O'Callaghan fit for Glasgow despite doctor warning
Mollie O'Callaghan says she is fit to compete at the Commonwealth Games despite being told to "stop swimming immediately" by doctors last month.
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"Last month I was told I wouldn't be able to compete at Trials, the Commonwealth Games or Pan Pacs. I was also told to stop swimming immediately."
— Mollie O'Callaghan , Athlete
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Mollie O'Callaghan says she is fit to compete at the Commonwealth Games despite being told to "stop swimming immediately" by doctors last month.
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