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    13 Reasons Ian Thorpe Wins The Gold Medal Of Our Hearts

    Thorpie might not love to rap, but he sure can freestyle.

    Ian Thorpe is 33 today, and we think that deserves some celebrating.

    1. Not only is Thorpie an Olympian, but he has won FIVE Olympic gold medals - the greatest total of any Aussie Olympian to date.

    Those are quite literally gold medal pecs.

    2. He's a true-blue Aussie legend.

    3. He's also known as the Thorpedo...

    4. He can rock a towel cape. Look at him. Super Thorpie. Faster than a speeding bullet, and that's just the rate my heart is beating.

    5. He still looks good even wearing goggles.

    6. And sure he can rock a speedo, but look how good he is all dressed up.

    7. But also speedos.

    8. The best thing about swimmers is that they're deependable.

    9. In 2002, Thorpie endorsed a line of unisex pearl necklaces.

    10. In 2003 he launched an underwear line and was the main model for them too.

    11. And in 2004 he launched a range of energy water. Something to really quench that thirst.

    12. 10 minutes into 400m freestyle and chill and he gives you this look.

    13. Thorpie's armspan is like 190cm. THAT'S ALMOST TWO METRES LONG. A hug from Thorpie would be like a hug from 10,000 angels.

    Happy Birthday, Thorpie, you giant stunner. ❤️🏊❤️

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