Inspiring Australians - Ian thorpe By sean.tan Oct 13, 1982 Birth of Ian Thorpe Aug 8, 1997 Named in the Australian swimming olympic team at the age of 14 Aug 8, 1998 Became the youngest male champion Aug 8, 1999 Beats four world records Aug 8, 2000 Olympic glory meets Ian Thorpe Aug 8, 2000 Beats his own world record in the 400 metre race Aug 8, 2001 World titles and World records Aug 8, 2002 Common wealth glory for Ian thorpe Aug 8, 2003 Only three gold medals Aug 8, 2004 Disqualified