Aussie superstar paddler Jess Fox shares emotional update on recovery from kidney surgery

Australian Olympic champion Jess Fox has ticked off a major milestone in her recovery from kidney surgery.

The three-time gold medallist had surgery to remove a tumour from a kidney in August, which ruled her out of the world championships on home soil.

WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Jess Fox shares comeback update.

Fox has previously spoken about the “huge shock” of surgery and was unsure when she would return to the competition.

But in good news, Fox recently got back in the whitewater.

The superstar paddler shared her emotional comeback journey on Instagram, revealing the slow and careful process of rebuilding her strength and returning to the sport she loves.

“Time to fall in love with the comeback, the slow progress. After surgery to remove a kidney tumour, I had to listen to my body and stop, rest and heal,” she wrote.

“First it’s slow movement, mobility. Then it’s push-ups on your knees, then one on your toes. Adding light weights.”

Fox’s return to the water was equally methodical, starting with flatwater training before progressing to more challenging conditions.

“Starting back on the flatwater, then turning, and finally feeling the whitewater again,” she continued.

“Can’t tell you how good that first easy float down the rapids felt 🥹.

“Step by step — it’s nice to be back out there with a great team around me.”

Fox is a three-time gold medallist at the Olympics, winning the C1 in Tokyo before completing the C1/K1 double last year in Paris.

She was the flag bearer for the opening ceremony in Paris.

As well as her three Olympic golds, she also has a silver and two bronze medals.

Fox has dominated the sport with 14 world championship golds as well.