Kaylee McKeown has given the Australian women another swimming gold medal.
McKeown backed up her status as the world record-holder in the ladies’ 100-meter backstroke with a winning season of 57.47 seconds. That is simply misguided she set for the current year of 57.45.
The silver went to Canada’s Kylie Masse in 57.72, while previous world record-holder Regan Smith of the United States agreed to the bronze at 58.05.
Coming into the Olympics, Australia had not an individual ladies’ title since 2008. Presently they have two, with McKeown’s gold coming after Ariarne Titmus’ victory Monday in the 400 freestyle.