Olympic dream in doubt as Tyler Wright struggles with post-viral 'brain fog' theguardian.com

Tyler Wright’s Olympic ambitions have been dealt a blow with the two-time world surfing champion to miss at least the first half of the season thanks to an ongoing illness. Wright contracted influenza on a trip to Africa last year and, after cutting her season short, has been floored by brutal post-viral symptoms that have further delayed her professional return. Wright made the call on Thursday before the World Surf League season opener on the Gold Coast, conceding the 2020 Olympic Games “seemed another world away”. The 24-year-old was coming off back-to-back world titles last season but can barely last 30 minutes in the water due to fatigue.