Kaylee McKeown breaks 100m backstroke world record

Kaylee McKeown breaks 100m backstroke world record

Question: Who has made the new world record in 100-meter backstroke swimming?
(a) Kaylee McKeown
(b) Regan Smith
(c) Janet Evans
(d) Ian Thorp
Answer: (a)
Related facts:

  • Australian swimmer Kaylee McKeown has broke the 100-meter backstroke swimming world record at the South Australian Aquatic Centre.
  • She clocked 57.45 seconds to make the new record at Australia’s Olympic trials in Adelaide.
  • The previous record of 57.57 seconds was set by American Regan Smith in 2019.
  • Emily Seebohm finished second in 58.59 to qualify for her fourth Olympics.

Links:
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2021/jun/13/kaylee-mckeown-breaks-100m-backstroke-world-record-at-olympic-trials