Five-time Olympic swimming gold medalist Ian Thorpe for the first time publicly confirmed that he is gay during a television interview on Sunday, ending years of speculation about his sexuality.

SYDNEY -- Five-time Olympic swimming gold medalist Ian Thorpe for the first time publicly confirmed that he is gay during a television interview on Sunday, ending years of speculation about his ...

In this Aug. 16, 2004 file photo, Ian Thorpe of Australia, smiles with his gold medal after winning the 200-meter freestyle at the Olympic Aquatic Centre at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens.

At a table with pristine white tablecloths and sparkling silverware, swimming legend Ian Thorpe sits next to Nick Molnar, Afterpay’s Australian co-founder.

Chalmers, 26, delivered an impressive fourth leg, yet fell short of securing gold against the reigning world champions USA. The Aussies trailed for most of the three legs until Kai Taylor pulled it ...

Dec 5 (Reuters) - Five-times Olympic swimming gold medallist Ian Thorpe said he has joined the crew of supermaxi LawConnect as it chases a third consecutive victory in the Sydney-Hobart yacht race.