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Michael George Klim, OAM (born 13 August 1977) is a Polish -born Australian swimmer, Olympic gold medallist, world champion, and former world record-holder of the 1990s and 2000s. He is known as the creator of straight arm freestyle.
Michael George Klim (Gdynia, Polonia, 13 de agosto de 1977) es un nadador australiano especializado en pruebas de estilo mariposa y estilo libre, donde consiguió ser subcampeón olímpico en 2004 en los 4 × 200 metros.
Official website of Michael Klim - Olympic Gold medallist, World Champion Former WR holder, Swimming Hall of Fame inductee 2022, and Entrepreneur. Articles and discussions about health & wellness, fitness, lifestyle, and business.
2 de oct. de 2023 · Australian Olympic swimmer Michael Klim lives with CIDP, a condition that attacks the nerve fibres and causes sensory loss and limb deterioration. He shares how IVIg infusions, derived from plasma donors, have stabilised his symptoms and why he supports blood and plasma donations.
11 de jul. de 2022 · The Australian Olympic swimming champion has chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP), which affects his nerves and mobility. He shares his story of diagnosis, treatment and support from his partner and old teammates.
24 de oct. de 2023 · Michael Klim once sparred with the best swimmers in the world, but these days he is facing a much tougher battle – for his health. Thanks to plasma donors, Klim is taking back control.
The 45-year-old, who lives in most Australian minds as the muscle-bound swimmer playing air guitar after that famous relay gold at the Sydney Olympics, may end up in a wheelchair. Ashley Callus, Chris Fydler, Michael Klim and Ian Thorpe celebrate their 4 x 100m relay win in Sydney. Getty. CIDP has rocked Klim’s world.