Jessica Simpson would be happy to know she's not the only one being called fat. After over two years since he announced his retirement, its perhaps no surprise to see Ian Thorpe aka 'The Thorpedo' is looking noticeably thicker round the waist without his daily swimming sessions.

Spotted enjoying a day in the sun in Dolans Bay in Sydney earlier yesterday, the 26-year-old's girth appears to have expanded since his heyday at the Athens Olympics five years ago. After announcing his retirement in 2006 and stopping his daily training sessions, it was expected Thorpe's fitness levels would reduce, leaving his physique dramatically altered.