Overview

• Sam Short withdrew from the men’s 800m freestyle final in Singapore after falling ill with suspected hotel food poisoning following his heat swim.
• The 21-year-old, who posted the second-fastest qualifying time of 7:42.22, reported severe vomiting and gastrointestinal symptoms overnight.
• Short called the decision “extremely emotional” and aims to recover in time to support Australia in Friday’s 4x200m freestyle relay.
• Swimming Australia said no other team members have been affected and that it is investigating the source of the gastrointestinal outbreak.
• Earlier cases of stomach trouble among United States swimmers at the championships have heightened scrutiny of athlete nutrition and event catering.