By Chris De Silva

Topic: Commonwealth Games

Friday, July 10, 2026, at 6:52 am

Olympic gold medalist Kaylee McKeown will miss the Commonwealth Games due to glandular fever.

Kaylee McKeown says she is very sad after withdrawing from the Commonwealth Games due to glandular fever.

McKeown struggled with tiredness, shortness of breath, and loss of appetite for several months.

McKeown will also miss the Pan Pacific Championships in California.

I am very sad to withdraw. What I thought was the flu is actually glandular fever.

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I was sick during trials and have not gotten better. I am worried about getting chronic fatigue.

It was a hard decision, but it was the right one.

Swimming Australia will take 59 athletes to the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Kaylee's health is the most important thing right now, says Swimming Australia's coach.

We know how competitive Kaylee is, and she showed it at trials.

Kaylee is a very special athlete, a racer.

We will miss her, but we respect her decision to prioritize her health.

After trials, Kaylee changed her training, but she did not get better.

We can't wait to see her well again and competing in the water.

McKeown won six medals at the last Commonwealth Games.

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