Swimming star Ian Thorpe could lose use of arm, manager says

Five-time Olympic swimming champion Ian Thorpe may lose the use of an arm following infections he contracted after shoulder surgeries, his manager James Erskine has said to Australian news media, including CNN affiliate Seven Network.

The Australian's condition is "serious but it's not life-threatening," and he likely will never again swim competitively, Erskine told the Australian Associated Press.

Thorpe, 31, required shoulder surgery in January after falling at home, his management company has said.