Nicknamed ‘Thorpedo’ he is one of the most popular swimmers in the present world. Having participated in two Olympic Games, Thorpe bagged nine medals including five gold. This Australian is stepping down the way of being in the same row of the greatest swimmers. He has already been compared with the legends of middle-distance swimmers. Thorpe holds two world records in 200 m and 400 m Freestyle events. Besides Olympic, he also got many success in World Championship, Pan Pacific Championship and Commonwealth Games. He has been World Swimmer of the Year for four times.