Here is the rating results for swimmer Ian Thorpe. See also a hero profile of Ian Thorpe which includes my ratings. See other heroes who have been rated.
Ratings for Ian Thorpe as a Hero
Visitors to this website were asked to give a rating from 1 to 5 on how well this athlete lives up to each criteria, using the rating scale. The five different criteria have been determined to be the most important attributes of a sporting hero. For more details about these criteria, and why these were chosen, see What makes a Hero? The averages of all votes are shown below.
Hero Criteria | Rating |
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SKILL How does he rate in terms of his skill level and achievements? |
average 4.5 / 5 (8 votes)
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CHARACTER How does he rate in his actions as a role model? |
average 4.6 / 5 (8 votes)
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FAMILY How does he rate in his family relationships? |
average 4.6 / 5 (9 votes)
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CHARITY WORK How does he rate for giving back to the community - charity work and helping others? |
average 4.9 / 5 (8 votes)
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POPULAR CULTURE How does he rate in the wider community - is he well known outside of his sport? |
average 4.6 / 5 (8 votes)
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Old Comments
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- Ian thorpe is my hero: Why?: How can we forget in the 2000 Olympics the glory and honor he brought to the Australian people. A true hero and inspiration to those who seek somebody to aspire to. Ian Thorp, a name that will endure longevity in the swimming world for many,many years. Ian Thorp, 1 percent inspiration and 99percent dam hard work. (from Jack, Oct 2011)
- He is the best swimmer (Morgan, Nov 2010).