Ian Thorpe

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Australian swimmer and contemporary of Phelps and Hackett, who initially doubted Phelps's ability to win eight gold medals in 2008, comments Phelps used as motivation. Later expressed pride in Phelps's achievements.

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Michael Phelps and Grant Hackett — Two Legends on Competing and Much More | The Tim Ferriss Show

Michael Phelps and Grant Hackett — Two Legends on Competing and Much More | The Tim Ferriss Show

Tim Ferriss

Australian swimmer and contemporary of Phelps and Hackett, who initially doubted Phelps's ability to win eight gold medals in 2008, comments Phelps used as motivation. Later expressed pride in Phelps's achievements.