Mollie O’Callaghan reveals spinal stress fractures earlier than Glasgow Commonwealth Games

Australian swimming celebrity Mollie O’Callaghan has revealed she fought by stress fractures and bone bruising in her again to compete on the Commonwealth Games.

Just over per week earlier than the beginning of this system in Glasgow the five-time Commonwealth and five-time Olympic Games gold medallist dropped the bombshell on social media.

“Last month I was told I wouldn’t be able to compete at Trials, the Commonwealth Games or Pan Pacs. I was also told to stop swimming immediately,” she mentioned.

“It was a moment that reinforced just how much representing Australia means to me and how badly I want to be part of this team.

“The scans confirmed stress fractures and bone oedema in my lumbar backbone.

“My team immediately sought advice from a spinal specialist to see if there was any safe way for me to compete.

“Thankfully, after additional evaluation all the things has continued to maneuver in a optimistic route, and after Trials I used to be given the inexperienced gentle to compete on the Commonwealth Games and Pan Pacs.”

O’Callaghan is currently listed to compete in three individual events — the 100m and 200m freestyle, and 50m backstroke, as well as a number of the women’s and mixed relays.

The 22-year-old also spoke about about being hampered by a shoulder issue in the lead-up to the Games, which start on July 23.

The Pan Pacific Swimming Championships start in California about two weeks after the swimmers wrap up in Glasgow.

“Things may look a bit of totally different for me on the Commonwealth Games and Pan Pacs however I’ll give all the things I’ve and do my best possible each time I race,” O’Callaghan mentioned.

“An enormous thanks to my crew and my spinal specialist for working tirelessly to discover a strategy to maintain me within the water whereas ensuring my restoration at all times got here first.

“I truly couldn’t have done this without you. I can’t wait to wear the green and gold again. See you in Glasgow!”

ABC Sport might be stay running a blog every single day of the 2026 Commonwealth Games from July 23.