Ian Thorpe has showed off his slim figure in a recent appearance at a Brisbane 2032 event last week.
The 43-year-old Australian Olympic legend took part in a panel discussing the upcoming Brisbane Games, alongside fellow Olympians and Paralympians Nina Kennedy, Jess Fox, Calab Law, Rae Anderson.
The swimming champion and his fellow athletes gave their insights and advice on what it takes to host the Olympic Games, especially what athletes would require during the games.
Thorpes won three gold medals in the Sydney 2000 Olympic games, and shared what could be done differently in Brisbane.
“The pool’s basically been filled in, so you can’t use it at an appropriate height that wouldn’t be dangerous for young people warming up at a competition,” Thorpe said.
“The conditions now you need [to host elite competition are] two 50-metre pools in the same venue – that’s what the governing body says.”
“I don’t get to say what Brisbane does or doesn’t do, I can only advise on what’s best for the athletes and to try and provide the appropriate facilities that athletes will require – that the governing bodies require – during an Olympic Games,” he continued.
“But also have the capacity to be able to move in size, what it looks like during and post-Olympic Games as well, so that it’s the right fit for Brisbane.”
Fellow Olympic champion Jess Fox also highlighted the importance of a venue in the games and praised the ongoing preparations for Brisbane 2032.
“Athletes want to be able to compete in the best conditions and in the best venues,” she said.
“Athletes understand that those decisions lie with the organising committee, the government and the sporting bodies, and we can put on a great show. I know it’ll be the best conditions for everyone.”
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