By placing 21st and 12th in the 100 and 200 meters freestyle respectively, Ian Thorpe's campaign for an Olympic berth has officially ended. I cannot believe that I am going to say this but it is best to take reality as it is.
We will not see the legendary Thorpedo in the London Games compete against swimmers who have idolized him growing up.
There will be no Australian relay where Thorpe will either lead or anchor the team to victory.
There won't be a Phelps-Thorpe Showdown Part II in the 200 freestyle.
At least, not this year anyway.
While Thorpe has expressed disappointment in failing to earn a spot on the Australian Olympic Team, he does, however, insist that his second stint in professional swimming is not yet over. The swimming legend is focused on making the the Rio de Janeiro Olympic team in 2016. But before that, he is eyeing a spot to compete in the 2013 Barcelona World Championships and the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games.
Even though you did not make the Olympic team, you deserve a warm congratulations for your efforts, Mr. Thorpe. Getting yourself out of retirement and preparing for an Olympic bid with less than a year of training shows just how much guts you have. That alone makes you really a legend. Congratulations!
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