Kaylee McKeown Wins Gold in 100m Backstroke at Paris 2024 with 57.33 Seconds

Jul 30, 2024, 07:13 PM

Australian swimmer Kaylee McKeown has successfully defended her Olympic title in the women's 100-meter backstroke at the Paris 2024 Olympics, setting a new Olympic record with a time of 57.33 seconds. McKeown's victory marks her as one of only two women to win back-to-back golds in this event. American swimmers Regan Smith and Katharine Berkoff secured the silver and bronze medals, respectively, with Smith finishing in 57.66 seconds and Berkoff in 57.98 seconds. This achievement adds to McKeown's tally, making her one of six Australians to win three individual gold medals across any sport. This victory also represents Australia's sixth gold medal at the Paris Olympics.