Swimming Olympian Ian Thorpe reveals he is gay: reports

[joeybee12]

Sydney (AFP) - Australian swimming great Ian Thorpe reveals he is gay in an interview set to be broadcast Sunday, according to media reports, after years of denying rumours about his sexuality.

The five-time Olympic gold medallist makes the revelation in an interview with British presenter Michael Parkinson due to be aired later Sunday by Australia's Channel Ten, reports said.

Australia's Sunday Telegraph newspaper said the 31-year-old also describes his years of battling with depression in the emotional interview recorded last month.

His decision to come out as gay attracted a flurry of supportive comments.

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[KamaAina]

1. The Thorpedo?

That's gonna be a tough image to clear out of my head

[bigwillq]

2. Good for him

I hope he finds happiness in his life.