Episode 85: Michael Klim on Swimming, Setbacks & What Matters Most

In Episode 85 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley speaks with Olympic gold medallist Michael Klim about the journey beyond the pool—and the mindset shifts that came after life changed course.Michael opens up about living with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP), a rare autoimmune disorder that affects the nerves and has left him unable to walk unaided. He shares how the condition forced him to re-examine his identity, values, and what truly matters—well beyond medals and records.We talk about:💥 The team spirit behind an individual sport💥 His long friendship with Gary Hall Jr💥 Launching his swim school💥 And what happiness means now, post-elite sportMichael also shares why he founded the Klim Foundation—to raise awareness and provide support for those living with chronic neurological conditions like CIDP.🌐 Learn more or support the foundation: www.klimfoundation.org.au📌 Subscribe for more stories from every corner of the game.Follow us at:w: www.scoreboardpodcast.cominsta: @scoreboardpody: https://www.youtube.com/@Scoreboardpodcastp: Partnership opportunities – [email protected]#ScoreboardPodcast #Olympics #MichaelKlim #CIDP #swimming #resilience #identity #chronicillness #sport #foundation #purpose #teamculture