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Olympic legend Michael Klim reveals devastating details of his 'tough' four-year battle with rare autoimmune disorder which left him unable to walk


The Aussie swimming legend, 46, was diagnosed with the neurological disorder chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) in 2020.

Speaking at Drew Barrymore and Wanderlust's True North event in Sydney on Friday, Klim (pictured right) detailed the mental toll that came with the challenging diagnosis Alongside Ian Thorpe, Chris Fydler and Ashley Callus, Klim took the gold medal home, with the previously unbeaten Americans instead nabbing the silver. Swimmer Klim is arguably best known for taking home gold in the 4x200m freestyle relay at the 2000 Olympics alongside hsi teammates Todd Pearson, Ian Thorpe and William Kirby

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