Chad le Clos announced a break from competitive swimming due to a back injury, missing the 2023 World Championships in Singapore. He will return at the World Cup in October 2025, emphasizing recovery after years of elite training and competition.
Chad le Clos, the 32-year-old South African Olympic champion, announced via social media that he will take a break from competitive swimming to recover from an injury. He shared that doctors advised him earlier this month to allow his L4 and L5 vertebrae in his back sufficient time to heal after 16 years of elite performance in the sport.
Consequently, le Clos will not participate in the 2023 World Championships scheduled for July in Singapore. Instead, he plans to return to competitive swimming at the World Cup event in October 2025. This decision follows a disappointing performance at the 2024 World Championships where he finished fifth in the 100m butterfly event.
Chad le Clos is prioritizing his recovery by skipping the upcoming World Championships in Singapore due to a back injury. He aims to return to the pool for the World Cup in October 2025, reflecting on the need for adequate healing after years of intense competition.
Original Source: swimswam.com
