Adam Peaty, the Olympic and world champion, will miss next month's world swimming championships.
What happened?
He suffered a fractured bone in his foot during a gym session.
Why it matters for Adam Peaty
This injury is a significant blow to Peaty, who has won every Olympic and world 100m breast title since 2015.
What comes next?
Peaty hopes to compete in the Commonwealth Games in late July.
He won the 100m breaststroke at the Tokyo Olympics by 0.63 seconds over Arno Kamminga.
Impact on the sport
Peaty's absence from the world championships makes Kamminga the favorite for the title in Budapest.
Michael Andrew, who finished fourth at the Olympics, will also be competing.
Peaty, 27, has dominated the 100m and 50m breaststroke events, holding multiple world records.
His recovery time will be crucial in determining his participation in upcoming events.
The world swimming championships are scheduled to take place next month, and Peaty's absence will be felt.
He will use this time to reflect on his career and the sport, as he watches others compete in his place.
Peaty's social media post confirmed the injury and his decision to miss the championships.
The news has sent shockwaves through the swimming community, with fans and fellow athletes wishing him a speedy recovery.
As Peaty focuses on his recovery, the swimming world will be watching his progress closely.
His return to the pool will be highly anticipated, and fans will be eager to see him back in competition.
For now, Peaty will have to watch from the sidelines as others compete for the titles he has held for so long.
The road to recovery will be challenging, but Peaty is determined to come back stronger than ever.
His fans will be waiting anxiously for his return, and the swimming world will be eager to see him back in action.