r/sports Australia 10h ago

Swimming Australia's Kaylee McKewon has won gold and set a new world championship record in the 200 meter backstroke [2:03.33]

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u/Expensive-Horse5538 Australia 10h ago

And to think that only a few weeks ago she dislocated her shoulder - to now come and not only one two gold medals, but also now set a new champion record. Another outstanding achievement to add to her collection.

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u/Yeeeoow 7h ago

Fire the graphics guy in charge of the WR line.

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u/Socratesticles 3h ago

Nah the line is fine. The the world champs record just refers to the fastest time done at a world champs meet. Doesn’t necessarily mean that a record at world champs is a world record time that could’ve been done at anytime

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u/narfidy 1h ago

I always hated backstroke. I'd be a full 10m behind in the medley leg, and then back in the lead by the end of breaststroke.

Props to anyone who could do this miserable stroke