Overview

• Fox, 31, confirmed she will not race at the Sept. 29–Oct. 4 Canoe Slalom World Championships on her home course in Penrith.
• She is recuperating from surgery to remove a tumour on her left kidney after reporting complications last month.
• Fox says she will attend the event to support the Australian team, describing herself as “the best cheerleader,” with sister Noemie set to compete.
• Paddle Australia chief executive Kim Crane emphasized that her wellbeing is the priority and pledged full organizational support.
• The withdrawal follows her exit from the final two European World Cup rounds after winning the first three legs in Spain, France and Czechia, ending a worlds run that stretched back to 2010.