Is Ian Thorpe officially irrelevant now?

Question

Did Phelps’ 8 Gold Medals close the final chapter in Thorpe’s book?

Don’t despair Thorpe still has a future.

Thorpe could validate Phelps’ parking or star in the next Harold and Kumar movie:

“Escape from Australia”

Answer 1

Why would that be?  While he may no longer actively compete, his record as a swimmer still stands up as stellar.

Just because his records have been eclipsed doesn't mean he wasn't a great swimmer.

Answer 2

yawn - is that the best taunt you can come up with?

I am sure Ian is enjoying his IOC official membership and the millions of dollars he made doing Japanese commercials, selling Armani, as we speak.

Answer 3

He is irrelevant. See the Aussies are mad becuase I said he was irrelevant. Phelps is 10 times better than Thorpe ever was.

Answer 4

He beat Phelps in Athens.  That's all that matters when it comes to comparing the two :)

I'm saddened that he retired so early, but he was one of the best ever.

Answer 5

maybe

Answer 6

Basically.

Answer 7

Thorpe will be relevant again when the second serires of thorpees angels comes out

Answer 8

yep, especially after running his big mouth and saying before the olympics that there was no way michael phelps was going to win 8 gold medals. i'll bet he feels stupid now