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Kieran Pender in Paris

Kaylee McKeown swims her own race – even with a rare Olympics ‘double-double’ in sight

Kaylee McKeown celebrates winning the women’s 100m backstroke final at Paris 2024
Australian swimmer Kaylee McKeown added to her Olympics gold medal tally in the women’s 100m backstroke final at the 2024 Paris Games. Photograph: Matthias Schräder/AP

Kaylee McKeown has three goals at the Paris Olympics. But winning gold – as she did on Tuesday night in the 100m backstroke – is not at the top of the list.

Moments after the Australian had commenced her Olympic campaign in the best way possible, the 23-year-old was asked about medal targets and tallies. With McKeown’s win, Australia’s swimmers have now won four golds in four days at the pool – with five days of competition remaining.

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