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Swimmer Kaylee McKeown Out With Glandular Fever
10 Jul
Summary
- Five-time Olympic champion Kaylee McKeown has withdrawn from major competitions.
- She is battling glandular fever, which was initially mistaken for the flu.
- McKeown aims to compete in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Olympic swimming champion Kaylee McKeown has withdrawn from the Commonwealth Games and the Pan Pacific Championships due to a diagnosis of glandular fever. McKeown, who won double gold in backstroke events at both the Tokyo and Paris Olympics, stated that she has been unwell for months, with her condition initially misidentified as the flu.
McKeown expressed her disappointment with the withdrawal but cited concerns about pushing her body too hard and risking chronic fatigue. The 24-year-old athlete is now focusing on her recovery and is planning to compete in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The Commonwealth Games are scheduled in Glasgow, Scotland, from July 23 to August 2, with the swimming events commencing on July 24. The Pan Pacific Championships will follow near Los Angeles from August 12-15.
