Australian swimmer Ian Thorpe has packed on the pounds after
retiring from competing in his chosen sport. The 26-year-old Olympian's
physique was a far cry from the body he displayed during the height of
his athletic training when he was recently spotted at Dolans Bay in
Sydney.
But it's understandable that Thorpe has had to move up a few belt notches, since U.S. swimming champ Michael Phelps confessed to eating approximately 12,000 calories a day to fuel his daily swimming routine. It's got to be hard to cut back after getting to enjoy a caloric intake that would easily make a person bulk up and quickly.
And considering the Spartan lifestyle of hardbody and fellow Aussie Hugh Jackman, Ian's probably a hell of a lot happier. And buoyant.
Check out all 10+ photos of Ian Thorpe in the gallery!
But it's understandable that Thorpe has had to move up a few belt notches, since U.S. swimming champ Michael Phelps confessed to eating approximately 12,000 calories a day to fuel his daily swimming routine. It's got to be hard to cut back after getting to enjoy a caloric intake that would easily make a person bulk up and quickly.
And considering the Spartan lifestyle of hardbody and fellow Aussie Hugh Jackman, Ian's probably a hell of a lot happier. And buoyant.
Check out all 10+ photos of Ian Thorpe in the gallery!
Photo Credit: Pacific Coast News Online
Website: www.pacificcoastnewsonline.com
deka@thatshideous.com says:
um...
i think the answer is sinking
hoosiermom says:
Who cares? Show more photos of Ryan Lochte.
Shelton says:
So is this another "roommate"? Another "training buddy"?
someone says:
He really needs to buy a size that fits.
sandra says:
can't 2 guys do anything together without having to endure snarky comments? Good on'ya to Ian and all the other guys that still enjoy the company of their buddies.
Kels says:
Yeah, he's put on a few pounds, which is fine. But he DOES need to get a different size of shorts.
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