Surgeons removed a tumor from a three-time Olympic champion

Jessica Fox, a well-known athlete from Australia specializing in canoe slalom, shared news about her recovery after a successful kidney surgery. In her social media post, she noted that she is gradually beginning to feel better.

«Last week I underwent surgery to remove a tumor from my kidney. It went very well, and I am gradually feeling better», – Fox said.

Jessica Fox is a well-known three-time Olympic champion and 14-time world champion. Additionally, she has been serving on the Athletes' Commission of the International Olympic Committee since 2024.

Co-founder of Nike, Phil Knight, along with his wife, has made a significant contribution to the fight against cancer, donating $2 billion for research on new treatment methods and improving conditions for patients at the Knight Cancer Institute. This move is recognized as an unprecedented investment in millions of lives burdened by this disease.