Australian Olympic swimmers recovering ahead of LA Games

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Nov, 19:31 · Archive

Three Australian Olympic gold medallists recovering from illness and injury are expected to be ready for Los Angeles.

Three Australian Olympic swimmers with 11 gold medals between them are expected to be ready for Los Angeles despite recent setbacks. Kaylee McKeown, Mollie O'Callaghan and Kyle Chalmers have all been dealing with illness or injury two years out from the Games.

McKeown returned to competition over the weekend at the inaugural Swim GP in Melbourne, having not raced since last year because of glandular fever. Chalmers was at the event but is taking a six-week break from swimming to manage his long-term back problems. O'Callaghan, who nursed back and shoulder injuries through the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, was a late withdrawal from the Swim GP because of a skin infection.

Australian swimming head coach Rohan Taylor said the timing of these setbacks was fortunate. 'No-one will remember what happens in 2026 in terms of injury or illness,' Taylor told AAP. 'It's about getting them healthy and then letting the fitness build. We know they can race and we just have to get them to the arena fit and healthy—then we will be right.' McKeown said the positive aspect of her illness is that it happened this year rather than closer to the Olympics. Taylor noted that McKeown showed strong form at the Swim GP, returning to her competitive self after glandular fever affected her.

How it is being reported

• Olympic swim greats tipped to be ready for LA GamesOlympic swimming gold medallists Kaylee McKeown, Mollie O'Callaghan and Kyle Chalmers have had their struggles, two years out from the LA Games.Perth Now · 14 Nov, 19:01
• Olympic swim greats tipped to be ready for LA GamesOlympic swimming gold medallists Kaylee McKeown, Mollie O'Callaghan and Kyle Chalmers have had their struggles, two years out from the LA Games.The West Australian · 14 Nov, 19:01

In this story: Kaylee McKeown · Mollie O'Callaghan · Kyle Chalmers · Rohan Taylor · Los Angeles · Melbourne · Glasgow

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