Thorpe to announce 'swimming future'
SYDNEY: Australian swimming legend Ian Thorpe is to make an announcement about his future, his manager said on Tuesday, amid mounting speculation he is to return to the pool for next year's Olympics in London.
Manager David Flaskas said Thorpe, who retired in 2006 citing waning motivation, would address the media in Sydney on Wednesday "about his swimming future."
"He'll let everyone know tomorrow," Flaskas said, refusing to be drawn on whether it was about a return to the sport.
"Come along to the press conference and Ian can say what he wants to say."
Media speculation of a comeback has been rife since Thorpe, 28, resumed swimming earlier this month to recuperate from a shoulder injury.
Thorpe must be reinstated on the international drug testing register at least nine months before competing, meaning any decision on competing at the London Olympics would need to be taken soon.
Manager David Flaskas said Thorpe, who retired in 2006 citing waning motivation, would address the media in Sydney on Wednesday "about his swimming future."
"He'll let everyone know tomorrow," Flaskas said, refusing to be drawn on whether it was about a return to the sport.
"Come along to the press conference and Ian can say what he wants to say."
Media speculation of a comeback has been rife since Thorpe, 28, resumed swimming earlier this month to recuperate from a shoulder injury.
Thorpe must be reinstated on the international drug testing register at least nine months before competing, meaning any decision on competing at the London Olympics would need to be taken soon.
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