Kaylee McKeown

Australian swimmer; Olympic gold medalist

Kaylee McKeown - Australian swimmer; Olympic gold medalist
Born

July 12th, 2001
23 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Australia

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A competitive swimmer from Australia specializing in backstroke events. Won three gold medals at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, securing victories in the 100m and 200m backstroke, along with the women's 4x100m medley relay. Set multiple world records in backstroke disciplines and has been a prominent competitor on the international swimming stage since her early teens. Achieved significant accolades at the World Championships and Commonwealth Games, contributing to Australia’s strong swimming legacy.

Won three gold medals at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Set multiple world records in backstroke

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