Overview

• Fox said last week’s operation removed a tumour from her left kidney and that she is on the mend after some post-surgery complications.
• She will recover at home and has withdrawn from the World Cup rounds in Tacen, Slovenia (Aug 29–31) and Augsburg, Germany (Sep 4–7).
• In an Instagram update, she thanked Dr Mohan Arianayagam and colleagues at Norwest, along with her physio Tony, psych Chris and Paddle Australia.
• Her 2025 season already included C1 golds in Spain and France plus wins in Prague, removing a leading contender from the closing events.
• Australian Olympic Committee president Ian Chesterman called it a difficult period and praised her resilience as she looks toward a return to the water.