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Michael Klim (Michael George Klim) was born on 13 August, 1977 in Gdynia, Poland, is an Australian swimmer. Discover Michael Klim's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 46 years old?

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Age 46 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born 13 August 1977
Birthday 13 August
Birthplace Gdynia, Poland
Nationality Poland

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Michael Klim Height, Weight & Measurements

At 46 years old, Michael Klim height is 191 cm and Weight 81 kg.

Physical Status
Height 191 cm
Weight 81 kg
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Dating & Relationship status

He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Children Stella Klim, Frankie Klim, Rocco Klim

Michael Klim Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Michael Klim worth at the age of 46 years old? Michael Klim’s income source is mostly from being a successful Swimmer. He is from Poland. We have estimated Michael Klim's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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Source of Income Swimmer

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1977

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.

Klim was born in Gdynia, Poland.

He was educated at the University High School, Melbourne and Wesley College, Melbourne where he was later employed as the college's elite head coach of swimming.

Klim began swimming after falling out of a window, when it was suggested to him that a low impact exercise would aid his recovery.

1994

Klim was first selected to represent Australia in the 1994 Commonwealth Games in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, while still a student at Wesley College, Melbourne.

1996

In 1996, he arrived at the Atlanta Olympics ranked first in the world for the 200 m freestyle, but was surprisingly eliminated in the heats.

He rebounded to qualify for a finals in the 100m butterfly, and swam the freestyle leg in the 4×100 m medley relay, in which Australia claimed a bronze medal.

1997

For his achievements he was named the Male Swimmer of the Year by Swimming World Magazine in 1997.

1998

Klim was Australian Institute of Sport Athlete of the Year in 1998 and 1999 and was inducted into the AIS ' Best of the Best' in 2001.

1998 was Michael Klim's year in the sun.

In January, the World Aquatics Championships were held in Perth, Western Australia, and in front of a boisterous home crowd, he was the leading swimmer of the meet.

He triumphed in the 200 m freestyle and the 100 m butterfly, and added silver in the 100 m freestyle, and bronze in the 50 m freestyle.

He was a member of each of Australia's three relay teams, winning gold in the 4×200 m freestyle relay and 4×100 m medley relay, and a silver in the 4×100 m freestyle relay.

1999

In 1999, he set a world record in the 100 m butterfly twice, in a FINA-sanctioned time trial (51.81 s).

2000

Klim was the only Australian to win a gold medal at both the Sydney 2000 Olympics and the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games.

At the 2000 Summer Olympics, Klim set a world record (48.18) leading off the 4×100 m freestyle relay, which paved the way for a world record (3:13.67).

Three days later, he was part of the 4×200 m freestyle relay, which set another world record (7:07.05), which left the opposition over 5 seconds in arrears on its way to victory.

2001

In 2001, hampered by an ankle injury Klim was restricted to relay duties, and contributed to another world record, winning gold in the 4×200 m relay (7:04.66).

He also collected a gold medal in the 4×100 m freestyle relay.

2002

In 2002 and 2003, due to chronic back and shoulder problems, Michael Klim was inactive throughout these years.

2003

It was broken at the 2003 World Championships in Barcelona by the Ukrainian Andriy Serdinov in the first semifinal of the 100 m butterfly, and then broken another time in the next semifinal by Michael Phelps.

Phelps's record was bested by Ian Crocker in the final the following day.

2004

Klim failed to qualify for the 2004 Athens Olympics, but was later selected as part of the relay team, which came second behind USA in the 4×200m, race.

The relay team did not win a medal in the 4x100m and failed to qualify for the medley relay final.

2005

In 2005, Klim swam at the World Aquatics in Montreal, returning to individual action, but failed to progress to the finals in the 50m & 100m Freestyle.

He won bronze as part of the 4×100 m freestyle relay.

2006

Klim married Lindy Rama, a former model and fashion entrepreneur, in April 2006.

The couple have two daughters, and a son.

2007

On 26 June 2007 Klim retired from competitive swimming; he finished the year ranked 94 in the 100 freestyle with the Olympics 14 months away.

In 2007, he swam as part of the B team in the Men's 4 × 100 metre medley relay, in the final the Australian team won the gold medal.

2010

His 100m freestyle world record bested by Pieter van den Hoogenband in the semi's, in the final he finished with a bitter 4th place, he turned first at the wall but he claimed his legs gave away in the second half.

In the 100 m butterfly, he was the world record holder, again turning first at the wall heavily under world record pace, but was cut down in the closing stages by Sweden's Lars Frölander, finishing second.

On the final night he claimed silver as part of the 4×100 m medley relay team.

2011

However on 14 February 2011 Klim announced his return to competitive swimming, hoping to compete in the London 2012 Olympics.

Ultimately Klim failed to qualify for the team and he retired from competitive swimming for a second time.

2016

Klim and Lindy announced their separation in February 2016.

Michael Klim shares custody of his children with his ex-wife and continues to live in Bali with his current partner Michelle Owen.

After his second retirement from swimming Klim became founder and CEO of a skin care company named "Milk and Co".

He has since stepped away from that business to establish his swim school in Bali, Klim Swim.