US EditionOlympian Jessica Fox Undergoes Surgery to Remove Kidney Tumor
Jess Fox, a six-time Olympic medalist, is recovering at home after surgery removed a kidney tumour, causing her to miss the final Canoe Slalom World Cup events in Europe.
- Jessica Fox's management announced on Thursday that she underwent surgery last week to remove a tumour from her left kidney and will miss the remaining Canoe Slalom World Cup events in Europe.
- After a 'whirlwind' few weeks, Jessica 'Jess' Fox said `I'm all good just a couple of gnarly new scars, a bit less kidney, and a whole lot more toughness!` Fox's management and Paddle Australia shared the update on Thursday.
- Fox has dominated the sport with 14 world championship golds and holds six Olympic medals, including three gold, making her the most decorated canoe slalom paddler.
- Now recovering at home, Jessica 'Jess' Fox thanked medical specialists, Paddle Australia, family, friends and her wider support network as she continues recovery after successful surgery with some complications.
- Upcoming World Cup dates include race four in Tacen, Slovenia on August 29 and the Final in Augsburg, Germany on September 4, with Jessica 'Jess' Fox winning the first two races this year and multiple events in Prague.
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Jessica Fox, 31, is forced to give up competing. The Australian canoe slalom star writes about her tumor on Instagram.
·Stockholm, Sweden
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A year ago Jessica Fox triumphed in Paris and won gold several times. Currently, however, medals for the 31-year-old are not to be thought of.
The Australian champion revealed that she had undergone surgery to remove a tumor, a heavy operation that forced her to put her career in brackets.
·Paris, France
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