Ian Thorpe, also known as the Thorpedo, has become one of the greatest swimmers ever. Only 25 years old, Ian Thorpe has already broken 22 world records. At two Olympic Games, Sydney 2000 and Athens 2004, he collected a total of 5 gold medals, 3 silver and 2 bronze. This unique sportsman has also won 11 gold medals at the FINA World Championships, adding a further silver and a bronze to an already impressive collection, including many Commonwealth Games titles. Despite his youth, Ian Thorpe already knows how to handle fame and adulation with admirable style. With his maturity, work ethic, modesty, charisma and outstanding achievements, he reflects many of OMEGA’s values and is therefore an ideal OMEGA ambassador.