US swimmers battling outbreak of ‘acute gastroenteritis’ at world championships
The US swim team is facing an outbreak of acute gastroenteritis at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. The illness, which was traced back to a pre-meet training camp in Phuket, Thailand, has affected several American swimmers. Despite the outbreak, star swimmer Katie Ledecky remains unaffected and is leading the field in the 400m freestyle event. Team officials have acknowledged the issue, but the extent of the impact on the team's overall performance is still unclear. The outbreak is a significant challenge for the US swim team as they compete on the global stage, and the organizers are likely working to contain the situation and minimize further disruptions to the championships.
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