USA swim team members recovering from stomach bug at world championships
Summary
Members of the USA Swimming team are recovering from a stomach illness while competing in the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. Some team members missed races due to this illness, which is often known as a stomach bug. Despite the challenges, the team continues to compete and has won medals in several events.Key Facts
- USA Swimming team members are dealing with acute gastroenteritis, a common illness with symptoms like diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting.
- The illness, also called a stomach bug, can result from viruses, bacteria, parasites, or contaminated food or water.
- A spokesperson stated that the team's medical staff is helping those affected with recovery and prevention.
- The type of gastroenteritis affecting the team is not specified.
- Olympic gold medalist Torri Huske skipped an event to save energy for another race.
- Team members Claire Weinstein, Kate Douglass, Erin Gemmell, and Simone Manuel earned a silver medal in the women's 4x100m freestyle relay.
- Katie Ledecky won bronze in the women's 400m freestyle, and the men's team won a bronze medal in their relay event.
- The World Aquatics Championships will run until August 3.
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