He's the Australian retired swimming legend who won five Olympic gold medals. And on Wednesday, Ian Thorpe revealed he was offered a record deal in Japan, even though he can't sing. ... 'I was offered a record deal in Japan,' he replied, much to the amusement of the show's hosts Carrie Bickmore and Waleed Aly.

Why was Ian Thorpe so good?

Why Is He So Good? Thorpe's performance was labeled “extraordinary” and “superior” by Swimming World but Australian former head coach Don Talbot said that Thorpe depended on his kick profoundly, sacrificing his arms.

Is Ian Thorpe in Japan now?

Australia's most successful Olympian of all-time, Ian Thorpe, will join the Seven Network's commentary team for the Olympic Games in Tokyo this July. The five-times Olympic gold medallist confirmed today he will be on the starting blocks for the delayed Games.