Australian open water swimmer Kareena Lee has been released from hospital after collapsing following her gutsy 10km world titles effort in Russia on Tuesday.
Teammate Chelsea Gubecka, 16, narrowly missed out on a top-10 finish in Kazan that would have earned Rio Olympic qualification.
However, Gubecka's frustrating 13th placing was overshadowed by Lee's post-match drama.
Lee - an asthmatic - complained of shortness of breath before collapsing moments after finishing 20th.
Australian open water head coach Ron McKeon said Lee was taken to hospital for observation and was released after three hours.
He said she walked out of hospital with management before heading back to the team hotel on Tuesday night.
"She was doing an interview when she gasped for breath and complained that she was having trouble breathing," a Swimming Australia statement said.
"Her legs felt like jelly and she was immediately assisted by Australian team staff who were on the spot.
"She was then immediately attended to by Kazan and FINA medical staff and taken to hospital for observation.
"Australian officials expect her to make a full recovery."
Lee was making her world titles debut.
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