Thorpie's comeback: Former swimmer will be TV commentator at Commonwealth Games after fighting back from infection that nearly cost him use of his arm
Jun 1st 2014
Ian Thorpe is out of rehabilitation after he was admitted in January for suffering a breakdown
The 31-year-old has fought a well-documented battle with depression
The Australian Olympic swimmer spent three weeks in an intensive care ward in May after being treated for an infection he caught from shoulder surgery
He has reportedly signed a deal with Channel Ten and European networks to commentate on the swimming at the Commonwealth Games in Scotland in July
It is believed that Thorpe will work alongside fellow swim star Nicole Livingstone
Jun 1st 2014
Ian Thorpe is out of rehabilitation after he was admitted in January for suffering a breakdown
The 31-year-old has fought a well-documented battle with depression
The Australian Olympic swimmer spent three weeks in an intensive care ward in May after being treated for an infection he caught from shoulder surgery
He has reportedly signed a deal with Channel Ten and European networks to commentate on the swimming at the Commonwealth Games in Scotland in July
It is believed that Thorpe will work alongside fellow swim star Nicole Livingstone