Ian Thorpe reveals battle with depression
- Published: 13 Oct 2012 at 12.49
- Online news: Sports
Australia's five-time Olympic gold medallist Ian Thorpe has spent much of his life battling depression, and even considered suicide, excerpts from a new book by the swimmer revealed Saturday.
Australia's five-time Olympic gold medallist Ian Thorpe has spent much of his life battling depression, and even considered suicide, excerpts from a new book by the swimmer revealed Saturday. The soon-to-be-released book "This is Me: The Autobiography" describes the athlete's struggle with what he describes as "crippling" depression, which led him at times to drink large quantities of alcohol.
The swimmer also uses the book to address persistent rumours about his sexuality, saying: "For the record, I am not gay", adding that he would one day like to have a family.
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