Ian Thorpe is one of the greatest swimmers of all time. His success in the pool includes five gold medals, 11 world titles, 3 long-course records and breaking 22 world records. He first came to the attention of the world media when he was only 15 years old - the youngest-ever male world champion. Since ending his swimming career, he has appeared on TV shows around the world; is currently a UN youth ambassador and travels the world for the UN; and been involved in many philanthropic ventures.