Overview

• Fox, 31, had a tumour removed from her left kidney last week, with officials describing the procedure as successful after some post‑surgery complications.
• She announced she will not compete in the upcoming World Cup events in Tacen, Slovenia (Aug 29–31) and the season finale in Augsburg, Germany (Sep 4–7).
• Paddle Australia’s statement did not disclose whether the tumour was malignant, though one outlet reported it as cancerous without official confirmation.
• In her update, Fox thanked Dr Mohan Arianayagam and medical teams at Norwest, along with her physio Tony, psychologist Chris, and Paddle Australia staff.
• The withdrawal sidelines one of canoe slalom’s most decorated athletes, a six‑time Olympic medallist who won multiple World Cup races earlier this season.