Olympic Champion Jess Fox Withdraws From World Cup After Kidney Tumour Surgery

Australian Olympic champion and triple gold medallist Jess Fox is recovering well after undergoing successful surgery to remove a tumour from her left kidney. Despite some post-surgery complications, Fox remains positive and is focusing on her recovery at home, which means she will miss the remaining Canoe Slalom World Cup events in Europe. Fox shared her gratitude to the medical team and her support network via Instagram, emphasizing her determination to return to competition. She has had an illustrious career, including serving as Australia's flagbearer at the Paris Olympics and winning multiple gold medals in C1 and K1 events. Fox has won the Canoe Slalom World Cup multiple times and was recently elected to the IOC Athletes' Commission through to the Brisbane 2032 Games. Paddle Australia has prioritized her health and recovery, wishing her a swift return to paddling.