World Record Holder Kaylee McKeown Sets Sights on First Sub-57 Swim in 100 Back
“I would love to be the first swimmer to go under the 57 mark,” Kaylee McKeown told 60 Minutes. “It’s something that Bohly keeps whispering in my ear.”
WATCH: Australian Kaylee McKeown Take Out World Records in 50, 100 Back
Kaylee McKeown put on a show in Budapest, surprising with two World Record swims in 24 hours in the 50 and 100 meter backstrokes.
Open Water Swimmer Chelsea Gubecka Becomes First Australian Named To 2024 Olympic Team
Gubecka will contest the open water event in Paris after winning silver in the 10km race at the 2023 World Championships in Fukuoka.
Swimming Queensland Takes Public Stance Against Swimming Australia
Swimming Queensland was the lone dissenter in an 8-1 vote that saw Swimming Australia pass the new constitution at a Special General Meeting on October 20.
High-Level International Meets For November 2023
The 2023 U.S. Open is among the high-octane competitive swim events set to begin around the world during the month of November.
McKeown, Qin Run Away With World Cup Titles To Secure Massive Paydays
Kaylee McKeown completed her World Cup run with two new world records, the women’s overall series title, and $186,000 in winnings to lead all swimmers.
Aussie Meg Harris Puts Up Promising LC Times At Rackley Meet
Olympian Meg Harris made her Rackley debut at a domestic club meet in her native Australia, logging some promising results.
Kaylee McKeown Caps Perfect Backstroke Run with 9th World Cup Record in 200 Back (2:04.81)
Kaylee McKeown’s winning time of 2:04.81 in the 200 back lowered her own World Cup standard from last weekend in Athens (2:06.02) by more than a second.
Lani Pallister Breaks World Cup Record, Again, in 800 Free in Budapest
21-year old Australian Lani Pallister is on a tear during the 2023 World Cup season, breaking another World Cup Series Record.
2023 World Swimming Cup Budapest Day 3 Prelims: Pilato Punches 29.87 50 Breast
Italian speedster Benedetta Pilato wasted no time making her presence known on the final day of action at the World Cup in Budapest.
Kaylee McKeown Breaks 2nd World Record in 24 Hours With 57.33 100 Back in Budapest
Kaylee McKeown has earned $40,000 in bonuses the past couple days by breaking a pair of world records and securing two triple crowns along the way.
Italy’s Benedetta Pilato Cracks a World Cup Record in Saturday’s Prelims
Benedetta Pilato has had a tough year in the 100 breaststroke, but after an extended break, she very-nearly swam a best time in prelims on Saturday.
Ursula Carlile, Australia’s First Female Olympic Swimming Coach, Dies at 86
Ursula Carlile, right, along with husband Forbes, left, were the coaching team of Australian legend Shane Gould when she made history at the 1972 Olympics.
Gold Coast Mayor Attempting To Save 2026 Commonwealth Games
Gold Coast mayor Tom Tate envisions a scaled down” version of the Games that would make it financially viable after Victoria withdrew as hosts.
Kaylee McKeown Blasts New World Record In Women’s 50 Backstroke – 26.86
McKeown now owns the world records in all three women’s backstroke (LCM) events, with her 26.86 swim on Friday chopping .12 off the previous mark from 2018.