Ian Thorpe an Australian, who is one of those
good lookin swimmer in history didn't nv take
part in this year beijing 2008 olympic game.
He took part in year 2000 n 2004 he got a total
of 5 gold medal.He got his 1st gold medal in the
age of 17.Sad to say he retire in year 2006 at the
age for 24.He has a Fountain for Youth is like a
charity for the under pritvilege kids in australia.
He also has a wedsite
http://www.ian-thorpe.net/