Ian Thorpe was in the news today. Unfortunately, it was not because his Speedos were so tight that they blew apart from the strain. Rather, he lost his balance on the starting block of the 400-meter freestyle meet and fell in the pool. The rule is one strike, and you're out, even if you're the holder of the world record in the event. Accordingly he will not swim in the Olympics in that event.

Swimmer Thorpe Will Miss Out on 400 Free

Thorpe Out

You know you want to see these

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His nose is sort of big, but on the other hand....

[ March 27, 2004, 05:14 PM: Message edited by: twin58 ]

I was bummed to read that. Put an asterisk next to that event.

Apparently Thorpe is over it already and doesn't plan to challenge the decision.

Very classy!!! Its great to see someone in sports be this classy and not cry about the mistake. I think its a real shame the way it happened but what a great example hes setting. Theres a hell of a lot of people that could learn a thing or two about class from Ian. Great move, Ian you have even more respect from me than before. A world class swimmer with a world class attitude

Thorpie is going to Athens
Thorpedo books ticket to Athens

go thorpie go!!!

Ian Thorpe's back in the news - and on a "familiar" topic. Always a class act!

Interesting that he doesn't seem to say flat out he's straight.......just kinda dismisses it, although it could be a classy way to say it I guess.

My respect grows for him everyday. What a classy guy.

He is a VERY classy act.

But size 17 feet????

WOW!!!!!