Kaylee Mckeown

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Australia to take 35-strong squad of swimmers after impressive showing at trials

Swimming has long been the medal-winning backbone of the country, which claimed 10 in the pool at the 2016 Games in Rio, matching its feat from London four years earlier.

Australia's Kaylee McKeown narrowly misses 50m backstroke world record

Australian Kaylee McKeown swam the second-fastest 100m backstroke in history and the fourth quickest over 200m.

Australia's Kaylee McKeown breaks 200m short-course backstroke world record at nationals

The Australian short-course championships are being held in virtual format this year due to Covid-19, with swimmers competing at the same time in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Hobart.