UPSC Prelims 2002·GS1·art-and-culture·performing arts

Who among the following won six gold medals in the 9th FINA - World Swimming Championship held in Fukuoka, Japan in the year 2001?

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  1. AGrant Hackett
  2. BIan ThorpeCorrect
  3. CMichael Phelps
  4. DRoman Sloudnov

Explanation

Ian Thorpe is the correct answer because he made history at the 2001 World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka by becoming the first swimmer to win six gold medals at a single World Championship. He won gold in the 200m, 400m, and 800m freestyle events, and was part of the winning Australian teams in the 4x100m freestyle, 4x200m freestyle, and 4x100m medley relays. During this competition, he also set world records in the 200m, 400m, and 800m freestyle events. While Michael Phelps later broke this record by winning seven gold medals in 2007, Thorpe held the record during and after the 2001 event.
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