
Food Poisoning Forces Sam Short Out of World Championships 800m Final
Published on: July 30, 2025, 3:43 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Australian swimmer Sam Short pulls out of the world championships 800m freestyle final in Singapore due to food poisoning. The 21-year-old was among the top medal contenders. He hopes to recover in time for the 4x200m relay. Fellow Australian Benjamin Goedemans replaces him in the final.