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19-year-old Kaylee McKeown became just the second backstroker in history to break 58 seconds, putting up a massive swim at Australia’s Queensland Championships.
McKeown went 57.93 to smash the Australian record in the 100 long course meter back. She moves to #2 all-time and joins Regan Smith as the only swimmers in history to break 58 seconds:
Top Women’s LCM 100 Backstroke Performers All-Time
- Regan Smith (USA), 57.57, 2019
- Kaylee McKeown (AUS), 57.93, 2020
- Kathleen Baker (USA), 58.00, 2018
- Kylie Masse (CAN), 58.10, 2017
- Gemma Spofforth (GBR), 58.12, 2009
Top Women’s LCM 100 Backstroke Performances All-Time
- Regan Smith (USA), 57.57, 2019
- Kaylee McKeown (AUS), 57.93, 2020
- Kathleen Baker (USA), 58.00, 2018
- Kylie Masse (CAN), 58.10, 2017
- Kaylee McKeown (AUS), 58.11, 2020
Between this week’s swim and her 58.11 from November, McKeown now owns two of the top five swims in history in this event. And the 2020 Tokyo Olympics are setting up for a thrilling showdown between fast-rising young talents in McKeown and Smith.Delly Carr, Swimming Australia
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Fastest ever, not counting relays!
Hot field for 100 back, with Smith firm favourite, but Mckeown coming with a bullet the top 2 now. Lets see how the others go.