The Physical Performance Show: Michael Klim, Olympic Gold Medallist (4x100m, 4x200m free), former World Swimming Champion + Record Holder
In episode 220 of The Physical Performance Show Brad Beer shares a conversation with Michael Klim, Olympic Gold Medallist (4x100m, 4x200m free), former World Swimming Champion, and former World Record Holder in this Featured Performer Edition.
Michael Klim is a triple Australian Olympian. He became a six-times Olympic medallist securing the Gold medals alongside Australian swimming teammates in the 4x200m and 4x100m freestyle events at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. Michael also secured two silver medals at the Sydney 2000 Olympics, a further silver in a 4x200m freestyle relay in Athens and at the Atlanta 1996 Olympics. Michael and his teammates picked up the Bronze Medal in the 4X 100m medley relay.
In addition to all this Olympic success Michael also set world records (100m Butterfly, 100m Freestyle) and was named the Male Swimmer of the Year by Swimming World Magazine in 1997.
During this episode you will hear Michael share around:
- the importance of innovation (innovating his stroke with the famous windmill swimming action that he became so renowned for)
- the 3R’s that underpinned his approach to his swimming (rhythm, relaxation, range)
- pillars of wisdom gleaned from his years of success in the pool that apply to life
- the importance of clarity of mind for racing and training
- a love affair with bananas and muffins
- making peace with getting slower as we age
- staying fit as a masters athlete
- overcoming injury and surgeries (ankle, shoulder, spine)
Michael also survives the Physical Performance Round and issues a Physical Challenge of the Week.
Get ready to learn: it all starts with Michael encouraging us around how to deal with uncertainty and persevere through these difficult COVID times.
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Listen in as we delve into the following:
- Michael’s Top 3 tips on how to deal with uncertainty and perseverance
- Changes to dates for events
- What was his feeling on the starting block together with his Team during the event
- The Origin of the windmill swimming style
- Relationship with Gennadi Touretski – Swimming Coach
- Michael’s swimming background
- Skin care range
- What he’s learning on his business journey
- Highlights of his swimming career
- Michael’s post career exercise routine
- How he makes peace with getting slower
- Darkest Day of his swimming career
- Shoulder Injuries
- Best advice to perform at your physical best
- Skin Tips for Men
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To follow Michael Klim
Instagram: @michaelklim1
Twitter: @MichaelKlimAus
Website: Milk & co
Quotes
“Less thoughts.” – Being in the Zone
“Perseverance is the key. ” – Best Advice
“Take one breath per lap.” – Physical Challenge
“Protect, Nourish and Clean.” – Best Tip for Skin
Top 3 tips on how to deal with uncertainty and perseverance
1. Adaptation
2. Don’t Panic
3. Stay Calm
3R’s
1. Rhythm
2. Relaxation
3. Range
“The more you know about yourself and the better decision you can make.”
“It’s the physical exercise that impacts my mental state.”
Timeline
0:00 Start
2:25 Introduction to Michael Klim
5:46 Michael’s Top 3 tips on how to deal with uncertainty and perseverance
8:27 Changes to dates for events
12:20 What was his feeling on the starting block together with his Team during the event
16:32 The Origin of the windmill swimming style
19:20 Relationship with Gennadi Touretski – Swimming Coach
21:50 Michael’s swimming background
24:50 Skin care range
27:32 What he’s learning on his business journey
33:35 Highlights of his swimming career
39:50 Michael’s post career exercise routine
41:13 How he makes peace with getting slower
42:57 Darkest Day of his swimming career
45:35 Shoulder Injuries
48:35 Performance Round
56:04 Best advice to perform at your physical best
57:50 Physical Challenge for the week
59:02 Skin Tips for Men
1:03:10 Finish
People Mentioned
Andrew Lauterstein – Australian swimmer and a three-time Olympic medalist and Episode 111 Physical Performance Show Guest
Ashley John Callus – Australian former sprint freestyle swimmer
Chris Fydler – Swimmer
Gary Hall – American swimmer
Gennadi Touretski – Swimming Coach
Steve Moneghetti – Australian runner
Roger Federer – Swiss professional tennis player
Rafael Nadal – Spanish professional tennis player
For questions and comments about this Episode
Send to the show host @Brad_Beer (Twitter) or @brad_beer (Instagram)
