Ian Thorpe says a better climate strategy is needed as bushfires become more frequent.
"This idea came to my head, and I have run a clinic before — this is my background this is what I know — and I started to get some athletes on board, I am pretty proud of the calibre of athlete that we were able to pull," he saidThorpe says a better climate strategy is needed
Olympic champion Ian Thorpe said he had no hesitation supporting the fundraising clinic when David called him. "I enjoy spending time and showing kids how to swim, for the McKeons, a family I have known for 20 years now, it is good to be able to be able to support this initiative for them, but also the community as well," he said."It's hard — Australians are used to seeing fires, but not fires like this, and I think now is the time for us to support all of the people who have been affected," he said.
"But we really do need a better strategy about how we are going to manage these kind of devastating climatic events that are happening more frequently."With the Tokyo Olympics only months away, Thorpe said the bravery and courage of the fire fighters and community will be an inspiration for Australia athletes.
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