McKeown hits World Cup jackpot after record-breaking heroics

McKeown hits World Cup jackpot after record-breaking heroics

Three triumphs,two world records and the series champion crown mean it’s been a highly lucrative weekend in Budapest for the Australian swimmer.

  • byIan Chadband

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Flying McKeown breaks second world record in two days
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Flying McKeown breaks second world record in two days

Kaylee McKeown has smashed the 100m backstroke world record,to go with her 50m record set on Saturday. She is the first woman to hold all three backstroke records.

  • bySteve Larkin
Swimming Australia avoids drastic takeover after historic constitution change

Swimming Australia avoids drastic takeover after historic constitution change

World Aquatics threatened to force the country’s governing body to push through reform. But squabbling Australian swimming organisations have voted through the necessary change.

  • byIain Payten
Superfish out of water:Kieren Perkins’ plans for changing Aussie sport

Superfish out of water:Kieren Perkins’ plans for changing Aussie sport

He’s best known for that incredible 1500-metre swim in Atlanta. Today,the former Olympic champ is grappling with another challenge:raising our sporting cred.

  • byKonrad Marshall
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The September 30 edition

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‘Is that all you’ve got?’ Could Australia’s new swimming star go past Thorpe and Hackett?

‘Is that all you’ve got?’ Could Australia’s new swimming star go past Thorpe and Hackett?

Sam Short’s coach believes it is only a matter of time before Ian Thorpe’s 21-year-old Australian record in the 400m freestyle is finally broken.

  • byTom Decent
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‘No one is invincible’:Romanian star’s shock fourth place opens door for Chalmers

‘No one is invincible’:Romanian star’s shock fourth place opens door for Chalmers

Kyle Chalmers’ chances of victory in the men’s 100m freestyle may have increased after David Popovici’s failure in the 200m freestyle. The Australian says it’s on his mind.

  • byTom Decent
‘I felt like I needed to vomit’:McKeown wins gold after heartbreaking disqualification
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‘I felt like I needed to vomit’:McKeown wins gold after heartbreaking disqualification

After a shock disqualification on Sunday,Australia’s backstroke queen said she had never been more nervous before her final on Tuesday in Japan.

  • byTom Decent
World Swimming Championships as it happened:Ariarne Titmus wins gold,breaks world record;Kaylee McKeown disqualified from semi-finals

World Swimming Championships as it happened:Ariarne Titmus wins gold,breaks world record;Kaylee McKeown disqualified from semi-finals

It’s been a golden night for the Australians in Fukuoka,with four gold medals in total,including world records for Ariarne Titmus and the women’s relay team.

  • byBillie Eder
Ten must-watch races and everything you need to know about the world swimming championships

Ten must-watch races and everything you need to know about the world swimming championships

Just over 12 months out from Paris 2024,Australia has sent a strong swimming team to Fukuoka for the world championships,which kick off on Sunday.

  • byTom Decent
Five reasons to care about the Australian swimming trials

Five reasons to care about the Australian swimming trials

Ariarne Titmus,Kyle Chalmers,Emma McKeon,Zac Stubblety-Cook,and Mollie O’Callaghan are vying for spots on Australia’s world championship team.

  • byTom Decent