McKeown Withdraws From Commonwealth Games and Pan Pacs Due to Glandular Fever
Five-time Olympic backstroke champion Kaylee McKeown has medically withdrawn from the 2026 Commonwealth Games and Pan Pacific Swimming Championships due to glandular fever. The 24-year-old Australian athlete cited health concerns after initially mistaking the illness for the flu, with Swimming Australia head coach Rohan Taylor supporting her decision to prioritize recovery.