Matt 'Shirvo' Shirvington revealed details of a secret health condition he has been battling for years on Tuesday.
The Sunrise host, 44, was speaking to a paramedic about how asthmatics can stay safe during thunderstorm season when he made the admission.
'I've got sports-induced asthma, so when I exercise it gets worse. Especially in the cold. Go and get tested for that,' he said.
'That is a good warning for so many people,' co-host Natalie Barr added.
Sports-induced asthma is a long-term problem some athletes have when they exercise, which makes it difficult to breathe.
TV presenter Matt 'Shirvo' Shirvington (pictured) revealed on Tuesday the details of a secret health condition he has battled for years
Sufferers can stay active through proper care and the aid of an inhaler.
Matt rose to fame in 1998 as a marathon sprinter at the Commonwealth Games in Malaysia, and later competed at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney.
In June, Athletics star turned TV host Matt Shirvington was crowned David Koch's successor at Sunrise after a three-year plan to prepare him for the top job.
The Sunrise host, 44, was chatting to a paramedic about how asthmatics can stay safe during thunderstorm season when Shirvo made the surprise admission
The official announcement was made during the breakfast show, four days before Koch, 67, filmed his final show.
Shirvington said he was feeling 'mixed emotions' about the new gig as he joined Barr and Koch on the couch for the announcement.
'Just amazing. Daunted. So excited. Happy. Cannot tell you the honour and privilege this is, Kochie, particularly. A huge job and an exciting job,' he said.
'I've got sports-induced asthma, so when I exercise it gets worse. Especially in the cold. Go and get tested for that,' Shirvo told co-host Nat Barr (left)
Both Koch and Barr said they were thrilled with the choice.
Barr and Koch also played a video of the former Olympian competing in a race wearing a skin-tight jumpsuit.
The tight outfit that drew attention to Shirvington's infamous bulge as he bolted down the track.
Fans of the athlete will remember how photos of Shirvington revealing his rather large manhood went viral back in 1998 while he was competing in the Commonwealth Games.
In June, Athletics star turned TV host Matt Shirvington was crowned David Koch 's successor at Sunrise after a three-year plan to prepare him for the top job
Matt rose to fame in 1998 as a marathon sprinter at the Commonwealth Games in Malaysia. Fans of the athlete will remember how photos of Shirvington revealing his rather large manhood went viral (Pictured competing in the 200m heat)
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