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Today in History: Ian Thorpe makes history with six gold medals

7/28/2025

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On July 28, 2001, at the World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, Japan, Australian swimmer Ian Thorpe made history by becoming the first athlete to win six gold medals at a single FINA World Championship. This remarkable achievement solidified Thorpe's status as one of the greatest swimmers in history.

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On July 28, 2001, at the World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, Japan, Australian swimmer Ian Thorpe made history by becoming the first athlete to win six gold medals at a single FINA World Championship. This remarkable achievement solidified Thorpe's status as one of the greatest swimmers in history.