Mollie O'Callaghan withdraws from Pan Pacific Championships due to injury

Mollie O'Callaghan, the Olympic gold medalist from Australia, will not compete in the upcoming Pan Pacific Championships from August 12-15 in Irvine due to a back injury. She is the second top Australian swimmer to withdraw, following Kaylee McKeown's exit due to mononucleosis. O'Callaghan recently secured four gold medals and one silver at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, including the 200m freestyle event. She indicated in a press release that she is prioritizing her recovery and the upcoming Olympic cycle. O'Callaghan's absence leaves Lani Pallister and Zac Stubblety-Cook to lead the Australian roster at the Pan Pacs.

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