Kaylee McKeown makes Swim GP comeback after glandular fever battle
The five-time Olympic gold medallist returns to racing after seven months out battling illness.
McKeown hasn't raced in seven months. She battled glandular fever and endometriosis and broke her wrist in January.
The backstroke champion feels nervous about competing after the long absence. But she's excited to get back in the pool.
She's glad Swim GP uses points rather than official times. This removes pressure from recorded benchmarks.
Kyle Chalmers is sidelined for six weeks on doctor's orders to rehab his back. Mollie O'Callaghan withdrew due to cellulitis, a bacterial skin infection on her foot.
- 5
- Olympic gold medals
- 7 months
- Absence from racing
- Backstroke
- Specialist event
Why it mattersMcKeown's comeback tests her fitness recovery after months of injury and illness.
AustraliaSwimming enthusiasts across Australia are getting a new Swim GP event format as the sport prepares for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics.
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