The United States swim team is currently facing an outbreak of acute gastroenteritis that has affected multiple athletes at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. The illness originated during a training camp in Phuket, Thailand, and has led to compromised performances as the competition commenced. A USA Swimming spokesperson confirmed that all team members traveled to Singapore, yet declined to specify the number of athletes impacted. Among those affected are reigning Olympic champion Torri Huske, Claire Weinstein, and Luca Mijatovic, with notable withdrawals and performance declines due to the illness.
The United States swim team is contending with an acute gastroenteritis outbreak that impacted several athletes just before the World Aquatics Championships.
The illness started during a pre-meet training camp in Phuket, Thailand, affecting multiple performances as the competition began.
At least three swimmers are confirmed ill: Olympic champion Torri Huske, Claire Weinstein, and Luca Mijatovic, with Huske withdrawing from her event.
Mijatovic swam nearly 15 seconds slower than his entry time in his event, highlighting the illness's impact on performance.
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