Kaylee McKeown still rules the Olympic backstroke, beating Regan Smith in women's 100 meters
Kaylee McKeown still rules the women’s Olympic backstroke
By PAUL NEWBERRY
Published - Jul 31, 2024, 03:54 AM ET
Last Updated - Jul 31, 2024, 03:55 AM EDT
NANTERRE, France (AP) — When it's time to race, Kaylee McKeown is sure hard to beat.
American Regan Smith came into the women's 100-meter backstroke at the Paris Olympics with the world record and no shortage of confidence.
At the turn Tuesday night, it was Smith in the lead with McKeown right on her heels. By the time they reached the other end of the pool, it was the Aussie lunging there first.
McKeown still rules the backstroke.
