contests the NSW championships in Sydney. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Aussies will struggle at Olympics Feb 8, 2009
Perkins also took the opportunity to slam the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) for yesterday going public with the drug claims surrounding our greatest Olympian Ian Thorpe. "The whole thing shouldn't have been made public in the first place and I feel horrible for Ian and the position he's been put in," Perkins said. (Yahoo News -- Swimming)
Thorpe submits drug test defence Feb 8, 2009
Olympic champion Ian Thorpe has given his final submission to the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) in an attempt to clear his name ... "ASADA can confirm on Wednesday 16 August it received the full and final submissions from Ian Thorpe into the matter of his unusual testosterone, epitestosterone and luteinizing hormone levels," the statement read. (Yahoo News -- Swimming)
Summer's golden boy shows lackluster character Feb 8, 2009
It turns out a camera is much harder to avoid than a storming Ian Thorpe. Phelps was caught smoking from a bong at a house party in South Carolina three months after the Olympics ended in August. (The Seahawk, NC)
Hackett can do hat-trick: Perkins Feb 8, 2009
World-record holder Hackett will be the focal point of the Australian men's swimming team in China following the retirement of Ian Thorpe and the dip in fortunes of the men's squad. The weight of expectation will rest heavily on the 27-year-old's broad shoulders but Perkins says the China syndrome will play to Hackett's advantage, allowing him to escape the glare of the cameras and focus on the monumental task at hand. (Yahoo News -- Swimming)
