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SYDNEY – Freestyle swimmer Brittany Elmslie has withdrawn from the Australian team for the world championships after undergoing surgery to a remove a benign growth in her breast three weeks ago.
Swimming Australia said in a statement Sunday that Elmslie was expected to compete in the 4×100 and 4×200 freestyle relays at Kazan, Russia from July 27 to Aug. 9.
The 20-year-old Elmslie informed Swimming Australia of her decision on Friday after discussions with her coach, Brisbane-based Michael Bohl.
Elmslie, who won a 4×100 relay gold with Australia at the 2012 London Olympics and two silver relay medals, says “I haven’t been able to put in the training … and after a lot of thought I have decided that I am best to work through my health issues here in Australia.”