I read somewhere that Ian Thorpe was making a comeback for these Olympics. I think it said something about going to Switzerland to train with a special coach in seclusion.
=> Could this be doable for someone 29 years old who's been away from the pool for some time?
=> He was a freestyle machine in his younger days --- could he challenge for a medal(s) in London?
It will be interesting to watch. I would think his best shot is as an alternate on one of the relays. Would he be happy enough with that to put in four years of training?
90% sure you are correct. 10% though says he did not come back in time to be successful in '12.
Thorpe is still young enough so who knows. Loook at Dara Torres who still came in second at the age of 41.
