Five-time Olympic gold-medallist Ian Thorpe is the latest addition to a group of athletes advising planners on how the Brisbane 2032 Games should be run.

The athletes and sport advisory group, whose founding members were announced three weeks ago, provides input to the Brisbane 2032 board.

The group includes fellow champion swimmer and group chair Susie O’Neill and other sporting luminaries such as wheelchair racer Kurt Fearnley and canoeist Jessica Fox.

Ian Thorpe wins the 400m freestyle at Athens. Credit: Craig Golding

O’Neill said Thorpe’s addition would help ensure athletes stayed at the centre of Olympic planning.

“Ian is not only one of Australia’s greatest Olympians, but an incredible advocate for the success and support of athletes across Australia,” she said. Loading

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