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McKeown Completes Backstroke Sweep at Australian Trials

Her season-best 2:03.98 while battling illness underscores Australia’s depth and will help decide final Commonwealth and Pan Pacific teams.

Overview

  • Kaylee McKeown, who completed the 50-100-200 backstroke sweep on Thursday, recorded a season-best 2:03.98 while reporting illness and briefly sat on world-record pace at the halfway mark.
  • Kayle Chalmers secured a Commonwealth Games spot by winning the men's 100m freestyle in 47.59 seconds, holding off Finn Southam for the victory at Sydney Olympic Park.
  • Lani Pallister won the women's 800m in 8:13.41 and produced strong swims across the 200m and 400m that leave her in contention for multiple events.
  • William Petric clocked 1:57.55 to win the men's 200m medley and Elizabeth Dekkers posted 2:04.95 in the women's 200m, with both times ranking among the fastest this season.
  • Swimming Australia selectors will now finalise teams for Glasgow and Irvine by applying strict time cuts, weighing relay needs and recent form so some borderline performances may be reviewed for discretionary places.