The former Australian free-style swimmer Ian Thorpe is heading to one of the world’s greatest open water swimming competitions – the Bosphorus Cross-Continental Swim.
Thorpedo, who has set numerous world records throughout his glittering swimming career, stated his excitement at being involved in the event via Twitter.
Excited about heading to #Istanbul next week to celebrate the 25th Bosphorus Cross-Continental Swim @2kita1yaris #NOTC
— Ian Thorpe (@IanThorpe) June 28, 2013
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