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‘Sorry, Australia’: Short floored by food poisoning, set to miss 800m final

SINGAPORE, JUL 30 – Sam Short withdrew after food poisoning disrupted his preparations, ending Australia's chance for its first 800m freestyle world title since 2005, officials said.

Summary by WA Today
Sam Short was a big gold medal hope for Australia on night four of the world swimming championships. That was before he ate lunch at the team hotel.

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Sydney Morning Herald broke the news in Sydney, Australia on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.
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