title: Ian Thorpe: The Swimmer
text: # Ian Thorpe: The Swimmer
  
  Ian Thorpe: The Swimmer is a 2012 documentary covering the lead up to the 2012 Summer Olympics, where Ian Thorpe undertook a failed attempt to comeback. The documentary is directed by Gregor Jordan and was produced for the ABC by Finch in association with Matchbox Pictures.
  
  Ian Thorpe failed to make the 2012 Australian team, but began his transition to being a television personality.
  
  