Unfounded stories take toll, says Kyle Chalmers after missing swim team announcement

• Reports claimed Chalmers made decision to spite Cody Simpson
• Olympic gold and silver medallist says mental health has suffered

Kyle Chalmers cited the toll from made up story lines" on his mental health for missing the announcement of Australia's swimming team on Sunday night. He was absent when Dolphins squads for the world titles and Commonwealth Games were named and the swimmers presented pool-side after the national titles in Adelaide.

Instead, the Olympic gold and silver medallist was with family at his home town of Port Lincoln, some seven hours drive from the South Australia capital.