Making a splash! Ian Thorpe and his model boyfriend Ryan Channing show off their summer bodies and enjoy a dip in the ocean at Kutti Beach
They've been dating in the public eye since early 2016.
And Ian Thorpe and his model boyfriend Ryan Channing, 28, enjoyed a low-key date at Sydney's Kutti Beach on Friday.
The 35-year-old former Olympic swimmer displayed his summer body in a pair of black and white board shorts with a leaf print.
Making a splash! Ian Thorpe hit the beach to escape Sydney's heatwave on Friday
Life's a beach: The former athlete was snapped with his boyfriend Ryan Channing, 28, at Kutti Beach
Ian kept his summer cool, opting to wear snug black board shorts that featured a white leaf motif.
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Enjoying a quick dip in the ocean, the sports personality was joined by beau Ryan, who sported black and white abstract board shorts.
The law student accessorised simply with a silver statement watch.
Cooling off: The former Olympic swimmer eased himself into the surf
In profile: Ian drew attention to a short hairstyle and stubble
After cooling off, the couple made their way back to the sand, to work on their tans.
Reclining on a towel and propping one leg over the other, Ian shielded his eyes from the sun with a pair of black aviator sunglasses.
Looking to multitask, the sometimes television presenter checked his iPhone intermittently.
Swimwear: Ryan donned a pair of black and white abstract board shorts that hung low on his hips
Feeling refreshed: Ian's beau propelled his body into shallow water
Ensuring an even tan, Ryan applied sun lotion, before turning over to tan the other side.
Late last year, Ian expressed his joy at the passing of the same-sex marriage bill in Australia, in an interview with The Daily Telegraph.
'Seeing all the politicians cross the floor and there only being four that opposed (the bill) was amazing,' he said.
Hitting his stride: Ian casually strolled across the sand
Low-key: There appeared to not be many other passersby
Lean: The sometimes television presenter showed off his defined legs in the swim attire
When asked if wedding bells would be ringing for him and Ryan in the near future, Ian said he has no plans just yet.
'Not just at the moment but I am very pleased that I have the right to now,' he stated.
'I would like to get married at some point in the future. To take it seriously, we would like to do it at the right time,' he said.
Multitasking: Ian worked on his tan while checking his iPhone intermittently
Even coverage: Ian turned onto his stomach to tan his back
Sun smart: Ryan applied sun lotion as he sat on the sand next to Ian
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