Three things with Michael Klim: 'If times get really tough, I can always sell my Olympic medals'
08/25/2024 10:00 AM
In Guardian Australia's weekly interview about objects, the athlete turned author shares why he doesn't keep his trophies at home – and the object he can't live without
Like many of us, Michael Klim spent much of the past month tuning into the Paris Olympics. Unlike most viewers, however, the two-time gold medallist could relate to how the athletes on screen were feeling.
"There's some great moments where there's just complete adulation and joy, and it's a euphoric sensation," Klim says. "But then there's times where things didn't go to plan. There can be a lot of heartache and hard emotions to deal with. I've gone to the Olympics on a couple of occasions being the favourite and either missed the final or missed the medal. It is a place where you can't hide – in front of cameras."
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