Happy birthday! Ian Thorpe turns 44 today

Ian Thorpe is celebrating his 44th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed athletes of his generation.

Popular athlete Ian Thorpe has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 44th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Thorpe, a cultural icon

Born Ian James Thorpe in Sydney on October 13, 1982, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Australian history. Thorpe's not just a great athlete, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Ian hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Ian Thorpe as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 44.

Happy Birthday, Ian, you're the best!

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