Kaylee McKeown Wins Gold at Swimming Worlds

Kaylee McKeown won gold in the women's 100-meter backstroke final at the swimming world championships in Singapore, with a time of 57.16 seconds.

The Australian swimmer edged American Regan Smith, who finished with a time of 57.35 seconds, to take the top spot on the podium.

Kaylee McKeown's victory marked her second world title in the event and her fourth win over Regan Smith in their last four meetings at the Olympics or world championships.

This win solidifies Kaylee McKeown's position as one of the best swimmers in the world, with five world championship golds and 13 overall medals to her name.

Regan Smith, the current world-record holder, set the mark of 57.12 at last year's U.S. Olympic trials, but was unable to beat Kaylee McKeown in the final.

Kaylee McKeown will look to continue her dominance in the pool, with her sights set on future competitions and the chance to add to her already impressive medal collection.

The rivalry between Kaylee McKeown and Regan Smith is one of the most exciting in swimming, with the two athletes consistently pushing each other to new heights.

As of the 2025 swimming world championships, Kaylee McKeown's time of 57.16 seconds is one of the top five times in the event's history.

Kaylee McKeown's win was just 0.04 seconds off the world record, set by Regan Smith in 2024.

The Australian team will be looking to build on Kaylee McKeown's success, with the goal of bringing home more medals in future competitions.