McKeown sets Olympic record in 100m backstroke gold

Michael BlebyDeputy property editor

Updated Jul 27, 2021 – 12.29pm, first published at 12.07pm

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Queenslander Kaylee McKeown set an Olympic record and gave Australia its third gold medal in the women’s 100-metre backstroke final on Tuesday, while 400-metre champion Ariarne Titmus set herself up another showdown in the 200-metre freestyle final.

McKeown completed the race in 57.47 seconds, marking a moment of triumph in a tragic year for the 20-year old, whose father Sholto died 11 months ago from brain cancer and to whom she has a tattoo dedicated on her right foot.

Michael Bleby covers commercial and residential property, with a focus on housing and finance, construction, design & architecture. He also dabbles in the business of sport. Based in Melbourne, Michael is on Bluesky @michaelbleby.bsky.social.