Ian Thorpe once again turned heads as he stepped out in support of fellow Olympic legend Michael Klim.
The Aussie swimming legend once again looked slim after showing off his weight loss earlier in April.
Thorpe this time showed up in a sleek navy jacket, paired with a crew neck jumper at the event.
Thorpe joined the likes of Noemie Fox, Ellie Cole and Kieren Perkins as they united with Klim to launch the Champion and Klim Foundation athletic wear collection.
The collaboration is designed to fund research and provide critical support for Australians who are living with an autoimmune disease.
His appearance marked a stark contrast to recent years, as he got his health and lifestyle back on track.
Ian Thorpe stepped out in a navy jacket showing off his slimmed down look
He was in attendance at an event supporting Fellow Aussie Olympic swimming legend Michael Klim
He was also joined by Ellie Cole (left) and Noemie Fox (right)
Thorpe also had a setback when he was injured on the set of a reality television show
Thorpe maintains a strict diet even though he is no longer competing in the pool anymore
Speaking in a candid interview on a podcast back in 2022, ‘Thorpedo’ said, ‘I feel better than I have in a long time
‘I don’t need to be the athlete I was before,’ he said. ‘But I still want to feel strong, healthy and capable.’
But the journey back to his healthiest best has been a long one and not without it’s setbacks.
In 2024, Thorpe sparked concern when he was spotted in a wheelchair at the Olympic swimming trials in Brisbane after suffering an injury while filming a reality TV show.
Channel 7 captured images of the Australian icon being wheeled around the Brisbane Aquatic Centre, where he was working in his role as a commentator.
According to reports, the injury occurred during filming for Celebrity Amazing Race, where Thorpe competed alongside childhood friend Christian Miranda.
Despite the incident, Thorpe continued with his broadcasting duties throughout the trials, showing the same resilience that defined his sporting career.
‘We’re told Ian Thorpe is completely OK. But apparently the injury was a serious and painful one,’ 7News reporter Chris Reason said at the time.
Back at the Brisbane 2032 event, Thorpe appeared fully recovered and focused on the future, offering insight into what it takes to deliver a successful Olympic Games.
‘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.
He stressed that modern standards have evolved significantly since his own Olympic days.
‘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,’ he said.
Thorpe made it clear his role is to provide guidance rather than dictate decisions.
